Week 37 Bumpdate

No, I haven't gone into labor early. I'm just too huge to post anything.  That's a lame excuse, but dang y'all, I am feeling more and more like a beached whale and less and less like a human every day. Luckily, the end is sooooo close and we're only a few weeks (or less? Please???) from meeting our sweet boy! {No picture this week because I'm too tired and giant to get up and take one. #sorrynotsorry} So here's the stats as of today! How far along?
37 weeks and three days. As of last Monday, I'm 80% effaced and 1 cm dilated. Keep on coming, little one! It's officially safe to come out! Baby's Size:
Around 6 pounds, and about the size of a winter melon. But if you ask me (and my rib cage) he has to be at least 8 feet long... Symptoms:
I don't know if I'm having contractions or Braxton Hicks, but things are definitely happening. Lots of shooting pains, called "lightening" as he drops. And oh so very swollen feet and hands. But no worries, blood pressure and protein is normal, so no eclampsia.  Movement:
He's still moving around a good bit, and getting daily kick counts is a breeze, so I know we're still a bit away from his debut. He's definitely run out of room and his movements are a bit more uncomfortable each day. But I know that means he's growing, so I'll quit complaining. Sleep:
Let's just put it this way, waking up every couple hours to feed/soothe/change a baby won't be as much a shock to the system as I previously thought. Nursery:
I'm currently reorganizing his drawers. Because I have bought way too many clothes. I don't even care, he's going to be well dressed and possibly the subject of way too many fashion shows.  We also had the overhead light installed last week, so all work in the nursery is complete! Until I decide to rearrange his closet. Can you say nesting??? The Name Game:
It's still Jude (secret middle name) Last Name! Looking Forward To:
Wearing non maternity clothes again. I know this is silly, but I am having major issues with my wardrobe. I am soooo tired of my maternity clothes and just want to wear a cute sundress again. The warm temps last week didn't help my itch to spring shop either.  Some Great Things from the Week:
We finished all the house updates (minus the landscaping) and I'm happy with the way everything turned out. New light fixtures in the foyer, kitchen, and nursery. New paint in our bedroom and pretty new bed linens to match. New fridge installed in the kitchen and we're starting to fill our old fridge which is in the basement storage room with freezer crock pot meals. And we finally are finished with the repairs from our foundation work. The only thing left to do is stain the patio to match the driveway this summer. We'll tackle that after we get the landscaping redone. Rings:
Still on a necklace. God, I hope they fit after he's born...right now, my fingers resemble polish sausages. Yuck. Missing Most:
Being able to walk up a flight of stairs without panting. Left to Do:
Tie up a few loose ends at work, download all my iPhone pics to a hard drive so I have room for baby pictures, and get a pedicure. Oh, and have the car seat inspected. It's installed, but I want someone to take a look at it that isn't me. THE COUNTDOWN IS ON, Y'ALL!!! 20 DAYS UNTIL DUE DATE!