Justin and Chelsie Pratt: 38 Weeks

//38 Weeks//

How far along: 38

Gender: Boy

Weight gain: 26 lbs- I've actually lost weight the last two weeks ;/ Such a weird feeling!

Maternity clothes: Leggings are as close to a best friend in the clothing department that I have right now.
Honestly, I'm starting to get excited to buy NORMAL clothes again. The weather is starting to turn chill and I'm so excited for fall! Leggings, boots and long tops are definitely on my list. I also think that I'm going to go out and buy some new clothes after this baby is born. Everything about my clothes/body is starting to feel worn out and drab, so hopefully losing some baby weight and a couple new outfits will help me feel cute again!

Stretch marks: I have two little marks that I'm still fighting with. Not Happy about. And I don't want to talk about it anymore, lol.

Belly button in or out: Out is the only way to go apparently.

Sleep: Sleep is a toss up. Good one night. Horrible the next. I've been having paranoia about something going wrong with the baby this close to the end, so I wake up in a panic almost nightly and wait til I can feel him move so I know he's okay.
I guess the life of a worrying Mother now beings...
dun dun dun

Best moment this week: This past weekend was Justin's family reunion on the Mountain. We went Camping and on Saturday there was a 3-D Archery shoot in the forest right next to our campground, so we gathered up a few people and their bow's and went and walked the course while they shot at the foam animals. It was a good 4-5 mile Hike through the rocks/hills/trees/brush and I went along for the journey. It was kind of hot and really rugged terrain, but I was proud to be able to keep up with the rest of them and be their score keeper.
It may not be that big of an achievement, but at 38 weeks pregnant and almost 30 lbs. over my usual weight, and my slightly delusional/sleep deprived/hormonal mental status, it seemed like a pretty decent accomplishment.

Miss anything: Strangely enough...I miss him. I love this little boy and feel like I already know him. My faith would validate that idea in the thought that I knew him before we all came to earth so it would make sense that I can "feel" him and a sense of familiarity surrounds him. It's a sweet and calm and strange feeling, but I'm so excited to be able to meet him for the first time in this life and to watch him learn and grow.

Movement: Like I mentioned above, I've been paranoid about him slowing down or something going wrong so I have some added worry in the movement department. He still moves well and often...but as he's gotten bigger, I've noticed that his movements are less "spastic." I'm sure he's just growing and running out of room, but I've tried to keep careful track.
I couldn't imagine coming this far and losing him.

Cravings: Dreamcicle Ice cream bars...

Queasy or sick: This last weekend I had some strange lower abdominal pains...I was confused thinking that they weren't what I pictured a contraction feeling like...Once those were over, I've felt great. Just tired. That's kind of the story of my days lately...as I'm sure it will be for a long time still also. However, In the near future, I hope to have an adorable little boy to cuddle as my reward for our sleepless nights.