Pregnancy Update: 38 Weeks

How far along are you? 38 weeks

How much weight have you gained? 45 pounds

How many inches has your waist line increased? Who knows!

Exercise? Not anymore than I have to thanks to back pain that has started in the past week

Linea Nigra (dark line) on tummy? Slightly

Belly button- innie, outtie, or flattie? Half way between in and out

Stretch Marks? Nothing so far...thank goodness! Bert's Bees Belly Butter for the win so far!

Any swelling (rings still on)? Yes...the more I sit, the more my feet swell. The more I stand, the more my back hurts. So I have to decide which is worse each day. I stopped wearing my rings about 3 weeks ago. I can get them on, but they're tight and I don't want to risk them getting stuck.

Biggest pregnancy complaint/discomfort? Sciatic pain down my right leg

Future Baby Shower plans? We had our last shower last week. Now, to get the last few things put away...

Pregnancy Extras Planned (3/4D U/S, Pregnancy Photos, Belly Cast, etc)? Everything is done...I do want to go get my nails done though

Approximately how many fetal movements do you feel per day? She is moving a lot. I don't count, but she is super active when I get home after school.

Glucose Test completed? Results? Done and passed! Low iron though

Planning on have a drug-free birth or pain med assistance? Going to go with the flow, but definitely not trying to be super woman and turn down drugs. :)

Favorite Baby Find? The cute swaddle and robe and "Hello World" outfit I got from Posh Peanut.

What is the first thing you are going to eat/drink after baby is born? We found out at our hospital registration appointment that the hospital provides a celebratory meal for new moms and dads. Such a cool idea!

Maternity clothes? All day everyday...even Stephen's shirts are getting too small now. His sweatpants still fit though!

Sleep? Hit or miss...I had a bad cold this past weekend. Between my back hurting, not being able to breathe, and coughing/runny nose, I was up every hour. Thankfully that has gotten better. I'm getting up about every 2-3 hours. I don't know if it's because I get uncomfortable or need to pee, but regardless I'm getting up to pee and reposition every 2-3 hours. I can usually fall back asleep pretty quickly, but some nights I have 1-2 hours of just laying there, wide awake.

Best moment this week? Finding out she's making progress. I am at 2 cm and 50% effaced.

Worst moment this week? The waddle limp thanks to the back pain

Food cravings? Still nothing...lame, I know.

What I am looking forward to? Sleeping on my stomach again.

So excited to meet this sweet girl!