37 weeks! Whoooo!

I am 37+3 today so a little late with this post! I am not sure why 37 weeks is considered 'full term' or what it even means but it sounds pretty good to me and I like saying, "I'm full term now!" If she were born this week (although I would like her to stay cooking a little longer!) she would most likely, according to websites, 'thrive' as she is pretty much fully developed now. Her little lungs are doing well, she is still putting on a little weight but she must be around 6lbs or so now. I feel I have done a pretty good job is keeping her safe and healthy in my belly. I am putting on lots of weight now, not sure if that is a good thing or not but have put on 5lbs in 12 days! That can't all be chocolate cake?! Anyway...here is my full term bump! I shall miss taking pictures every week but I guess I will have someone else to take snaps of soon enough ;)

 Posing in my sunnies as always.

 

I've almost perfected the self take after many years of practice.

Still no 'real' signs of labour, although it feels as though she is engaging a lot more now (also I have a feeling she has moved from back to back now, thanks to lots of bouncing on birthing ball!) which means, not long to go! I reckon she will stay in there until at least the 20th September. I've had constant cramps in my lower stomach which the midwifes keep telling me is 'stretching' and 'preparing' for labour. I've had backache and pressure but that is about it! I've had only a couple of braxton hicks during my whole pregnancy. I'm not complaining at all as I'm lucky I've not been in agony like others BUT I am eagerly awaiting the proper signs she is coming! My next appointment is my 38 week check up with a consultant because of my recent heart problems however thankfully all the blood tests were fine as well as the heart echo so as to what is going on with my ticker...your guess is as good as mine!

Baby's movements have been really worrying recently and both Michael and I have been a little anxious. On Wednesday she barely moved at all and we were very close to visiting the hospital again. I know that baby's movements slow down so close to labour BUT we know what she is like and what gets her moving and she was very, very quiet. However come Thursday morning she had moved a few times and then was as active as ever! Cheeky monkey.

 I am still being naughty and buying some clothes. Not too much though I promise! I especially love this Ladybird romper from Tesco. I sneakily used some discount codes and got it very cheap. Our poor daughter will be dressed up like a bumble bee, frog, teddy bear...and will most likely never forgive me when she is older haha!

I also picked up this 'tummy time' mat from Ebay-we do have a few playmats and things but I like this as it has a little support thing attached. Obviously, it's pink!

So that is about it from week 37, can't believe there is so little time left until my due date! I honestly feel ready but I still keep finding things to do, like keep re-packing my hospital bag. I have packed loads of snacks but I have a feeling I won't be eating any of them! I am so worried I have forgotton something! Next week, I better actually put it all by the door so it's ready to go. IT'S REALLY HAPPENING! WHOOOO.

xoxo