37 weeks

How Far Along: 37 Weeks (According to my calculations) However, according to Dr. Lamar and my Due Date I’m 38 weeks. I’ve always gone with my calculations, but now that we’re closer to the due date the difference in time is coming more evident. At this point I like Dr. Lamar’s calculations better than mine.

Size of baby: Mason weighs about 6 1/3 pounds. He's about 19 inches long from head to heel! Dr. Lamar said today that he expected him to be 7 – 8 pounds when he’s born, although he didn’t specify when he thought he’d be born. He was actually surprised that I made it to the appointment today; he was thinking that I would have already had him.

Weight Gain/Loss: 22 pounds

Maternity Clothes: All maternity clothes now.

Gender: It's a BOY!! Mason Carter Mitchell

Movement: Mason’s movements have slowed down just a little, and it’s just small movements most of the time. I think he’s simply just running out of room to move around in there.

Food Cravings: Still loving french fries, spaghetti, and Dr. Pepper (compromise of Caffeine Free Diet Dr. Pepper).

What I miss: Sleeping on my back and the days when I had plenty of energy.

Sleep: Still uncomfortable and interrupted too much by trips to the bathroom, position changes, and acid reflux.

Symptoms: A few Braxton Hicks contractions, acid reflux/heartburn, and muscle soreness in my upper abdomen. I’ve started to feel soreness and pressure in between my legs.

Best Moment this week: Once again, my favorite moment this week was my doctor’s appointment…exciting life I lead, huh? The report this week is that I’m now 3.5 cm dilated (.5 more than I’ve been the last 2 weeks), still 90% effaced and he’s still in the +1 station. Dr. Lamar talked to me more about being induced. I told him as of now I don’t want to be induced next week (29 – 30^th), but I’d be thinking about what point in April that I might consider induction. I’d rather let nature take its course and let him come when he’s ready. God knows when he’ll be here and his plan is perfect. Now, I just need to be patient and wait… easier said than done!

What I am looking forward to: I’m looking forward to Mason being here, and for this waiting game to be over with. Oh, and for some time off work! That is high up on the list for things to look forward to.