38.5 Weeks

If everything goes as planned, Karlie should be here within the next week. I have my doctor's appointment tomorrow at 2, and we will schedule induction then.
I thought I was going into labor last night- was up with sharp pains that lasted for a while, but then eventually tapered off. What a bummer that was!
I better be dilated more after going through all of that pain!! I was really close to waking David up and saying "This is it"..then all of a sudden..they were gone!

Good news is that my sister is coming into town tomorrow. It is her birthday- and if we are lucky, maybe Karlie's too! Hopefully she will make an appearance sometime while Baylie is here, so she does not have to go back and forth.
Bad news is that one of my best friends, Mallory, just moved to Georgia this week. She will not be here for the birth, but gets to come back a week during Thanksgiving. Better than nothing, I suppose!

Here I am a little past 38 weeks..belly doesn't seem to be getting any bigger to me, but other people say they are able to tell that I have grown! She is still sitting very high, but I am sure she will drop a bit soon!

I did not want to take actual maternity pictures, so instead I went to Pinterest and found an idea for a cute pose that I could do at home. David was the photographer, and tied the bow..so I guess he gets all the credit. I think it turned out really cute. Once we know an exact day for induction I think I am going to put that on there instead of just "October, 2012". Either way I love it.

 

 

How far along? 38.5 Weeks

Total weight gain: 19 pounds

Maternity clothes? Yes, pants mainly. My shirts have fit pretty good this whole time.

Stretch marks? Nope!

Sleep: Sleep really does not happen for me. I wake up with some pretty painful cramps, or to use the restroom a lot.

Best moment this week: Losing my mucus plug...just means she is closer!

Miss Anything? Being comfortable in bed or on the couch

Movement: Movement has decreased a bit, and I mostly feel it at night

Food cravings: Nothing really. I have not had any cravings this whole time!

Anything making you queasy or sick: I have actually felt a little queasy the last few days..I hear that it could be a sign labor is nearing.

Labor Signs: Yes- cramping and some contractions- as well as losing my mucus plug.

Symptoms: Stomach hardening, and period like cramps.

Belly Button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: A little bit of both...depends where I am.

Looking forward to: Finding out tomorrow if I have dilated further, and when we are scheduling me to be induced.

Almost there..

We have now reached the 37 week mark. Karlie is considered full-term and can come anytime now. I hope that is the case, I am ready!
At my doctor's appointment today, I was 2cm dilated and 80% effaced. This is a change from last week (1cm dilated and 60%effaced). Karlie is weighing in at approximately 6lb 8oz.

I am going to do my best to have this little girl come on her own, but if she doesn't, we are scheduling induction for the week of October 22nd.

Here is the baby bump..

It is not the biggest thing you have ever seen, but it is getting there!
I have gained a total of 17 pounds at this point.

My Mom went and got Karlie's going home outfit this past week. It is sooo cute, I can not wait to put it on her!

I am still looking for a navy headband to go with it. Have not had any luck yet! You would think navy would be an easy color to find...well it is not!!

So with only 2-3 more weeks left...I am feeling anxious, and ready. My back has been killing me and I have a lot of pressure in my abdomen. Sleep is getting more difficult and I wake up so many times during the night. I guess it is just preparing me for those midnight feedings.

I was also told that Karlie has a whole lot of hair. When I was born I was the same way, and it was black. I bet that she will be the same!

I have had family and friends record their guesses on our little white board we have hanging on the fridge... everyone seems to have a guess that is only a week or so away from today pretty much. We will see who is right!! I do not go back to the doctor until the 19th for my next check-up, so fingers crossed she decides to make her appearance before then!

Message to Karlie:
Hurry up and get here, your Daddy and I are patiently waiting to meet you :)