37 Weeks

apologies for the dark picture...

Sleep: I'd say that I am waking up a lot more frequently but still falling back asleep easily.

Best moment this week: Last Friday I had some bodywork done by Claire Marie Miller. She is an incredible massage therapist and did a lot of work to open my pelvic muscles. I could tell after the sacral release that the baby could move more easily and I thought that was pretty amazing. I've always been interested in doing prenatal work but this made me a true believer.

Movement: She is slowing down a little bit but still kicking around in there. Hopefully she'll be moving on out pretty soon.

Gender: Girl

Birthing Signs: Hmm... having Braxton Hicks and some pelvic pressure. And if nesting is a sign of impending birth, she should be coming pretty soon... I spent 6 hours cleaning the house yesterday like a mad woman. I knew I was being crazy, but I just couldn't stop myself.

Stretch Marks? Make that two over my left hip...

Belly Button in or out? In.

Cravings/Aversions: Ben and Jerry's Milk and Cookies Ice Cream.

What I am looking forward to: Being on the other side of birthing, holding my little sweet pea in my arms.

What I miss: Ha.

Weekly Wisdom: ?? Hang on, we're almost there ?? Does that count?


As a side note, I tested positive for Group B Strep at my appointment this morning, so I'll have to get an IV of antibiotics during my birthing time. I only have to be hooked up for 15 minutes every 4 hours and I can still walk around with the IV, so it shouldn't be too big of a deal. It also means that after the birth, I will be staying at the birth center for a minimum of 12 hours instead of 6 and they will monitor Lydie a little bit more closely in the days following her arrival, just to be extra careful.