Better late than never...
Secondly, sorry this is so late! We've been really busy and honestly, I was secretly hoping Michael would come early in the week, so I could post pictures of him! haha! We had our weekly doctor's appointment on Wednesday and we started off with an ultrasound to check out Michael's measurements.. He had been measuring two weeks late, so we wanted to make sure he was still growing and what not.... Well come to find out, we have a healthy baby boy on our hands! He's estimated at 7 pounds 12 ounces, so he is right on track! They did say he could be less than that, but they also told me that I "hide a baby well" :) During my exam my doctor decided to "help speed up the process" by stripping my membranes... can you say OWWWW! I have never felt so much pain in my life! But, it's supposed to help naturally induce, so we'll see if that works! I am beginning to feel more and more contractions and they are getting stronger, but they're not consistent enough. Hopefully we will not make it to our 40 week appointment next week, because we'll have a baby!
How far along? 39 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: I finally went over 20... I'm at 21 pounds.
Maternity clothes? a few
Stretch Marks? Nope...
Sleep: lately I've been sleeping like a rock, I think it's because I'm so exhausted
Best moment this week: my birthday and Mother's Day! Also, getting to see our baby boy on an ultrasound yesterday was great :) he's got some chunky cheeks!
Miss Anything? having control over my body... I've absolutely loved being pregnant, but I'm definitely ready to have my body back and hold my baby boy from the outside! :)
Movement: yep
Food cravings: everything
Anything making you queasy or sick: nope
Gender: Baby Boy
Pregnancy Symptoms: lots of contractions and back pain
Belly Button in or out? Out
Wedding rings on or off? On.. However, the other day at church I thought this might not happen again! My hands were so swollen that I almost couldn't get my ring off!
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy and ANXIOUS!
Looking forward to: Michael being here... the fact that it could be any day, makes me so anxious and I can't wait to see him and meet him for the first time.
We got our maternity pictures in today and I absolutely LOVE them!! Our great friend Jona, from Forever Photography Studio, took them and I couldn't be more excited to share some of my favorites!!
These pictures couldn't be any better...they are beautiful! I'm so glad you had these taken and can't wait to see the rest of them! And I'm really excited to see how great the pictures will be of Michael!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm praying for you Sweetie...I know you're so anxious for Michael to get here. You and Brandon are so ready...it will be soon. My prayers are for short labor, a great delivery, and healthy baby boy..and that you're so in love with your son, that what pain you did have will be a sweet memory.
I love you all so much, my beautiful girl, wonderful son-in-law and precious grandson.
Mom