Elmore Family Love: 38 weeks!

How far along? 38w2d

Baby is as big as a? WATERMELON (19 to 22in, 6.5lbs)
Maternity clothes? All I can wear

Best moment this week: We went on a double date last night with some of our close friends. The waiter was really funny about me being pregnant and came over to the table before our food came with a fruity little drink just for me. It was very unexpected and pretty sweet. I've heard of a lot of pregnant women hating when people ask about their pregnancy and stuff but I love it! Maybe it's because this is my first... or because I've only had it happening in the last couple weeks... I don't know. Either way, I love it :)

Most pregnant moment this week: When I looked in the mirror the other day and realized I no longer have a belly button....

Sleep: I have to sleep propped up on two pillows to help manage the heartburn. This baby must have a head full of hair!

Movement: She's moving a little less now that it's getting so crowded in there. My favorite thing still is when she gets the hiccups :)

Food cravings: Would you believe I've gone four days without a Rollo McFlurry?! Aw man... just saying that makes me want to get in the car and go get one...

Anything making your queasy or sick? Well speaking of sick, I've had really bad allergies the last couple of days. We had a terrible wind storm a couple nights ago (100+ mph winds! woah!) and I've been sick ever since then. No fun. No fun at all.

Symptoms: I've been so beyond blessed with this pregnancy that my hips haven't really been an issue. I have always been told that I would probably be on bed rest when I got pregnant due to how weak they are and therefore I've always been afraid of pregnancy (my weak hips and the fact that I had a hip replacement 4 years ago is why I'm having a c-section). God is good and has answered a LOT of prayers. I know physical therapy and going to the pool helped a lot and thankfully I haven't really gained too much weight and I stayed relatively small for a long time. I've had a lot of hip pains lately but, the pains I have been feeling are nothing more than just the normal pains women get this late in the game. Praise God!

Labor Signs? Still just braxton hicks a bunch during the day.

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy! And the occasional freakout. This is Jesse and my LAST weekend along together. My mother is coming in on Friday (yayyayayayay!) and then baby will be here on Tuesday.
Miss anything? Drinking a ton of coffee. It's Pumpkin Spice Latte time people!
Looking forward to: My mom coming to town! This will be her first time in Alaska. I'm excited for her to come visit in general (because I know she will love it here) but, also because I know it means it's time for our baby to come!