37 & 38 weeks, early post

Since I have off today and have been busy on Tuesdays, I figured Id post today!

37 Weeks
I cant believe we are 37 weeks and finally considered full term! She should be around 6 1/3 lbs and a little over 19 inches. Full term also means the baby is basically fully developed and if she came anytime between now and 42 weeks, they wouldnt try to stop labor.

Of course with the excitement came a scare. I had told my doctor at my 36 week appt (that Thursday)that for some reason the only thing I have been concerned with this entire pregnancy is leaking fluid. I dont know why, Ive never known anyone to have this problem nor have I read about this problem...Ive just been worried. The midwife I normally see tested me a few weeks prior to see if I was leaking amniotic fluid and it came up negative but it still didnt wipe away my worries. So this appointment I expressed my concern again and they immediately made an appointment for me to go to the hospital that day. Im assuming because Im so far along and the baby is so big, no one really said much. Of course I immediately go into worry mode and of course the thought crossed my mind that if I was leaking a decent amount of fluid that they would induce me that day and little Baby Jersey would be here sooner that planned, with no one prepared. We arrived to the hospital and they did an ultrasound to see if there was enough fluid around the baby and then I met with the doctor. He pretty much told me he couldnt confirm or deny that I was leaking fluid but he could tell me the fluid around the baby looked good. At least one of my questions was answered, she was okay.

At my 37 week appointment (this past Thursday) I got the results from the Group B Strep test that was takin at the appointment the week before and I was happy to hear it was negative! The midwife also tried to feel my belly to see if the baby was in position but couldnt tell what was head and what was butt. Sooo she popped me on the ultrasound machine and confirmed that she is in position for delivery! Also I asked her if there was any way she could tell if Baby Jersey was definitely a girl since they werent 100% sure at the anatomy scan. She wasnt sure she would be able to since they are pretty big at this point and arent always in the right position. Lucky for us though, she was and she confirmed its definitely a girl! I was really excited after that. I would have been thrilled either way, even if she said "nope, its definitely a boy". I was just excited to know for sure and not worry about having all girls clothes when a little boy arrived!

38 Weeks
One week closer! She is about 6.8 lbs and 19.5 inches long now. Its so amazing how fast they grow in just a weeks time in this last month!

Photo taken from babycenter.com


The past few weeks and heat have brought on the swelling. This weekend seems to be the worst, I no longer fit in my flip flops and had to loosen my sneakers A TON! The baby is still really active though. Our friends got a kick out of watching her move around the other night. I think the guys were the most freaked out! Mr. Jersey and I are so use to how active she is, we just smiled- thats our little girl!


Lately, people keep asking if Im scared, and maybe I should be but Im surprisingly not. We are just getting anxious to meet her. Its hard to describe. I think because my entire life Ive dreamed of being a Mom more than anything. Its like knowing all your life you wanted a specific career that you would be perfect at, something that comes completely natural to you. Then finally finding that perfect job you've dreamed about and knowing your first day is right around the corner. Not being scared of what the future brings or how you are going to do, you just know that this is what you were meant to do. And although you know there will be good days and bad, you cant wait to start.

Sometimes I just sit and wonder what she looks like. What mixed features she has of ours and what features she has of her own. Its so crazy that Ive carried our little girl for 8.5 months, love her more that words could say, feel like I already know her but have never laid my eyes on her. Also, although we dont expect her to come before my due date, she could come any day now. Its exciting beyond words. The fact that Mr. Jersey will make an AMAZING Daddy, and is also just as excited as I am for that moment when we meet our baby girl for the first time, definitely makes the excitement even more intense.

Well, thats enough of my ramblings for this weeks pregancy update.

Hope everyone has a great week!