second baby bumpdate | 38 weeks

It seems crazy that this will likely be my last bumpdate post before baby girl arrives! I had another doctor's appointment yesterday morning and am still measuring ahead so we scheduled an induction for next Thursday evening if baby girl doesn't decide to come on her own before then! At this point, every single part of me aches all the time but we are almost there and I feel so grateful that I have now made it over a week past when I had Liam and am hopeful that this baby is out of the woods from having to spend any time in the NICU like he did. 

How Far Along ...

38 weeks

Gender ...

GIRL! 

Maternity Clothes ...

I have about 4 outfits left that actually fit my body so wearing the same dresses and maternity leggings on repeat until this baby girl makes her appearance!

Belly Button & Wedding Ring ...

Belly Button barely in & Wedding Ring off

Sleep ...

Sleep (or lack thereof) hasn't changed much in the last couple of weeks. On a good night I get at least one 2 hour stretch but mostly wake up every half an hour to an hour throughout the night. Basically I'm a walking zombie and I don't have a newborn yet. 

Best Moment(s) this Week ...

Spending time with Liam. This is our final weekend together as a family of 3 so we have just been focusing on making the most of it! Squeezing in park dates, trips to the pet store, time at the library picking out new fun books to read together, going for wiggle car rides around the neighborhood in the mornings and evenings, and eating special treats! 

Miss Anything ...

I miss not having to sleep on my side with a body pillow all night. I seriously can not wait to sleep on my stomach and back again!! 

Movement ...

This is what I'll miss the very most about this pregnancy and have been spending more time each day just sitting and watching/feeling her move. She doesn't have any more room left in there so her movements are very obvious and clunky. It is fun to be at the stage when I can feel a little hand or foot poking out and kicking me! The Braxton Hicks contractions almost completely died away and I have only had a couple in the last 2 weeks. 

Cravings ...

Oh man, we tried a new place by our house called The Soda Barn and their coconut lime sugar cookie is to die for! Like I have to stop myself from going there for one every day.  

Feelings & Emotions ...

Feeling pain in just about every part of my body these days! It is becoming a struggle to go from sitting/laying down to standing and to not hobble around while walking because my inner thighs are constantly on fire. I am feeling anxious about leaving Liam when it is time to go to the hospital. I know he will be in good hands and just fine without me but I've only ever left him overnight once before and thinking about spending time away from him is hard.

Looking Forward to ... 

Next Thursday evening unless she decides to come before then! I can hardly wait to meet her, finally figure out her name (she still doesn't have one), and hold her in my arms for the first time!! 6 days and counting, our sweet September babe!!