Bumpdate - 39 Weeks Full TERM!

What's baby up to this week? She is the size of a mini watermelon (yummmmmm), measuring about 20" long and weighs a bit over 7 pounds. Since we are full term there isn't much in the way of information from my app except that she continues to build fat to help control her body temperature after birth and the outer layers of skin are sloughing off as new skin forms underneath. At my doctors appointment he said she was at a -1 station and her head is engaged which I guess means shorter labor for me. Her heartrate was in the 120s which he said was normal for this stage in the pregnancy, but it was still concerning to this momma!

What's been going on with mom? Pretty much same ole same ole. Sleep sucks, heartburn. Not much new on this end. We are just sitting and waiting for her arrival. We really stepped up the walking which is becoming increasingly difficult due to the heat rising. I had a scare at my doctor's appointment. I of course don't sleep well the night before and go in to get my blood pressure checked and all the other things. My pressure is usually in the 125-130 range and it was 148/89! I had a mini panic attack on the inside. When we got in the room we had the discussion with the doctor. He said scary range was 160/100 and so long as I don't have bad headaches and major swelling I should be ok. I also had a little protein in my urine. I thought I was headed to Labor and Delivery for monitoring for sure. He had me lie down and we checked my pressure again and it was significantly lower so he said everything was normal. He did a cervical exam and I am the same as last week, 1cm and 50% effaced. No improvement whatsoever! GAH! He said to take it easy. Take naps and try going for several short walks, to try and efface a little more. Because of all this stress I decided that I needed to start my maternity leave a little early. I went to work, finished up some things and then said all my pre-baby goodbyes. I can't believe I am officially on maternity leave! o.O

Symptoms: Drooling, exhaustion, heartburn, acne, hip cramps, mild braxton hicks.

Yummy/Icky: Not really craving anything. I am hungry all the time, but nothing sounds good at all.

Clothing: Maternity and now that I am on maternity leave.....pjs and maxi dresses!

Movement: Still rolling around in there. I know she must be cramped! I feel her headbutting down there and and rolling around on my bladder is oh so fun. It's still crazy to watch the belly dance around.

Belly Button In/Out: It's ALMOST flat, but it still indents a little

Wedding Rings On/Off: Off and on a chain around my neck.

Best Moment this Week: Being able to nap. Lame I know, but catching up on sleep is something I desperately needed!

Looking forward to: Meeting our girl!

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