38 Weeks

Baby is now the length of a watermelon!

"At week 37, your pregnancy is considered full term, meaning baby is likely to thrive after birth. Baby spends these last weeks in preparation for the outside world… meaning careful refinement of the blink, suck, inhale and exhale. Meconium, which you’ll probably find in the first diaper, is accumulating in the intestines. If (okay, as) you worry about giving birth, consider what it’s like for the little one. During the journey out of your womb, baby will produce more stress hormones than any other time in life."

Weekly Survey
How far along: 38 Weeks
How big is baby: The length of a watermelon. She is 6.8 pounds and is over 19.5 inches long.
Weight gain: Up 3 pounds (!) for a total gain of 25.0 pounds. I'm going to attribute some of that to the swelling. :)
Stretch marks: None so far! I bought my second bottle of the skin oil I've been using so hopefully I can make it to the end stretch mark free!
Maternity clothes: Exclusively. Some maternity shirts are even getting a little bit too short...
Sleep: Blah, up a lot to go to the bathroom and have a few nights were I can't get back to sleep.
Best moment this week: Our neighbors hosted a small block party/baby shower Saturday night which was fun.
Food cravings: Nothing particular.
Food aversions: Nothing particular.
Symptoms: More Ankle Swelling, Braxton Hicks Contractions, Cramps, Pelvic Pressure/Pain, Back Aches, Fatigue
Exercise: I took Kaylee for a mile walk after work today while Bryan took Brady for a run.
Gender: GIRL! Miss Cameron Leigh Arkins
Movement: All the time!
Belly button: Pretty much entirely flat with the top quarter sticking out slightly.
What I miss: Being comfortable.
Labor signs: None yet.
What I'm looking forward to: My co-workers are taking Bryan and I out to lunch tomorrow for a small shower. They are way too nice!

Milestones: 14 days to go! Or at least until my due date...
Quote(s) of the week: Nothing memorable this week.

The Week 38 Bump!