{"id":21490,"date":"2014-04-18T07:04:16","date_gmt":"2014-04-18T11:04:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ahealthysliceoflife.com\/?p=21490"},"modified":"2014-04-18T12:06:03","modified_gmt":"2014-04-18T16:06:03","slug":"second-pregnancy-37-weeks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ahealthysliceoflife.com\/second-pregnancy-37-weeks\/","title":{"rendered":"Second Pregnancy: 37 Weeks"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"second<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

What Fruit are you? <\/strong>The size of Swiss Chard- how is that for a visual? Baby girl now weighs around 6 1\/3 lb and is around 19 inches long, according to BabyCenter.<\/p>\n

Due date:\u00a0 <\/strong>May 9, 2014 and still measuring right on track. She also was still head down at the last appointment. I\u2019m hoping it\u2019s late enough in pregnancy now that she stays that way!<\/p>\n

How far along:\u00a0 <\/strong>37 weeks<\/p>\n

Gender:<\/strong>\u00a0 Baby girl! (with a name and everything!)<\/p>\n

Total weight gain\/loss:\u00a0 <\/strong>Well, I went up to 30 lbs, then lost 2 in the past couple days so I\u2019m still at 28.<\/p>\n

Exercise: <\/strong>Up until the last 3 days, I had a good streak going at the gym. I\u2019d go about every other day and workouts looked like 30 minutes on the elliptical or 3.5 mile bike ride or kettle bell workout and walking. Nothing very intense, but moving is good, right?<\/p>\n

\"Photo<\/a><\/p>\n

Stretch marks: <\/strong>Nada.<\/p>\n

Swelling: <\/strong>Nothing lately.<\/p>\n

Belly button: <\/strong>Oh, it\u2019s out. And proud.<\/p>\n

Sleep: <\/strong>Whomp whoomp whooooomp. I knew it was bound to happen. Sleep isn\u2019t great. After sleeping like a CHAMP through this pregnancy, the last week has gone down hill. I wake up 3-4 times to use the bathroom or just to stare at the clock. I take it as a sign that baby girl is moving down (a good sign!) and preparation for what is to come. I\u2019m still so grateful I slept so well for so long.<\/p>\n

Food cravings:\u00a0 <\/strong>Carbs. Pasta mostly. However, I\u2019m still feeling rather apathetic towards food.<\/p>\n

Symptoms:\u00a0 <\/strong>Alright, you ready for this?!<\/p>\n

Hips- achy as can be.<\/p>\n

Cramps- low and constant.<\/p>\n

Occasional lightning pains.<\/p>\n

Lower back pulling.<\/p>\n

Occasional nausea.<\/p>\n

Fatigue- Naps are almost an everyday occurrence right now.<\/p>\n

A hot spot on the top of my belly, under my right ribs. I think she sticks her little bottom there and it squishes a nerve. So strange!<\/p>\n

Blood pressure: 104\/62. Baby girl\u2019s heartbeat: 130\u2019s to low 140\u2019s. My progress: about 50% effaced at 36 weeks and Strep B negative!<\/p>\n

What I miss:\u00a0 <\/strong>My energy! Not feeling so large and in charge. Sleep. Wine. Let\u2019s just say I\u2019m getting more and more excited to hold baby girl in my arms instead of in my belly. However, I\u2019ve heard several heartbreaking stories lately and I\u2019m keeping in perspective how grateful I am for this opportunity to bring our baby into the world. I\u2019m really praying for a smooth delivery and healthy baby.<\/p>\n

\"37<\/a><\/p>\n

What I\u2019m loving: <\/strong>Baby girl is the hiccup queen! She gets them several times each day. I\u2019ve enjoyed wondering what she will look like and what her personality will be. I enjoy imagining her bond with Hailey. Speaking of, Hailey is still being exceptionally cute, insisting of giving baby sister hugs and kisses when she gives some to me.<\/p>\n

What I\u2019m looking forward to: <\/strong>The main event! I\u2019d be lying if I said I wasn\u2019t ready now, but really I\u2019d love for her to wait until at least 39 weeks. Buuuuuut I\u2019m finally putting together my hospital bag just in case.<\/p>\n

For fun: <\/strong>38 Weeks with Hailey<\/a>\u00a0and a huge congrats to Linz <\/a>and Jen <\/a> and Erin<\/a> on the arrival of their sweet babies!<\/p>\n

Have a great weekend!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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