39 weeks... when did THAT happen?

Confession: I have not kept up with this blog like I thought I would. Yes, let's add that to the list. Every week I thought OK, I have the picture taken now I just need to blog. But that didn't happen. And now this baby is 39 weeks cooked. And could come at any time. I mean, actually it could have come at any time anyways, but now it's real. There's a deadline in sight. So it's time I make up for some lost blog time. Let's start with the pics!

Feb. 12- 34 weeks- celebrated my 28th bday!

 

Feb. 26- 36 weeks

March 12- 38 weeks

March 19- 39 weeks

How far along?  39 weeks!!!! WOWEEEE!
How do I feel, physically? Mostly good! I mean I can't sit for too long without feeling cramped. Currently I have some heart burn because I ate sausage for dinner ;-) A little pain near my ribs and such. Heavy. It's hard to bend over. Like, really difficult. But, other than that, I feel good :-)
Maternity clothes? Actually recently purchased some new pieces because this last stage has been a doozy! My maternity tees were not covering my entire belly and it was like a beer gut hanging out. No thank you! 
Sleep: Booooo! It's been very uncomfortable for about the past 2 weeks. Each night it's a new trial using a different set of pillows. It's like tetris. But no winning. And more peeing. 
Best moment this week: Many good times this week, actually. Just trying to take it all in. 
Miss Anything? Running. Hah! seriously, though, with this weather turning nice, so many people are out jogging. And I just can't. And that is what I miss. weirdo. I know.
Movement: Yes. Lots of movement, despite the lack of room baby has. It's weird to feel fingers and toes against my belly. Ewww. sorry if that grossed you out. {Miracle of life, though, right?!}
Food cravings: Fruit. 
Anything making you queasy or sick: Depends on the day, really. It's almost like I'm back to the beginning where I need to stay eating all day long because if I get an empty stomach I feel nauseous. 
Labor Signs: ?? I feel clueless. I keep asking people, how will i know?! I guess I will know. And then I will blog about it!
Belly Button in or out? I describe it as flat. Not an outie. But not so much on the innie-ness. 
Wedding rings on or off? Still on! And they will stay on. A reminder that Mike has been the best support and encouragement this whole ride! 
How am I feeling, emotionally?:  Crazy! I've stopped working and had to mourn the loss of that season of my life. Seriously, it's ok to be sad about that. And that there's a change coming. And even though this change will be great and amazing and it's exactly where God has me, it's a change. And change means loss. And loss means grieving. Change, though, also in this case means gain. Gaining something new. It's the Lenten season where, as a Christian, I am preparing my heart to celebrate Easter-- where Jesus brings life! New life! I'm gaining a new part of my identity now. I'm gaining a new family member! A new pack member, as I tell Walter. ;-) A new challenge. A new gift and blessing from God. I feel thankful. And nervous. And excited. And bewildered at the fact that I stand on the brink of a life change. I'm currently doing a Bible study based on God's faithfulness. How timely. I am constantly being reminded that faith is not acting on what we see but on what is unseen. And I'm reminded constantly that God is faithful!  Even when things don't look like what I expect or think. Thank goodness for that! 

Well, I will keep you posted!