Adventure Awaits: 38 weeks + nursery tour

1/29/15

How far along?
38 weeks

Total weight gain:

+27.5 lbs total

Measurements:
Added 9 inches to my waist and 6.5 inches to my hips

Maternity clothes?

Couldn't live without them!

Sleep:

Still sleeping great!

Best moment this week:

Nothing really this week

Miss Anything?

Being skinny

Movement:

I never expected to see my belly move so much when Emma moves. Dan can see it from across the room too! It isn't really her kicking most of the time- just moving around and adjusting. Sometimes her foot or something will slide all the way down my side and tickle me.

Food cravings:

More salty than sweet. I haven't really wanted meals this week.

Anything making you queasy or sick:

Nope

Gender:

Girl- Emma Grace will be her name.

Amazon Registry:
http://www.amazon.com/registry/baby/39VWU5853MY36

Symptoms:

When I get in bed, the top of my uterus starts to itch like crazy like something is irritating it. But it is only right when I am going to sleep! I also had some heartburn, some back pain/cramping, and very tired feet as usual.

Labor signs:
I don't think she has "dropped" but my belly sure does hang on my legs when I am sitting down. I also had this achy lower back cramp going on Tuesday afternoon for just a minute or two and then it was gone-I started to get all excited thinking it was a contraction! But who knows. Please tell me if you do! It never came back after that.

Approximate countdown:
2 weeks to go!!

1/23/15

Friday, I was SO thankful it was a teacher work day and didn't have to teach because my body was so achy and exhausted from my cold. I also was able to use the time to finish report cards, prepare for my last 2 weeks of work, and write rough draft lesson plans for all of maternity leave!! I'd say that was quite the successful work day. I decided that February 6th will be my last day of work. I was going to try and hold out until February 17th but after feeling so tired this week, I don't think I can make it another 3 weeks. I just do not want to be at school and I feel terrible saying that. I'd rather a sub be in there teaching well than me be a cranky butt! When I got home, I took a 2 hour nap in bed until Dan got home. Then, we just relaxed that night because I didn't feel much like doing anything.

1/24/15

Saturday morning, we both woke up sick. Dan said around 3 am he was hit with an upset stomach and then all day he pretty much laid in bed with the stomach bug. I still felt a little crummy but thankfully my achy body wasn't achy anymore, so I was able to go out and get some soup, Sprite, and get 2 packages from the post office. FINALLY, our pack and play had arrived! It took 7 weeks to get here. :/ We also received our wipes and wipes warmer from some friends who used to live here.

1/25/15

Sunday, we were both still feeling a bit crummy so we stayed in again. Dan finally had enough energy to set up the pack and play and do a bit of rearranging in our room. I love how close she is to me, and the changer will be nice in the middle of the night so I don't have to go in the nursery. At least that is the plan- we will see how it works out once she gets here. Aside from that, we relaxed, did some more cleaning, and finished the nursery. It is ready to go! I also made some little gift bags for our nurses with some goodies. I saw it on Pinterest and thought it was a great idea.