Final Pregnancy Reflections

Ok, we go in tomorrow for the induction. It appears that our daughter likes change as much as her daddy does (none) so she's not coming out without some "encouragement". As we sit here and watch the Aggie football game and attempt to act normal, I thought I would do one final blog on the ending statistics of this pregnancy. Now that tomorrow is D-day, I can confidently say, that it went by pretty fast. I'm mostly just writing that to encourage my future-self as I'm sure I'll be pregnant again down the road and be in misery wondering how I did this the first time  :)

How far along? 39 Weeks and 6 days 

Total weight gain: 39 lbs. It was close, but I made it to the end and didn't pass the 40 mark. I know they will weigh me one more time when we go to the hospital tomorrow but I refuse to accept any weight other than what my doctor told me on Thursday. Let's be clear: I don't care if this makes me a baby, a cheater, or a crazy pregnant lady in denial. "I gained less than 40 lbs" will be the story that I will tell. The ONLY story.

Maternity clothes? I think we are past maternity clothes... just huge t-shirts and basketball shorts have been the attire for the weekend.

Stretch marks?  As of this afternoon, I have 4 short stretch marks on each side of my hips. Poop

Sleep Been sleeping surprisingly great lately. Didn't ever get the insomnia that most pregnant women get at the end. I count this as an early Christmas present from the Lord because He KNOWS how much I treasure sleep

Best moment this week: Everytime I had Braxton Hicks contractions. It was so exciting thinking that the process was starting.

Miss Anything? Being able to watch TV without being distracted the entire time with what is going on in my head. It's like I'm trying to relax but my brain won't turn off long enough for me to enjoy a 30 minute show. I'll be honest with you: sometimes I just laugh when Casey laughs b/c I haven't been paying attention to the sitcom.

Heartburn: only when I make really stupid decisions like eating wings right before I go to bed. I mean, at some point I just have to take some personal responsibility, you know?

Food cravings: This is crazy to even write, but I haven't had one piece of watermelon in the last month. The craving just stopped. I will never forget all the good times we had together, but watermelon has just not been apart of my life during these final few weeks of pregnancy. I've just been eating rich foods (lots of sweets due the amazing girls I work with and their participation in my cravings)

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nada   

Anything make you scared: That I've made a horrible decision in going forward with an induction and my labor will go on for four days and I'll regret it forever.

Belly Button in or out? still 1/2 in, 1/2 out. Never had it pop out!

Wedding rings on or off? Off and have been for a while.On a happy note, they are sparkling clean and ready to get back on my hands once the swelling goes down. Took them to the jeweler this week to have the professionals do a good cleaning job.

Happy or Moody most of the time: Both? I can't say moody b/c that implies I'm being a butt or unreasonable...but Happy doesn't quite tell the honest truth. I'm anxious, scared, restless AND Happy

Looking forward to: Feeling my daughter on my chest.