39 week bumpdate

How far along: 39 weeks + 3 days

Food Comparison: A mini watermelon

Weight Gain: 47 lbs. only 2 lbs in 2 weeks! 

Maternity Clothes: 1 bought 2 xl men's shirts at the thrift store because all of mine and Mike's shirts are too short on me... I'm tired of the bottom of my giant belly showing.

Progression: I was 1 cm dilated on monday, and I THINK I'm starting to lose my mucus plug. Braxton hicks all the time! So hopefully I'm actually close to labor, and not just getting my hopes up!

Symptoms: Itchy tummy like crazy! I've been slathering on the coconut oil and Palmers oil. Sometimes it helps, but usually doesn't. Keeping the stretch marks away though!

Sleep: I have to switch sides every couple of hours, but never have to pee at night. (woo!!) I'm usually up really early, but maybe its good to get used to it now. Soon I'll have a babe to wake me up.

Best moment of last week: Done Christmas Shopping!! Although mall walking is always good. It's getting too cold outside to want to head out for walks anymore.

Worst moment last week: not having a baby to hold yet? haha. Life is pretty good, so I can't complain much.

Movement: Baby's moving all the time. Right now, s/he has hiccups, and is squirming quite a bit. it's actually starting to hurt because my belly is so stretched, and there's no room for baby to move anymore.

Looking forward to: Not having chubby fingers, toes, and face. This swelling is really starting to get annoying!

What daddy looks forward to: meeting baby, and he's ready for his wife to not be pregnant anymore. I guess I make it kind of hard on him... (love you honey!!)

Prayer Request: I'm feeling ready for labor! But definitely will be needing strength from God in the delivery room. I really want to delivery naturally without pain medication. And prayer for a healthy baby is always appreciated!