37 Weeks - Full Term!

I am 37 weeks pregnant this week, which is considered full term.  If Baby Wallbank was born today, he would be healthy and ready for the world!  The last few weeks in the womb (38-40 weeks) are mainly spent putting on weight.  All the crucial development is done at this point, which puts my mind at ease.  I don't have to worry about him coming too early anymore!

Speaking of when Baby will make his grand entrance, I went to the doctor this past week and got some exciting news.  The initial plan was for me to be induced at 39 weeks (if he hadn't arrived already).  This would have been any day after June 30th.  When the doctor did an exam this past week, though, she decided it would be better to induce at 38 weeks.  So that means he will be arriving NEXT WEEK!!!  So soon!  I am anxiously awaiting a call from Beaumont early next week to schedule the induction date for the week of June 24th.  Hopefully they will have some openings.  How does June 25th sound for a birthday? :)

• How far along?  37 weeks
• Baby size:  Baby is the size of a watermelon.
• Maternity clothes?  Yes!  Looking forward to some regular clothes soon. :)
• Stretch marks?  Still none.  Hopefully they don't show up after delivery.
• Sleep:  Sleeping has not been ideal.  I am up and down a lot in the night to go to the bathroom, and I am just uncomfortable.  It is tough to get a good night's sleep.  I guess Baby W is continuing to prepare me for his arrival! ;)
• Best moment this week:  Hearing that things were progressing well at the doctor.  Also, SCHOOLS OUT FOR SUMMER!!!  The last day was Wednesday - yay!
• Miss anything?  Not really - it is all so worth it! <3
• Movement:  He is moving less these days.  I can tell he is running out of room in there!  When he does move, it is more deliberate and I can almost always tell which body part is moving.  
• Food cravings:  Grapes.
• Anything making you queasy or sick:  Coffee is not smelling or tasting good again.
• Gender:  Boy! :)
• Labor signs:  Still lots of Braxton Hicks.  The doctor says I am 80% effaced and baby's head is very low!
• Symptoms:  My feet have reached a new level of enormousness!  They are so swollen!
• Belly button in or out?  Out.
• Wedding rings on or off?  Still rocking the cubic zirconia so my real rings don't get stuck!
• Happy or moody most of the time?  Happy!  
• Looking forward to:  Ultrasounds on Monday and Tuesday to make sure Baby is ready for his arrival into the world!  
• Diabetes update:  My insulin requirements have tapered off.  Things are still looking good with my A1C and thyroid levels.  I am beginning to plan for after baby arrives and how I will change my doses.  More to come on that later!