41 weeks (from the hospital bed) - from last Friday 12/9

How far along? 41 weeks (as of Friday)!
How big is the peanut? A jackfruit??? Basically, baby size. 

Total weight gain/loss? Enough. 

Maternity clothes? 😂
Sleep? 4:15 a.m. Is evidently some kind of special time because I keep waking up then. 
Best moment this week? Hearing that baby is looking good, BUT it's time for her to come out. 

Symptoms? Yup. 

Food cravings? Food!
Food aversions? Anything that might lead to indigestion or other adverse side effects. 
Gender? Y'all know. 
Labor signs? Yup. 
Belly button in or out? Ouuut. 
What I miss? Food. 
What I'm looking forward to? She's really coming soon. Oh my! Also, food haha. 
Milestones? Hello! Labor. 
Bump? 

Happy due date!

How far along? 40 weeks (as of Friday)!
How big is the peanut? A pumpkin, or a watermelon. 

Total weight gain/loss? Enough for a small human to be nice and comfy 😂. 

Maternity clothes? Should read: one pair of yoga pants, and a handful of shirts long enough to look semi-appropriate with said yoga pants. 
Sleep? Not as long as I'd like, but still happening, so I'm thankful. It's hard to nap because my mind is going-going. 
Best moment this week? Really enjoyed our appointment this week. Casey came, our midwife was great, and we are getting so close. 

Symptoms? Exhaustion. 

Food cravings? I don't know! Whatever doesn't lead to indigestion. I've eaten a lot of chicken noodle soup this week. 
Food aversions? See above: foods that lead to indigestion. 
Gender? Y'all know. 
Labor signs? No...
Belly button in or out? Ouuut. 
What I miss? Food. 
What I'm looking forward to? This Thursday we'll either being seeing baby via ultrasound, or in our arms. Either way, we get to see baby again for first time since July's anatomy ultrasound!!
Milestones? Hello! Due date!
Bump? 

39 weeks and counting...

How far along? 39 weeks (as of Friday)
How big is the peanut? A mini watermelon, or a small pumpkin. 

Total weight gain/loss? Healthy gain. 

Maternity clothes? Yup. 
Sleep? Not as long as I'd like, but I also got in a couple naps this week, so that was nice!
Best moment this week? Strangers are excited to talk with me about baby. In a gas station yesterday a lady told me I looked adorable and that we're gonna have so much fun being parents. 👊🏻👨👩👧

Symptoms? Still in extreme nesting mode. I dusted. I despise dusting. 😂

Food cravings? Well I'm not sure we can accurately assess this with Thanksgiving happening, but I did eat my slice of pumpkin pie AND dad's (for breakfast). 
Food aversions? Same old...Grease.
Gender? Yes, the baby has one. 🤓
Labor signs? No. 
Belly button in or out? Ouuut. 
What I miss? I think just easy mobility. 
What I'm looking forward to? Been looking more forward to experiencing this with God and Casey. It's gonna be tough, but it's gonna be an adventure we won't forget. 
Milestones? Car seat installed ✔ New smoke alarm installed ✔ Bags packed ✔ 
Bump? 

38 weeks! The final countdown...

How far along? 38 weeks (as of Friday)
How big is the peanut? A leek,o r a winter melon. Where do they come up with this stuff!?

Total weight gain/loss? Healthy gain. 

Maternity clothes? I just don't wanna talk about it anymore. 😁
Sleep? Tricky, but enjoyable. 
Best moment this week? When mom called to see if she could come help 27th a few more things around the house. ❤

Symptoms? Lots of moving around in there (her). Extreme nesting mode (me). Stressed (him - probably mostly due to me - sorry buddy). Also, this 😂:

Food cravings? I had 3 scones one day. Also, a serious craving for key lime pie. 
Food aversions? Grease. 
Gender? Well let's just say there's a lot of pink in that nursery, so... Hope they were right. 
Labor signs? Not yet. 
Belly button in or out? Ouuut. 
What I miss? Thinking my bed was comfortable. 
What I'm looking forward to? Getting car seat installed and bags packed. Also, the other side of labor 😬😱
Milestones? Strangers are officially concerned I'm going to "pop at any minute". 😩. We took our preparing for labor class ✔ 
Bump?