37th Week

13 days to go?!  That gives me butterflies in my tummy!!!

Had my weekly check-up with the Doctor and she finally "wrote" me off one day shy of 38weeks.  Apparently because my BP has been elevated x 2 weeks, and with the swelling in my legs and feet, plus the higher than average weight gain (fluid) plus some other symptoms...she is concerned about Pre-eclampsia.  She has arranged an appointment at the Queensway Carleton Birthing Centre for today (Friday Dec 2nd) to have blood work drawn and run other test to determine the next course of action.  Perhaps they will recommend induction which I'm not keen on....but whatever is necessary for the safety of all.

My workplace seemed shocked that I was leaving even though they've had 8+ months to prepare.  In fact as I was leaving at 11am on my last day...they were STILL trying to task me with projects.  It was so ridiculous, I had to laugh.  I'm sure they think that I will be logging on to work from home...which I did actually do yesterday.  But that was just a one time thing...;)

While I'm still in awe over my body's ability to allow my tummy to stretch so much....I also can't believe how much my legs have swollen.  Even after a night with them "elevated" I still end up with pitted dents from where my other knee was resting.  A deep enough dent that I could use it as a bowl!  lol   Obviously just a temporary condition...but amazing what the body goes through during pregnancy.  And even more amazing that we all go back to normal....well sort of!! :)

What's happening with baby this week? "If you haven't yet delivered, you've reached the calm before the storm. You're probably monitoring your body for those first Early Labor symptoms and wondering what you've forgotten. Your smooshed-up baby is weighing in at around 6.3 lbs and 19 inches (with boys somewhat heavier and longer than girls). As far as their internal organs go, your adorable baby has reached "term" - a medical term that means your sweet little bun is birth-ready and labor is welcome and normal at this point. Despite being physically ready to land on planet Earth, your baby's immune system is quite weak and will continue to be that way for their first years of life.  Thankfully, your breast milk (aka "boob medicine") protects your child via protective antibodies that are present in your milk."

He could come any day!!  How exciting!! :)