I have entered the two week window of my due date – did you know that 80% of babies are born within two weeks of their due dates?!?
Appointments: I have weekly appointments with my midwife and my OB-GYN specialist (for my gestational diabetes) from now until I deliver. Definitely thankful that I have tons of family around to help watch AJ so I don’t have to lug him to numerous appointments each week! This afternoon is with the midwife and I’m hoping to find out if there is any news (dilated, effaced, what station the baby is at). Yesterday was the weekly appointment with the specialist. The lab tech confirmed what I had suspected – pumpkin has dropped and is in place for delivery!!! Although this is great news because he/she is no longer sitting on top of my rib cage (yay!!), it is not necessary a sign that L&D is imminent.
Energy Level: Has been through the roof the last two weeks. Despite not getting great sleep at night, I feel fantastic throughout the day and do not feel it necessary to nap with my son when he does. The “nesting” instinct is in full effect lately – I am becoming paranoid with cleaning and organizing and making sure everything is “just right” for the baby’s arrival. Honestly, I think the surge in energy is because of how excited I finally am for the baby to be born – the house is how I want it to look, I am calm and prepared, and everything else just feels like it’s ready…
Running: I dedicated a whole post to this topic on Monday. Suffice to say, the surge in energy has spilled over to my running and I am taking full advantage of all the extra energy lately to get some awesome runs in! 
Belly / Movement: As I already said, Pumpkin has definitely dropped. Although I feel the baby moving a ton lately, it’s more shifting than kicking and moving. I find that if I sit or lay in one position for more than 5-10 minutes, he/she totally shifts around in my stomach and I end up with painful distortions when I stand up again. This has also made sleeping extremely uncomfortable lately. I am finding that no matter what I do, I just can’t get comfortable.
38 weeks
38 weeks
Emotions: It’s strange, but despite being SO excited and ready for baby #2′s arrival, I have this strong feeling of guilt in regards to my son no longer being the center of our attention. I plan to address this topic in greater detail tomorrow.
A special thank you to my son who has been sleeping SO well – last night he slept from 7:45 – 6:30! I was in bed at 9:30pm – and despite getting up twice to use the bathroom – slept soundly until he woke up this morning. I’m grateful that the 4am wakeups are a distant memory!
Don’t forget to enter my contest to guess the gender/ birth date / weight of Pumpkin for your chance to win a $25 gift card to Amazon.com!!! =)
Hope everyone has a wonderful HUMP day!!
I LOVE that you are rounding out this pregnancy feeling so so good!! That is awesome. And what a man for sleeping so well for you, that’s a good sign as baby #2 arrives, huh?
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You look so great! And glad you’re still feeling mostly okay. I was MISERABLE during my 2nd pregnancy and especially towards the end. So excited for how close it is for you! although, I feel the guilt on adding to the family. I won’t lie – it is hard to balance and the guilt will probably be there a lot during the adjustment and early weeks. BUT it gets better with time and you find a good groove to really dedicate yourself to each child as an individual too. You’re a great mom so I have no doubt that you’ll figure it out.
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CHECKING ON YOU.
xoxo
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I’m so excited for you to enter these final weeks. You look amazing. I can’t wait for Pumpkin’s arrival too!
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just came across your blog! and i’m already excited for you! Can’t wait to see the little one!
You look fantastic! You are so close now – so excited for you!!
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SOooooo happy for you. Your story brings back such pleasant memories. Go pumpkin dropping go!
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You’re looking so cute! I’ve haven’t experienced any “dropping” yet, which means that he is still totally up in my ribs. The midwife says she doesn’t suspect he will until labor starts. And I totally get the crazy movement! Like sometimes my belly feels like it’s being wrenched from side to side! This kiddo is strong:-) I’m looking forward to your post on AJ and feeling guilty. I’ve felt the same way about Sophia the past few nights when I’ve tucked her into bed: sad that it won’t be just the three of us anymore. I think it is totally natural, you get used to your family being a certain way and then it radically changes! A good change, but still a big one:-)
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I swear, you’re the most beautiful pregnant woman! It totally suits you.
Can’t wait to see the pumpkin!!
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I just saw on Daily Mile you ran 4 miles this morning- at a 9:30 pace!! At 39 weeks that is amazing! So excited for you and the new little person you will be meeting within the next few days/ weeks.
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So close now! Very, very excited for you!
I know exactly what you are saying about having guilt for number one. I had so much of that. But somehow, it really does all work out for everyone and before you know it, you’ll be a while new unit with a new groove!
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yay love love love these updates! I am the same way with sleeping. I toss and turn all night. I can’t wait for your pumpkin to come!
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