I’m on the countdown now.  11 days until my due date.  I. Can’t. Believe. It.  It  has flown by.  I am just now beginning to feel uncomfortable, so I would say that this experience, for me, has been a pretty easy one.  I’m not swollen all of the time (except my fingers – haven’t worn my rings for about a month) – what I mean by “all of the time” is that sometimes at night my toes get swollen and my feet feel like they are on fire.  This isn’t every night and it’s nothing that a little lotion can’t put an end to.  All in all, I feel pretty blessed.  I have an appointment tomorrow so hopefully there will be some progress!  We are both so ready for little Aven to be here!  I can’t wait to see her and see who she looks like!  My bets are on Brandon – she will probably be long too, based on the amount of rib jabs I get.  :)  I filled out this fun survey since I am nearing the end – it will be fun to look back on for sure!

How far along? 38 weeks, 3 days

Total weight gain/loss: 13 pounds

Maternity clothes? Couldn’t live without them for sure.  I love my gauchos the most right now!

Stretch marks? Negative.

Sleep: Non-existent.  But I did get a good night’s sleep on Friday night, it was amazing.  I followed it with a nap on Saturday!!

Best moment this week: Hmmm…Thinking about my last day of work on Friday!!

Movement: Pretty painful now.  But, I still love it!  I love how she responds to me poking on her.  (gently, of course)  :)  Also, she has the hiccups ALL of the time, especially when I lay down at night to go to sleep.  She has them right now – I find them quite annoying……

Food cravings: Oreos and milk currently – too bad we’re out of milk!! (EDIT: Just got back from the store, couldn’t wait any longer.  When I picked up the gallon, I realized that, Lord willing, that gallon will be the last one bought before Aven gets here).

Gender: Girl!

Labor Signs: None really, but I have been having irregular contractions

Belly Button in or out? In

What I miss: Sleeping on my stomach and sleeping period!

What I am looking forward to: Meeting our baby girl!!

Weekly Wisdom: Get all the rest you can get now because it’s about to end.  (I am actually tired of hearing that, because I have heard it so much in the last few MONTHS)

Milestones: I can’t believe it is almost over.  I may miss being pregnant, but I’m sure I will love having her on the outside more!

38 weeks..