39 Weeks Pregnancy Update: Baby # 2

39 Weeks Pregnancy Update: Baby #2

 

^^^38 weeks^^^

 

^^^My in laws are seriously so sweet and got me a pedicure at Life Time Fitness so i was able to relax for an hour by myself and then work out for an hour at the gym there, afterwards we met up at the pool and they brought my little guy for some fun in the sun.  Im trying to work this baby out with the couple days i get to the gym each week and walking. ^^^

 

^^^38.5 week bump at the pool last weekend with my little guy & my sweet in laws^^^

 

^^^just about 39 Weeks Bumpin at Sea world^^^

How far along: 39 weeks pregnant (tomorrow!)

Due date: June 11 2015

Weight Gain: 26.5 lbs. 

Symptoms:  bathroom trips usually once a night, TONS of braxton hicks daily, cervical sharp pains here and there that stop me in my tracks and i have stand there cringing until they're gone. Last week i had some realllllly awful ones at night. I have alot of labor symptoms going on so read those below.. I still have lower abdomen soreness probably from the weight of the baby lying low, nausea off and on but super minor (started around 36-37 weeks again).  NESTING has started the past 2 weeks for sure.

Cravings: Chocolate, sandwhiches still.  Chocolate donuts and cupcakes sound good after having a cupcake on memorial day i crave them.  Not usually one of my cravings when not pregnant, im more of a salt girl. But its fun to spoil myself with sweet treats here and there. Craving smoothies and fresh COLD fruit.  Cereal sounds good and food is turning me off, especially at dinner time if ive had any nausea or cramping im hungry but nothing sounds good.

Wedding Rings: on.

Belly button: out

Exercise: cardio once a week. Im lucky if i get to go twice. But mostly just walking here and there

Sleep: sleep is good compared to my first pregnancy. i wake up just once to use the restroom & its easy for me to fall asleep

Maternity Clothes: Yes

Excited for: labor! Well, also a bit nervous. But i cannnnnnnot wait to meet her and see what she looks like and meet her little personality.

Missing: nothing right now, im really just enjoying this time being pregnant with these last few days i have left

Pre Labor Signs: YES!  I have had plug showing up almost every day since last week. I have had bloody show (sorry TMI) here and there, cramping with lower back ache off and on and braxton hicks like crazy. I lost a pound this week which also happened the week i had my son. I have had lose stools (sorry I know its tmi but its the truth and this is a pregnancy post afterall), which can also be your body clearing itself out for labor, so who knows if thats a symptom!?  My abdomen is achey down low as i mentioned above and sometimes my bones ache down there.

Dr Update: My dr started internal exams at 36 weeks so here is the breakdown since i dont do weekly pregnancy updates. 

week 36 exam: 56% effaced, no dilation, baby was high at -3 station.

week 37 exam:  60% effaced, no dilation, baby was still high at -3 station.. so basically no progress. Dr told me to not hold back and exercise and walk like mad to get this baber lower.

week 38 exam:  60% effaced, 1/2 cm dilated, baby moved down lower to -2 station. I was happy for that little progress! Started losing plug around here and had some on and off bloody show with cramping/braxton hicks and back ache

week 39 exam: Check was today, im 2 cm dilated!! WOOHOO! 60% effaced still, SUPER ripe/soft, and baby is -2 (although also told baby is -1 so not sure).

 ***Dr did a membrane sweep this morning so ive had lots of cramping/with dull back ache for several hours (which is normal) and a little spotting.We will see if anything happens otherwise i will have another sweep next week***  Also my ultrasound i had at 36 weeks for growth came out to be completely normal, baby measured 36 weeks and 2 days, she was around 6.7 lbs already (give or take a pound they said; i guess theyre hard to get an accurate measurement at that late in gestation).  So thats sooo great!

I hope you all have a wonderful day! I have some other fun posts planned for this week so keep checking back!!   
OH and be sure to leave a comment below with your guess for when baby will come, as well as birth weight and height just for fun!!!

See my pregnancy posts with my first baby at 37 weeks pregnant here, 38 weeks pregnant here, &  at 39 weeks pregnant here.

39 Weeks Pregnant

39 Weeks Pregnant

Pregnancy update

 Baby bump at 39 weeks pregnant

 Baby bump pic at 39 weeks pregnant

Doing a work out class to try to get this little guy moving! Im thinking he wants to have a late arrival /:

My sweet girlfriend Courtney took me to get a pedicure, I told the lady to massage me good and try to induce labor.. i think she thought i was kidding or was scared to because she ended up being SOOOO GENTLE and was careful not to touch the spots that could bring on contractions. 

And a little belly fashion shot for ya (:

How far along: 39 Weeks pregnant, 10 months ! (and now +1 day)

(depending on how you track your pregnancy, some women go by 9 months, but most dr's and books and online sites go by every 4 weeks you are in a new month, which puts me in my 10th month)! 

Weight Gain: about 23 lbs 

Stretch Marks: none

Belly Button: OUT

Wedding Rings On/Off:  On

Movement: active still! And his movements hurt! he is so big now that its uncomfortable when he moves. It feels like hes tearing up my insides throwing a party in there. lol

Feeling: Im feeling good this week. I've had false labor twice now, and boy let me tell ya, IT IS NOT FUN. It messes with your mind. You get all excited, no sleep, sit there waiting for the contractions to get more intense, and then n o t h i n g.  They were 5 mins or less apart both times and lasted hours, so that was fun (sarcasim). My husband was sick this week, yep AGAIN. We arent sure if it was the stomach flu or if he ate something and had food poisoning, so we took precautions Tues through saturday and he slept separately and we made sure not to kiss or touch and sanitized everything in the house (including our hands 500 times a day). I really didnt want to get sick with the stomach flu and go into labor throwing up on top of awful pain.  Its been several days so im hoping it passed me! 

I'm so eager to meet this little boy of ours. I seriously cannot wait. I have to distract myself or i get to excited and then its hard to be patient. 

Cravings: Not really craving anything aside from sweets this week.  I've had more of an appetite in the morning than anything really.

Symptoms:  The same for all the normal symptoms but definitely more pre labor symptoms (see below). Im still eating spicy foods, late at night, and big meals and havent had  a problem with heart burn yet. I have a numbness on my right upper rib under my right breast still (mostly while sitting). Getting up to go to the restroom WAY more now (some nights 5 times!).

Pre labor signs:  

The Dr. Checked me this last monday (38 weeks +3 days) and i was 70% effaced still, now 1 full centimeter dilated, and baby was still at station -2.  Ive been losing more plug the last couple of days here and there. I've had cramping on and off at random times during the day (feels like menstrual cramps with a bach ache). I get braxton hicks all day long at random times.  I put labor on the back burner for a few days this week while my husband has been recuperating.. the last thing we wanted was for me to go into labor with him feeling awful and not able to be my support/coach like we've planned. Im so happy his sickness has passed! I still have the shooting pain in my hips (randomly) and have to stop what im doing and wait for it to pass. Hurts like h*ll. No no symptoms really from last week, just continuous from the previous week.

Missing: im already missing his movement in my belly (assuming that hes coming soon, it makes me a little sad that i wont get to feel him moving around anymore.. even though it hurts now! haha).

Looking Forward to: LABOR!!!!!!!!!!!! meeting our son!!!!

Sleep:  not so great. hard to get comfortable and i get up 5-6 times some nights for bathroom trips. Rolling out of bed is a chore (im like a beach whale with no ab strength).  My hips hurt, my back hurts... all the common complaints of a 10 month prego!

Exercise: still doing it, this week I did two light days of weights. Cardio every day (i think).  Ive heard cardio (walking, hiking, using machines like precore, treadmill, etc) can all help dilate you and bring the baby down. Im using this as my motivation everyday to get outside or to the gym and MOVE.  I also take advantage of my down time and rest A LOT. Im listening to my body so i dont exhaust myself, thats the last thing i want when i can go into labor any day at any moment (ill need as much strength as possible).  Its good to have the motivation to move though, because most days my brain says "oh, you are less than a week from him coming, just relax, sit and be lazy, you made it this far staying fit and healthy" but then my stronger side says "you feeel so good when you get a little activity in, you dont go as stir crazy or have cabin fever, and youre helping your body progress toward the goal..  going into labor and your little guy coming soon"..so i end up tying up my laces and getting out the door. 

Count down: Full Term! He is ready as he can be! Im 6 days away from his actual due date.. praying he comes this week and i dont have to be pregnant over 40 weeks!