39 weeks

How far along? 39 weeks.  7 days to our estimated due date.  I am ready to be done.  Today has been the most mentally taxing day I've had so far with this pregnancy, and I think it is due to the fact the that next week is all about waiting and not knowing.  There is also the worry that this kid could decide to take his sweet time and force me to stay pregnant for another week past the due date (that thought is actually quite terrifying for me).  I want him out, Luke wants him out, our families want him out... Come on little man- let's get going!

 
Total weight gain/loss: 25.8 lbs as of Thursday last week.

Maternity clothes? Yup.  And I hear that I'll probably still live in them for a while after birth...
 
Stretch marks? Not that I can see. I hope there aren't any in hiding...

Symptoms:  Mild, inconsistent contractions.  As of Thursday, I was dilated 2cm (though these numbers can be misleading because you can walk around for weeks dilated without any real labor).  My body also seems to be clearing itself out- all sorts of bathroom trips are quite frequent.

Sleep: Sleep has been better this week.  Less middle of the night bathroom trips, and I am more comfortable being back in our regular bed.

Best moment this week: Finding out that my cervix is starting to dilate, and that the doctor said that he is welcome to arrive any time now!

Have you told family and friends: Everyone knows, and the whole world can tell.

Miss Anything? Not being on such an emotional roller coaster.  I know postpartum will be a challenge in itself with hormones and everything that comes with it, but as of right now I am struggling with waiting patiently, and I am extra sensitive to comments.  I can't wait to be back to my old, even-keeled self  
  
Movement: He still likes to shift my entire belly from one side to the other, though lately he's been preferring the left side.

Food cravings: Still nothing.  Maybe I'll get post-pregnancy cravings?

Anything making you queasy or sick:  I have to make a conscious effort to feed myself.  Most meat still sounds gross.

Have you started to show yet: Getting bigger every day!

Baby is a: BOY

Belly Button in or out? Still an innie!

Wedding rings on or off? The rings are off until after the little guy gets here.

Happy or Moody most of the time: Like I said in the "Miss Anything" category- as of today, all bets are off on whether or not I'm going to be laughing, crying, or both at the same time.

Looking forward to: Hopefully meeting Baby Lorenz this week! (otherwise my doctor's appointment on Thursday)