39 Weeks

How far along? 39 weeks

Baby size: Small Watermelon, 7.25 lb, 19.96 in (crown to heel)

Total weight gain/loss: I went to the doctor Tuesday and have remained the same at 27 pounds above pre-pregnancy weight.
Maternity clothes? Yes!  And I ordered several hospital and first weeks of recovery new comfy clothes, jammies, and nursing tops.
Stretch marks? No 
Sleep: I have been sleeping like a rock this week!  Way better than I have been.  I attribute it to pushing myself so much during the day.  I think Daniel has slept more on the couch or with Emersyn than he has with me because of my loud snoring.
Best moment this week: We FINALLY made a decision on a double stroller.  Long story short, my favorite stroller would not take Brayden's carrier (which is passed down from Emersyn)... so I found a great deal on a used one from some Clemson grads in Greer.  Planning to use it until he's out of the carrier and then if we are still in need of a double stroller will purchase the one I've been really wanting.  But who knows... in a year, Emersyn may be to grown up for a stroller.  We've been swimming several times this week with neighborhood friends and some of Daniel's family at our neighborhood pool and also at my parents' pool on Sunday.  Trying my best to stay cool and make sure Emersyn is still having fun!!  We are continuing to do little things each day to get our home and life ready for baby brother... although I do not think you are every truly "ready."  There will ALWAYS be more to do.  I was really hoping he would come this past Thursday because my house was perfectly clean and ready.  Every day he waits, that's one more day for my house to get dirty again ahhhhh!!!  
I had another doctor's appointment Tuesday with my regular doctor's brother.  My blood pressure was a good bit higher than normal: 123/83 and my heart rate was 120.  My blood pressure is usually around 105/65 but they did not seem concerned at all.  Brayden's heart rate was in the 140s again.  The doctor checked me and said I was dilated to a ONE... better than zero.  The head was -1 station and I was 80% effaced.  He said he would not recommend the previously suggested induction for Thursday, July 20th because I still was not favorable enough for an induction.  So, we will continue to wait and clean every day haha!!  I go back next Wednesday morning, the day before my real due date.  Who knows, maybe God just knows I'm an induction kind of girl.  My planned personality may not be able to handle a shocking middle of the night water break...  We. Will. See.  
Miss Anything?  COOL WEATHER!!  This past week has been MISERABLE!!! 
Movement: He was really still Monday and Tuesday to the point that I was sort of worried and asked the doctor if it was okay that I haven't felt him move much.  They said it was normal to feel less movement towards the end of pregnancy; however, by the end of the week he has been moving A LOT more.  
Food cravings: Still loving watermelon.  I think I have eaten a whole half from Tuesday-Thursday of this week by myself!!  It is one of the few things that helps me to stay cool.  Chick Fil A's diet frosted lemonades are very refreshing too!!  Cereal and peaches are still a favorite, and I live on sandwiches at lunch.  I had a cheeseburger craving one day as well.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Don't care for anything heavy.  The lighter and more refreshing the food is the better!!
Have you started to show yet: Yes
Gender: It's a BOY!!
Symptoms: Burst of energy!!  I have done crazy things like cut back shrubs and roses in our yard, clean out our garage and sweep it out on a 90 something degree day, clean his rocker and stroller outside in the crazy heat.  I think the nesting is getting worse and worse.  I am not able to go to bed at night unless everything is in its place for fear of needing to go to the hospital in the middle of the night.  I still have the throat burn and swelling... but I really have felt better this past week and had more energy than I have in a LONG time.
Belly Button in or out? Stretched out and flat
Wedding rings on or off? Off
Looking forward to: Meeting our baby!!!  I am ready... well as ready as I will ever be!  Bags are packed, house is clean, and notes are made for whoever ends up being with Emersyn.  Brayden and Emersyn's rooms are not complete, but I knew they wouldn't be by delivery time... I've just accepted the fact that they will be a work in progress :)  I am also anxious about becoming a family of 4.  I know I will love him as everyone says you do with the 2nd, but it is so hard to imagine until it happens!!  Praying Emersyn will adjust easily and Daniel and I can be the parents God has called us to be for both of our babies. 

 Emersyn and I had a "mommy daughter day" to get ready for baby brother.  We decided to put some blue on our toes for him :)  Now he needs to hurry up and come before they mess up... or my feet swell anymore!!

 Enjoying story time at the library with her friend Harper.  They did a wonderful job listening to the stories and dancing to the songs!!