Weeks 37 and 38

Baby Girl,

These two weeks have been spent preparing for you!  The doctor told me at my 37 week appointment she would definitely induce me at 39 weeks if you hadn't made your debut by then.  I am very excited about this because I really want her to be the one to deliver you. I won't go back to the doctor again until the end of 38 weeks because of Thanksgiving.

Week 38 is Thanksgiving week.  The week started out with a baby shower given by your daddy's school.  They decided not to tell your daddy, but let me know so I could be there.  It was very sweet.  The nurse made strawberry cupcakes for the whole 6th grade!  We got every class out there, then called your daddy's class out there.  He was very surprised to see me and everything that the school had done for us.  They have been prayer warriors throughout this journey and we are so thankful for every one of them.  One of his student's mom made you a cute sack and cap!



Because we didn't know what you would decide to do, we decided not to spend Thanksgiving with your Daddy's family.  We would just be too far away from the hospital, and didn't think this would be a good idea since you were so close to being here.  We did get to spend Thanksgiving with my family and had a very non-traditional Thanksgiving lunch.  It was delicious though!  The doctor made sure to tell me not to eat too much because my digestion just wouldn't allow it this year.

Things have really started to change this week.  I am very uncomfortable!!  I cannot sleep at all.  If my sides aren't hurting, my back hurts...you must be way back there.  If my back doesn't hurt, my stomach is rumbling!  I get up most nights to get a snack around 2 or 3 a.m.  I like to eat fruit cups, crackers, waffles, or cinnamon applesauce.  This will typically do the trick and I can go back to sleep within an hour or so.  I have become increasingly tired but try very hard not to sleep during the day.  Sometimes I fall asleep though right before your daddy comes home.  My rings will no longer fit, and most of the time I stay in my pjs unless I have to get out and go somewhere.

Here is a look back at pregnancy.....(these are the only ones Daddy downloaded.  I will have to add the others later)

 Well, it won't be long now (hopefully).  At least we know you will for sure be here by 11/30.

Love,
Mommy