37 Weeks Today

Today I am 37 weeks along, the baby is perfect and I wish I had some belly pictures to post. Matthew and I are getting even more excited (if that's possible!), we just can't wait to see his little face and spend time with him. It's crazy to think that he'll be here in about 3 weeks, but he could be here any day. This is my favorite season, the air is so crisp and the nights are longer. I love that we're going to have him during the fall.
This is what Mayo Clinic says about 37 weeks:

Week 37: Baby is full-term

Thirty-seven weeks into your pregnancy, or 35 weeks after conception, your baby will be considered full-term. Your baby's organs are ready to function on their own. To prepare for birth, your baby may descend into the head-down position.

Our baby has been in the head down position since about 26 weeks.    

And this is what Parents Connect says about 37 weeks:

Your Pregnancy: Week 37
Your baby is officially baked this week! That means you could literally give birth at any given moment. A terrifying, exciting and overwhelming concept, all rolled into one. Your partner is undoubtedly having the same emotional roller-coaster ride, so be sure to share your feelings and enjoy these last weeks (days?! hours?!) together.

Wondering what's up with your body, your baby and your life this week? Read on ...

What You're Thinking:

 
"I can't eat, I can't sleep, but I can do a great imitation of a beached whale. Seriously, are we almost done with this?"

Your Body 
You made it! Your baby is considered full term at the end of this week. So kick your swollen feet up and swig back a glass of lemonade. All that hard work has finally paid off!

I wouldn't say Matt is on an emotional roller-coaster ride, but he is excited to 'get the call' that I'm going into labor. As far as not eating or sleeping, I havn't had any trouble at all actually. In fact, because I've started watching an 8.5 month old I've been more tired and actually taking naps as well as sleeping in.

So we are ready to meet him, the time has finally come (maybe). 

The Dance

Life goes by so fast when you're in love. Before you know it years have gone by, you're 25 and expecting your first child; and before you know it that child will be 25 and expecting their first child. Life is a dance, it's full of missteps and a few falls, nothing is forever; but I'd never miss this dance.