274 Days [39 Weeks 1 Day]

Maya Riley Szmyglewska

There she is, in all her glory.

In just a few more days, she will be out in the open air, breathing on her own.  Relying on her father and I to take care of her every need.  She will be so helpless and yet so happy and perfect.  We can't wait to snuggle her in our arms.

How Far Along:

  39 Weeks

Total Weight Gain:

  23 pounds :)

Maternity Clothes:

None! This pregnancy I made sure to keep it fun and NOT frumpy :)

Stretch Marks:

Supposedly I have ONE on the under side of my belly that Rafal pointed out last night, but I said that if I can't see it, it doesn't count [hehe]

Sleep:

Well, I am sleeping better than I had been.  Not as much heart burn as I was having for awhile there.  Still fairly tired throughout most of my day though.

Best Moment This Week:

Getting to watch my sister's and brother's face as they felt Maya move in my belly :)

Miss Anything?

Being able to really tie my own shoes, this is getting ridiculous.

Movement:

All the time, I really don't remember Dylan moving this much!

Food Cravings:

COOKIES!!!!!

Anything Making You Queasy or Sick:

Not a single thing I can think of!

Gender:

GIRL!!! Baby Maya Riley <3

Labor Signs:

Where do I begin? Been having daily contractions since about 37 Weeks.  About two an hour.  Although they don't seem to be doing any thing exciting where my cervix is concerned.  I am still not dilated at all.  I am however, 50% effaced and lost my mucous plug yesterday afternoon.

Symptoms:

I actually have had quite a bit of energy as of lately, which is great!

Belly Button In or Out:

Totally an OUTTIE!

Happy or Moody Lately:

Clingy and Whimpering [lol] I just want to snuggle and lay around.  I want to clean, but not alone... That's it, I just don't want to be alone.  I am VERY happy, not sad or moody, just clingy.

Looking Forward To:

Finally getting to see what our beautiful baby girl looks like :) and WHO she looks like!  I bet she looks like her daddy <3  I can't wait to see her!!