Or more specifically, 38 weeks…and 2 days. And getting very excited!
Exercise
I’ve skipped the gym lately and instead have been enjoying neighborhood walks with Koda, plus my yoga. My walk pace is slow, but it always feels good to get out and move. I stretch at home, bounce on my ‘birthing’ ball and will do arm weights, too.
Food
I’m sad to say that I don’t have any fun cravings. I’m eating pretty normally and trying to fit as many fabulous nutrients in as possible. Carbs (pancakes, pasta) sound better to me than other options, so perhaps my body is trying to carb loading for the big event?
This doesn’t mean I haven’t been eating some yummy things. Like I posted on facebook, I loved Jen’s version of Eggplant Parm!
Movement
I still feels wiggles, hiccups and pokes all the time and still love them as much as ever. Well.. the hiccups can get a bit annoying, but I won’t complain because I love feeling my baby saying hello.
Progress towards Labor
As of last Friday, I’m still 50% effaced and 1cm dilated, meaning… nothing. Could be tomorrow; could be 2 weeks. Two days ago I was feeling great, then had about 20 minutes of what felt like extreme menstrual cramps. I got so giddy!…then they went away and I was bummed. Bottom line… I think Baby D is quite comfy for the time being.
Weight Gained
30.5 lbs total. It’s so funny to me how much I thought about this number in the beginning and now, it doesn’t phase me in the slightest. I still very much look forward to getting my body back post baby, but the number on the scale doesn’t mean so much anymore.
Sleep
My sleep is all over the place. Sometimes I’ll wake up every hour for no reason, other times I’ll sleep 4-5 hours until a bathroom break is needed. I’m sneaking in an afternoon nap here and there, which always feels great.
Symptoms
The biggest symptom I have to complain about right now is great, because I think it means Baby D is getting into labor position, but… how do I describe this? …
After a walk or being on my feet for a while, I feel like Baby D almost rolls onto a nerve and I get a pain that feels like a leg cramp on the inside of my thighs, way up high. It’s kind of a shooting pain that stops me in my tracks, but subsides quickly. It’s so odd.
Also, my belly feels really heavy, especially in the mornings. When I get up I waddle, somewhat bent over, until I feel like it stretches out again.
Looking forward to…
The thrilling feeling of ‘This Is IT!”. Meeting Baby D. Introducing YOU to Baby D. Pumpkin beer. Laying on my belly. Taking pictures of my sweet newborn wearing the adorable outfit I bought on Etsy! Wogging. Sushi. Long stroller walks in the cool weather.
And…
Unleashing my inner bad@$$ again… it’s hard to pull off when I’m sporting a watermelon under my shirt 😉
You know, the usual 😉
And, oh yes, that’s a crooked linea negra… don’t hate.
Jen says
You look so amazing, Brittany! I hope I look half as good as you do in 14 more weeks. I really hope Baby D comes soon; that nerve discomfort you described does not sound fun at all. I can’t imagine the anticipation you must be feeling every day. It’s going to drive me crazy! 🙂
Kristin @ eat healthy. be happy. live well. says
Awesome update!!! It sounds like you’re doing amazing still 🙂 It’s so great to hear how positive you are about everything…even the pain!
Can’t wait to *meet* Baby D!! Have a great day today 🙂
Megan says
Haha, that last picture cracked me up!! You still look wonderful and seem to be in such good spirits! I have to say, I love bare belly pics!
Kelly says
Love the update! I feel like I am waiting for a close friend to delivery, I turn to you blog every AM 🙂 You look great and I think you are almost there!!
stefanie says
You look great and are freaking hilarious!
Jenny says
so soon!!! I just can’t wait and am so excited for you! Love your positive energy and can’t wait for fall stroller walks too!!
Katie @ Legally Fit says
Ah you look SO awesome! Love the bare belly pics! 50% effaced and 1 cm sounds promising- your body is getting ready! I’m so excited for you and can’t wait for Baby D to arrive!
Katie@PopCultureCuisine says
I am 37 weeks today and I know the feeling…I think the anticipation of knowing this baby could come at any time is what gets to me the most, but I am just really excited to meet her. I am still working, not really sure when to take my last day because I’ve been feeling good and well I figure it keeps me busy!
Caree @ Fit-Mama says
You seriously look amazing mama!!! And only a little bit to go!! And you are one of the lucky ones with no stretch marks, whoohoo!! 🙂
Samantha @ Health, Happiness & Skinny Jeans says
Aww!! You look so great and I am so excited for you! He’ll (I’m guessing boy) will be here so soon 🙂
Brooke @ Veggie Table says
Hahaha – that last photo cracks me up! You are almost there and I’m soooooooo excited for you, Hubbs, and Koda!!
Holly @ The Runny Egg says
Brittany you look fantastic and I cannot wait to see Baby D! 🙂
Erin @ The Grass Skirt says
OMG! Look at you! I keep waiting to hear the news. Any day now! 😉
blackhuff says
I totally know how you long to get this done and over with – all pregnant women get to this stage. It sucks but it is almost over 🙂
Cait @ beyond bananas says
Loving your ghetto fab picture! Hoping the remainder of ur pregnancy is quick and smooth
Susan @ Real Life Travels says
Oh period pain … I swear it felt like I was going to get my period any moment before I went into labor! Yeah!!! Baby D needs to come out and play! … Baby D – please make your appearance before Labor day weekend so I can snuggle you before vacay 🙂 … Love, Susan
lauren says
wait a minute, i thought you were already a badass? 😉 You look great!!!
Sam says
OMG the last picture haha! Looking good though 🙂 SO closee! You can do it 😛
Rachel @ Not Rachael Ray says
You’re looking great, Brittany! I’m so happy that you’ve had a fairly easy pregnancy! Really can’t wait to hear some news!
Maria says
Haha. I love it. Baby D’s mama is hip!
For the next two weeks, I’m going to be stalking your Twitter feed for updates. In friendly stalkerish kind of way, of course 🙂
Bobbie says
You look Amazing! I am so excited to “meet” baby D! Hang in there…it won’t be long now 🙂
Lindsay @ The Lean Green Bean says
your badass picture made me laugh so hard! love it!
Alyssa @ Life of bLyss says
aahaha. you gangsta.
I CAN’T WAIT for Baby D! you look awesome.
Kristen @ The Concrete Runner says
Ah! LOVE the picture! Don’t worry, mine is crooked too! You look awesome!
Jen says
you look great. can’t believe you are soooo close (to baby + pumpkin beer – go dawgs! ;))
love that eggplant parm!
Tina @ Faith Fitness Fun says
you are such a rockstar! Love that last picture of you. 🙂
Roz says
LOVE that last shot!! You are a SERIOUS Bad a*& Mumma to be! Word! (ok…I’m SOOOO not “street” so the fact I wrote “word” is really silly…hope it made you laugh. It made me laugh)
Anastasia says
You look amazing! I totally wasn’t expecting that last photo.. hahah!
I’m so excited for you!
Morgan @ Some Kind of Sunshine says
You are so cute! And that photo at the bottom is super gangstaa! Don’t forget that you are excited for UGA football!!! I can’t wait to “see” this baby of yours!
Kelli H (Made in Sonoma) says
That last picture is UH-MAZING!
Corey @ the runner's cookie says
Your bare belly is awesome! It must be so strange but also so thrilling to know baby D could come tomorrow or in a couple of weeks 🙂 I am so impressed that you’re continuing to make such delicious looking meals – I feel like I could be all over the place, but you seem to be so calm and in control!
Jessica says
Hi Brittany! You look great! I love all of the food postings and baby postings! I just had my baby on the 19th at 38 weeks. Best of luck to you and the rest of your pregnancy!
Baking Serendipity says
You look fantastic! Thinking of you and can’t wait to meet the babe! 🙂
Paulina says
Hahaha! Love the Bada$$ pic! Oh, and at my last checkup, my doctor said waddling is a good thing because it means the babies head is basically in your pelvis and getting ready to say hello! I waddle a lot lately too 🙂
Lisa @ I'm an Okie says
aww i love it! way to own that bare belly. you look phenomenal and sound like you are in such great spirits.
Madeline@Food, Fitness, and Family says
I have a crazy linea negra too…its all curvy haha.
Lisa says
haha this is awesome and you look great! 🙂
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Todd says
WOW,what a FABULOUS pregnant belly and what looks to be a rather large jutting outie bellybutton isn’t so bad either!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!