Friday night I was sooo sick. I had one of the worst migraines I have had in months, was very nauseous and had an awful stomachache. I was really thinking that might be the beginning of labor! Sadly, nope … just a bug or something! 

The weather has been beyond miserable this weekend, but we managed to get out for a walk today … trying to stay active and encourage this baby out!

On to our weekly stats! Maybe this will be the last one I post?!

How far along: 38 weeks

Gender: Girl

Weight gain: 35lbs … oops! 

Maternity clothes: I live in the same two or three outfits, looking forward to packing up all my maternity clothes …. until next time!

Stretch marks: Nope!! 

Belly button in or out: Out

Sleep: Sleep is becoming more challenging, I feel restless at night and have a hard time sleeping all the way through the night.

Best moment this week: Knowing that we are *finally* in the home stretch!

Miss anything:This week I really wanted a beer. That’s about it

Movement: She’s cramped in there for sure, her movements are getting less frequent, and they feel more like she is just readjusting and getting comfy. She must be saving all her energy for her birthday!

Cravings: Friendly’s Reese’s Pieces ice cream sundae. I could eat one every day!

Looking forward to: I saw this pin on IG and it pretty much sums up how we feel right now. I cannot wait to meet this little girl who is going to steal our hearts and change our lives forever <3

I also CANNOT WAIT to share her name! It’s been such a fun secret to have, but I am really looking forward to shouting it from the rooftops  

If you don’t yet, follow me on Instagram (username is gentelly) …. I’ll post baby updates and photos there before I have a chance to blog!

It’s crazy how big she (and I!!) have gotten since 36 weeks. Wanna see a side-by-side comparison?

And here’s a look at 14 weeks vs 37 weeks. Gosh I was SOOO skinny!

Ok enough of that …. On to my weekly stats!

 

How far along: 37 weeks

Gender: Girl

Weight gain: 35 lbs. woah mama!

Maternity clothes: the same as last week, still struggling to find things that fit!  

Stretch marks: No

Belly button in or out: Out

Sleep: Sleep is good, but my ribs are still very sore and bruised so it takes a bit to find that one comfy spot! The good news is that she finally dropped, so I can breathe again — yay!! This makes sleeping on back an option again

Best moment this week: Easter was a really great day, and hosting it in our home was a success! I was definitely bummed that little miss wasn’t here for it!

Miss anything: Beer. Clothes that fit.

Movement: Still moving quite a bit, but it’s less rolling and more jabs and punches. I think she’s almost out of room!

Cravings: My cravings are pretty much gone! Although I could still live off sweets!

Looking forward to: My last day at work, and meeting our little girl!

 

My first Easter meal was a success! I think I made enough food to feed 20 people, so we had tons and tons of leftovers, so I know what we’ll be eating this week haha

Hard to believe this was really our last holiday just us …. I cannot wait to have holidays with a little one. Kids just make things infinitely more fun!

 

 

One last thing, today is Patriots Day and Marathon Monday here in Boston. It’s hard to believe it’s been one year since those horrible events rocked our city. If anything, we are stronger and more resilient than ever before. 36,000 people are running the race this year, 9,000 more than last year! We have several friends who are running, and I am truly so proud of them. Today we stand together as a city united, running for those who can’t and in memory of those we lost. Today, and every day, we are #bostonstrong