How far along? 38 weeks, 3 days.
How big is baby? Around 6 lbs, hopefully a little heavier than that. 14-15 inches, crown to rump.
Total Weight Gain/Loss: 33 lbs.
Next Appointment: Saturday, then next week if I don't have this baby before then (or if she isn't forcibly removed from my womb).
Maternity Clothes: Yes, but I'm totally done with my work maternity clothes. YAHOO!
Sleep: It is what it is. Mostly, it isn't.
Best Moment This Week: Making it to maternity leave and getting the nursery to "mostly done". And, hearing my doctor say, "There's no medical need to keep you pregnant." My blood pressure was up again at my appointment today, so they sent me up to L&D for some blood tests, blood pressure monitoring, and fetal monitoring. If they felt like my bp was too high, I'd be in the hospital right now waiting for this kid to pop on out. How weird is that? But instead, I get to come in on Saturday after doing a 24 hour urine collection, they'll do some more tests, and *maybe* I'll be admitted, maybe they'll send me home. It's literally a day-to-day watch at this point. As much as I want the baby to be safe and healthy, I'm so tired of pregnancy and hugeness that hearing I can have the baby and there's no real need to keep her inside makes me happy.
Annoyance of the Week: Preeclampsia. Major thumbs down! Guess who gets to do another 24 hour urine collection this weekend?
Movement: All over the place, especially last night. After my doctor called and told me about the preeclampsia, she said, "If you feel any decreased fetal movement, come in right away." Right after that, baby started kicking me in my ribs and it didn't stop until hours after our last L&D class last night. I'm fairly certain my ribs are bruised now.
Planning/Preparation: We're done with our birthing classes! We've got some breathing to practice, and a few more things to finish up in the nursery. I need to get a few more chapsticks to have around for labor because I lost the two I kept with me, but my hospital bag is backed and we're basically ready to go.
Belly Button In/Out: So far out it's disgusting.
Gender: This baby better still be female.
What I Miss: Anything and everything I used to be able to do easily, even a month or two ago. I'd really like to be able to touch my toes again.
What I'm Looking Forward To: Being not pregnant! This time next week, I could have a baby. Holy whoa!
Contractions: Sometimes they're a little painful, sometimes I can barely tell they're happening. Much more frequent in the last week, though.
Milestones?: Making it to my maternity leave. I have to say, I was a little worried for a few days.
Sorry to hear that you have Preeclampsia. I can sympathize w/ you. I'm just surprised that your dr. didn't admit you yet unless he/she's thinking your bp isn't high so there's no need to worry yet. BUt, HOLY CRAP! You're going to be a mom in like a week! AAAAAHHHHHH! If you go in before you put up another post, good luck w/ the delivery. Maybe we can swap stories sometime! Can't wait to hear the news!
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