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my pregnancy: week 39

by Heather

39 weeks!! The end is so so very near. Today I’m officially 2 days from my due date. That.is.insane.

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Do I feel like he’s coming anytime soon? Not really. Over the past week I’ve randomly felt a little cramping and a contraction or two, but they go away. It’s hard for me to tell if the contractions I feel are just stronger braxton hicks, but they always go away so it’s obviously not labor.

He’s dropped even lower though. At my latest appointment on Friday I was describing the new feeling to my midwife… like he’s taking his little baby nails and scratching my cervix (yes, kinda uncomfortable!). Luckily that only lasted a few days, then it switched to a feeling like something was stuck in between my legs ready to fall out. He did not fall out.

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Hunter at 39 weeks…

Your baby’s waiting to greet the world! He continues to build a layer of fat to help control his body temperature after birth, but it’s likely he already measures about 20 inches and weighs a bit over 7 pounds, a mini watermelon. (Boys tend to be slightly heavier than girls.) The outer layers of his skin are sloughing off as new skin forms underneath. — from babycenter

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My belly still measures on the smaller side. At 39 weeks I maintained the 37 cm I measured at my 38 week appointment. My mom told me her belly was always smaller too, which makes sense cause all 4 of us kids were around 6 pounds.

Jacob and his brother were both a little over 7 pounds, which makes me think he’ll be somewhere between 6-7 pounds.

However, I could be totally wrong. My brother Josh (who was also around 6 pounds) and sister in law Chelbe (not sure how big of a baby she was) had almost a 10 pounder… where did that come from?! They are both much taller that Jacob and I, so I’m hoping that has something to do with it. I would be totally shocked if Hunter was that big.  Totally shocked.

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My hunger has been insane. I just can’t eat enough. Emily mentioned that if he dropped again it’s giving my stomach more room. I think that’s definitely the case here. I don’t feel stuffed like I did for the couple rare weeks. Now I just can’t stuff my face fast enough.  Especially with things like double dark chocolate almond butter brownies… which are all gone now. 🙁

This explains the again 1 pound gain (although I totally thought it’d be more). I’ve reached 45 pounds total now. It’s kinda crazy to think that I’ve gained 45 pounds already. I really don’t feel like it, which is another reason why the number on the scale isn’t all it’s cracked out to be. Most of the time I only feel about 20-30 pounds heavier. I totally think the power of exercise has helped me there!

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My belly is shifted over to the right in this picture… his normal side 🙂

Exercise was awesome again this week. I have this urge to be even more active (probably to bring on labor!), but still I keep it around the same level as I have been the entire pregnancy.

Saturday – 1 hour walk (our normal Saturday routine to get coffee)
Sunday – 25 minute walk
Monday – 25 minute walk
Tuesday – 60 minute water aerobics class
Wednesday – 60 minute strength class
Thursday – planning tons and tons of walking if it’s not rainy + cleaning the house
Friday – 60 minute strength class planned + more walking

This upcoming weekend I really hope to get tons of walking in, of course only if he hasn’t shown up. 🙂

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Jeans are out of the picture now (well not this picture, but since yesterday).  I’ve officially resigned to the stretchy stuff.  A bit of tightness is uncomfortable now, and a 9 month preggo mama needs to be comfy!

Any guesses on how big he’ll be?  I think he’ll be little, but I could be totally surprised!

Heather

PS:  2 DAYS!

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29 comments

lindsay May 23, 2012 - 5:45 am

oh yea!!! so soon! i can’t wait to see his face!

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Lindsay @ Lindsay's List May 23, 2012 - 6:06 am

I remember wanting to workout A TON during the last few weeks!! Something in you wants to MOVE! Praying for a safe and quick delivery!

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Fit Mama May 24, 2012 - 7:34 am

That’s really all I want to do… I’m sure it’ll help get him out!

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Ashley @ My Food 'N' Fitness Diaries May 23, 2012 - 7:17 am

yay!!! so SOON! i wonder if this will be your last pregnancy post before he comes?!

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Fit Mama May 24, 2012 - 7:35 am

Could be!

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Erica May 23, 2012 - 8:40 am

7 lbs 6 oz. That my guess! And it will be a perfect, wonderful birth! From my lips (fingers) to gods ears ;). Come on Hunter!!!

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Fit Mama May 24, 2012 - 7:35 am

I hope it is too!

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Lisa@Healthy Diaries May 23, 2012 - 9:38 am

It totally makes sense that you would be more hungry since Hunter has dropped and gave your stomach more room!!

I’m so excited for you and can’t wait to hear about his arrival! Good luck with everything and my prayers and thoughts are with you for a healthy delivery!

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Fit Mama May 24, 2012 - 7:36 am

Thanks Lisa! I can’t wait to share how everything goes 🙂

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chelsey @ clean eating chelsey May 23, 2012 - 10:00 am

You’re such a cute pregnant mama! I think you’re going to be in it for at least another week. I don’t know why (and I hate that I”m telling you that’s what I think – haha!). Enjoy your last few days as a 2 person family!

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Fit Mama May 24, 2012 - 7:38 am

Awww thanks Chelsey 🙂 And you’re probably right on the extra week… but he could surprise both of us!

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Emily Butler May 23, 2012 - 10:33 am

You look fantastic! I’m going to guess he’ll be 8 1/2 pounds. Those big babies sure can hide and surprise everyone! With my second baby even my midwife guessed he would be mid 7 pounder, since my first was, well he ended up being 8 lbs 10oz! It’s always fun being surprised how big they’ll be!

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Fit Mama May 24, 2012 - 7:38 am

So true, it’s going to be a surprise I’m sure!

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Ellen May 23, 2012 - 10:35 am

I love that jacket on you! Enjoy your labor and birth. It’s been fun watching the progress. I hope you find time to blog with baby!

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Fit Mama May 24, 2012 - 7:39 am

I’m definitely planning on it.

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Amy@ahealthyandhappyheart May 23, 2012 - 2:43 pm

So soon! You still look amazing! I am so excited for you to meet your little man..By the way…my boy loves hanging out on the right side of my belly too!

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Fit Mama May 24, 2012 - 7:39 am

Maybe it’s a boy thing. I have a friend who’s baby is the same way.. but she doesn’t know if it’s a boy or girl. I’m guessing boy!

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Maryea {Happy Healthy Mama} May 23, 2012 - 5:35 pm

I’m guessing 7 pounds 7 ounces. I’m so excited for you!!

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Pure2raw twins May 23, 2012 - 5:53 pm

sooooo happy for you!!

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Kath May 23, 2012 - 6:11 pm

My OB had that same fingernail scratching on her cervix!! Ahhh I can’t imagine because my guy likes to do things down there too and they do not feel good!!

My yoga teacher says getting the “bowling ball between the legs” is a very good sign 🙂

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Fit Mama May 24, 2012 - 7:40 am

Hahaha just wait, he’ll be scratching on yours too! Glad the bowling ball feeling is good… maybe the ball will drop soon???

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Jentry Nielsen May 23, 2012 - 9:04 pm

Ahh I cannot believe you are 2 days away!!! How exciting! I think he’s going to be 7 lbs 3 oz. That’s my guess! Can’t wait to hear and see the little guy! 🙂

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Brittany (Healthy Slice of Life) May 24, 2012 - 7:20 am

Great job on your workouts!! Those last few days are so titillating. He’ll be here before you know it. So excited for you!

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Fit Mama May 24, 2012 - 7:42 am

Thanks Brittany! Yeah these last days (hopefully not week or two!) have definitely got me on pins waiting for his arrival.

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amy May 24, 2012 - 3:31 pm

you look great!! this is sooo exciting! 🙂

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Jessi Wells May 24, 2012 - 9:42 pm

I read your blog weekly but never actually comment. You walked by my car today with your cute dog and even cuter belly! I was near my home so unless you take really long walks we live in the same neighborhood I think!
Ha it was then I realized what a blog lurker I had been.

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Fit Mama May 25, 2012 - 4:52 am

I don’t walk too far… downtown Vancouver? We should meet up and go walking sometime! I’m sure walking a lot more these days it feels like.

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Jessi Wells May 25, 2012 - 5:02 pm

Yup! My yard backs up to the art school track. We’re on 29th between Main and F.
If your dog tolerates little dogs mine loves walks too!

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Todd September 27, 2014 - 4:26 am

I know that all of the commenters on here are women and that a guy leaving a comment looks out of place,but I hope that you’ll accept it anyway.When I discovered your blog and saw all of your AMAZING pregnant belly pics,I just had to say something positive about them.What I want to say is that you have one of the most AWESOMELY BEAUTIFUL pregnant bellies I’ve ever seen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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