39 Weeks

We can truly say we’re just waiting on Tipp!  I’m 39 weeks and we have made no plans -  so things are a little boring around here.  I have made lasagna, stuffed peppers, chicken divan and banana bread to freeze.  This week it has been HOT and HUMID and I cannot imagine being pregnant through the entire summer.  So far I have made no progress although Tipp has seemed to drop.  Other than being bored, I’m feeling ok most of the time – just very pregnant! 

We continued celebrating my birthday with more family Friday night.  Saturday Ben and I decided to run some errands, then walk around the mall due the heat.  I almost had to knock down a woman and her daughter for cutting me off and taking the only 2 bathroom stalls in Belk!  I was in tears running through the mall to the food court, but after it was nothing a little Chick-Fil-A Milkshake couldn’t fix!  We spent the rest of the weekend doing lots of walking and eating spicy foods. 

I had another doctor’s appointment today with my regular doctor and I mentioned Tipp’s movement has slowed down.  After a 30 minute NST in the office he was still not cooperating, so we earned a quick trip to Rex Labor & Delivery for more monitoring.  We had a little trial run at how it is done to check in and get set up.  Thankfully after some ice water and a popsicle Tipp decided to wake up and move around.  I am having some contractions and apparently they are a little stronger than I thought, but not much other progress.  Dr. Gunter said I could be back later tonight or next week.  Dr. Anya confirmed we would discuss induction at 41 weeks and schedule it no later than a few days past that. 

Of course we went to our appointment today and Ben left his cell phone at home, we forgot to let Freddie out and I have still have a few things to add to the bag! 

Tipp  continues to build a layer of fat to help control his body temperature after birth, but it's likely he already measures about 20 inches and weighs a bit over 7 pounds, a mini watermelon. (Boys tend to be slightly heavier than girls.) The outer layers of his skin are sloughing off as new skin forms underneath.

How far along? 39 weeks!
Total weight gain/loss: 28lbs
Maternity clothes? Yes – last week of maternity work clothes!
Stretch marks? YUP lots.
Sleep: Still some insomnia
Best moment this week: Celebrating my birthday and knowing Tipp has his own!
Movement: Lots of heel kicks, but he is slowing down
Food cravings: Watermelon, birthday cake, salad, greek yogurt
Gender: Definitely a BOY!!
Labor Signs: Nothing really – slight contractions.
Belly Button in or out? Still in and just a small slit!
What I miss: Sleep
What I am looking forward to: Tipp’s arrival!!
Weekly Wisdom: Take one day at at time.
Milestones: Starting to work from home – it’s heavenly these last few days