Full Term. Finally :)

How Far Along: 37 weeks--FULL TERM!

Size of baby: 7lbs maybe?

Sleep: Near impossible to get comfortable, but I'm trying to get as much rest as possible right now.

Total Weight Gain: 28lbs

Symptoms: I have a lot of pain when I walk and I'm pretty much tired all the time. Almost done though!

Movement: This girl has been getting the hiccups more and more, and that's what I feel most often. But every so often she has a spurt of energy where she pushes out in the most uncomfortable spots and it's all I can do to keep from pushing back on her ;-)

Maternity Clothes: Getting a little big even for some of my maternity shirts.

Go-to eats: Fruit and cereal mmm mmmm!

Best moment of the week: Baby girl dropped last night! I woke up this morning and my tummy was super low! Hopefully she's making preparations to meet us!

Gender: We're having a little girl!

What I wish people knew: I still think a lot about what could or might go wrong. I told a friend this week that sometimes it has crossed my mind that the doctors know something is wrong but don't have the heart to tell us we're going to lose another. I know that's irrational, but it's something that I do think about every once in awhile.

What I’m looking forward to: Tomorrow is my last day of work before we meet our daughter. I. CAN. NOT. WAIT. TO. HOLD. HER. :-D

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