BB-3 Week 39 Update

{Puffy prego face in full swing!}

Well, I made it to full term! I was really concerned those few times I had to be monitored for high BP. I'm so glad BB-3 is looking good, my body has calmed down, and that BB-3 got a chance to grow for a bit longer :) I told Dr. P on Wednesday that I am done, so she got me on the schedule for an induction! As long as nothing changes, (aka lots of women go into labor on their own like before David's arrival), then I'll be checking in at 5:30 am on Tuesday, August 2nd, and having a baby! Now to survive the next few days...

Today's date: July 29, 2016

How far along: 39 Weeks

Total weight gain: 45 pounds

Size and growth of baby: BB-3 is the size of a mini-watermelon, a small pumpkin, or a French grain sack! They are anywhere around 6-1/2 to 7 pounds, and 19-21 inches long, (we'll find out on their birthday!). Organs are ready for life outside the womb, and they are pretty much out of wiggle room. BB-3's brain is still developing rapidly! {via and via}

Baby is a: precious baby :)

Maternity clothing: Minus XXL shirts and sweatpants, it's all maternity all the time.

Sleep: Sleep is good overall. I'm so exhausted all day long, so I usually get a quick nap in during the day. When I sleep, I sleep hard and only move once. It's easier to just wake up, pee, then go back to bed on the opposite side I was laying on. Also, I can't get into our bed without having a running start, which I'm sure is hilarious to watch!

Movement: Lots of rolling around! Also, BB-3 used to get morning kick counts in quickly, while the evening one took a little longer. Now it is flipped, so mornings take a little longer. {Do we have a night owl on our hands?} Hiccups and all kinds of other movements throughout the day. BB-3 does seem to love being high up, so I'm looking forward to having full use of my lungs again soon ;)

Cravings/Aversions: Twizzlers, anything cinnamon flavored, and chocolate were my main cravings this week. No actual aversions lately, but some food just didn't sound good from time to time.

Morning Sickness: A little queasiness here and there, but nothing terrible.

Symptoms: Obvious baby bump, major heartburn, back pain, sore nipples, stretch marks, cramps, nesting, gas, painful movement, out of breath feeling, peeing lots, contractions, and tired.

Labor Signs: I was dilated 3 cm as of Wednesday with 50% effacement. I have some pretty good contractions a few times a day, but nothing to make me think I'm truly in labor. I had the option to sweep my membranes, but decided against. I never have agreed to it just because I don't think I'd like the feeling all that much. I mean, compared to labor, it's nothing, but I don't like the idea of it for me personally. {TMI ALERT: I did lose my mucus plug, and possibly also had my bloody show as of this afternoon. We'll see what that means!}

Belly button in or out: In

How this pregnancy is different than the first two: About the same for now. I feel more tired and hungry now that I'm at the end. {Seriously, I feel like a bottomless pit who needs 20 hours of sleep!} Also, I have either a cold or a sinus infection that I doubt I'll be over before delivery thanks to my compromised immune system, and I was never sick right at delivery with either Jillian or David.

The best moment of this past week: Having a good appointment, and a fun playdate with my good friend on Tuesday to break up the week.

What I miss: Nothing at all

I'm looking forward to: Our last weekend as a family of four, picking up the house, my folks getting here on Monday, and having this baby!

{Jillian's Week 39 Update}

{David's Week 39 Update}

Bump Comparison:

{Left: Jillian 2011 Middle: David 2013 Right: BB-3 2016}

BB-3 Bump Comparison:

BB-3 Week 38 Update

{Just like with Jillian and David, I have hit my pregnancy wall. I am over it, I'm ready to give birth, and I'm an emotional wreck. I made my own mother cry the other day. Ugh. I'm not pleasant to be around, and I'm trying my best to just be as positive as possible. My induction date is in 11 days. Hold it together, Courtney!!}

Today's date: July 22, 2016

How far along: 38 Weeks

Total weight gain: 41 pounds

Size and growth of baby: BB-3 is the size of a pumpkin, a spaghetti squash, a leek, or a half baking sheet of meringues! They are about 6-1/2 to 6-2/3 pounds, and 20 inches long, (or whatever their length at birth will be). BB-3 has a firm grip, and all of their organs are fully developed for life outside the womb. BB-3 should have some hair, and is getting into position for birth! {via and via}

Baby is a: baby!

Maternity clothing: All day. errr day.

Sleep: Sleep is ok for now. When I get to sleep, I sleep hard. I've been accidently falling asleep when I'm in the living room with the kids. Jillian has been noticing, and will be a little sneaky if she thinks I won't notice. I feel like I'm in a constant state of exhaustion, but that's nothing new.

Movement: Gets kick counts during the day just fine. Lots of rolling/stretching more than kicks. Gets hiccups once a day now :)

Cravings/Aversions: Cravings are mostly cheesecake, strawberries, caramel, iced coffee, and spicy food. I have a list of last minute cravings to fulfill just in case BB-3 decides to come a little early ;) No big aversions lately.

Morning Sickness: I usually get a little queasy first thing in the morning, and every so often I feel icky during the day/the end of the day. Nothing terrible.

Symptoms: All the symptoms I've had since last week. Nothing new, and nothing is better. We're crawling to the home stretch folks!

Labor Signs: I was still dilated to 2 cm, but I'm at 50% effaced. Dr. P told me that 2nd and 3rd babies usually just have the same dilation point until they decide to come, so it's not necessarily a factor in to how quickly BB-3 will come. I just want a little progression before my induction just for my own peace of mind. I guess I better start walking!

Belly button in or out: In

How this pregnancy is different than the first two: Pretty similar at this point. I'm D.O.N.E. and ready for BB-3's arrival!

The best moment of this past week: Having a good appointment, surviving the week, and getting some last minute baby-prep done.

What I miss: Nothing at all!

I'm looking forward to: Having my parents here soon, and meeting my baby face to face!

{Jillian's Week 38 Update}

{David's Week 38 Update}

Bump Comparison:

{Left: Jillian 2011 Middle: David 2013 Right: BB-3 2016}

BB-3 Bump Comparison:

BB-3 Week 37 Update

Another interesting week around these parts.

I had my normal weekly check up on Wednesday, but it took a quick turn I wasn't expecting. My BP was high, so Dr. P re-checked it when she came in. {She's never personally checked my BP before, so I knew something was off} It read 150/100, which is the highest it's ever been in my life! So she checked BB-3's heart rate, (perfect 140s), and asked that I be monitored downstairs in the hospital to see if my BP would go down. It never went under the 130s, so I was given another 24 hour urine jug, and told to do a repeat NST the next day, (yesterday). Yesterday, it took over an hour to get in a room, and my BP was better than the previous day. No extra instructions or appointments, so I guess we'll just see what happens on Wednesday when I go back. No protein in my urine sample that morning, but I don't know about the 24 hour sample yet. I felt completely fine until I was told just how high my BP was on Wednesday. After that, I got nauseous and tingly, but that was more nerves than anything.

I've been going over what I would be most worried about so that, if this does happen again, I can articulate exactly what's making me anxious. Thankfully, Phil's work week was flexible enough that he could be with the kids both times. We were about ready to call on our village to help, but things didn't get that far.

So now we're interested to see if we make it to my induction date or not. It's such a strange thing for me to go through because my BP was textbook the whole time with Jillian and David. I don't know if it's because it's the summer, my third baby, or the fact that I'm older, but this has really been my most eventful pregnancy. Hopefully that means delivery will be nice and smooth? One can only hope :)

Today's date: July 15, 2016

How far along: 37 Weeks

Total weight gain: 40 pounds

Size and growth of baby: BB-3 is the size of a winter melon, a tackle box, or a tray of madeleine cookies! They are about 6-1/3 pounds, and 19 inches long, (though I'm wondering if this will be our longest baby considering where most of the movements have been). They are considered early term now that full term has been moved to 39 weeks. BB-3 could be born any day now, but could use some more cooking time. They are continuing to practice swallowing, breathing, blinking, and gaining weight for their big arrival! {via and via}

Baby is a: baby!

Maternity clothing: Everything that's not an oversized shirt or my sweat pants is maternity, and barely fitting.

Sleep: Sleep is ok. I still can't fall asleep until close to midnight, and wake up twice to move. I don't always have to pee in the middle of the night either. Moving positions, and getting out of bed is a long, painful ordeal. 

Movement: Mostly rolls with a few punches here and there. Gets kick counts just fine.

Cravings/Aversions: Same cravings and aversions as before. Nothing new here!

Morning Sickness: I feel a little queasy every morning, but it usually subsides by 1pm or so. Otherwise, I'm feeling ok.

Symptoms: Obvious baby bump, heartburn, sensitive gums, sore nipples, emotional, itchy belly, stretch marks, cramps, nesting, gas, painful movement, out of breath feeling, BP issues, light contractions, and tired.

Labor Signs: I didn't get checked this week due to my blood pressure, so I'm not sure if I'm more dilated or effaced than last week. I guess we'll see what Wednesday will tell us. Also, Group B Strep was negative, so one less thing to worry about! Cramping and BH every day, but nothing I can't get through. Lots of practicing going on here.

Belly button in or out: In

How this pregnancy is different than the first two: Fairly similar minus the blood pressure stuff. Ready to hold BB-3 when they're ready to get here!

The best moment of this past week: Hearing that I'm doing ok for now, knowing BB-3 looks great despite my body being weird, and having Phil come home at decent times all week!

What I miss: Nothing at all :)

I'm looking forward to: Finishing last minute baby prep stuff, and meeting BB-3!

{Jillian's Week 37 Update}
{David's Week 37 Update}

Bump Comparison:

{Left: Jillian 2011 Middle: David 2013 Right: BB-3 2016}

BB-3 Bump Comparison: