'Early' 38 Week Appointment

Since my doctors is really busy this week, I had my 38 week appointment today ... only 2 days after my 37 week check up but oh well. Things are still looking good, baby is measuring on target, heart rate good. My doctor checked me internally and she said I am 1-2 centimeters dilated, but don't all get excited yet ... I can still go overdue being 1-2 centimeters dilated!


I had the car today so I picked up Derek from work ... went down a really bumpy road (there and back) and had spicy taco's for dinner ... both natural ways to get baby out!!! haha! As I am sitting here typing this, she sure isn't enjoying the spicy taco's either!

38 Weeks Pregnant:

Your baby might just scratch herself in the womb as the fingernails have grown over the fingertips now. Resist painting them hot pink when she arrives. Baby's lungs continue to mature and her brain and nerve function are working better every day. The latter two will continue to mature until Junior is a teenager, at which point she'll know it all (or at least she'll think she does). Your baby weighs about 6½ pounds and is around 19 or 20 inches long—as long as a duffel bag (in case you needed an excuse to go shopping for a new bag for your labor gear).



You may be waiting for your water to break, to get the show on the road! But only 10 percent of women actually have their water break on its own. Many times, the doctor breaks it when you are in labor at the hospital. Now is probably a good time to start sticking closer to home -- no extravagant vacations … just in case.