STILL WAITING

I am 12 days overdue today!
I had three attempts of having my cervix 'stretched and sweeped' this past week, which resulted in us going to the hospital to see the midwifes on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Every single time I had hope that it might start something...

We walked as much as my 41 week pregnant body could handle, but nothing happened.

I guess I have to accept that this baby is an awkward and stubborn little one like we have always joked when she wouldn't cooperate at scans ;-)

Tomorrow, Monday the 19th of May 2014, I am going to go to the hospital to be induced.
I am going to finally hold our baby in my arms by tomorrow or Tuesday and I am freaking out. Is it too late to change my mind and get a kitten instead?

My mum was here a couple of weeks ago and took some lovely bump pictures of me, my partner tried taking a few new ones this week, but they didn't turn out quite as nice ;-)

40 weeks and beyond

How far along:
as of today, 41 weeks

Baby is the size of a:
small pumpkin
 

Total weight gain:
19.5 lbs

 

Maternity Clothes?
same as before

Stretch Marks?
a couple of small new ones that appeared around the 38 week mark

Sleep?
terrible, my hips are in agony when I get up in the morning. Also I have started snoring, much to my girlfriend's delight, ha!
 

Best moment of the Week:
every time I get to hear the heartbeat at the doctor

Movement:
still quite a lot


Food Cravings:

grilled cheese sandwiches
 

Belly Button in or out:
in

 

Gender:
girl
 

Symptoms:
nothing new
 

Anything Making you queasy or Sick?
I seem to get sick in the evening, no matter how little I eat
 

Have you Started to Show yet?
haha, yes I'd expect so at 41 weeks ;-)
 

What I miss: 
sleeping on my stomach

 

What I'm looking forward to:
finally getting to meet the little girl I've been carrying inside of me for the past 10 months
 

What I'm not looking forward to:
labour, I had a 'stretch & sweep' at 40+6 and that wasn't pleasant, so we'll see how I'm going to cope in labour.

Anything else?
If I haven't gone into labour on my own, I have been booked for induction for Monday the 19th when I will be 13 days overdue. No 'non stress tests' or checking of fluid levels over here in the UK, just the midwife feeling your tummy and listening to baby's heartbeat to check all is fine in there.
 

39 week update

How far along:
39 weeks

Baby is the size of a:
Mini Watermelon
 

Total weight gain:
18.6 lbs, will I manage to stay below 20?

 

 

 

 

Maternity Clothes?
My maternity wardrobe is very, very limited as I didn't want to spend too much money. Now I'm going to have to start looking into nursing friendly tops.

Stretch Marks?
Annoyingly, I have just developed 5 tiny bright red marks on my stomach despite oiling and creaming every day. Guess my skin has now stretched to capacity...

Sleep?
It's actually getting a little better again after a couple of weeks of terrible sleep
 

Best moment of the Week:
My mum came to visit from Germany to help me out and hopefully get a glimpse of baby, but baby stayed put, so she'll have to be a little more patient.

Movement:
Still lots, especially just after midnight when I'm trying to sleep

Food Cravings:
popsicles
 

Belly Button in or out:
in

 

Gender:
girl
 

Symptoms:
nothing in particular
 

Anything Making you queasy or Sick?
No and very thankful for that, have also managed to not get heartburn
 

Have you Started to Show yet?
Oh yes, the other day one of the subway/underground workers approached me and wanted to give me another 'baby on board' badge. They are handed out for free to alert other travelers that you might need to sit down on the train.
I have had one of those badges since week 7 but am too shy to wear it as I don't like to draw attention to myself...

 

What I miss: 
sleeping on my back and stomach

 

What I'm looking forward to:
baby cuddles
 

What I'm not looking forward to:
The pain of labour