Wednesday 11 June 2014

Pregnancy update 38 weeks


Visible changes in my body: none, apart from my bump looks weird sometimes when little L moves on one of the sides.


Other: I started to go for a wee more often at night. I have seen my consultant last week, baby is engaged which is good, it's a shame no one can say when exactly our baby will arrive. Started or should I say trying to finish sorting out bits and pieces around the house.

How do I feel: I feel good (touch wood), can't really lie on my back as it is very uncomfortable and getting tired quicker, but it's almost the end of our pregnancy journey

Cravings: still none.

Fitness: swimming once a week, our treadmill is in the house but didn't have a chance to put it up properly.

Baby: At 38 weeks baby is has probably lost all the fine, downy hair and protective white vernix from their skin now. She is putting on weight in order to be able to control her body temperature outside the womb and to protect her organs. She is also building up waste made out of amniotic fluid, blood and skin in her intestines. She will excrete this after she is born. Her skin tone is now closer to the natural colour she will be when she is born. 

33 comments:

  1. So close to the end now, you must be pretty excited! #ShareWithMe

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  2. Wow I bet you are really starting to feel excited now, you are in the final stretch! Take it easy and enjoy these last couple of weeks x

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  3. Exciting times, not long now. You must be enjoying your swimming sessions. I was really happy in the swimming pool for my three little ones' lessons towards the end of my pregnancy this time round. Mel #SharewithMe

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  4. It's only when I read memories like this that you remember the anticipation of meeting your baby! #sharewithme

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  5. Not long to go now :-) Best of luck x Char
    (http://charlotteskitchenblog.blogspot.co.uk/)
    #mmwbh

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  6. You are in the home stretch!! Enjoy the last few weeks ... for me they felt so long and yet went by so quickly :)

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  7. Fascinating. How good of you to share this. I have vague memories from 50 years ago when I was pregnant. I never knew what was going on inside the womb with my baby. Visiting from UK Bloggers.

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  8. Best of luck for these last couple of weeks and I'm glad you're feeling fairly good. I'm 36 weeks now and exhausted! Thanks for sharing #BabyBabble xx

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  9. Good luck, my little lady was born at 38+2 so you may not be waiting too much longer! :)
    #babybabble

    x

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  10. Still no cravings, eh!
    So so close to meeting your little one now, keep positive (you sound very positive anyway!) And enjoy the last few weeks of peace while you can :)
    Thanks for linking to #babybabble x

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  11. Eeek when I saw 38 weeks I squealed out loud a little. I am so excited to get to read your ARRIVAL / BIRTH and all about the new family addition on your blog. Glad things are still going smoothly. Good luck. Thank you so much for linking up to Share With Me. #sharewithme

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  12. At this stage my friend (baby now 3 weeks old) found an exercise ball great for back pain. Enjoy the end of your journey

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  13. Won't be long now! I agree with the comment about an exercise ball for your back - also good to get things going for labour x #babybabble

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  14. Ooh, how exciting! You're so close now :)

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  15. Ah wow, 38 weeks!! Very exciting!! Wishing you all the best hun!!
    Lianne | TheBrunetteSays...

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  16. At 38 weeks you're in the 'any time soon' month - it's really nearly happening! I'll second the suggestion for a gym ball if you're getting achy; that and doing yoga cat rolls really help me be comfy :)

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  17. Oh my goodness you're SO close now. Exciting! I think I spent the last month of my pregnancy with F bouncing up and down on a birthing ball. I really need to get one again this time too. I have a Yoga DVD that I want to spend more time doing too. Rest up and enjoy this last special phase. I'm excited for you! Thank you for linking up again to the #BlogBumpClub. x

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  18. awww so close to the end now bet you are really excited to meet the new little one! #BlogBumpWatch

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  19. Best of luck to you if anything happens soon. Im sure it will all be fine. cant wait to see some pics of bump xx

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  20. Pregnancy is such an amazing and exciting time for me. Being 32 weeks pregnant i have been through alot so far. I really cant wait for my little girl to be here now so i can give her lots of cuddles.

    I just cant believe you haven't had any cravings!! Iv got loads haha

    xoxkissablebeautyxox

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  21. Oh baby should be here soon! Congrats and good luck!
    Two Hearts One Roof

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  22. All the best and can't wait to see your baby....

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  23. How exciting - I would love to do it all again, seems like such a long time ago now!

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  24. On the home stretch now! How exciting for you. Lots of luck with the last few days/weeks and with the birth x

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  25. Not too long to go, hopefully. I vaguely remember those days, being too round and uncomfortable. Enjoy these last few days of peace. :)

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  26. OH how exciting. Both my boys had been born at this point. Maxi at 38 weeks and MIni at 37

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  27. Not long left at all. It's great that you're still active and swimming, but don't forget to rest up too! Good luck, it's such an exciting time.

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  28. Exciting times any day now! Well done on keeping active, it will pay off v soon!

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  29. Sounds like you're doing great! I could hardly walk by this point but swimming was totally a winner - I almost felt like I was preggers when i was suspended in the water :) Then I'd get out and waddle off to the showers and remember all over! Haha. Look forward to seeing how you get on for the rest of the month!!! xx

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  30. Wow nearly time! So exciting and to have experienced your journey a little via your blog! Good luck and thanks for linking up to #brilliantblogposts

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  31. Not long now, I hope all goes well and look forward to hearing the announcement #sharewithme

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  32. Eeek not long for you! Rest up missus, you'll need the sleep now while you can get it! :D
    x x

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