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Week 37 Pregnancy Journal



How Far Along? 37 weeks (fun fact: full term!)

Size of Baby: Swiss chard (19.25 inches). Our baby weighs approximately 6.3 lbs now.

Gender: Our sweet little girl.

Weight Gain: Down a pound this week, so up a total of 16 pounds from my pre-pregnancy weight -- since I lost three pounds in the first trimester, up 19 pounds total from my lowest pregnancy weight. With the way I've been eating, I am not really sure why I'm down a pound, but I plan to discuss that with my doctor this afternoon. Baby Girl must be one hungry little sweet pea!

Maternity Clothes: Oh yes. And missing my regular clothes. Wearing my Fly Belly tuxedo shirt in this week's photo which I love. Don't forget to enter the $25 credit giveaway which ends this week!

Nursery: Just have to put a few more things on the walls and set up the monitor (which we haven't yet purchased).

Movement: Absolutely, positively. Plus she gets hiccups about once daily now! It is so stinking cute. She also loves to stick her little heel out on my right side, creating a pretty funny little protrusion.

Symptoms: Just feeling like I have a really large belly! Occasional lower back pain if I overdo it.

Sleep: Sleeping pretty darn well, considering.

Cravings: Sweet tea. Grapefruit. Not really craving chocolate or peanut butter as I once was. Don't get me wrong, I'll eat it and love it, just not consuming it in the mass quantities like before.

What I Miss: Nothing major, although a weekend mimosa or a date nite glass of sauvignon blanc sounds awesome.


Best Moment This Week: This weekend I had a fabulous 75 minute prenatal massage at Edamame ... absolute bliss. Cassie there is the BEST. I also had a really great meeting with our doula. We discussed labor signs and lots more "last minute" details. I never get tired of talking about pregnancy, labor and birth with people who can stand it. :)

Looking Forward To: Our next doctor appointment this afternoon, and an upcoming visit from my parents this weekend for Easter!

19 comments:

  1. You look so cute!! I love that shirt on you

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  2. You look adorable! I bet that massage was amazing! I love that you are craving grape fruit!

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  3. You look amazing! I love how you've documented each week and put them all together. What a fun way to remember this special time!

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  4. how do you continue to look so amazing?!? I'm pretty sure I looked like a beached whale at this point!

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  5. But seriously...how cute are you?!?! Congrats on 37 weeks :) You've got great maternity style!!

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  6. soo close! Hope you're planning on getting a video monitor. They're the best. Hang in there!

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  7. Congrats on full term! So exciting can't believe her little face is going to be here so soon!

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  8. Again, you look amazing!! Pregnancy looks good on you!!! Almost time!!! Enjoy these last few weeks and Easter. ;)

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  9. youre in the home stretch! and youre looking great! xo jillian - cornflake dreams

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  10. You look fantastic, it's been so much fun following along with your updates! :)

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  11. You look beautiful! She will be here before you know it :) Our little guy came unexpectedly at 38-weeks, so be ready at any time! My best advice at this stage in the game - have EVERYTHING you need packed in that hospital bag ready to go. If you are like me, once contractions start, the last thing you want to do is run around finishing packing up last minute things!

    Also, be prepared to feel more love than you ever thought possible!

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  12. Oh stop, you are positively way too pretty! Massage looks like a perfect way to pass the time while you wait for baby's arrival!

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  13. I know it's pretty common for women to drop a pound or two right before they go into labor...unfortunately, I didn't, but you may be closer than you think!! So exciting!!! :)

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  14. It's so wonderful to be feeling so great at the end. I'm also glad to read you have a doula! She will help your birth experience tremendously. I got insurance to pay for massages for me when I was pregnant and it was AMAZING.

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  15. You look fabulous! I really have loved following along your pregnancy journey and can't wait to keep reading updates. I recently researched doulas (we're not there yet, but just reading b/c I'm a planner and curious!) and was excited you mentioned you are using one. Eager to hear more about your experience with that. Hoping for nursery pics pre- birth!! :)

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  16. GAH! I feel like you just made the announcement last week and now you are 37 weeks! I can't wait to meet this sweet thing (you know, see her in the blogging world hahaha) Lookin' good girl!

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  17. Oh my goodness, havent commented in so long but I've been keeping up with your sweet journey! I am 13 weeks along now! Have been reading these post religiously! And they've been so so so helpful to know someone is in the same boat or to know what to expect! You look absolutely gorgeous and can't believe it is almost time!!! Praying for you!!! Happy almost weekend! xoxo.

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