Ready, Set, Go: 38 Weeks

How Far Along? 38 weeks. Baby's Size Equivalent? A pumpkin. Which is a bit vague, given the vast size/weight discrepancy amongst the pumpkin population. Are we talking, like, a 5 dollar pumpkin? Or one of the 30 dollar ones? Because I can't even lift some of those guys, let alone push one out of me. Maternity Clothes? Mostly I just wear Colt's sweatpants. How Are You Sleeping? I do ok. My belly gets kind of sore and uncomfortable during the night, but it could be lots worse! Best moment this week? Going home to Portland for Christmas. My mom and sisters gave me a baby shower, which was a blast. I have the best family and friends. And there is nothing like being home for the holidays. Also, Colt has been super motivated to get everything in order for when the baby comes. I think he's nesting. Weird pregnancy moment? On Christmas Day, per tradition, our whole family went to a movie. About a half hour into "Interstellar," I noticed I was having really frequent Braxton Hicks. I've always had a lot, but these seemed closer together than normal. I decided to try timing them, and for the next hour they came at regular three minute intervals, each one lasting about a minute. No pain, just a really tight belly. I left the theater and called the hospital, and they said I'm just at the point where my body is practicing for labor, and as long as the contractions didn't hurt, I didn't have to come in. Which was good news, since at that point in time I was three and a half hours away from our hospital. I was a little nervous I was going to give birth to an Oregon baby. Any Movement: Yep, little pokes and prods, mostly on my left side. I love him. But I want him out of my ribs. Anything making you queasy? No, but I'm excited for him to "drop," so that I can breathe and eat a little bit easier. How About Cravings? Cheerios with blueberries and banana slices. What I'm Looking Forward To: Bringing this little buddy home with us!