37/38 Weeks–Baby No. 2
January 18th, 2012The home stretch!
Total weight gain/loss: Enough!
Maternity clothes? Yes. I’ve been wearing the same 3 outfits 
Sleep: Decent, but I keep waking up thinking I am having contractions. It’s just the baby moving.
Best moment this week: Knowing that I am one step closer to meeting my boy!
Movement: Yep, but it’s more rolling and pushing instead of jabs.
Food cravings: Nothing.
Gender: BOY!
Belly Button in or out? Out.
What I miss: Regular pants.
What I am looking forward to: Meeting my boy! Either this weekend or next week!
Labor Signs: Sunday I had a few contractions that were uncomfortable, but it was nothing I could time. I’ve been having a few here and there throughout the week, but again, it’s been nothing strong or even timeable. Today I had another appointment and I am 3cm, and still 50% effaced. Once again she recommended some husband and wife time to induce labor. There is a little bit of bad news though. She said my placenta doesn’t look too good. Basically it looks like someone who is 41 weeks, or a smoker, which I am not. But the good thing is that the baby is completely healthy and is moving normally, so she isn’t sure what is causing the placenta to be like that. She said it is nothing to be too alarmed about, but to keep my eye on my body and any changes the baby may have (like less movement, etc.). She would admit me now, but because the baby is perfectly healthy there is no reason to. She is hoping I go into labor on my own this weekend and if not she wants to re-check it on Monday and possibly admit me sometime next week. Another possibility could be a blood clotting disorder, or simply that the baby has outgrown the placenta. She just can’t figure out why my placenta looks the way it does with a baby so healthy. So with that being said, please say a prayer for the situation. Just pray it is nothing serious and that the baby is as healthy as possible. Of course it scares you when you hear bad news of any kind, but I’m sure it will all be ok. I don’t want to stress myself out about it.
Milestones: Full term!
Things I’ve been experiencing this week: A few contractions and I feel like he dropped some.
Size of the baby: His estimated weight is 7 lbs 7oz.
SOOO Freaking CUTE!!!!
Aww you look great!!
Will definitely be praying for ya sista!
will definitely be praying. you look great!!
I will be 39 weeks Saturday, and my c-section is scheduled for Tuesday, so I am just sitting around waiting…maybe we will have our baby boys on the same day! LOL Praying that you have a safe and healthy delivery! You sure look WAY smaller than I am!