39 weeks & Feeling Like a Cheese Puff

I am 39 weeks!!! I can't believe that baby Hunter is coming any day now. :) For those who need details: I am 2 cm dilated, 50% effaced and Hunter has dropped. Not to mention I have lost my mucus plug and I had my membranes stripped. Plus, I have been having around four Braxton Hicks contractions an hour all week. So he is all set up to come when he is ready... He just needs to be ready soon! he he.

It was also fun to discover this last week that Hunter's busy times are when Brandon is home. ESPECIALLY right around midnight when Brandon gets home from working out. He goes crazy in there - he loves his daddy already. He is going to be a daddy's boy!

Brandon also put out a poll on his Facebook page to see if anyone could get the baby's ETA date right! If they do, they'll win a candy bar of there choice! What a nice guy. So far there are a lot of losers, bless their hearts for wishing I would be early. But there are a few that still might get February 4, 5, 7, 8, 10th or 14th right! wohoo! I am rooting for the 5th - right smack on the due date. That would be fun!

These last two weeks I just can't stop eating! I am so so so hungry all the time. I just love food! It kills me though because I am a big puff. I was telling Audrie today that once I was a Crunchy Cheeto and now I have turned into a Cheese Puff.  I am reaaaallly feeling all that water weight and those few extra calories that I have packed on. My feet are puffy, my hands are puffy, I have kankles, my face is puffy .... And the best part is today was Super Bowl Sunday and there was a lot of really yummy food. Like I am talking nachos, cupcakes and pulled pork... No, not even my puffiness could stop me. he he!

Hunter better get out soon or I will be the Marshmallow Man!

Other than my puffiness and the fact that it feels like I am dragging a bowling bowl around, I doing good! I still have lots of energy and am still getting lots done. That part feels great, but don't get me wrong - I have been doing a lot of cat napping and resting too. :)

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How far along? 39 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: + 43 pounds
Pregnancy symptoms: Braxton Hicks, intense food cravings, water weight all over
Sleep: Not so great, but I am not feeling tired in the mornings, so I am ok with that.
Best moment this week: Realizing that Hunter's busy times during the day are when Brandon is home.
Miss Anything? Being able to move and breathe. :)
Movement: Yes, but he just barely gets his 10 kicks in two hours. He has really slowed down.
Food cravings: Snackies, especially chocolate and chewy bars
Anything making you queasy or sick: the smell of bacon still
Have you started to show yet: My belly is in the ugly stage - but it is alll baby!
Happy or Moody most of the time: A little giggly, anxiety makes me a bit on edge though.
Looking forward to: Seeing Hunter - he'll be here in LESS than two weeks.
Stretch marks? Yup, all around my belly button and on my butt! ha ha.
Wedding rings on or off? OFF
Labor Signs: 2 cm dilated, 50% effaced. Baby has dropped and is head down. Braxton Hicks are about four an hour. :/
Belly Button in or out? Almost not even there it is so out.
Last Doctor Visit Update: Lynn stripped my membranes last week, but I am still about the same (2 cm 50%). This week the baby is behind my pelvic bone and dropped! Kathleen says this is pretty darn good for a first time Mom so I am ahead of the game. And I am negative for Group B (yay!)