38 Weeks

Picture taken Sunday, June 9, 2013

With just about 2 weeks to go before Mattie's due date (from my history, I am not expecting to go into labor before or even on my due date so I am sure we'll have at least 2 more full weeks before Mattie arrives), we are all getting very excited to meet this little one.  With only a couple more touches to add to the nursery, we are about as ready as we'll be.  I washed all the clothes and bedding last weekend except for the things we got this week from Mommy's co-workers.  Mattie should weigh over 6 pounds and may be over 20 inches long.  My doctor predicts she'll weigh closer to Brody's weight (8 lbs. 9 oz.) than Evan's (6 lbs. 4 oz.) judging by my measurements so we'll see.  I would be okay with somewhere in the middle.  

Weight Gain:  Just big.  *Sigh*

Maternity Clothes:  Barely...even some of those are getting tight and shirts are getting shorter.  

Sleep: I wish I could sleep all the time, but it really isn't restful since I wake up with intense back and hip pain and have to constantly switch sides.  I just feel like I am so stiff when I get up that I can barely move.  

Best Moment of this Week:  Getting some new things for Baby Mattie including cute blankets, gowns and sleepers, onesies, and a cute new owl silky (Brody's favorite). 

Shower gifts!

Movement:   Making Mommy's belly do some weird things now like she's got an alien trying to come out.  Ha! I know that her environment is getting a lot more cramped though.   

Food Cravings:  Last week, I saw an advertisement for Dairy Queen's new smores blizzard and just had to have one (never underestimate the power of advertising).  I enjoyed about half of it before it just became too sweet.  That is generally the way I always feel about Dairy Queen.  

Food Aversions:  Nothing really although Zantac is my best friend lately.

What I Miss:  Energy...I've definitely been running low! 

Gender:  Sweet baby girl to join a house full of boys!

Symptoms: Heartburn, back and hip pain, and some Braxton Hicks contractions are the primary symptoms.  I went to the doctor last Friday for a check and still no real progress.  

What I'm looking forward to:  Getting through the next week of work (probably my last) and then seeing what the doctor says on my due date!

Dear Mattie:

We are so close to meeting!  I can't believe it.  It really has gone pretty fast, and I know you must be running out of room in there.  We will welcome you anytime you feel ready to make your entrance although I'd prefer no "surprises" while I am at work or in public.  Haha!  We love you and can't wait to finally meet you!  

Love,

Mommy, Daddy, and big brothers