39 Weeks

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Well, I don’t think I’ll be visiting Los Angeles anytime soon, but you do what you can for backdrops when you work at an airport!

Total weight gain/loss: 26 pounds. Thank you, Mr. Gall Bladder! I feel awkwardly shaped but not really heavy. I am still pretty comfortable at 39 weeks, which from what I gather, is fairly rare.

Maternity clothes? I’m starting to outgrow some of the shorter shirts. The other day I was shopping for a rocking chair after work and realized my skirt had ridden down, my shirt had ridden up, and there was nothing covering my belly as I walked around the store except the waistband of my enormous pantyhose. Sexay!

Stretch marks? So far, still none, although I’m wondering if there might be some on my back that I can’t see. The skin right around the widest part of my belly sometimes feels like it’s stretching all the way around like a too-tight belt.

Sleep: Still pretty good, thank the Lord!

Best moment this week: Sleep, precious sleep. I am thankful for every night of sleep I get, because I know these days are short-lived!

Movement: Yes, pretty steady but nothing crazy. I can see my belly move, but I haven’t had anyone else comment on it.

Food cravings: Anything sweet! It has taken mighty willpower to stay away from the Girl Scout cookies that were delivered recently. I am allowing myself 1 a day.

Labor Signs: Nothing major, but I’ve definitely been feeling some twinges and occasionally tightening of my belly.

Belly Button in or out? Completely flat. I’m kind of freaked out by it & afraid to touch it. Sometimes it feels like it’s going to rip open – eek!

What I miss: Being able to slouch without getting kicked in the ribs! This child is very good for my posture.

What I am looking forward to: meeting baby J! I am feeling pretty anxious about all the uncertainty surrounding the actual birth – when, what’s going to happen, etc. – but I’m trying to stay positive and focus on the end result.