Week 37 Pregnancy Update

Week 37 Pregnancy Update

It’s been 3 weeks since our first hospital visit for pre-term labor and I honestly didn’t think I’d still be pregnant at 37 weeks! It’s been a LONG 3 weeks and most days I’ve been in so much pain and so exhausted I’ve just prayed and wished for it to end. Looking back, though, I’m so glad I’ve been able to carry her to term and to feel so much peace about her coming any time now. At my 36 week doctor apt I was only 1/2 centimeter dilated but about 70% effaced. She is so low which causes a lot of pain and cramping and I’m having 20-30 contractions a day but nothing strong enough to make me dilate, I guess. I have another doctor’s apt tomorrow and I’m really hoping to see some progress because I just don’t know how much longer I can take this stalled labor  😬 Matt and I just talk about how comforting it is to know that every day we are closer to seeing her- whenever that may be. I just have to take it one day at a time. I don’t want to complain anymore because she is healthy and I’m healthy and that’s all that really matters…. I’ll just say that hopefully this is my last bumpdate 😅

Due date: September 26th and still feeling like she could come any day!

How far along? 37 + Weeks. She is still measuring a couple weeks ahead- If I carry her to 40 or 41 weeks I’m pretty sure she’ll be a 10 pound baby haha

Gender? Girl!!!! (Watch our gender-reveal video)

Weight gain? Literally ALL over the place. I was up 10 pounds from my starting weight and then I got so sick with the pre-labor that I lost all of that in a week and had a major panic attack over it because I was sure she was shrinking. Luckily everything still looks okay but I was  basically shoving my face with donuts to help me gain the weight back. I’ll miss these days….
Best moment this week? Matt and I have been trying to make the most of every day we have left of just the two of us. We have done really simple things like bike riding, ping pong, and mini golf but it has just been so special and fun to soak up all the one on one time. I love that man so much and can’t wait to see him be a dad.

Sleep? Hit and miss. Some nights I sleep so well and other nights I’m up all night with contractions. I’ve tried to take it easy and make sure I get at least one (if not two or three) naps every day and it has been heavenly!

Feeling any movement? Yes! She is so strong and big and a lot of the time the movements make me wince and cringe but I love knowing she is healthy. When it’s all over I know I’m going to really miss having a baby move inside me.

Cravings? DONUTS 😂

Looking Forward To: I’m SO EXCITED to meet this little girl. I day dream all day long about the moment right after giving birth where I finally get to meet her. I just know it will be so magical and it helps calm my fears about labor to focus on that instead. I’m also really looking forward to not having the big ol’ belly anymore!!

We’re ready when you are baby girl!!