Week 37

My mom took me to the Beach on 4/13 because this was my "last wish" before I have Max. We really enjoyed ourselves!!! Minus getting pooped on by a seagull, gross, and getting hit with a tennis ball by some stupid kids!!!! 

How far along? 37 weeks

Total weight gain: 147lbs. so +27/28 lbs. in total. 

Maternity clothes? Still looking for a nightgown for the hospital. Other than that, there is no point in buying maternity clothing. I have been wearing long Maxi dresses, which work great. They are cute, fun and I can wear them after I have the little boo bear also! 

Stretch marks? None, but my skin feels really really tight and so I am worried that I might get them soon.People say you usually get them in the last month.

Sleep: Sleep... I dream of sleep. I envy the people who have no problem sleeping while pregnant.

Best moment this week: Figuring out exactly when I am taking off of work and having it set in stone. Also, I have a pretty good feeling Baby Max is coming soon, let's just say my body is doing what it is suppose to, we will just leave it at that. I will be pretty disappointed if he stays in longer than May 2nd. I'm still 1 cm dilated though, :( We go back to the doc on monday 4/16 

Miss Anything? Since I am so close to being done, I know that I will miss this, feeling Max move and having him all to myself all the time. Pregnancy is such a wonderful event in life, It is hands down, the most joyous thing I have ever experienced. I am sure that when Max arrives, that will trump being pregnant. It's just that when I think about what Jordan and I have made, this little angel, it makes my heart melt. <3 No one means more to me than them, and of course my family. But MY little family is different, they are all mine. 

Movement: He still moves but not as much as when he was in the earlier weeks. The movement now is painful and powerful, but not often. In 3 more weeks I will watch him move instead of feel him! :( / :)  Those are happy and sad faces! 

Food cravings: Eating is a chore, and I usually have to make myself eat, only because I have no room and it hurts to be full. But I know that my little mister needs his food. I have been trying to eat super super light and healthy. Especially since I don't want to gain a ton in these last couple weeks. I want him to be full and chubby, but I don't want to be chubby, lol.

Anything making you queasy or sick: No I have been fine. Thank goodness!

Gender: Boy, I wonder what our next child will be... ;)

Labor Signs: Contractions, they are a mix between Braxton Hicks and real ones. They are annoying and painful at times. 

Symptoms: Swollen feet, swollen ankles, high body temp, tired all the time and I mean all the time... today I just cried to myself for 30 minutes because I was so tired. 

Belly Button in or out? Way out.

Wedding rings on or off? on, but not at night. My fingers swell up at night. Well, my fingers swell all the time. 

Happy or Moody most of the time: In hindsight I am very, very happy, but I am also super emotional because I am physically run down and trying to run on E, I am anxious and nervous and still have a ton of things to do (packing, cleaning, saving money, etc. No one could possibly ever really be prepared for a life changing experience like this)

Looking forward to: OUR LITTLE SURPRISE!!! I am a major planner, so waiting for Max to come is a little strange for me and gives me anxiety because it's not "planned" but at the same time I am overjoyed because it should be an exciting experience!

One great thing that happened to me recently was my mom and sister threw a "Surprise Baby Shower" for Max and I. Jordan unfortunately had to work and wasn't able to come but he was so excited, we got some really great gifts!!! We are so thankful to have such a wonderful family and circle of friends!!! I cannot be happier with all of the wonderful gifts I have received from all of my baby showers! Everyone has been so loving and generous!!! Thank you all!!!!