39 weeks and counting...

Paul and I are expecting our baby girl any minute now.  I am 39 weeks today and have way too much time on my hands.   If it wasn't for Pinterest, Facebook and Bravo I would be lost!  I wanted to make sure to write down everything that happens this year, for Paul and I to remember, and for friends and family to be able to keep updated on our lives.  I love reading other blogs and figured at the very least my mom and Julie will want to see pictures of their granddaughter. 

We will have 4 months here in Des Moines before we move to Columbia, Missouri for Paul to start his opthamology residency.  We are so lucky to have this time here (surrounded by doctors and a quick walk to the hospital) and to get some much needed help from everyone as we try to navigate parenthood.  Paul is working at Blank Children's Hospital this month and is on night shift this week.  As long as Baby Boeke comes after Friday he will get to take a week off work to be home with us. Hopefully this pediatrics rotation won't scare him off!

I have been horrible about taking pictures and writing down things during my pregnancy.  I have seen this on other blogs and wanted to at least do it once before she comes.

How far along? 39 weeks today!

Total weight gain:  who is counting anymore???
Maternity clothes? more like Paul's clothes.  I have one pair of jeans, one pair of sweats and Paul's t-shirts to wear now.  Thank you Raygun for making long soft t-shirts!  They should have their own maternity line.
Stretch marks? found a few underneath the belly.  luckily they are small.
Sleep:  in 2 hour increments, on the couch, chair or bed.  So sick of people telling me to get sleep now while I can.  It isn't happening!

Best moment this week: Being out downtown Des Moines and having fun with the Broadlawns crew. 
Miss Anything? being comfortable!, sushi, beer, wine, margaritas, gin and tonics, wearing normal clothes
Movement: lots of  movement still.   She kicked our doctor at the last appointment.  We might have a little soccer player!  I have seen hands and feet as there is less and less room for her
Food cravings:  frozen grapes, avacado, chocolate, Jube Jell Valentine hearts!
Anything making you queasy or sick:  spicy and/or fried food requires a bottle of Tums now
Gender: Girl (although I have had a lot of dreams that she is a boy)
Labor Signs: have definitely noticed some contractions in the last week.  She has dropped pretty low which has been amazing for my ribs but not so great for my bladder.
Symptoms: heartburn, swelling in the feet (cankles are not a good look!), hip and leg pain
Belly Button in or out?  pretty flat and stretched out.  Paul laughed the last time he saw it so that gives you an idea of how it looks.
Wedding rings on or off? on
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy for the most part but getting impatient.  Moody with people that stare!  I might be huge but I am guessing you have seen a pregnant person before!

Looking forward to: baby girl's arrival!  and getting labor over with.