38 Week Pregnancy Questions

How far along are you?
38 weeks down, 1 week to go.. crazy! This pregnancy has flown by so quickly.

Total weight gain: 
I lost another 1lb, so back to 4lbs total. 

How big is baby?
The size of a pumpkin this week (or a leek, depending on the website).. yeah, maybe a really small pumpkin, lol.
The more important question is, how big is baby going to be at birth?
My Dr estimated he'll be around 6lbs 10oz, which sounds like a good guess to me.. I think I'm a little bigger than I was with Casey, but he'll also be born a couple of weeks earlier. I guess we'll see soon enough!

Maternity clothes?
Just wearing whatever is comfortable! Casey is out of school now, which means I don't even have to leave the house if I don't feel like it, lol.. so I can get away with pajama pants, athletic shorts, and big t-shirts ;)

Stretch marks?
Yes, I found one!
Not really sure how long it's been there, but I just noticed it this week.. it's right at the spot where he keeps sticking his little foot out.. Peter said I should have baby's name tattooed next to it, so I don't forget who was responsible :P



Morning sickness?
No.

Sleep?
Getting up a few times during the night to use the bathroom, but no trouble falling asleep.

Movement?
Not too much lately.

Gender:
Boy!

Food cravings?
I'm actually having a really hard time eating at all right now. The other day I had a craving for the boneless wings at Applebee's.. I ended up eating half an appetizer, and was full for the rest of the day. I didn't even realize until the next day that the half an appetizer I'd eaten at lunch time was literally all I'd eaten all day. I just never feel hungry and have to force myself to eat.. most likely because my stomach is squashed by the baby.

Food aversions?
No specific aversions, just don't feel like eating.

Labor signs?
My last appointment was on Wednesday (37 weeks, 3 days), and I was 2cm dilated, and 90% effaced.. he also said the baby was so low that I was about to trip over him, lol. I've been getting a lot of crampiness, back pain and contractions in the last couple of days too.. the back pain is the worst, and I've been using a hot water bottle to help with that. At least I know my body is doing it's thing this time, and hopefully the fact that I've already made some progress means I'll have a pretty quick and easy labor when the time comes!

What I miss:
Energy, being able to eat.

What I'm looking forward to: 
Well that is obvious.. meeting my boy ;)

Next appointment:
Tuesday (21st), which will be my last appointment!

Milestone: 
Full term (plus one week).

Belly picture:
Must try to remember to take one last belly picture when I hit 39 weeks, since that is the last one I have from Casey!

Last week of school, etc.

Today was Casey's last day as a Lion! I don't know if it's just pregnancy hormones, but I am feeling much sadder than I probably should. He had a great first experience at school.. Ms Diane and Ms Taylor will be a hard act to follow for sure, but I hope he loves the Quail class, and Ms Martha just as much.

We had his end of year concert on Friday night, and it was the cutest thing ever.. the Lion class sang 'Pete the Cat - I Love My White Shoes', then all the preschool classes did a few songs together. He blew me a kiss, and during one of the songs, he whipped out his toy phone from his pocket and took a phone call from nanna, lol.

My mother's day card that he made me at school ♥





They had a rock-and-roll themed pizza party at school today, and he was the only one who came out without pink hair, lol. He did get a Hello Kitty tattoo though ;)

Modelling his memory shirt.















Note from Ms Taylor :)




And just a couple of random funnies I remembered to write down..

Me: Would you like a tuna sandwich?
Casey: No, thank you.. tuna is fish, and only cats eat fish.

Casey: A spider bit my foot! Me: Was it a big spider? Casey: No.. it was a small spider, but it had a really big mouth.

Me: Do you need to use the bathroom before we leave?
Casey: I'm not sure.. I'll probably decide when we get in the car.

Casey: Mary-Lou is a boy, not a girl!
(Sorry Mary-Lou.. friend zoned, lol).

Casey: What, mum?
Me: Nothing.. you're just so handsome, I can't stop looking at you.
Casey: I know, but I'm sorry, you really have to stop.

:)

He found these safety glasses in the car yesterday, and he's been wearing them like Peter wears his sunglasses, lol.

36 week pregnancy questions

How far along are you?
36 weeks! Induction is officially scheduled for Tuesday, 28th May, at 7:30am.. 3 weeks to go!

Total weight gain: 
5lbs.

How big is baby?
Well, apparently at this point he should be around 6lbs.. but Casey was only 6lbs 6oz at 41 weeks, so I'm not sure about that.. my guess would be somewhere between 4 and 5lbs. I'm curious to see how much he will weigh at birth!

Maternity clothes?
Maternity tees/tank tops, regular shorts. 

Stretch marks?
Nope.

Morning sickness?
Nope.

Sleep?
Not bad.. but waking up often to use the bathroom.

Movement?
His movements have slowed down a lot now that he's running out of room, but he does like to wedge himself in painfully awkward positions, and stay there until I give him a little nudge, lol.

Gender:
Boy!

Food cravings?
Hot dogs from Five Guys!

Food aversions?
Nope.

Labor signs?
Nesting. I've been scrubbing everything in the house, have sorted out every closet and drawer, and touched up the paint in every room.. because, you know.. if he arrives and our kitchen cupboards are unorganized, he might not want to stay.
I was 50% effaced at my appointment last week, with no dilation.. Dr said baby's head is down very low, which explains the pressure. Getting a lot of contractions, and back pain. 

What I miss:
Just looking forward to having my body back at this point.. sleeping on my belly, not having to use the bathroom every three minutes, and not feeling like I'm walking around with a basketball under my shirt, lol. I remember this 'done' feeling towards the end with Casey.. but it's definitely a small price to pay :)

What I'm looking forward to: 
Meeting our newest little family member in 3 weeks!

Next appointment:
Wednesday (8th May).. weekly appointments now.

Milestone: 
At the end of this week, he'll be considered full term and can come at any time (fingers crossed he'll at least wait until mum arrives on the 23rd, though)!

Belly picture:



Hospital bags and car seat ready to go, and a few things from baby's hospital bag..



I also added a little preemie outfit that Casey wore in the hospital (not pictured).. just in case he's another small one :)

Casey trying out the co-sleeper. He was mad because I wouldn't let him have milk in there, lol.

Spring Celebration

We went to Spring Celebration today at Casey's school, which is a big fund raiser they do at the end of the school year.. they have things like a bounce house, inflatable obstacle course, dunk tank to dunk the teachers, face painting, train ride, games, bake sale, raffle.. you get the idea. It was a lot of fun!



He loves his teacher's aide, Miss Taylor :)





A lady approached me while Casey was on the train ride..
Lady: Are you Casey Brake's mom?
Me: Yes!
Lady: My son is friends with your son.. he says all the kids love Casey.

Why do I have to sit and eat lunch when there are so many fun things to do?!

Yes I did take 26 pictures of my child eating a hot dog, lol.







He won a prize in this game.







He won a prize on this one too.. ring toss. That is his friend Ethan in the background.



Miss Taylor in the dunk tank! Casey dunked her four or five times, lol.









He got a cupcake, a cookie, and coke in the bake sale.. then he ate a snow cone.

In other news.. Casey has been carrying his baby brother in his belly for me, since yesterday.. here is a video of him 'kicking', lol :)



Casey: Can I watch two more episodes?
Me: One more episode.
Casey: Please can I have two more?
Me: Okay, two more.. only because you're so cute.
Casey: Can I have three more then, because I am cute?