38 Weeks

Baby is now 7 lbs and over 19.5 inches tall, about the size of a pumpkin. Boys are generally born larger than girls, though girls will catch up in height and weight early in childhood. Although he has an eye color by now, it might not be his final one. His irises could continue to gain pigment during his infancy, causing his eyes to turn a bit darker. He keeps producing more and more surfactant, the substance that causes the air sacs in his lungs to inflate once she is breathing in oxygen. He also keeps accumulating waste in his intestines, just waiting for that first poop. 

Dr. Update: Had my appointment today and not much has changed. I'm still 3 cm dilated and scheduled my induction date for next week. I cannot wait! I asked her to strip my membranes but she couldn't because Baby Lisk's head was just "floating" and she didn't want to disrupt my cervix and cause issues. I think I've lost my mucous plug (all or almost all, now). She also said that if I have my bloody show, water breaks, or my contractions become intense- I'll have to head to the hospital! So, now it's just up to him if he's ready to come before I'm induced. I hope he is but I don't think he'll come before then. He has the stubborn 'Lisk' gene. ;) I can't wait to meet this little boy!

How far along: 38 weeks

Total weight gain: 36 lbs (I didn't gain any this week! sweet!)

Maternity clothes: all the time!  

Stretch marks: unfortunately. :( 

Sleep: it's pretty difficult and for some reason I sleep better during the day than at night. I don't know but I hate it! 

Best moment this week: doctor's appointment, celebrating Braxton's 3rd birthday (I still can't believe he's 3!!!) and getting my hair cut. 
Symptoms: contractions (a couple every hour), stretch marks, pelvic soreness, backache, fatigue/exhaustion, insomnia, and swelling.

Miss anything: sleep and energy, of course! Sleeping on my belly, being comfortable, and being able to get up or tie shoes. 

Movement: yeah..not AS much but I definitely still feel his little limbs everywhere. Also, sometimes when he moves- it hurts!  
Labor signs: Braxton-Hicks contractions, pelvic discomfort, back & hip soreness. 

Food cravings: I don't think I'm really craving much..I just like food. Some days, I do have to force myself to eat. 

Started showing: I'm still huge..as a whale. Or elephant. 

Belly in/out: it's like half in, half out..hasn't changed too much the last couple of months.
Mood: tired and uncomfortable. So ready for little man to make his appearance! 

Looking forward to: Baby Lisk arriving! ;), Induction next week!!