Here I am on January 16th, at 36 weeks pregnant…
But now I am 37 weeks pregnant and I am feeling relatively well! I have developed some carpal tunnel in my hands, which I do not appreciate. It makes gripping things rather uncomfortable. And then, of course, the normal tiredness of late pregnancy. Oh, and spacey, very uncharacteristically head-in-the-clouds spacey.
I’m still loving and craving kale any way I can get it: salad, sauteed, crispy…yum. And I’m back to having a hankering for chocolate chip cookies. And milk.
I only have 3 work-days left before my maternity leave (though I’ve already been asked to “come in, just for, like, an hour next week to help with…” – yes, seriously). I still have several tasks to complete before Friday, but things are wrapping up well so I can leave without worry or stress. Hip hip hooray.
Baby JLK is still squirming and we got to see him again in our final ultrasound last Friday. We’ll learn more about his weight estimates at my appointment this week. The best thing was during our ultrasound when I asked a question that prompted the ultrasound tech to show us lil bub’s face from the front. Suddenly, this adorable, squished, little face appeared on the screen. My lord, we saw his tiny, perfect lips, sweet nose and the roundest cheeks – it was amazing!
Our baby preparedness is as follows:
~ I washed some important items and chose Baby K’s “coming home” outfit.
~ The cradle is ready to go with a clean sheet and baby monitor nearby.
~ We installed the car seat and will be getting it inspected this week.
~ We have yet to pack a hospital bag. (I don’t think this little bub is in a rush to exit)
~ We took two baby-prep classes last week: Intro to Breastfeeding & Childbirth Prep
Both classes were great, but the childbirth class was so valuable. R is going to make an amazing and supportive labor partner. He really is the best and I’m so grateful to have him. We left the class excited for the unpredictable nature of what’s to come and ready for the adventure!
In honor of my excitement about baby boy’s arrival, I had my toes painted blue.
This is my 37 week photo…
Under 20 days to due-date, February 12th! What is your arrival date prediction?
~R thinks February 14th
~I think February 16th
~My Mom (Gma B) thinks February 1st
~My Dad (Gpa B) thinks February 14th
~LBM thinks February 18th
~Aunt Pam thinks February 7th
~KO-W thinks February 13th
~Erica thinks February 7th
~Aunt Susan thinks March 6th
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I think feb 18th, but I wish feb 11th for you.
Hummmmm, I think he will come when he is ready ; ) But will guess ….. Feb 7th … no particular reason, just where my eyes settled when I opened them with the calendar in front of me! Love and Hugs!
Feb. 13. Because he wants to spend Valentine’s Day with his mommy’s kisses.
I think he’ll be like my j and come on feb 7. But I think that the 12th would be cool too as he would be 2/12/12.
I think I will pick March 6th.Your cousin Daniel was almost 3 wks late. Yes, really!!! But any day will be a great date to celebrate. Love Aunt Susan
I love the look on your face in the first pic. I think the spaciness means you are starting to go into yourself and get ready. Feb 10th is my prediction.
I think Baby Jack will exit on the 26th of Jan. hee hee