40 Week Pregnancy Update

Date:  November 10, 2018

How Far Along:  40 weeks

How Big is the Baby:  watermelon, lamb, or wedding cake 

How I’m Changing:  I’m getting bigger, and I think the baby has dropped even lower.  It’s harder for me to reach down and pick things up off the floor, and harder for me to tie my shoes.

How I’m Feeling:  I’ve still been feeling pretty good, but I’m ready to have this baby.  I’ve been having cramps and Braxton Hick’s contractions.

How I've Been Sleeping:  I’ve still been sleeping pretty well, but have been getting up more in the middle of the night to use the bathroom.  It is harder to roll over, and get out of bed.

What I’m Eating:  My appetite has increased, and I want to snack all day.  I’ve also been thirstier.

Food Cravings/Aversions:  donuts

Weight Gain/Loss:  40 pounds 

Movement:  I’m still feeling him move, but not as much.  I’m wondering if he is running out of space or has changed positions.  I feel him getting the hiccups at night.

Pregnancy Symptoms:  increased appetite, more tired, more moody/hormonal.

What I Miss:  being able to bend over and tie my shoes, pick things up off the floor, and get up and down without as much trouble

Stretch Marks:  I still don’t have any on my stomach, but have a few on my hips.

Belly Button:  It’s starting to pop out.

Wedding Rings:  still fit

Labor Signs:  I’m almost 3cm dilated.  I’ve been getting cramps and Braxton Hick’s contractions.  I think I may have lost my mucus plug.

Milestones:  making it to my due date!

Best Moment This Week:  getting our house cleaned and organized

Upcoming Appointments/Events:  I have a doctor’s appt. scheduled for Wednesday if he doesn’t come before then.

What I look forward to:  meeting our baby!

Weekly Wisdom:  Don’t have it set in your mind that you are going to have your baby on your due date, because most likely you will not have him/her on that day.  It’s more common for you to deliver late with your first baby.