Congratulations — your baby is full term! This means that if your baby arrives now, his lungs should be fully mature and ready to adjust to life outside the womb, even though your due date is still three weeks away.Your baby weighs 6 1/3 pounds and measures a bit over 19 inches, head to heel (like a stalk of Swiss chard). Many babies have a full head of hair at birth, with locks from 1/2 inch to 1 1/2 inches long. But don't be surprised if your baby's hair isn't the same color as yours. Dark-haired couples are sometimes thrown for a loop when their children come out as blonds or redheads, and fair-haired couples have been surprised by Elvis look-alikes. And then, of course, some babies sport only peach fuzz.How far along?: 37 weeks - full term!
How big is baby?: 6 pounds now!
Maternity clothes?: I love wearing dresses and sandals/flip-flops now, so much more comfortable! When I'm not wearing that, it's definitely yoga pants and a tank!
Stretch marks?: I made it 37 weeks without ANY and I finally got a little tiny one that is probably a 1/2 inch long just under my belly button. I can handle this tiny little guy, no more allowed though!
Sleep?: Just fine, except that I am so HOT. We keep the ceiling fan and a standing fan running with no covers/blankets and I still sweat.
Best moment this week?: Made some progress on the bathroom and spending time with friends & family all weekend! OH...and I'm excited that I made it full-term :)
Movement?: It slowed down for a day or so, scared me a bit...but she's back to beating me up again!
Food cravings?: Chocolate ice cream with Reese Cups and caramel...ate it probably 3 times this week! I had to give up my McDonald's double cheese burger & fry cravings because my gall bladder is acting up :(
Labor signs?: I get contractions all the time, but nothing timeable or too painful. I've also been getting random nausea, no fun.
Belly button in or out?: Still in!
What I miss: Eating whatever I want...stupid gallbladder had to ruin that for me. I snuck in some Marion's pizza on Sunday though :)
What I'm looking forward to: Getting our bathroom done! It'll be ready any day now!

Hey Ashley ... good luck with Sophia! She will be here before you know it, Gracie is 5 months already and needs pictures :) So let me know when your back to business, but enjoy you baby girl for a while time flies by! Enjoy the sleepless nights of just you and her that was my favorite time with Gracie it was just her and I! -Hilary
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