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39 Week Bumpdate

My computer is being difficult so I'm doing my Bumpdate a little differently this week.
 
How far along:  39 weeks
Size of baby:  size of a watermelon
Weight:  plus 27lbs
Gender:  boy!!
Movement:  less and less...no more room!
What I miss:  sleeping through the night, my energy
Cravings:  chocolate cupcakes
Symptoms:  majorly tired, headaches, nausea, heartburn, cramping, backaches, swelling
 
The heart rate was 159 and all is well. 

I am so ready to be done with the pregnancy and to meet my little man.  I am feeling so big and I am so uncomfortable.  I think I have all of the normal symptoms that you are left with at the end of a pregnancy.  Swelling is a little worse, heartburn is still present but not quite as bad, headaches, backaches, trouble sleeping, light headed.  I really have been feeling awful!
 
No issues with my blood pressure or with protein in my urine so still no signs of Preeclampsia.  I'm thankful for this but still hoping this little guy comes soon.  I have been having so much cramping lately but nothing regular and nothing that really gets my hopes up.
 
I was 3 cm dilated this week, up from 1.5 last week so we are progressing!!  She tried to strip my membranes in hopes that it would help put me into labor but I'm not sure it did anything.  I'm still feeling pretty much the same.  The doctor said that she thinks I'm just in a long, slow labor process and that's why I feel so terrible. 
 
If this little guy decides not to come on his own, my induction date is set for September 4th.  Let's hope that is not necessary because I really don't want to wait another two weeks!! 
 
Since I forgot to post my update last week again, here is my 38 week photo and my 39 week photo.  I feel like my bump looks smaller but also a little higher.  You're going the wrong way Little Man!!



 
 
I also have this week's photo next to my bump photo from my first pregnancy.  You can see that I'm more of a basketball this time around rather than a watermelon.  I'm not nearly as swollen this time around so I'm glad for that! 
 
Next appointment is next Wednesday if I make!

 

Comments

  1. ShannonAugust 22, 2013 at 3:51 PM

    Oh my gosh - it could be any day now! And woohoo to being 3cm dilated. That's definitely something. I'm still woefully at 1cm. Can't wait to "meet" him!

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  2. AnonymousAugust 23, 2013 at 10:01 AM

    Yay for no pre-E! I told my dr I just want to make it to 36 weeks....2 weeks longer than I was preg with Mackenzie. I figure it's a good goal since I already have bp issues, thankfully I've only had protein show up once and that was early on.
    Hopefully you get to meet your baby boy before September 4th! At least you are progressing though...

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  3. CallieAugust 26, 2013 at 11:51 AM

    You look great, I can't believe you are 39 weeks! Hopefully he decides to come soon!

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