Friday, June 1, 2012

Bumpdate: Full Term, Baby! {37 Weeks}

{37 Weeks} 
Top: Old Navy Maternity Tank 
Bottom: Old Navy Maternity Maxi 
Necklace: The Britta Beads by Bridier Baubles on Facebook
Exhausted Mom Look: Yours truly


Total Weight Gained?: In the spirit of full disclosure (and perhaps to discourage me from getting pregnant any time in the near future) I weighed in at 179lbs at this week's doctor visit. This is the exact weight I was on the day I delivered Carter. Fan-freaking-tastic

I find some small reassurance in the fact that my ankles, feet and fingers have started to swell a bit- so I'm blaming a good 2-3lbs on extra water weight. Not to mention that I started this pregnancy 7lbs heavier than I did when I found out I was pregnant with C. Kudos for gaining less this go-round, but I do have to remind myself I have two weeks to go.  


Here's a nifty little comparison shot with M2 at 37 weeks and C at 36.5 weeks. Try and draw your eyes away from my boobs in the second picture. I dare you. Holy hell.. 


Sleep: Horrendous. I'm up 3-4 times per night to tinkle and I'm up double that number of times to roll over and change sides. The hip pain is unbearable and I wake up feeling hungover and achey. Can I get a what-what?

Best Moment of the Week? I met the doctor who will be delivering M2 and I absolutely love her- she's forthright, sweet and incredibly funny. A match made in heaven, for sure. After confirming, once again, that M2 is transverse she estimated he'll be no bigger than 8lbs. on the day of delivery. I'm definitely smaller this time around than I was with Big Brother, so my official guess is 8lbs. 3oz. 

The Husband and I also started hanging some of the wall decor in the nursery and the bazillion orders I've placed for things like personalized baby clothes, newborn diapers, nursing jammies and the like have begun to roll in! 

Movement? Uncomfortable but he's still going at it. He continues to be really active throughout the day and especially right before bedtime. I've started drinking a teeny tiny glass of wine before bed some nights because the movements can be really painful/uncomfortable and we both need our sleep. Full disclosure.    

Food Craving? Ice pops. Watermelon. I can't get enough of either. 

What I miss? Beer. Skinny clothes. Walking like a normal human being and not waddling/walking like I have a giant stick shoved up my tush. The ability to bend over. The ability to walk up and down a flight of stairs without having to take a break halfway between the top and bottom. 

What I'm looking forward to: I just cannot wait to meet this sweet boy. I cannot wait to snuggle him and kiss his lips and his nose and his toes. I cannot wait to see who he looks like. Every time I picture him, I envision him to be a spitting image of his brother. I just want to be a family of four already. 



31 comments :

  1. Yay! Sooooo close!! You look amazing!

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  2. Hot Damn Momma! He'll be here before you know it! I cannot wait! I am so excited!!!!!! I only wish I'd get to meet this little fella before he goes off to Kindergarten! Enjoy these next few weeks, as much as you can!!!!

    LOVE YOU!

    xoxoxox

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  3. You look great!!! This post made me tear up. I think of your "loyals" can't wait to see if M2 is the spitting image of his adorable brother!

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  4. I can't believe how quickly your pregnancy flew by! Just the last stretch (no pun intended ;)) before sweet M2 makes his debut!

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  5. I can't believe how quickly your pregnancy flew by! Just the last stretch (no pun intended ;)) before sweet M2 makes his debut!

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  6. You know what's awesome? That you can't wait to be a family of four (ahem, plus Sheepster equsls FIVE!) ... remember when you were flipping a shit over not being ready yet? Here you are, ready!! So happy for you. Loving all things baby! (AND YOU LOOK AMAZING!!)

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  7. You know what's awesome? That you can't wait to be a family of four (ahem, plus Sheepster equsls FIVE!) ... remember when you were flipping a shit over not being ready yet? Here you are, ready!! So happy for you. Loving all things baby! (AND YOU LOOK AMAZING!!)

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  8. I SO appreciate your honesty! At my appt 2 weeks ago I had gained 9 lbs in 3 weeks. I'm about 8 lbs away from the weight I was when I gave birth to CG, and I'm only 32 weeks! You really do look amazing, seriously! It's so hard thinking about that number...I'm tempted to tell the nurse I don't want to know at my next appt on monday haha. Oh, and feeling hungover in the morning is the best description. That's how I feel today...but without the fun the night before, ha!

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  9. You look great!

    I think our boys were the same size at birth (9lbs 10oz) so I know how hard it is to carry a big baby! It's nice that this guy is a little bit smaller!

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  10. You look fabulous. Try not to worry about the numbers (I know it's hard) and just remember you're in the middle of a miracle. I am guessing 8lbs'ish for my little dude (yes, I said dude...) too. We shall see. Cannot wait to meet you at the finish line.

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  11. You look so good! I love your honesty and can't wait for you to have this sweet baby boy!

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  12. The achy tossing and turning is the only thing I REALLY dread about being pregnant again. (okay, morning sickness, too)

    But you? Seriously...you look adorable.

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  13. I know you are going stir crazy... but you look beautiful and thank you for being so honest with us about everything! It's so refreshing.

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  14. You're almost there, mama! You'll be loving on that sweet baby very very soon!

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  15. You look adorable! And I'm sure you don't agree, but I feel like this pregnancy has FLOWN by!

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  16. So close, so close, so close! I wish so we bad could switch places. Wanna go back to 18 weeks and I'll take your place at 37?! Yes, yes? haha

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  17. You look wonderful! I have no idea where the 179 is because it doesn't show at all!!

    luv ya momma!

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  18. You look so cute! Way to rock your pregnancy. :)

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  19. Well now that you point them out.....oooooooooooooooooooooooohhhhh boy, holy bazookas.

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  20. You look so great ! Can't wait to see the little boy !

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  21. You look great! He'll be here before you know it.

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  22. It won't be long now! It's crazy how fast the 2nd pregnancy goes!

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  23. Yes! So close! You look amazing and with that Toddler you have running around, I'm sure your days don't drag on (too much) so little M2 will be here before you know it! Glad you love your delivery doctor as well!

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  24. M2 will be here soooooo soon! You look fabulous lady and I'm sure you'll be back in those super skinny clothes in no time!

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  25. I don't believe that you are at 179 due to the fact that you have no back fat. I looked closely, too. :P

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  26. Hi! New reader & first time commenting! You look gorg - I wish I looked that good when I was pregnant! I had to comment to say how much I appreciate your full disclosure on the wine - I love that. Way to go you for having wine and way to go for being honest. Love it :)

    Can't wait to keep reading and hear about when your new little one arrives!

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  27. Woop, woop!! You look great mama, forget what the scale says! So close to meeting sweet Baby M2!! Yay!

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  28. LOVE your necklace. Happy full term!!!

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  29. Happy Full Term! :) You look amazing! In fact, it almost looks as though you're wearing a prosthesis belly because you are still so skinny!

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  30. FULL TERM!! OH MY GAHHH! Any day now!! You clook fabulous mama!

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  31. I don't remember how I stumbled upon your blog, but I'm so glad I did! You crack my arse up! You are my kinda people ;)

    You look fabulous, btw! I'm a momma to two boys also...2yo & 4mo {21mos apart} :)

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