39 Weeks!

Along:   39 Weeks!  I thought I'd do one last post before B2 arrives!

Size of Baby:  Around 7-8 pounds and anywhere from 19-21 inches.  I feel like he is bigger than Owen.  I'm so excited to see how much he weighs when he is born and what he looks like!

Gender:  BOY!  I'm so excited to have two boys.  I think I'll be a good mom of boys, I love potty humor and I can't sit still for long.  (Really, Jimmy has to force me to sit down and relax.)  We have decided on a name, but are keeping it a secret until he makes his arrival.

Sleep:  I'm sleeping pretty good.  I only get up once in the middle of the night.  I sleep 8-9 hours and feel completely refreshed when I wake up.  Only a few more nights of that kind of sleep, at least for awhile!  I've been very lucky in the sleep department throughout this pregnancy.

What I Miss:  Just generally being comfortable.  My upper stomach goes numb sometimes because of the baby's position, so I have to stretch out on the couch to give him some more room.

Cravings:  Not too many cravings in the last couple weeks.  I think that has died down for me... I crave water a lot and have been drinking SO much.  I also crave soda, particularly ginger ale.  I had the same thing at the end of my pregnancy with Owen.

Symptoms:  My lower back pain is still about the same.  I can't really do much physical activity without my back hurting.  I've also been having some braxton hicks contractions on and off for the past couple weeks.   I'm also pretty swollen... I haven't worn my wedding ring in awhile, but have worn a ring that looks like a wedding band on my ring finger.  I just don't feel comfortable walking around without a wedding ring on!  My feet are huge.  Thank goodness it's summer and I can just wear flip flops everywhere.  I've also been having a lot of pressure, like he is pushing down... sometimes my skin goes numb on my lower stomach too.  Kid just doesn't have enough room anymore!

Best Moment this Month:  We brought out the infant swing and set it up in the living room.  I wanted to give Owen a couple days to get used to it being there and teach him to be gentle with it before the baby comes home.  He put his Mr. Lion (stuffed animal) in it and gently pushed it, it was so sweet to watch!!!  I'm soaking in all these little moments with just him here... I'm probably being way too gushy and giving him too many kisses, but I can't help it!  Typical boy, all he wants to do it play!

Only a few more days! 

Love,

Judi