Hi everyone!
Well, here it is in all it’s glory! My 37 week bump and my swollen-beyond-belief face/hands/body! But, I know the end is near and I know I am going to miss being pregnant a lot- it’s been really great- so I’m trying to just enjoy every day with The Bump, before The Bump can cry and poop all over me 😉
So far, everything is going well! The doctors keep noting how low her head is, so I am assuming that’s a sign she’s getting ready! We’re hoping to meet her in the next week or two, just because we are so greedy and have been waiting on her for a long time 🙂 But- we hear all the time that first babies like to take their time, so there is a chance she may be a little May baby! Only time will tell…
So now, for a quick 37 week Bump Date!
How far along: 37 weeks, 3(ish) left to go, but we’re hoping for less!
Gender: Girl 
Weight gain: 32 lbs.
Maternity clothes: Pretty much only wearing maternity, and even some of my maternity shirts are getting to be too short!
Stretch marks: Not yet, knock on wood! At my last two appointments, my midwife has pointed it out and told me she thinks I might make it out without any!
Belly button in or out: Out, but just a little, not a total outie!
Sleep: Ehh, it changes every night. One night, I can’t sleep due to nausea, discomfort, backache, etc., but then the next night I’m so tired I pass out and only wake up a few times to pee!
Best moment this week: Putting our hospital bags by the front door, cleaning Anissa Marie’s room, buying snacks for Mr. R during the hospital stay! Next up will be setting up the cars with carseat bases, mirrors and sunshades!
Miss anything: Still margaritas and sushi. Last night I even had a dream about drinking- I was claiming that since she was full-term, it wouldn’t affect her anymore. Uh oh, bad Mama!!
Movement: All day! Her moves have changed from kicks to more of stretches. I feel her butt all the time on my right side when she stretches out her legs. It’s the best! And, you can SEE her movements from the outside too, which is pretty cool/ freaks people out!
Cravings: Nothing really… trying not to pack on the pounds at the end!
Rings on or off: Sadly, still off and hanging around my neck. I tried to put them on the other day and apparently my knuckles have relaxed, so they won’t even go on!
Queasy or sick: Actually, yes! I guess I lucked out during the first trimester without much morning sickness, but over the past week I’ve been getting queasy at night 🙁
Looking forward to: Her birth- any day now!!!!!!
XO,
Amanda
34 Comments
Moren Akinkoye
April 9, 2014 at 2:51 pmHi Amanda, love this post. I don’t have any kids yet but it’s somewhere way back in the back of my mind. Lol. Love the detailed updates plus you’re looking really good!
amanda23rodriguez
April 9, 2014 at 7:10 pmThanks, Moren! You are very sweet!
Emily P
April 9, 2014 at 4:03 pmAwww you have such a beautiful belly!
amanda23rodriguez
April 9, 2014 at 7:10 pmThanks, Emily! You are too sweet!
Rolando Rodriguez
April 9, 2014 at 6:56 pmMay 20th? Ye!!!!!!!!
amanda23rodriguez
April 9, 2014 at 7:10 pmGood Lord, please don’t wish 21 extra days on me!!
cindy b
April 9, 2014 at 7:06 pmWow you look great! Congrats!
amanda23rodriguez
April 9, 2014 at 7:10 pmAww, thanks Cindy!
kungphoo
April 9, 2014 at 7:45 pmSuper Congrats!…just in time for the warm weather!!
amanda23rodriguez
April 10, 2014 at 1:18 pmThanks, I know! Spring and Summer are my favorites, so it will be perfect 🙂
LauraOinAK
April 9, 2014 at 8:27 pmYou look fantastic! I only had baby in front for one of my four full term pregnancies and loved how fast I rebounded my shape after that one. Enjoy the last days of quiet.
amanda23rodriguez
April 10, 2014 at 1:17 pmGood to hear, I hope I can rebound quickly, too 🙂
Amber Nelson
April 9, 2014 at 9:27 pmYou are looking great. It won’t be long now!
amanda23rodriguez
April 10, 2014 at 1:17 pmThanks, Amber! 🙂
Elisebet F
April 9, 2014 at 9:45 pmI missed sushi like crazy when I was pregnant! And beer! I’m not usually a big drinker, but for some reason beer just sounded incredibly refreshing to me. I’m also one of the lucky no-stretch marks crowd, woot woot! You’ll be glad of that when it’s swimsuit season.
amanda23rodriguez
April 10, 2014 at 1:16 pmLucky you, Elisebet! I’m not holding my breath, just in case, but keeping my fingers super crossed it stays that way 🙂
Lisa Jones
April 9, 2014 at 10:00 pmYour Right On Target You Look Amazing!
amanda23rodriguez
April 10, 2014 at 1:16 pmThank you, Lisa!!
Michelle F.
April 9, 2014 at 11:07 pmWhat a beautiful baby bump! Congratulations!
amanda23rodriguez
April 10, 2014 at 1:15 pmThanks, Michelle! We can’t wait!
Sandra
April 10, 2014 at 12:38 amYou are so adorable!
amanda23rodriguez
April 10, 2014 at 1:15 pmAww, thanks Sandra!
Heart of a Philanthropist Blogger Kim
April 10, 2014 at 1:01 pmI love baby bumps. I admit I got a bit of a thrill for you when I saw her stats. So close to the time she will be in your arms instead of in your belly! You do look amazing. Congrats. I hope we get to have a “Welcome Home” party on the blog! Looking forward to pics. God Bless!
amanda23rodriguez
April 10, 2014 at 1:15 pmThanks so much, Kim! We are so excited, and I will definitely be (over)sharing pictures of her on the blog asap 🙂
CouponDiva
April 10, 2014 at 4:50 pmcongrats VERY MUCH!
amanda23rodriguez
April 10, 2014 at 7:00 pmThank you thank you!
Jhady
April 10, 2014 at 7:40 pmYou look so beautiful at your 37 weeks. I was all belly when i was pregnant with my youngest son. He was 8.17 lbs when he came out, the biggest among my 3 boys. God bless you and may you and baby stay healthy and have a safe delivery.
amanda23rodriguez
April 11, 2014 at 1:19 pmThank you so much- that means a lot to me!!
Kait @ ChickadeeSays
April 10, 2014 at 8:17 pmOh my goodness, you look STUNNING in that picture! Congrats!
amanda23rodriguez
April 11, 2014 at 1:19 pmKait- you are the nicest! Thank you so much!!
Kisa Johnson
April 11, 2014 at 12:22 amYou look so beautiful! Yay for being full term, 😀 any time now then!
amanda23rodriguez
April 11, 2014 at 1:19 pmAww you are too sweet!!!
Joanna Sormunen
April 11, 2014 at 5:41 amCongratulations! You look amazing! And it’s a girl, how lovely 🙂
amanda23rodriguez
April 11, 2014 at 1:18 pmThank you, Joanna!