38 Weeks

How far along? 38 Weeks, 3 days - 11 days till our due date!
Baby is the size of: A pumpkin. Weighs around 7-7.5 pounds (could be more or less). Boys on average weigh more than girls. By now, he could be at the maximum length of 20 inches. 
What's new with baby: He should be nice and plump. Movements often diminish due to the decrease in space around baby. Brain and nervous system will continue to develop well into childhood and teen years.   
Maternity clothes? Yup! 
Sleep: Sleeping okay. Pretty decent considering. I am super anxious. I go to bed every night thinking , "this could be it." 
Sleeping on: Side. 
Best moment this week: Just having everything done and ready for Christmas and baby. We got our hospital tour in just in time so we have an idea of what to expect/where to go. 
Miss Anything? No. 
Movement: Yes. Feels like he's popping out of my stomach. 
Food cravings: No.
Anything making you queasy or sick:  No.
Have you started to show yet: Yes.
Gender: Boy!
Name selected?: Kamden
Working out? No. 
Labor Signs: Braxton Hicks.
Belly Button in or out? Surprisingly still in but I'm waiting for it to pop any day now.
Wedding rings on or off? Wedding ring on. Engagement ring off.  
Overall health: Feeling good!  Energy is good. I feel pretty active and mobile. I always imagined I would be waddling around and slow at this point but I don't feel like that is the case. Weekly check up is tomorrow. Last week the doctor said the baby is very low in my pelvis and most likely has a big head like his daddy. Oh, joy!  
Feeling (happy, moody, emotional, scared): Anxious!!!!!! Excited, nervous, scared, emotional, anxious, excited, and super excited!!! :)
Looking forward to: Meeting our son! And Christmas. Honestly, Christmas is a little overshadowed this year. 
Next appointment: Tuesday, Dec. 24

34 Weeks

How far along? 34 Weeks, 3 days - 39 days till our due date!
Baby is the size of: A small pumpkin. Weighs around 5 pounds. 
What's new with baby: He continues to gain weight and lungs continue to develop. Fingernails and toenails have fully grown and reach the end of the fingertips. His skin is now like an infants (no longer see through). 
Maternity clothes? Yup! In the above I am wearing my favorite maternity article of clothing - leggings!!! Since I am home, my attire consists of PJs. The above is probably the most dressed up I've been all week. :)

Sleep: Sleeping decent. Body pillow is being put to good use. 

Sleeping on: Side and back. 
Best moment this week: 1) Relaxing 2) We took our child birth class, which I found to be incredibly useful and informative for both of us. 

Miss Anything? No.
Movement: Yes. Movement has slowed down a bit since he's running out of space but hiccups are pretty common and I noticed he has more of a schedule. Oh, and I'm getting some serious rib kicks.
Food cravings: No. Well actually, I really wanted pizza and garlic bread last week (and I had both).
Anything making you queasy or sick:  No.
Have you started to show yet: Yes.
Gender: Boy!
Name selected?: Kamden
Working out? No.
Labor Signs: Yes. Contractions continue and the doctor has put me on bed rest. 
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Overall health: Feeling pretty good. I've officially hit the 20 pound mark and so far no stretch marks. (Fingers crossed that continues)
Feeling (happy, moody, emotional, scared): Happy, emotional, nervous, excited
Looking forward to: Thanksgiving and my mom comes to town tonight. 
Next appointment: Weds, Dec. 4

Wishing you a very Happy Thanksgiving! I know we have so much to be thankful for this year. I hope you and your family fill your bellies with yummy food and your hearts with lots of love. xoxo!