Weekly Survey

So I was totally hoping that last week's survey was going to be my last, but it's looking like I'm in this pregnancy thing for the long haul!

How far along: 39 weeks
Maternity Clothes: I've moved on to my husband's wardrobe at this point. His sweaters can still cover up the whole bump.
Stretch Marks: My nurse likes to call them "Nature's Tattoos"...I think God is turning me into a zebra.
Sleep: I'm usually napping by 4 and in bed by 11. Still getting up at least 3 times a night to relieve myself.
Best Moment this Week: Dinner date with the hubs on Saturday. We shared a pizookie (those things are heaven!), and even went to BRU to buy this little man some toys to entice him to come out. Hasn't worked yet though.
Movement: Okay, remember last week when I posted about the movements reminding me of the movie Alien? A few days later The Punisher was moving at my appointment, and the doctor said it reminded her of the movie also!
Food Cravings: Sweets. Need I say more?
Gender: Definite boy!!!
Labor Signs: Nada, except for those same old braxton hicks.
Belly Button: I'll let you know when I happen to have one again.
What I Miss: Going shopping at the mall without having to sit and rest every 15 minutes.
What I'm Looking Forward to this Week: Well, I would say having a baby, but I think he's going to stay in there until he gets an eviction notice (in other words, the doctor decides to induce me)
Weekly Wisdom: I've got nothing at the moment.

Just Last Year...

Yeah, I don't think we'll be rocking that Halloween costume this year! And Grandma, don't worry, I don't normally dress this skanky or chug beer, this was totally for a Halloween party and photo op =)

Stick a Fork in Me, I'm Done!

Okay baby, we're at 38 weeks today, and it's totally okay with Daddy and I if you come out now. In fact, since you're predicted to be a little on the big side (to which I can totally agree with do to how much space you take up in my uterus already!), it would be absolutely splendid if you decided to join us within the next few days.
Yes, I'm 38 weeks pregnant today and still playing the waiting game. At least I have some pretty cute baby clothes to show for it! Here's all the loot from my most recent Gap and Gymboree purchases:
The tinier stuff (0-3):
The "holiday" looks (3-6 months) - So after I purchased the red and gray striped sweater, I realized that I totally have a red and gray striped sweater myself. I swear I am not purposely trying to coordinate with my son!:
The older sizes:
Last Sunday I went to a baby swap and sell at my friend Ashley's house and scored big time!!! I was able to get all of these treasures for less than $50 (I counted, it's over 40 items!). I do believe it's the first time that my husband has been proud of my shopping! I picked up a bumbo for $5, and my favorite piece of clothing is the Kenneth Cole brown cord jacket and matching brown and white pinstripe button down shirt - Totally something Keenan would wear!:
Now for some recent bump pictures:

Check out that face, doesn't it just scream "I'm so done"?
How far along: 38 weeks
Maternity Clothes: There's an end to the maternity wardrobe in sight...I think...
Stretch Marks: My nurse likes to call them "Nature's Tattoos"...I think God is turning me into a zebra.
Sleep: All that I want to do these days. My mom always told me on long car trips "If you sleep, it goes by quicker" Do you think the same applies to the last few weeks of labor?
Best Moment this Week: My shower on Saturday! It was wonderful to hang out and relax with my girl friends for a few hours! And the food was wonderful as well! And Sunday's swap and sale was pretty fun too!
Movement: Yup! He's getting so big in there that it really does remind everyone of the movie Alien! Last night it even creeped Keenan out to watch the movement! But even though it was creepy, it was like a carwreck and you could not not look. I found him giving me the side eye.
Food Cravings: Sweets. Need I say more?
Gender: Definite boy!!!
Labor Signs: Few bh still. Grandpa B predicted today to be D-day, but it's not looking so likely.
Belly Button: I'll let you know when I happen to have one again.
What I Miss: Being able to work, having things to do that don't leave me exhausted.
What I'm Looking Forward to this Week: Tonight's dinner at Olive Garden with Ashley and Laura, Thursday's doctor appointment. Oh, and having a baby please!
Weekly Wisdom: Strangers: Please keep all pregnancy related comments to yourself (unless you are going to say "You are rocking that pregnancy" or something equally positive) I am this close to my due date, I am hormonal and tired of waiting, and I really, really don't want to hear how you think I will be in labor any day now.

Come Out, Come Out, Where Ever You Are....

Well, I pretty much now EXACTLY where you've been hiding these last nine months Baby C, so I think you should just give it up and come out and meet everyone already! I cannot wait to see who you look like and what your personality will be. Please join us soon!

Yes, I'm becoming quite eager to meet my little man! Infact, I told my husband just the other night that I really think this will be the only time in my life that I very seriously want to "wet" myself. After his very puzzled look, I explained that it most likely means that my water broke and then labor's on like donkey kong! So yes, at this time, I'm praying for that puddle!
I have a doctor appointment this afternoon, and I'm really hoping for some good progress news! I'm too much of a planner and this waiting game is already getting old. So please, Baby C, come out soon!

My Last Fruit, and boy, It's a Biggie!

Yes, The Punisher is now a watermelon! We've made it full term baby! If he were born today, his chances of thriving are excellent. Please Baby, don't make me wait much longer!
I think I've officially hit the nesting phase! The past few days I have been cleaning my house, vacuuming everything, dusting, even scrubbing toilets. Which has led me to designate one toilet in my house as a female only toilet, and hopefully this will save my sanity when it comes time to potty train in a few years. Boy toilets are just disgusting to clean. I won't go into details.
So yes, the top of my house is almost all clean, and now I'm working my way downstairs. Hopefully I'll be finished by the time of the shower my friend Kate is throwing for me on Saturday!
Here's one of my last weekly surveys:
How far along: 37 weeks
Maternity Clothes: Hard to find clothes that fit now that Baby has dropped. Since my pants have to ride lower, I'm having a problem with the bottoms of my tops exposing a few inches of belly. Not cool.
Stretch Marks: My nurse likes to call them "Nature's Tattoos"...I think God is turning me into a zebra.
Sleep: Feeling like cat naps might be more productive these days and help prepare myself for what's to come.
Best Moment this Week: My Gap order came today! And Keenan and I had a great weekend together, might be our last weekend alone for awhile!
Movement: He likes to party, party!
Food Cravings: Not really hungry these days. I don't think there is much room in there now that I have a watermelon in my uterus!
Gender: Definite boy!!!
Labor Signs: Does nesting count? Few contractions, but nothing regular.
Belly Button: I'll let you know when I happen to have one again.
What I Miss: Clothes that fit.
What I'm Looking Forward to this Week: My doctor appt. on Thursday, family coming to visit on Friday, my shower on Saturday, then browsing through gently used clothes at a swap and sell party on Sunday! Oh, and maybe a baby???
Weekly Wisdom: Never tell a pregnant woman that she "looks done" It does not make her feel good, and she's probably already just a tiny bit miserable.