39 Week Bumpdate

I'm still here, and stilllllllllllll prego!

How Far Along:

39 weeks and 1 day

Baby is the size of:

And boy does she feel like it!!

39 weeks--headed out for our weekly checkup!

Even though everyone says I look like I've dropped,

the Dr said I really haven't dropped much at all.....

Labor Signs:

Tons of Braxton Hicks, but no rhyme or rhythm to any of the contractions.

At my appointment the doctor said I was 50% effaced and dilated 1 cm.

TMI---she said my mucus plug was in the way, so she had to push through,

that brought on some major discomfort, cramping, and spotting.

So...any day you're ready lil lady, mama's waiting!!!

Clearly she doesn't want to come out and play yet.

Bags are all packed, we are ready to go.

Symptoms:

Heartburn has subsided a bit; 

I still pop Tums here and there but not nearly as much.

Plus, I've been kickin it up a knotch with spicy foods 

Spicy turkey chili, Chipotle, hot sauce...

{not that it's helping bring on labor!?}

Still a little swelling in my legs/feet/hands

Still feels like someone kicked me hard in my hoo ha and it hurts.

All.The.Time.

I've been nesting like crazy,

but I can only do so much because of said horrid pain.

Then I nap, since I can't bear to look around at my messy house.

I'm pretty emotional.

I get teary eyed at everything.

Mood:

Happy for the most part, but I still get frustrated at my lack of mobility.

I dislike being in pain, who does?

Anxious, excited, impatient...

And I am more than ready to meet my little girl.  

Sleep:

I am very tired, very easily lately.

I nap every day, even days when Joe is home...

I have trouble falling asleep, but I do sleep.

I'm up every 3 hours to use the bathroom. 

Miss Anything:

I will be so thankful when I can strap on a pair of sneakers,

normal non maternity workout clothes, and take my dogs on a run.

Never thought I'd miss it so much.

Cravings:

I had to have Wendy's fries with a side of cheese again.

Christmas cookies were fun while they lasted, 

but then they had to go.

I'm pretty much over food though...

I seriously think about what food group I have to eat,

and go with that. 

I stare in the fridge for awhile at a time.

Rings:

Still off and I still miss them.

Clothes:

I hate them.

I live in lounge clothes and put a pair of jeans on if I need to leave the house,

which I try not to do much any more.

I love pj pants, a maternity tank 

and my new Ralph Lauren robe from my friend Kristin!

Belly Button:

Still really oddly poking out/mostly in.

"not done"

Stretch Marks:

Still none.

I hear they appear after the baby

:/

Weight:

Not really gaining too much any more at this point,

Thank goodness.

I bet all said and done, I will have gained 65 pounds.

Whoa.

Best moment of the week:

Celebrating Christmas with my husband,

my family,

his family,

and it being very, very low key.

It was quiet and nice and perfect.

Looking Forward to:

Meeting my baby Brooke!

Will she be a New Year baby?
Will she come on her due date?
Will she arrive fashionably late?

It's so crazy to not know.

Overall thoughts/concerns:

I will admit it's been a rough few weeks;

Joe got sick with his Crohn's,

then he came down with a really really nasty cold.

So, I've been trying to take care of him and the dogs, the house,

and myself, whereas he had been helping out a bit more...

he could not.

So, my type-A personality does not help,

but I try my best to just do what I can physically do, 

rest when I can, and just breathe.

I know it will all be over soon and I'll be experiencing life with a newborn!

I also wonder, will my water break on its own?
When will I get real contractions?
I really don't want to be induced.

I drive myself nuts.

So for now, I'm trying to find ways to occupy my time...

such as getting into this cheesy drama Pretty Little Liars.

I'm not going to lie, it's pretty darn addicting already!

I know these last few weeks are hardest,

so what are some ways I can pass the time mamas?!?