38 Weeks

Dr. Apt:

• I lost a pound, so that makes it +32
• Belly measured 39cm
• Baby's Heart rate was 150's
• No dilation or progress (not surprised since I am still 2 weeks from due date, and I didn't really see any "labor signs" with Carson until around 39 weeks)
• Head is still down

Other pregnancy news:
Well, the discomfort has officially set in!

• Colin's movements have become painful on me sometimes, and he loves to rest and move his head on my urethra (ouch).
• Every time I stand up, I have to stand there a minute to get use to the pressure down there.
• The groin pain is really bad and it still stops me in my tracks and I have to reposition my legs or hips to help the pain.
• Oh the heartburn...there are no words.
• Can't go in public with out some sort of comment from a stranger.
• I am driving myself crazy trying to keep my house "presentable" in case I go into labor (for my friends and family that will be caring for Carson), I am the type that must clean if anyone is coming over no matter who it is. 
• I am also trying to stay stocked up on all of the food, drinks and essentials for Carson just in case. 
• I question every single feeling I get in my stomach and south of there, its really annoying not knowing when I will go into labor. I am a big planner and I love being OVER prepared, so this is the hardest part for me.
• I haven't really seen any labor signs, other than some cramping here and there.
• I signed up for a hospital tour (will be 39 weeks at that point), I am hoping Murphy's law will kick in and I will have the baby before the tour! No such luck :)

Our Hospital Bag:
We are pretty much packed for the hospital, we are taking:

• Camera
• Slippers/house shoes for us both (Cory's feet froze last time, and I was constantly sending him for apple juice and crackers, so he had to take off his socks to put on his flip flops, it was annoying for him)
• Cory's pillow - he has a certain one that he sleeps on every night :) 
• Toiletries
• Couple of outfits, pajamas, undies and socks for Cory
• 1 outfit, socks, grandma undies, a couple of nursing bras and 4 gowns for me in case I have a C-section (longer stay)
• I will probably throw my hair straightener in my bag in case by some miracle I feel like looking nice, I also am keeping my make-up in my purse, I did manage to put some on last time for the hospital pics
• We just need to throw our phone chargers in our bag and grab Colin's stuff and we are set.

Colin's Bag:

• 4 gowns (much easier for diaper changes) and hats
• 1 blanket
• Brush and comb (they wouldn't give us anything in the hospital to tame Carson's crazy hair!)
• Cute outfit for the hospital pics/going home (I will order some of these pics so I want him to look cute)
• Breast pump, I had to wait about 24 hours to see a lactation consultant with Carson, so this time I will have my own pump in case I need it.
• His carseat and base are all clean and ready to go.

Just now noticing I wear this outfit a lot! I do love this shirt, I am going to be sad to put it away in a few weeks!