38 Weeks

Today I am 38 weeks. I have had lots of pressure this past week and am hoping that it is my body preparing to give birth. At my doctor's appointment this Monday, I was still 70% effaced and not dilated at all. This was somewhat disappointing but I know my baby boy will come on his own when he is ready. I am still a little worried he is going to come when my doctor is on vacation (19-25th). It will all work out fine and he will be here in 2 weeks or less.

At 38 weeks, Hudson has really plumped up now. He is approximately 6.8 pounds and over 19.5 inches long. We know from our ultrasound that we are dealing with a baby that is quite a bit bigger than the average. His organs have matured and are ready for the outside world. He has a strong grasp now that he will be able to test out on us when he holds onto our hands for the first time. If Hudson's eyes are brown when he is born it is likely they will stay brown. If they are gray or blue when he is born, there is a chance they will stay that color or change to green, hazel, or brown by 9 months of age.

If Hudson has not arrived before midnight on the 28th, I will be induced and have a baby in my arms by the 29th. I absolutely cannot wait to hold him in my arms and show him off to the world!!

Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 38 weeks 0 days
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +22
Maternity Clothes: Yes almost exclusively
Best Moment this week: Having our 4th and last ultrasound and seeing our baby again. He yawned, swallowed, and stuck out his tongue during the appointment.
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: the birth of our son
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: Still not completely packed for hospital but have a list of things to make sure we take with us.