37 Weeks

Belly Measurement: 42 1/2"

Weight: 147 lbs.

Hello, full term! At my doctor's appointment today, Elise's heart rate was in the 160's when it's normally in the 140's so they sent me to do a non stress test. The test came out fine, her heart rate just goes up when she's moving around (which makes sense). She was moving around a lot when they initially listened to her on the doppler so they just caught her at an active time. I gained 2 lbs since my last appointment. That puts total weight gain at 14 lbs so far. Not bad! I gained 30 lbs with Avery, so this is awesome!

I've been having cramps here and there every day and more braxton hicks contractions. Maybe some progress is happening? They offered to check me today, but I said I would just wait until the next appointment when they'll definitely do it. I'd rather not go through the pain (ouchhh). 

I noticed that she definitely looks lower to me than she did last week:

I'm getting so anxious to know when she's going to come! Since I was induced with Avery and it was planned, I have no idea what it's like to go into labor on my own. Ah, the unknown. I have a feeling she'll come before my due date though (25th). We'll see! Maybe that's just wishful thinking, ha!