37 weeks pregnancy update

Oh my Gosh!! That is one huge belly!

Every where I go, people are asking me when I am due. I don't blame them, It looks like I have a basketball in there, doesn't it? 

How far along:

37 weeks and 5 days!

 Our little boy will be here in 2 weeks!(give or take a bit.)
I am honestly so excited. I can not believe we are so close to meeting this little guy. 

Weight gain: 

35 pounds! Yeah, scary. I don't even bother getting on the scale anymore, but the doctor says that I am fine. 

Baby Growth:

Baby boy is about 19 inches long and weighs 6 1/2 pounds. 

Symptoms: 

My pelvis is feeling numb with pain and feels swollen. 

For the past 2 weeks, whenever I lay on either of my sides (during the night or for a nap) And when the baby moves his head, I get a shocking, almost electric feeling in my pelvis. I have no idea what this is, I don't remember this with my other two pregnancies. 

OB says that the baby might be pressing a nerve. 

I have also been having a lot of period like cramps and back ache, down below. 

What I miss:

I miss wearing my regular clothes. 
I think I feel like this because, it seems like I am living in my yoga pants and cardigans lately since nothing fits me anymore. 

I am running out of options, because I am not all belly. I have gained weight in my thighs, hips and legs! My black boots no longer zip up! 

New this week:

I had my OB appointment, and she checked me, I am 1.5 cm dilated and still long. 

She offered to strip my membranes to speed up labor, I declined. I want baby to stay in for another week. 

My results for the group B is negative.

My urine is dipping negative for protein, my blood pressure is great, baby's heart beat is good and I am measuring right on time. 

We discussed my VBAC decision and I signed my VBAC consent form, which she will fax to the hospital. 

What am I looking forward to:

I am also looking forward to getting my hair done. 
I want to get it done before the baby comes. 

What am I nervous about:

I am nervous that I will go into labor before my sister flies in, or if I don't go into labor until after she leaves.
Some nights, I start getting contractions and start worrying that I will go into labor. 

Maternity clothes? 

Yes, off course, but I am also wearing non maternity yoga pants, leggings with long tank tops. 

A lot of my size small maternity shirts no longer cover my belly. 

Cravings:

I still love to eat mini carrots. I go through a small bag in two days! 
I love chocolate, I enjoy a few prices a day. 
But other then that, I don't have any cravings. 

Food Aversions:

I can not think of any aversions now.

Baby Buys:

Not much baby buys, I just bought 4 more cloth diapers. 
All different brands to try out. 

They are all one size pocket diapers. 

Black/white: HERO Pocket Diaper
Yellow: Happy Heiny's
Black: Go Green
Multi color: Rumparooz

I bought the baby a giraffe wubunub:

Thats it for this week. 

Thanks so much for visiting. 

Rita