(Almost) 38 Week Update

How far along:   37 weeks and 5 days (Due date Oct 3rd) - 16 days to go!

Weight Gained/Lost: According to my appointment yesterday, I have gained a total of 3.5 lbs.  That's not too shabby.

How Big is George?:   George is probably around 6.5 - 7 lbs right now... maybe a little more, maybe a little less.  We have a sonogram next week and we should have a better idea of his size.

Sleep:  Sleep is still going well being this far along... I still get up about once a night to use the restroom and I toss and turn, but most mornings, I wake up feeling rested. 

Movement:    George's movements have slowed some, but he's still fairly active for being so cramped.  He is getting the hiccups more often, so that's fun to watch and feel.

My Mood: I think my mood is good... you may want to ask Bonham.  :)

Food Cravings:  Chips and Salsa from El Cerrito in Azle... I could probably eat that every day!

How am I feeling?:   Over the past few days, I have had some allergy issues, so that has been causing headaches and stuff.  But other than that, I feel good.

Labor Signs:  Nothing promising... I have sporadic contractions and based on my appointment yesterday, I have progressed a little more!  I am 50% effaced, dilated to a 1, and George is in a -2 station.  At my last check, I was about 20% effaced, dilated a fingertip to a 1, and he was in a -3 station.  The stations tell you how far the baby has descended into the pelvic cavity.  Zero would be at the mid-way point of the pelvic bone.  Hey, it's progress!  :)

Dr. Appointments:  I have a doctor's appointment this coming Monday, the 23rd and at that point, I will have another sonogram done.  I had asked the doctor about inducing me on the 27th, but he isn't on call that day, so he said, "Let's wait and see next week."  I like my due date, but based on several different factors that Bonham and I have discussed, we are okay with him coming whenever...  Doesn't everyone get to that point? 

Looking forward to:  Seeing what George looks like!  I imagine that he will look like Barrett, but I guess he might just look like himself...

Nervous/Worried About:  I am still nervous about labor and not getting an epidural.  I also worry a little about trying to juggle nursing with the big kids' homework/extra-curricular activities, etc. and then going back to work.  I was able to nurse Jayna for 4 months and Barrett for 5.  I would love to nurse and pump for George for 6 months +.  I know it will take commitment and dedication with all of the distractions of this world.