38, 39, 40

How far along: Today I'm 40w3d.  OVER DUE!  

Physical symptoms: I was feeling pretty good during week 39!  Far less pelvic pain, easier to be up and around.  It was nice.  Today hit me like a ton of bricks.  I don't know if it's hot outside or what, but all the uncomfortableness is back.  I'm glad I had a few days of feeling good though because I got more things done around the house.  Bouncing and rolling my hips on a yoga ball helps a lot.  Still 1cm dialated and about 60% effaced at my 39w and 40w appointments.  So not really any progression.  They an feel his head though, so he is super low. Also my poor swollen feet....

Total Weight Gain/Loss: I've definitely lost track, but with all of the swelling I've gained a ton in the last month or so.  Hopefully that water weight goes away quickly after delivery! 
 
Maternity clothes: Obviously in all maternity clothes.  They are still fitting though for the most part.

Stretch marks: Yup.  Just on my tummy though.

Sleep: Sleep is still really rough.  I have horrible hip and pelvic pain that keeps me up and makes moving around at night really painful. 

Best moment last week:  I just sat in the nursery looking around in amazement.  All of these things ready for our son, our little person who we have waited so long for.  It still feels surreal a lot of the time.  I'm not sure I'll fully believe it until he is here in my arms.  It was fun to just sit in the nursery though. 

Movement: Moves all the time, especially at night of course.  I can't believe that he still has room in there to move around.  Sometimes he moves so roughly that it actually hurts!  Last night I was sure with all of his crazy moving it would break my water.  No such luck!   

 
Cravings:  Really nothing anymore.  I've been more hungry again in the last week or so.  Probably because he has moved down and opened up some more room.

   

Gender: IT'S A BOY!!!!

Labor signs: Still just dilated at 1cm as of my appointment on 5/5/14.  I had some cramping this weekend, but it pretty much went away when I remembered to catch up on water drinking.  The braxton hicks contractions had all but stopped, but I did have a couple today.  Really nothing to time and nothing painful.  Sometimes the tightening makes my stomach feel like a sore muscle though.

Belly button: It's flat.  Hasn't turned into an outie yet, but isn't really an innie anymore either. 

What I miss: Still missing mobility and independence.  It's weird asking for help for things I can normally do.  It's weird and uncomfortable how slow I have to move sometimes due to the pelvic pain. Also missing hanging with my friends. 

What I am looking forward to: Meeting Blake!  Getting anxious about labor and making it through.  But ultimately I'm ready to meet our little boy!

Milestones:  Full term and now over due!  There is only one possible milestone left...delivery!

Hopefully my last picture with my mommy before becoming a mommy!