Week 37 Belly Update

Total weight gain:

34 pounds

Body changes:

Big, big belly. I think he’s started to drop more too.

A little tingling and sensation in my breasts.

Sleep: 

Some nights better than others. My back pain miraculously disappeared. Instead I was battling the worst cold ever all week. So miserable. And last night I got another case of terrible lower belly cramps. Maybe the worst yet. I had to get up several times, walk around and it still wouldn’t go away! It comes on so fast and it’s so painful because it takes me a while to get out of bed with my big belly. I’m really looking forward to this coming to an end.

Best moment this week: 

Hard to say, it’s been a rough week with my cold. I laid low most of the week, even had to cancel a work day and stay home. Maybe spending valentine’s day at home, cooking one of Brad’s favorite meal and watching season two of house of cards. He got me beautiful flowers J

Gender: 

Boy!

Food Cravings / Aversions: 

Eating pretty bad right now. I’m also quite hungry but mostly craving carbs and sweets…or fruit.

What I miss:

Having a flat stomach LOL

Symptoms:

Cramps in my lower belly (right side), a little heart burn, tired. At my last doc visit two days ago, I was 1.5cm dilated. Doc said I’m making progress but baby still has to drop some more but that’s moving along as it should.

Movement: 

Yes quite a bit.

What I am looking forward to:

Feeling signs of labor…hallelujah!

Milestones: 

The next few weeks…

Thought of the week: 

I really admire women that have 3…4 pregnancies in a row & women that carry twins or triplets. It’s simply a lot to put your body through…and I’m not sure I could or would want to do that…