Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 37 weeks
Size of baby: His estimated weight as of today is about 6 pounds 12
ounces. They estimate that he will be about 7 and a half pounds when I
deliver next week. Lets see how close they are:)
What’s baby doing: Your baby is now considered “full term,” even though your
due date is three weeks away. If you go into labor now, his lungs will likely
be mature enough to fully adjust to life outside the womb. Many babies
have a full head of hair at birth, with locks from 1/2 inch to 1 1/2 inches
long. But don’t be surprised if your baby’s hair isn’t the same color as yours.
Dark-haired couples are sometimes thrown for a loop when their children come
out as blonds or redheads, and fair-haired couples have been surprised by Elvis
look-alikes. And then, of course, some babies sport only peach fuzz. credits
Whats up with Mommy: Braxton Hicks contractions may be coming more frequently now
and may last longer and be more uncomfortable. You might also notice an
increase in vaginal discharge. If you see some “bloody show” (mucus tinged with
a tiny amount of blood) in the toilet or in your undies, labor is probably a
few days away — or less. (If you have heavier spotting or bleeding, call your
caregiver immediately.)
Also be sure to ask your caregiver
about the results of your Group B strep culture. That way, if the result isn’t
yet on your chart when you get to the hospital or birth center, you’ll be able
to give the staff there a timely heads-up if you need antibiotics.
It may be harder than ever to get
comfortable enough to sleep well at night. If you can, take it easy through the
day — this may be your last chance to do so for quite a while. Keep monitoring
your baby’s movements, too, and let your caregiver know immediately if you
notice a decrease. Though her quarters are getting cozy, she should still be as
active as before.
While you’re sleeping, you’re likely
to have some intense dreams. Anxiety both about labor and about becoming a
parent can fuel a lot of strange flights of unconscious fancy.
Maternity Clothes: yep!
Gender: all boy! although daddy is still insistent that its a girl
Baby’s Heart Rate: in the high 140′s
Movement: starting to decrease in the amount of movement which is
completely normal for this stage of the game because he is running out of room
in there but when he does move my whole belly moves its kinda freaky
What I miss: brushing my teeth without gaging and pants that fit
maternity pants just don’t fit quite right they are always falling down and
SLEEP!
Cravings: yep still craving root beer! ice cream of coarse, carbs and
anything sweet
Weight: I am at -13 pounds again this week nothing gained nothing
lost
My sugar numbers are all over the
place. I seem to have the most trouble with my numbers 2 hours after lunch.
They started me on 2.5 mg of Glyburide today. The Dr said it is really
important to keep my sugar in check at the time of delivery as the steroid
boost I will get and the stress of surgery with both cause my sugar to increase
so hopefully this will help. Today is also the farthest I made it with my
pregnancy with Noah so I am officially more pregnant than I have ever
been!
LAST appointment: Monday April 9th!
