39 Weeks & Nursery

How far along:  39 Weeks with only 7 days left!

Total weight Gain: 36 lbs

Maternity Clothes: I haven't purchased anything new in hopes I will be back to be my old self soon.

Sleep: I am having a bit of trouble sleeping these days, just can't seem to get comfortable. So, I am napping as often as I can. 

Food cravings: Cereal (any kind)... I'll have a bowl for breakfast and a bowl when I get home from work  =)

Miss anything: I'm really missing my pre-baby body. =(

Gender: Still a BOY!

Movement: He is still kicking around like crazy! 

Labor signs: No labor signs yet.   

Mood: Happy knowing we don't have much longer until we meet out little man!  Dr. said he is still in the downward facing position and I am dilated to 1.5cm.  He also thinks we will have a 7.5-8 lb and I'm happy to hear we don't have a 10 pound-er in there! 

Belly Button in or out: It's poking out a little bit! 

Looking forward to: Ryder's debut and holding him for the first time.

The Bump:  Sorry for the exhausted look in this picture... 

To Do List:
Frozen meals...
Chili Verde Enchiladas
Blue Cheese Butternut Squash Pasta
Crock pot roast 
Teriyaki Chicken
Baked Potatoes 

The Nursery

38 Week Update

I have been neglecting the blog lately... sleeping and nesting have overtaken me these days. Here's what's been going on.... 

How far along: 38 weeks 1 day

Total Weight Gain:  33 lbs... I can't believe the scale these days.  I hope we have a little chunker =)

Maternity Clothes:  Using all maternity pants and can still mix in regular tops. 

Stretch Marks: Still good - fingers crossed!

Sleep:  Sleeping through the night with the occasional lower back pain. 

Best moment(s) of this week:  I finally am caught up on removing all tags, washing and organizing all baby clothes!   

My co-workers also threw me a baby shower and it was wonderful! 

Also, I wanted to say congratulations to my sister-in-law on her new baby girl! 

Brooklyn Isabella

Miss Anything:  I am really missing cuddles with the hubby lately. 

Movement:  He is still moving like crazy!  Distinguishing body parts now - I think we felt his heel the other night across my side.

Food Cravings: Nothing out of the ordinary but, I did recently buy Trader Joe's Cookie Butter and that was a big mistake.  I am pretty sure this will be gone by the weekend. 

Gender: Boy, Boy, Boy!

Labor Signs: No labor signs yet. 

Belly Button (in/out):  It is coming out slowly... still pretty flush.

Wedding ring (on/off): On!

Looking forward to:  Our maternity shoot this weekend!

Doctors Appointment:  Dr. said he is still head down and he thinks we will have a 7 1/2 lb baby! Woo! He also told us to call when we think labor has begun if we are in the 5-1-1 Labor Rule. 5-1-1 means having contractions 5 minutes apart lasting for 1 minute for one full hour. I would like to labor at home for as long as possible, so I hope the pain is tolerable and this is doable. 

My current To Do list: 

- Find a pediatrician

- Pick a middle name

- Decide on a bookshelf or shelving

- Install car seat

- Complete birth plan

- Test run to the hospital

- Pack hospital bag

- Pack Ryder's Bag

- Frozen Meal Prep 

Last shopping trip for essentials: 

My mom (3 days before delivering my sister) & I

I hope to keep you updated these last few weeks. =)