38 Weeks

38 Weeks

How far along: 38 weeks. 14 more days!

Size of Baby Pax: About the size of a leek. Weighs about 6.8 lbs and measures about 19.75 inches.

Maternity clothes: All long shirts and maternity bottoms

Gender: Didn't find out!

Names: Girl- Paxley Joy Anna Golden
Boy- Paxton John Calvin Golden

Getting Ready:
  • Purchase a dresser for the baby!
  • Make "Pax" beanie for hospital.
  • Making an outfit for baby! Says Pax down the side :)
Movement: Movement has decreased a lot. When I push on (what I assume) is the feet, they kick back. Other than the occasional rolling around, it's pretty tight in there.

Sleeping: I am waking up 2-3 times a night to use the bathroom.

What I miss: Putting on my shoes without feeling feet in my ribcage :)

Cravings: I've been eating a ton of apples and polished off a box of Golden Grahams this week.

Symptoms: Acid reflux and heartburn. Ligament stretching. Cramping.

Weight Gained: Gained 35 pounds. Lost a pound this week :)

Baby's expected birthday: November 21, 2011

LAST Dr. Appt.: Monday, November 14 @ 9:45
I had a dr appointment this morning. I dropped a pound. The baby's heart rate was 144. This is a big drop from the pretty constant 158-160 that it has been. For some reason, this leads me to think "boy", but I'll hold tight to my "girl" stance...just in case I'm right :) When she checked my cervix, she said that I am dialated to a 1 and slightly effaced. She said she didn't think I would make it to the 21st, but my kids are kind of stubborn (I think they get that from me) so we'll see. She also informed me that she got all my paperwork back from the hospital I had my csection with Halynd at. The type of closure that they performed was a 2 layer-which means that I am favorable to have a vbac! Donovan and I will see what happens, but hopefully we can bring baby Pax into the world without cutting mommy in half. Baby is head down and in a good position. I am extremely nervous about labor, so please be praying that God calms my nerves.

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Unknown said…
Good Luck!! I am excited for yoU!!
November 7, 2011 at 2:06 PM
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