38 Weeks

38 Weeks

January 8, 2014- January 14, 2014

How Far Along: 38 weeks

Size of Baby: Baby Center says she weighs about 6.8 pounds and is about 19.5 inches long. They say it's the size of a leek, but let's be honest. It's the LENGTH. This child inside me is not the weight of a leek. We had an ultrasound this week to check on some stuff and they estimated her at 6 pounds 13 ounces! Our sweet little peanut. 

Total Weight Gain: 27 pounds

Maternity Clothes: Oh yes. I love that sweater in my picture; I'd forgotten about it! I'm glad I got at least one more wear out of it. 

Gender: We got confirmation that she is indeed a girl at our ultrasound! We're ready for her!

Movement: I love feeling the big movements that shake my belly from side to side. The miracle of pregnancy will never be lost on me. She is definitely loving to punch my bladder these days though which isn't as fun for mama.

Sleep: I haven't been sleeping well. Not at all. I've been exhausted and irritable. I was mostly just chalking it up to the end of pregnancy, but it turns out I'm iron deficient. I'm hoping the supplements I started taking will help, plus my doctor told me to start taking a Unisom every night. I'm a much better Rachel when I'm well rested. Can I get an amen? I know my husband and my parents are…

What I Miss: Nothing special this week!

Cravings: Sugar at night, peanut butter, and root beer floats. So healthy, right?

Symptoms: I'm just exhausted and Ramotional. Womp womp.

Best Moment of the Week: Hands down, seeing Bubbles on the ultrasound and knowing she's doing fine in there was the best moment. I'm measuring about 3 weeks behind, so they wanted to make sure she was growing and that my fluid was adequate. I'm happy to say that all is well and she looks perfect! I also loved getting a "bonus" ultrasound. The last time we had one with Griffin was at 20 weeks, so this was an unexpected treat. We even got to see her hair, so she's really taking after her brother on that front! I'm so eager to see her precious face in person and not on a television screen!

I also had a Panera dinner date with Griffin that was so fun. I love doing special things with him and I know our days are limited! We chowed down on soup and macaroni and then split a McDonald's hot fudge sundae at home. I love that boy so much. He is my joy!