Merry Christmas...and My Due Date Has Come and Gone

40 Weeks...This was the only picture I had from this week...Not the best one

Playing with Daisy and Her New Toys Christmas Morning!

HOW FAR ALONG?: 40 Weeks and One Day.  The baby is the size of a small pumpkin.

TOTAL WEIGHT GAIN?: 26 pounds.  Slightly over my goal of a total of 25. But not too bad. Although if this baby doesn't come soon its just going to keep getting bigger...

MATERNITY CLOTHES?: Since I have stopped working, my wardrobe has pretty much consisted of a pair of pajama pants and one of Rob's T-shirts.

STRETCH MARKS?: None yet.  Hopefully if this baby comes soon, I will get through the whole pregnancy without stretch marks. But my skin is getting really tight so hopefully the baby makes an appearance soon.

SLEEP?: I have bad nights and some better nights, but not having to wake up for work has made the biggest difference.

BEST MOMENT THIS WEEK?: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.  Rob and I had the greatest Christmas.  On Christmas Eve, Rob made a delicious dinner, we took Daisy for a long walk and kept our tradition of watching "Its a Wonderful Life".  We had a really special night.  Then we woke up Christmas morning and Rob made ham and cheese omelets for breakfast and we watched "The Polar Express" as we opened up gifts from each other.  Rob got me a ton of clothes and some good makeup, comfy clothes and slippers which will come in handy over my maternity leave and so much more.  But my favorite was his card and thoughtful words he wrote.  I got Rob a pocket watch from me and the baby, which he seemed to like, along with clothes and a few other things.  Daisy was also very excited to get a ton of new toys.  After we opened gifts, watched the movie and got ready, we spent the afternoon with my parents, and had a really nice time with them.  After that, we stopped by Rob's parents for leftovers and some dessert and exchanged gifts with them also.  Both my and Rob's family were so generous and we are so lucky to have both families.  It was so wonderful to be able to spend time with both of them without having to travel.

WORST MOMENT THIS WEEK?: Seeing my due date come and go....I am really ready to meet our baby.

MISS ANYTHING?: I really miss champagne around the holidays.  Hopefully I have had the baby by New Years (even though I won't be induced until the 2nd if I don't go on my own).

MOVEMENT?: Baby I is moving all the time.

FOOD CRAVINGS?: Having ham and turkey etc for the holiday meals, but I really wish I was craving spicy food in order to help move this along a little.

GENDER?: We will be finding out soon.

SYMPTOMS / MOODS?: I am all over the place.  Some days I am calm and others I am manic and moody.

BELLY BUTTON IN or OUT?: Still not fully out, but its getting there.

WEDDING RINGS OFF or ON?: Still off.

HAPPY or MOODY MOST OF THE TIME?: Happy.  I am getting really excited that we get to meet our baby soon.

LOOKING FORWARD TO...?: Surprisingly, I am excited to go through labor with Rob by my side.  I can't wait to hold our baby in my arms for the first time and see Rob hold him/her.  I am also excited to finally be able to give him/her a name.

Baby I, we are ready for you.  Below is some pictures of the nursery after it was all finished.

38 Weeks

38 Weeks

HOW FAR ALONG?:  38 Weeks.  The baby is the size of a small watermelon.

I remembered to take a picture for 38 weeks, but I am writing the blog a little late.  The picture is from when Rob and I went to see A Christmas Carol at the North Shore Music Theatre.  We also went out for dinner beforehand to the Backstage Bistro.  We had the best time and it was so nice to go out for a night before the baby got here.  Though as I sit here now, one day past my due date, it seems like so long ago.

37 Weeks...Officially Full Term

HOW FAR ALONG?: 37 Weeks and Officially Full Term.  Baby I is the size of a watermelon. 

TOTAL WEIGHT GAIN?: 22 pounds and feeling very swollen, though I was happy to learn that I did not gain any weight this week since my last doctor's apt.

MATERNITY CLOTHES?: Of course.  All clothes are maternity now except open sweaters and hoodies and yoga pants.

STRETCH MARKS?: None yet.  Keeping my fingers crossed.

SLEEP?: Not sleeping at all and I am exhausted. 

BEST MOMENT THIS WEEK?: Decorating the house for Christmas.  I love coming home to the lights on at night and hanging out in the living room with the tree lit.

WORST MOMENT THIS WEEK?:  Everyday when I have to get up and go to work.  Next week is my last week and I can't wait.

MISS ANYTHING?:  Wine and champagne.  Especially around the holidays.

MOVEMENT?: Baby I is moving all day long, and now it is hurting haha.  S/He is pressing down so hard I think my hips may break.  I seriously think I may have some internal bruising :/

FOOD CRAVINGS?: Fruit Snacks and Popsicles.

ANYTHING MAKING ME QUEASY / SICK?: Still quesy in the mornings.  I think its the commute.  Car rides and train rides will both do it.

GENDER?: It isn't too long now until we can finally find out.

SYMPTOMS / MOODS?: I don't think I am as moody lately, but you may want to check with Rob on that one.

BELLY BUTTON IN or OUT?: Halfway between flat and out still.

WEDDING RINGS OFF or ON?: Off and I really miss being able to wear it :(

HAPPY or MOODY MOST OF THE TIME?: Happy

LOOKING FORWARD TO...?:  Stopping work next week and meeting our little one...hopefully ASAP!