These last few weeks have been very busy and gone by so quickly! I think things are FINALLY starting to slow down though!!
36 weeks- My wonderful work friends threw me a fabulous shower!! I got lots of cute stuff for Ave and felt so loved!! My talented sister took some maternity pictures that weekend and she got some good shots. I'm glad we didn't wait much longer to capture this special time, because I officially have stretch marks now, so the belly is not as cute as a couple of weeks ago!!
Here's a couple of my favorites though. :)
37 Weeks- I was informed that the hospital I chose back in May, Baylor Frisco, has been experiencing some over crowding in Labor & Delivery, because it's so luxurious, and a smaller facility, so everyone wants to deliver there. So I had to choose a back-up plan..So I'll likely be delivering at Plano Presby. At first I was disappointed, because I also have to choose a new pediatrician too, but at this point I just want a comfortable experience and the best care for baby, so I really don't care where it all goes down.
Last weekend, we also went to a going away party for my oldest friend, Kera, whose crazy self has decided to enlist in the Air Force. She leaves for Basic on the 16th, so we are secretly wanting Baby to come before then so she can meet her first!!
38 weeks- I'll officially be 38 weeks tomorrow, and my body has definitely changed this week! The swelling in my hands and legs/feet has become very uncomfortable by the end of the day. The bones in my feet hurt, all the time, especially first thing in the morning, which is weird. My back is killlling me, but its my upper back, not the typical lower back pain that most pregnant women get. I officially said adios to my wedding ring, before it got stuck on my little sausage finger, and woke up one day with a beautiful cluster of red stretch marks right under my belly button. I'm out of breath a lot and sitting up out of bed is a joke. BUT I'm just keeping my eye on the prize! A healthy, beautiful little baby is going to make it all worth it.
I had my last ultrasound this week, and they are estimating that Avery is right around 7lbs already!! That means if I make it full term, she'll likely be an 8 pounder. My Dr. doesn't think I'll be able to handle a baby much bigger than that naturally, so if I don't go into labor before the 25th, I'll be induced that day. Soooo at least 2 weeks from today, the newest little Mercer will join this crazy world!! Avery is already positioned head down though, and I'm dialated to a 1, so she might decide to come earlier.. who knows?!!
As uncomfortable as these last couple of weeks have been, I am a tad bit sad that my pregnancy is almost over. I've been so lucky to have a very easy, problem free pregnancy and I know I'll kind of miss it. I'll miss my clearer skin. I was having terrible breakouts before becoming preggo, and I guess the hormones cleared me right up! I'll miss everyone doing everything for me..haha Jon and my friends have really spoiled me and don't let me do much on my own. It's been nice being catered to. I'll miss eating all the desserts I want without any guilt. I have to lose these 30+ pounds I've put on, and I don't think ice cream is going to fit in my diet for awhile. Most of all I'll miss feeling this little miracle move inside of me. While I can't wait to meet her face to face, it is truly the neatest feeling to feel her kick, squirm and hiccup inside my belly.
I am just about as prepared as I can be to meet Miss Avery. We are getting the carpets cleaned tomorrow, and I finished my parent conferences tonight, except for the no-shows, and I have my sub up to date on what's going on in my classroom. I'm going to grade some papers this weekend then pateintly wait for her arrival. I am also ready to sleep on my stomach again, get in shape, eat sushi, a cold cut turkey sandwich, and drink an ice cold Dos XX with lime. :)
