39 Weeks

Well, here you have it... my very last weekly pregnancy update post! I can't believe it's week 39!

How big is the peanut? Good question... Baby Bunsie could be any size at this point! I was 7 pounds 3 ounces when I was born and Jeremy was 9 pounds 6 ounces. My coworkers have a baby pool going. They guessed the sex, weight, and length of baby Sherman. Here are my guesses: If Baby Sherman is a girl, I guess she'll be 7 pounds 11 ounces, and if Bunsie's a boy, I think he'll be 8 pounds 14 ounces. Jer's guesses: Girl- 7 pounds 6 ounces, Boy- 8 pounds 9 ounces.

Maternity clothes? Hallelujah... only 2 more days of maternity clothes! Now I get to enter that awkward clothes stage of not wearing maternity clothes, and not being able to fit into any of my old clothes. Good thing sundress weather is on its way! I think I'll be living in those this summer. :) 

Sleep? Still very hard to get a good night's rest... lots of pain and bathroom breaks.

Best moment this week? It was such a GREAT week. My kiddos at school surprised me with a baby shower. I can't believe they were able to keep that secret the whole week! They brought in some very thoughtful gifts and we had cupcakes and juice. The best gift was a book they made called, "How to be a Good Mom." They each wrote a bit of advice. It's too adorable! I'm going to miss seeing them, but I'm very happy to be done with school for the year. Those work days were starting to get very long! 

Worst moment this week? Can't think of anything. I'm just too excited for Monday!

Food cravings? Qdoba craving has made a comeback. And OJ, of course.

Food aversions? Nope.

Gender? Our guess is still girl, though we'll be SOOO excited no matter what! I can't believe we'll find out in two days!!!!!!!

Belly button in or out? Out. 

What I miss? Just getting some good zzz's.

Movement? Yes, it feels like Bunsie wants out! 

How am I feeling? Happy, excited, nervous!

What I'm looking forward to? Seeing and holding our beautiful little baby! Mommy and Daddy love you so much already, Baby Bunsie. We can't wait to meet you.

38 Weeks

How big is the peanut? Bunsie should be around 6.8 pounds (though I bet he or she is bigger!) and over 19 and a half inches long. 

Maternity clothes? Yes.

Sleep? Not great. 

Best moment this week? Seeing Baby Bunsie sucking on his/her little hand at my appointment. So cute!

Worst moment this week? Monday. It was an extremely long day at work-- didn't get home until 8:45. I was really tired the rest of the week.

Food cravings? OJ and Easter candy. :-o

Food aversions? Nope.

Gender? We'll know in 8 days!!! WAHOOO!!!

Belly button in or out? Out.

What I miss? Energy and good sleep.

Movement? Yep! I'm going to miss feeling this little one move in my belly.

How am I feeling? Really, really, really EXCITED!!!... and also nervous. :) 

What I'm looking forward to? Celebrating Easter with family today. Happy Easter, everyone!!!

37 Weeks

How big is the peanut? Bunsie should be around 6 1/3 pounds and 19 inches long.

Maternity clothes? Yes.

Sleep? Not fun. Pregnancy induced carpal tunnel, leg cramps, bathroom breaks, and strange dreams make it difficult to catch a lot of zzz's. Oh, the joy!

Best moment this week? My awesome coworkers threw me a surprise baby shower on Friday! The shower was a lot of fun, and Baby Bunsie got so many great things!

Worst moment this week? I was a little bummed Bunsie had not flipped and I'll have to have a C-section, but I'm just so excited to meet this little one soon! I can't believe it's just a little over two weeks away! 

Food cravings? OJ and Briq's ice cream.

Food aversions? Nope.

Gender? Still thinking girl!

Belly button in or out? Out, but not as out as before. Strange.

What I miss? Sleeping a whole night through.

Movement? So many kicks this week! I think the baby is happy to have his or her legs more free now that he or she isn't in the frank breech position, and the little stinker has been kicking me like crazy! Youch.

How am I feeling? I got a lot of my pre-maternity leave school work done, so I don't feel as stressed as last week. :) Woo hoo! Nine days of work left!

What I'm looking forward to? MEETING OUR BABY!!! :) 

Baby is Breech!

Yep, Baby Sherman is too comfortable head-up and did not flip. Being that I'm past 36 weeks, which is the time babies are usually in their final position, my midwife scheduled us for a csection. Our May baby is now an April Baby. My c-section is scheduled for the morning of April 28th! 

Though it's not the birth plan I've ever envisioned and I'm a little sad not to be able to experience labor with little Bunsie, I am really excited to have a date set that we get to meet our baby! Can't believe it's only 18 days away! Surreal.

Bunsie isn't frank breech anymore; he or she is complete breech. I imagine it's a little more comfy in there for him or her now! 

36 Weeks

How big is the peanut? Baby should be just under 6 pounds and around 18 and a half inches.

Maternity clothes? Yep. Sick. Of. Them.

Sleep? I've been sleeping a little better because my ribs have been hurting less this week. Wahoo!

Best moment this week? Less rib pain! 

Worst moment this week? Just being extra tired at work.

Food cravings? Orange juice and Qdoba this week.

Food aversions? Nope.

Gender? I CAN'T WAIT to find out! 

Belly button in or out? Out, though it did go flat for about five minutes again this week. Tricky little thing.

What I miss? Pre-preggers body.

Movement? Yep. Mostly squirmy little movements. Bunsie is running out of womb.

How am I feeling? A little stressed about finishing up everything on my to-do list at school before my maternity leave. My goal is to have it all done before the beginning of next week. Praying I don't go into labor early!

What I'm looking forward to? Our appointment Wednesday! We'll see what position this little guy or girl is in. Hope it's head down! 

35 Weeks

How big is the peanut? About 5 and 1/4 pounds and over 18 inches! 

Maternity clothes? Yes. Lately, when I'm not at work, I've been wearing Jer's t-shirts a lot. Big and comfy... sounds good to me.

Sleep? I can't remember what it feels like to get a good night's sleep. I probably won't know again until Bunsie is able to sleep through the night. :-/

Best moment this week? Watching my belly move into some crazy shapes from Bunsie moving and stretching. So awesome!

Worst moment this week? Getting used to being back at work after a gloriously relaxing spring break. I made it through though. Now I just have to get through the next five! 

Food cravings? Sweets.

Food aversions? Nope.

Gender?  We'll see! :) 

Belly button in or out? Out. On Friday I got out of the shower and noticed my belly button was flat! I was so happy and quickly walked over to show Jer. By the time I got to him that sucker was back out again. Man! Belly Button was playing an evil early April Fool's joke on me.

What I miss? My flexibility, being able to cross my legs comfortably, sitting up using my stomach muscles, a good night's sleep, and beer! A Sunset Wheat would be sooo amazing. 

Movement? Yep, and it started to feel a little different this week. So, maybe Bunsie flipped? I hope, I hope, I hope.

How am I feeling? Same pains as last week. Started to get numbness in my left hand and fingertips. Apparently a lot of women get this in the third trimester.  

What I'm looking forward to? Sunshine and warmer weather!