38.5 weeks!!

Well, I fully intended to write an update a few weeks ago... but then weeks 28-35 went really fast and like I wrote in my previous post, I have been at school ALL the time and we have had super busy weekends.  However... I am FINALLY ready for my maternity sub to take over at school.  Lesson plans are done/typed/posted to my website from now until spring break, all materials are in their appropriate binders... I have created a ridiculously organized binder of helpful materials for her... so come on baby boy!!!!

freaking huge... this was also taken later on in the day, whereas most of our weekly pics are in the morning... and I "grow" throughout the day.  I'm hungry, ok?!?

How far along? 38 weeks and 4 days... he could come at any time!!

Total weight gain/loss: right where I "should be," in the 25 lb range, based on my pre-pregnancy weight.  I will say that I have definitely been enjoying my desserts since I passed that glucose test.  But I am still going to jazzercise, so hopefully that is balancing it out. 
Maternity clothes? You know it.  Same outfits all the time.  I wish someone would have warned me this winter would be ridiculously warm, because I have pretty much been teaching in the same short-sleeved shirts throughout most of it.  (With the exception of yesterday, which was actually cold.)

Stretch marks? On my belly, sigh :-(

Sleep: Waking up every night between 2:30 and 3:45... sometimes a few other times.  Sometimes I fall back asleep, and sometimes, well... let's just say more of you need to post stuff on facebook and pinterest in the middle of the night!  

Best moment(s) this week: Grant getting me a pint of Haagen Daas Caramel Cone ice cream (one of my favorites), going to meet the pediatrician and finding out they are moving 2 miles closer to our house in June, and finishing my lesson plans from now until the week after spring break!  Oh... and our Valentine's Day date! 

Movement: He's still very active... it's a little freaky because you can see random limbs poke out of my stomach

Food cravings: Three weeks ago, the baby wanted cinnamon gumdrop hearts... the past two weeks- fruits and vegetables.  Also... last week, I wanted ice cream on Sunday and Banana Muffins on Thursday.   

Gender: Boy.

Labor Signs: I told the doctor today I have been having a lot of Braxton Hicks contractions...she informed me since I'm past 37 weeks, these are actually contractions.  Awesome.  

Belly Button in or out? Still in.  It does poke out a little, but it has not turned out.

Wedding rings on or off? On

What I miss: Wine... and fully caffeinated drinks from Starbucks!

What I am looking forward to: meeting him!!!!!

Weekly Wisdom: The long hours I put in at school the past month were TOTALLY worth it.  It feels amazing to know I can leave my job in the hands of another awesome, capable French teacher who is still in need of a job. 

Milestones: Hospital bags are packed, car seat installed, nursery is ready, met the pediatrician... but other than the contractions, no signs of labor yet.