Week 39

How far along: 39 weeks 1 day
Only: 6 days until due date

Total Weight Gain: 30 pounds

Best Moment this Week: We celebrated one year of marriage this past Sunday! We stopped by where we got married to take a couple of pictures and then headed to dinner at J. Alexander's. The food was great and we enjoying just spending some time together.

Miss anything: There are a few things I miss about not being pregnant, but I know it will all be over soon and I'll miss being able to feel my little girl move or get hiccups.

Experiencing: Restlessness, generally being uncomfortable, shortness of breath, snoring (when I actually sleep), and insomnia

Belly button: in
Wedding rings: I actually got my rings on for our anniversary, but I haven't been able to really get them on since :(

Feelings: I'm excited to meet my daughter. The waiting is hard and not knowing exactly when she'll make her appearance is a lesson in patience for me. Tomorrow is my last day at work and it's nice to know I don't have to get up and go to work next week. I'm not sure I will know what to do with myself, but I welcome the time to rest before baby girl arrives.

Size of baby: about 7 to 7.5 pounds and anywhere from 19-22 inches long.

Week 38

How far along: 38 weeks 2 days
Only: 12 days until due date

Total Weight Gain: 29 pounds

Best Moment this Week: The doctor's appointment went great. I've started having some mild contractions, but nothing consistent. We also got our maternity pictures! Susanne King did an amazing job!

Experiencing: lots of movement from baby, I'm moving less and less, some rib pain, mild contractions, and swelling

Belly button: in
Wedding rings: nope 

Looking forward to: Chris and I are celebrating our first anniversary on Sunday! I love that we are ending our first year of marriage with anticipating the arrival of a new life into our family.

Feelings: Ready to see what my baby girl looks like! I'm also a HUGE planner, like, I make lists of the lists I need to make. This has been the hardest part so far... just waiting for her to be here. When will she be here? Will I be at home? Will Chris be here with me or will I have to call him at work? A friend told me today that no matter what, even if it's not how I want it or planned it, it will be as it should be. This will be my mantra over the next couple of weeks. "It will be as it should be. God is in control."

Week 37

How far along: 37 weeks 3 days
Only: 18 days until due date

Total Weight Gain: 29 pounds

Best Moment this Week: I think I may finally be finished with all the major things!! My parents came up this weekend to help us finish some things up before Baby Carley makes her appearance. Mom and I ended up getting about 2 weeks worth of food cooked and put up!! Dad did some repair work and finished hanging a few things in the nursery. We also bought the car seat and stroller and other miscellaneous items that we needed.

Belly Button: in
Wedding rings: sort of. I can get it on and I wear it on the weekends. I have stopped wearing it at work, because I'm afraid of not being able to get it off after working all day.  

Feeling: Ready to meet my baby and see what she looks like!

Size of baby: about 6 1/2 to 7 pounds

Week 36





The hostesses... Christy and Lauren

Handmade gown from my great grandmother

How far along: 36 weeks 3 days
Only:  25 days until due date

Total weight gain: 28 pounds

Best Moment this Week: The baby shower was so much fun! I am truly humbled by the generosity and love that filled the day. The food and decorations were perfect. I am so grateful to everyone that was able to join in and celebrate Baby Carley Sophia.

Miss anything: Turning over or getting up without Chris' help

Enjoying: Lots of crazy kicks and rolls, these last few weeks of dates alone with my husband, putting the finishing touches on baby girl's room, and eating sweets without feeling guilty afterwards.

Experiencing: fatigue, emotional about everything, insomnia, Braxton hicks contractions, and rib pain

Belly button: in
Wedding rings: on

Feelings: overwhelmed at getting everything finished (perfect) for baby's arrival, anxious to finally hold my baby in my arms instead of feeling her squirm in my tummy, and excited about the next chapter we are about to start

Size of baby: About the size of a watermelon; 19-22 inches and 6.5 pounds