{37 Weeks & Baby Update}

Well here we are at 37 weeks and 4 days! I can't believe this little one will be here so soon. We actually have an induction date -- next Tuesday, April 21st. So this time next week, I will probably be a mom of three. Due to high fluid and the baby being big (and a previous shoulder dystocia with Ben), my OB thinks we should go ahead and induce around 38 1/2 weeks. And I am ready! Luckily I have two previous experiences with being induced and all went well. I pray that we get that this time too!

 

{Baby bump at 37 weeks}

I can't even begin to tell you the comments I get this time around. My stomach is definitely on the bigger side (lets blame that on the high fluid) and people will literally stop and stare. The comments are hysterical! It is time to get this baby out!

Below is an ultrasound picture from last week. I can't believe we will get to meet this one so soon! I am so ready to not be pregnant anymore, but a little nervous about heading back into the newborn stage. But I know everything will fall into place once I meet this little one!

Luckily, baby has slowed down immensely in growth. I had another ultrasound yesterday and baby was only measuring a week ahead versus 3+ weeks ahead at my 34 week ultrasound. Hallelujah! I was starting to get a little worried.

I still think this little one is a boy, but guess we could be surprised in a week. I honestly can't say we are hoping one way or the other. I truly just want it in my arms -- boy or girl. I have had several differences this time than my other pregnancies but nothing to really indicate it would be another gender -- insomnia (seriously do not sleep at all this third trimester -- miserable!), heartburn, anemic, my belly button actually popped out for the first time ever, lots of pelvic pain and tons of hair on this baby. But look at that face! It is all worth it.

We are working on a list of names for both a boy and a girl. Nothing like waiting to the last minute! We finally have a list of about 5 boy names. Girls are up next but not too worried if we don't find one we like. I am feeling overwhelmed to think our life of four is going to change so much soon. It is a bit bittersweet to be honest. But I know we will love this baby more than life itself and seeing my two boys become big brothers to this one will be so incredibly special.

I hope to post before the big day, but if not, see you on the other side!