38 Weeks! {Updated}

Baby's size: A Pumpkin

How far along: 38 weeks

Sleep: Ha ha ... yeah right! I am getting up in the middle of the night and then I am exhausted all day! I probably should get used to this because I am sure it won't get any better after the baby is born.

Maternity Clothes: Even maternity clothes are getting uncomfortable. In the picture above I am wearing a regular dress but with black leggings underneath. It was super comfortable!

Food cravings: I am starting to not really be hungry at all during the day. I am drinking smoothies with protein powder to keep me filled up.

Food aversions: I make Little Man eggs in the morning for breakfast and the smell is grossing me out! 

Symptoms I have: Not sure if I have dropped yet but I am feeling some "shocks" of Baby Girl hitting nerves.

Doctor’s Appointment: I have a doctor's appointment today at 10:15 am. I will update with stats as soon as I come home. 
Stats: I lost 2 pounds this week so I have officially gained 25 lbs. My blood pressure was a little high of 137/88.
I am still measuring a week behind of 37.5 weeks.
Baby Girl's heart rate was 141 bpm.
Baby Girl has moved down and things are definitely progressing! 

Movement: I am feeling a lot less big movements but Baby Girl is stretching and moving all the time.

Belly Button: Innie!

Gender: It's a GIRL!! 

Best moment of the week: Setting up the due date guessing calendar! I love hearing when my family thinks she will be born and how much she will weight!

What I’m looking forward to: My family is throwing me a Baby Sprinkle on Sunday! I cannot wait to celebrate with them before she arrives.

What I miss: A good night's sleep and sleeping on my stomach. Also, being able to get up without shooting pains.

37 Weeks!

Baby's size: A Winter Melon

How far along: 37 weeks

Sleep: I am having more and more trouble sleeping. I think it may be the anxiety of not knowing when Baby Girl will make her appearance.

Maternity Clothes: My maternity t-shirts seem to be getting shorter and shorter. Little Man tells me that he can see my belly all the time now.

Food cravings: I love all things sweet ... fruit, candy, iced tea. Everything sounds so good!

Food aversions: None

Symptoms I have: I have heartburn mostly at night or when I need to eat something. I am feeling Baby Girl moving lower which is causing some discomfort but nothing horrible ... yet!

Doctor’s Appointment: I had my 37 week visit yesterday. Baby Girl is head down but still high. I am measuring about a week behind at 36.5 weeks. Her heartbeat was 137. Also, I have gained 2 pounds since Monday! A total of 25 pounds gained so far.

Movement: Baby Girl loves to move around especially after I drink iced tea! She is a really good kicker and puncher!

Belly Button: Innie!

Gender: It's a GIRL!! 

Best moment of the week: Little Man woke up on Thursday to tell me about the dream he had. He said that we just brought Baby Girl home from the hospital and his friends came to the front door to play. He told me that in his dream he told his friends that he couldn't play because his sister was home. {Just about melted my heart! He is already so in love with her!}

What I’m looking forward to: Her arrival!

What I miss: Being able to get out of bed or off the couch without making grunting noises!

What am I going to bring to the hospital?

I cannot believe in just a few short weeks my baby girl will be here!

To be honest I have not gotten anything really ready for her either. Well ... ok ... maybe that isn't true. I did go to the store and buy diapers, wipes, baby lotion and baby wash.

My mom and grandma did pick out the sweetest outfit to bring her home in! I was looking for an outfit like this for what seemed like forever. I am so excited to see her in it.

 

Since I am running out of time I figured I should start thinking about getting my bag packed for the hospital.

I, of course, hit to the google website to begin my research. 

From what I have discovered ... people bring way too much stuff to the hospital! If I am only going to be there for 24 to 48 hours why do I need 3 suitcases filled with "necessities".  

From what I remember, the hospital keeps a great supply of baby wipes and diapers. I feel like there really is no reason to bring my own if the hospital supplies them.

Also, I am pretty sure the hospital supplies you with any "sanitary" type items you need after delivery. Once again, I don't feel that it is necessary to bring my own.

What I do feel that I will need is as follows ...

~ Health Insurance Card & Pr-Registration forms

~ Nursing Bra (With Jacob I didn't bring one and ended up spending over $60 to buy one from the hospital ... for the record I was not planning on nursing him but he wouldn't eat anything else.)

~  Nursing Tank Top (I think that this may be helpful.)

~ Breast Pads

~ Nightgown & Robe

~ Socks

~ Slippers

~ Toothbrush, toothpaste, make-up, deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, lotion & chapstick

~ Outfit to go home in for me and Baby Girl

~ Car Seat

What do you think? Is this enough?

So I figured I will ask my faithful followers what their go to items are when packing for the hospital. 

So tell me .... what did you just have to have at the hospital with you??