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38 weeks

Well the date I had Addison (37w 6d) has come and gone. Not surprised but it is hard to believe that by this time with her I was past all of the pregnancy :) Hopefully by this weekend she will be here. My last work day is Friday and I don't want to just sit at home waiting next week. If she isn't here then Addy and I will most definitely be planning some trips out.

Since I haven't done one of these in a while here is my 38 week survey.

How far along? 38 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: +16 lbs
Maternity clothes? Pants and some shirts
Stretch marks? None
Sleep: Contractions off and on the past few days so not the best sleep but not horrible either.
Best moment this week: Finding out that I'm now 3 cm and making progress
Movement: Still Alot!!
Food cravings: Nothing in particular. Plan to go to Babes this Friday if she isn't here by then.
Gender: Girl 100%
Labor Signs: No consistent labor pains. Lost my mucus plug and increased braxton hicks. Hopefully its all making more progress.
Belly Button in or out? Flat now
What I miss: not aching. My body just aches all the time. Mostly when standing or walking.
What I am looking forward to: Meeting this little girl. We are ready in every way just need her to come on with it.
Weekly Wisdom: Stripping of membranes can just cause cramps no labor!
Milestones: Just being 2 weeks from due date!

Today's appointment

Had a good appointment today at the doctor. I'm currently 3cm, 50% effaced and her head was really low. While I was there the dr stripped my membranes and I lost my mucus plug. So really anyday now is what her guess was. I have been super crampy since the appointment so I choose to take the afternoon off just in case. I work a good thirty minutes from home and fourth five from Matt's job so i don't want to get stuck out at work with out him and unable to drive my self. Yes, there are others who could take me but in all reality who wants to go in to labor at work. Can you saw awkward??

Well that is it for now. I will keep you all posted as things progress. Hopefully sooner rather than later. :)

Ahh the wait...

I love the surprise of Aubrey picking her own birth date but I hate the wait. Tuesday will be 37w6d which is exactly when I had Addison. So that makes me even more anxious for Aubrey to be here. Although I'm starting to get the feeling she may be in for the longer haul. This time last pregnancy I was miserable, contractions every night, lost my mucus plug, and just down right ready. This time I actually feel ok maybe even good. No where near miserable yet. I have had a few contractions that I think are just mearly uncomfortable braxton hicks and my hips and pelvis are sore but other than that I'm good. Still getting good sleep in between potty breaks. As much as I hope she comes this week that may all be a pipe dream. My last day of work is this Friday though so if I make it till next week Addy and I will just enjoy our time left doing some mother daughter things :)

Well that's all I have for now. Doctors appointment tomorrow and I hope she checks me. Three weeks ago I was 2 cm. so just hoping for a bit more progress :)

36 week belly shot

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Getting closer

Not much to really update on yet. Have had a few good contractions and tons of Braxton hicks but that's about it at this point. Had my 35 week check up last Monday and found out she has flipped and is head down. I'm also 2 cm dilated so that is great. Go back next Monday for my 37 wk exam but I don't think she will check me since she is going out of town that weekend and doesn't want to get anything kick started. After that I will be going to the doctor weekly. If Aubrey is anything like her sister though we may not make it past 38 weeks :)

More to update on in a week or so!!

33 weeks

Today is week 33 in this journey so I figured it was time for another update.

Yesterday we had our doctors appointment. Which I have to stop for a second and rave about how good Addy has been with all of this. She has joined me for most of my appointments (just her and I) and she has been fantastic. She sits quietly in the chair next to me and just listens and watches what the doctor does. Then she talks about it this whole way to work :) I love this girl she is going to be a great big sister and it is amazing how much she really gets!!

On to the doctor appointment its self. Not to exciting just the normal weight, bp, measurements and listen to the heart beat check up. Doctor said Aubrey is doing great and thanked me for being one of her easy patients again. Which I love to be cause that means the pregnancy is easy for me :) One concern (of mine not the Dr's) is that she is still breech or we think she is. So we will give her till 37 weeks to turn and if she doesn't we will schedule a c section. TURN AUBREY!! OK had to get that out :)

Now on to the survey...

How far along? 33weeks

Total weight gain/loss: +10 lbs

Maternity clothes? Pants and some shirts

Stretch marks? None

Sleep: Actually surprisingly great. I'm up less at night than I was with Addy which I think has something to do with her being breech and not pushing my bladder all night. I usually just get up once and that is it. Most nights I'm in bed by 9:30 and I sleep like a rock.

Best moment this week: Just spending time with Addison. I'm really cherishing these last few weeks of just us time!

Movement: Tons! She is so high though that it can be painful at times when she is in my ribs.

Food cravings: Still nothing. I have to make myself eat most of the time cause nothing sounds good.

Gender: Girl 100%

Labor Signs: None just a bunch of Braxton Hicks

Belly Button in or out? Flat now

What I miss: being able to breathe! She is all up in my lung space!

What I am looking forward to: Christmas this weekend! Now that Addy is getting older it is so much fun! Cant wait for her to see what Santa brought her!

Weekly Wisdom: I got nothing!

Milestones: Just making it this far :)

Here is my 32 week belly shot taken last week.