37 Weeks............our Watermelon

Hudson is now close to the size of a watermelon. It is hard to believe that my belly is as big as this green and pink fruit. I am now considered full term since I am at 37 weeks. This means Hudson would most likely thrive if he was born at this time because his lungs are more maturely developed now.

I have been pretty uncomfortable lately. It is definitely getting harder to sleep at night and I am walking/moving much slower. It really depends on the day and how he is positioned on if I have much pain or not. I continue to have some heartburn at night and swelling in my feet and ankles.

At 37 weeks, Hudson weighs around 6 and 1/3 pounds (or we think more) and is a little longer than 19 inches from head to heel. There is a good chance that he has a full head of hair at this point but then again some babies are born with only peach fuzz.....we shall wait and see. These last few weeks Hudson is preparing for the world outside of the womb. He is perfecting his blink, suck, inhale, and exhale. Meconium is starting to accumulate in his intestines and that will be seen in his first bowel movement.

Jeremy put together Hudson's dresser and changing table this past Sunday since we have come to the realization that we will not be moved out of this house by the time he arrives. We figured we at least needed to be more prepared than what we were for when he decides to make his appearance into this world. We are headed to the lake with friends for one more weekend of fun and sun before he arrives. I am hoping to take him down there towards the end of the summer!!

Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 37 weeks 0 days
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +22
Maternity Clothes: Yes almost exclusively
Best Moment this week: Putting together his room and setting up his dresser and changing table
Gender: Boy- Hudson Ray Elliott
Movement: Feel like he has less room to move around but he is still moving and kicking often
Food Craving: ice cream, fruit, sweets, cheez-its, sushi (but not eating sushi, Panera, cheese
What I miss: Not having heartburn/indigestion, being able to paint toes on own or bend down without being uncomfortable, not get up a million times in the night to use the restroom, pain when I get out of bed
Sleep: Not as good as it had been but still not horrible. I am having to get up to use the restroom or change positions alot more frequently
What I am looking forward to: my doctor's appointment on Monday
Belly Button: Starting to poke out but hasn't popped yet
Symptoms: Braxton Hicks, Pubic pain, growing belly, using the bathroom constantly, stretch marks, belly button starting to poke out, heartburn/indigestion, swelling in feet and ankles.
Note: Going to get my hospital bag ready when we return from the lake on Sunday so that I am prepared for when this little guy is ready to come into this world!!