39 Weeks!

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Ahhh Friday, we meet again.

It’s been a good week. This week was my first week working from home and not out of the office, so that really helped to get me to slow down a little bit. I’ve been GO GO GO for months and I haven’t stopped to take a breath. And it was starting to catch up with me! I could feel myself getting weary and tired and irritable. But this week I’ve really been able to get back to some sense of feeling (almost) normal.

Yes, I am more than ready for this baby to be here, but at the same time, I’ve come to terms with the fact that this baby is going to come when he / she wants to come and God’s plan is better than my own. So, c’est la vie!

I also am doing better at handling all the “questions.” If you’ve ever been pregnant, you know what I’m talking about. The same 2-5 questions that everyone asks you over, and over, and over, and over again:

  • “How are you feeling?”
  • “No baby yet?”
  • “When’s that baby gonna come?”
  • “Geez, when are you due?”
  • “You sure there aren’t twins in there?”

I have learned that people just want to help, people just want to be nice, and people care… so I’m just taking the questions in stride and politely answering them. Even though it would be awesome to make a t-shirt or something that had the answer to all those questions on it so I wouldn’t even have to… or something. 🙂

Anyway. Moving right along now.

How far along: 39 weeks, 2 days.

How big is baby: About 7.5 pounds and about 20″ long. Fruit and veggie scale still says “watermelon.”

Weight gain: My weight has fluctuated a bunch this week… I think that’s honestly due to the swelling. The swelling in my ankles and feet and legs has just gotten out of control (gross, I know). So, I’m still saying 50 pounds even though the scale has said otherwise a few days. It keeps going up and down.

But hey, I am STILL working out! And yes, people at the gym think I am nuts. Now, don’t go thinking I’m some iron woman or anything… I basically do about 30-45 minutes on the elliptical and that’s about all I can muster.

I am also walking a lot with husband and the dogs. Walking is tough because my lower back hurts so badly, but I really do enjoy the quiet time just holding hands with my husband and getting some sense of exercise.

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Sleeping: I am trying to do a better job of listening to my body and napping when I need to nap. It’s not easy, but I try. Also, it was a Christmas miracle! One night this week, I slept THROUGH THE NIGHT. Like, did not get up ONCE to go to the bathroom. Now, when I did finally wake up I had to pee so bad and getting out of bed is NOT a quick task, so that ended up being hilarious. BUT, I slept through the night! I slept through the night! HALLELUJAH I slept through the night!

Food cravings: Ice cream and Fruttare Popsicles. Seriously, I am obsessed with these things. And they’re only 60 calories a bar, so they can’t be bad for you, right? Right.

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Food aversions: Japanese food still.

Symptoms: All of the symptoms! The big’uns are:

  • Headaches, yuck.
  • Lower Back / hip pain.
  • VERY swollen feet and ankles – I took my flip-flops off at work the other day and couldn’t even get them back on when I went to leave my feet had swollen so much.

Miss Anything?: Right now? Naw.

Doctor’s appointment: I have been to see my midwives twice this week. My blood pressure was really high last week and so they did some tests because they were a little worried. So, this week I tried to lay low and take things easy and we were able to get my blood pressure back down! YAY! Midwife told me I am currently about 50% effaced and maybe 1cm dilated, but baby is still preeeeeetty high up there. Because baby flipped so late, it hasn’t had a chance to really “settle” into my pelvis yet (or something… her words, not mine).

Wedding Rings: Nope. Still wearing my loaner ring.

Clothes: They really should warn you when you buy maternity clothes that even maternity clothes won’t fit in the last few weeks. I’m basically rotating out the same 2-3 outfits… It’s okay though.

Movement: Movement has steadily become more just “rolls” and “jabs” – my thinking is that baby is running out of room in there.

Best moment of the week: I have loved the quality time I’ve been getting in the evenings with John. I love that man more and more every day.

What I’m looking forward to: Going into LABOR.

What I did / Got for baby: Made our gifts for our nurses!

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What I learned this week: I’ve been researching / reading all the ways to “naturally” induce labor. Did you know eating PINEAPPLE is apparently one of those things that claims to naturally induce labor?! I sure didn’t. And who knows if it works, but it sure will be the most delicious method I will try.

Prayer requests: I’m praying very fervently that I go into labor on my own, naturally, and that I don’t have to be induced. I have come to terms now with the fact that this baby will more than likely be late, am I am 100% okay with that. I just want it to come naturally… I don’t want to be induced. So I’m praying big time for that – and I’m continuing to pray that the labor go as smoothly as possible and that there won’t be any complications and that in the end, we have a happy and healthy baby Stillman!

Happy Friday!

48 Comments

  1. I’ve started checking to see when embry may make an appearance. It’s always so exciting to see someone you know get ready to experience all of this, it’s selfish really. It allows me to re-live all the memories of this with my boys. It makes me a lot less frustrated when they spit toothpaste on the bathroom mirror upstairs like I hear them doing right now….sigh…<3

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  4. Molly, Your pregnancy reminds me so much of your mother’s…except she had to wear wrist splints her hands were so swollen. I know she is looking down on you and so proud of you. You will be a great mother.

    God bless!
    “Aunt” Sue

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  5. I thought for sure that I also was going to beats with my first baby, due August 15th. Surprisingly, my water broke on exactly 38 weeks. You just never can tell, and the baby has its own plans. 🙂 Wishing you lots of luck with your delivery, sending good thoughts your way!

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  6. Bah! You look super cute and presh, as always! Ha, baby better come soon because I’m pretty sure my hubs is getting tired of my baby fever with all the adorable pregnant ladies I know! Also, no worries about the text! Just thought I’d see since I was out and about! Talk to you soon!

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  7. Oh those questions! I got every single one of them in my last month of pregnancy. Don’t worry, they’ll soon just be a memory when you’re holding your baby!

    Hang in there and be patient, with yourself and others 😉 also, enjoy things like running to the store without a babe in tow. I found myself wishing I could find a drive through that sold groceries the first week I was home alone with Maggie 🙂

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  8. I am so excited – it’s almost time! You have remained so positive throughout your entire pregnancy. I’m definitely praying for you, baby and daddy.

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  10. I’m sure baby Stillman will come on God’s perfect timing. I’m usually pretty Good at working out and I struggle with 30min! You’re a beast! I’m sure all things will turn out Amazing! Praying for a healthy baby and a timely delivery 🙂 Be Blessed Molly! You’re an amazing woman!

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  11. You are in the homestretch! I hear you about the questions…its awful isn’t it?!?! But yet I find myself asking those questions to my pregnant acquaintances/friends/etc. then I have to remember how annoyed I used to get when people would ask me those same things!

    You look really great- take it easy these last few days!! Prayers for a smooth, healthy delivery 🙂

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  12. girl i still cannot believe you’re at the gym…I gained 50 pounds too–and was SUPER swollen by this point. BTW…did you end up getting the gentle birth formula?

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  13. yay!!! a whole night of sleep is impressive and im sure baby stillman is loving the pineapple!!!! if you have any more doctors appointments this week we should do another lunch date!!!!!! hang in there friend!
    brooke @ what2wear

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  14. A friend of mine told me yesterday I need to wear a tshirt that answers all the questions most people ask at my stage of pregnancy, I told you need to make one for being 39 weeks that answers all the pertinent questions people ask you. Praying for a safe delivery and for the baby to come out on his or her own!!

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  15. Hang in there, Molly! You are doing a wonderful job. 🙂 And holy cow, how impressive that you’re still motivated to go to the gym and work out for 45 minutes. You’re an inspiration, for sure!
    Keep your chin up, baby will be in your arms before you know it!
    xoxo

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  16. I think it would be so funny if you really did make a t-shirt…it would certainly make people think twice before asking you questions about your pregnancy! The baby will be here SO soon!

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart

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  17. I had the worst swelling when I was preggo! I have an hour commute to work and by the time I got home My feet looked like professor Klumps! Not pretty. You look amazing and I think it’s pretty darn awesome that you are working out at 39 weeks!

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  20. Love you Molly Mallzzz!!!!! I can’t wait to see what you have. You will do great with whatever comes your way. I have known you since, ummm you were 8 or 9 I think and you are one tough cookie….you get it from yo mama!!! Love you honey and I’m so happy for you and John! I would love to come visit and meet the new bundle of joy, Embry!!!!!

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  21. we learned about some sweet acupressure techniques for naturally inducing pregnancy at our class last week. i’ll have to send you a few. they are kind of funny but apparently they work really well!

    ps, you go girl with that 30-45 minutes of elliptical. you make it sound like that’s not that much at 39 weeks…geez, it really is!

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  22. You look beautiful and I am so proud of you for continuing to work out and move. Many blessings for you and your baby! Your attitude is so great and I am excited to watch you become a momma, one of the best things in life!
    xo
    Morgan

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  24. Aww great! Can’t wait to see the baby pics! It looks as though you are having a girl because you are carrying high! At least that’s what my grandparents use to say, Low=boy and High=girl! Well, either way congrats and I looking forward to meeting the baby blogger!

    ♥Jasmine

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