39 week update

Along: 39 weeks

Size of baby: LBMH is (still) the size of a watermelon - 19-22 inches long and between 6-9 pounds. (Let's hope he's on the smaller end of that range...)

Total Weight Gain: 26 pounds

Maternity Clothes: Yes, definitely.

Gender: It's a BOY! Reed Lewis Hill

Movement: He still gets going after I've eaten, but it's much less than before when he had more room. He's moved down lower, so it has to be pretty cramped quarters in there...

What I miss: Sleeping through the night. The past week has been pretty brutal - getting up at least 2-3 times a night.

Cravings: Nothing, really. I'm eating much better this week, thanks to some good meds (see below). But I haven't really craved anything specific.

Symptoms: The acid reflux is 100% under control!!! The prescription that she gave me last week has worked like a charm, and I'm not having any issues with heartburn or nausea this week. It really makes a huge difference, now that I can eat without hurting. Erik even commented that it has made me much nicer. Guess I should have taken the prescription sooner - oops. :)

Best moment of the week: A peaceful weekend at home without any plans. I was able to hang out with friends, sleep in and just relax. I have a feeling that may be the last quiet weekend I have for a long time.

Looking forward to: Meeting our little boy! At our 39-week appointment today, we set an induction date. So, by this time next week, we will finally have him here. We can't wait to meet little LBMH and introduce him to all of his friends and family.