Wow, we are already at 38 weeks! Time is somehow simultaneously flying by and crawling.
TMI ——–> We’ve had some excitement the last couple of days. I lost my mucus plug yesterday and had some blood spotting today (also known as your “bloody show”). At first when I saw the blood I started crying and I was worried there was something wrong with Allie, but I called my doctor and she said it just means things are progressing and the blood means I’m dilating. YAY, it’s starting to get real.
On Monday I found out I’ve lost 6 pounds the last two weeks so I’ve been making sure to eat as much as I can fit into my stomach and I’ve been enjoying a few extra treats. I have a Dairy Queen blizzard in the freezer waiting for me as I type this. 🙂
Pregnancy Update – 38 Weeks
How far along? 38 weeks
Due date? September 6, 2015
Total weight gain: 22 pounds (I lost 4 pounds this past week).
Baby’s size? Baby Allie is the size of swiss chard (around 22 inches and 6.5 lbs.).
Workouts: I took off coaching and didn’t run much because I’ve been having a lot of lower back pain.
- Monday: 2 mile run + 2 mile walk
- Tuesday: 3 mile walk
- Wednesday: 5 mile walk
- Thursday: 3 mile run/walk intervals
- Friday: 50 min power walk on treadmill + an upper body workout
- Saturday: 3 mile walk on treadmill + 3 miles walking around Wrigley Field before the Cubs game
- Sunday: Rest
Maternity Clothes: Still wearing the same outfits over and over again.
Sleep: The cramping has been keeping me up, but I’m still getting at least 8 hours each night.
Best moments this week: Tony and I took a half day off work to go to the beach on Wednesday. We know our S + T time is limited so we trying to make it special and really enjoy our alone time. After the beach Tony grilled a few of my favorite foods. Spaghetti squash, asparagus, brussel sprouts, and chicken, mushroom and onion kabobs. It was a great night.
I went to a Cubs game with my Dad and a family friend on Saturday. The day started a little rough when I couldn’t find parking and had to walk 3 miles to get to Wrigley Field. I was having a lot of contractions and lower back pain, but they eventually went away and I was able to really enjoy the game.
My Dad brought me Superdawg, the best hot dog in Chicago. I haven’t had one since I was a little kid and it was amazing! When my Mom was pregnant with me and my sister she would eat Superdawg at least once a week and I totally understand why.
Miss anything? Sleeping on my stomach and running.
Movement: She’s moving at night, but I can only feel small movements now that there’s not much room for her.
Food cravings: French fries, fruit, and PB&J.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing this week
Gender: Girl!
Name: Allison Kay Larsen
Symptoms: Lots of lower back pain and cramping.
Belly Button in or out? In.
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody: Feeling excited to meet Allie soon!
Looking forward to: My next OB appointment tomorrow.
Baby items purchased/received: My step-mom, Marcella bought a really cute night gown I might bring to the hospital for Allie to wear.
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38 weeks!? I’m getting so excited for you- hang in there and enjoy your last bit of pre-baby time!
Katie @ Live Half Full recently posted..Meals & Workouts 8/23-8/29
Thanks, Katie! I’m going to lay around and relax as much as I can. 🙂
It amazes me how much you run at 38 weeks. I can barely handle something like that now haha 🙂 And I love that pre-baby date you two had!
Alexandra recently posted..Midwest Road Trip: Minneapolis
LOL, you know I can help get you into running if you’d like?! We could run along the lake together. 🙂
It sounds like you’re already in the early stages of labor — you might have your baby before I have mine :)!
Emily @ Perfection Isn’t Happy recently posted..Life Lately
Eek, it’s getting real for both of us. I hope you’re feeling good and relaxing during these last couple of days.
I love these updates and am going to miss them, I have a feeling you aren’t going to make it to 39 weeks ! 🙂 Way to go Tony on the delicious grilled dinner, that looks like it’s from a gourmet restaurant – yum! Hang in there girl, you are so close to meeting Allie!!
Christina @ Embracing Simple recently posted..How Unplugging Can Improve Your Life
Just reading this made me so happy! I really hope I get to meet Allie this week. Don’t worry, I hope to blog even more after I have the baby. 🙂
I just want to officially say….I called it! 🙂 Hehe. So happy for you guys!!!
Christina @ Embracing Simple recently posted..5 Steps to Establish a New Habit
You are SO close, like, right there!!! Eeek!! I bet you have her before your due date 😉
Sarah @ Sweet Miles recently posted..That Time our AC Went Out
I think it might be soon. 🙂
Wow, you’re so close! I would be going crazy with anticipation at this point. Enjoy your last couple baby free days.
Jen @ Pretty Little Grub recently posted..Post Accutane Update & Skincare Routine
I know so many girls right now who are about to go into labor! It’s going to be really fun reading about everyone’s experiences and learning about mommyhood with so much support! I wish I could move all of the pregnant bloggers I know to my neighborhood. 🙂
I am definitely going crazy with anticipation at this point. I just want to meet him already!!! Good luck these next days… I have a feeling you’ll be meeting your beautiful daughter in no time!
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