38 WEEKS

Pregnancy Highlights

How Far Along: 38 Weeks

Size of Baby: Hardy is the size of a leek

(length about 19 1/2 inches,

weight 6.8 pounds)

Total Weight Gain/Loss: Gained 31 lbs.

Maternity Clothes: I really like these white

linen pants I got over Spring Break. They are

very cool and have an elastic waistband.

Anything that is loose around the waist

is what is most comfortable as of now.

Gender: B-O-Y

Movement: Hardy is completely out of room. If he

is moving now you can feel entire body parts.

I definitely get kneed and elbowed a lot!

Sleep: Completely Non-Existent...I have gotten some

good reading in during the wee hours of the morning.

What I Miss: Being able to move about quickly.

It's even hard to roll out of bed these days.

Cravings: Hamburgers...I craved one of these

all week! Finally had one for lunch yesterday.

Symptoms: Braxton Hicks contractions, heartburn,

stretch marks, a BIG belly, and swollen foot...

yes, just my left foot is swollen!

Best Moment of the Week: The nursery is

FINISHED!! The bedding is on the crib, and

everything looks fabulous! I cannot wait to

bring home our sweet baby boy and show

him his new home! On Monday, I was

dilated 2 cm and 50% effaced. Still progressing,

but Hardy seems to be pretty content in there!