38 Weeks

This weather is for the birds.

I really want to have Cohen when it's springy out, as silly as that sounds, so I hope he waits a little bit longer!

On top of that, Steve has caught some kind of sickness, and we really don't want Cohen to be around that! Steve's loading up on meds, and it has lead to the discussion of letting the cousins and other kids meet Cohen for the first time at Easter to give him a little head start on the immunity thing.

I know too many people who have felt the pressure of letting young children around their infant, gave in, and then had a very sick baby that the doctor couldn't do much for a few days later. That sounds like the worst on top of learning to nurse, bathe him, take care of him, etc., so that's something we've been talking about these past couple days.

It is weird, too, because I always envisioned everyone holding him, snuggling him, and just loving him as soon as he got here. BUT with so many people getting sick this time of year or having "allergies" that later turn into sickness, it might just be better to wait a couple weeks. While some may totally disagree, we have to do what we feel is right for our baby. This is the first time we've ever been in charge of another human life, so hopefully everyone will respect our wishes. In the end it will all work out, we know. :)

Went to the doctor Monday for my 38 week check up. I couldn't have my regular doctor because she was out of town all week. Instead, I got the male doctor who had freakishly huge hands. Man-paws. That was the most uncomfortable visit. To top it off, he had his medical student in there, too. I guess I should get used to the idea of lots of people witnessing the "business" end of my pregnancy, though.

According to Dr. S., I'm still 2 cm dilated. However, he did mention that different doctors measure very differently sometimes, so I'm wondering if I'd be further if Dr. K. had checked. Oh well. Either way, he's not on his way any time soon, so I'm settling in and waiting.

As much as I love my students, I have to admit that going back to school Monday sounds agonizing. Every time I get up my hips and everything else in that area surges with pain, and my knees feel like they're going to buckle under the weight by the end of the day. I can handle being pregnant longer if Cohen needs it. I'm not for induction at all (unless Cohen needs it to stay healthy, of course) and I'm totally okay with waiting, but working the next week and a half sounds so daunting.

I'm really hoping instead that it makes time fly by a little faster or helps dilate me quicker. Positive thoughts, right? :)

I am getting anxious to meet our son. What will he look like? What will his little personality be? Will he cry a ton or be laid back? There are so many things that I'm so excited for!

I do have to say sleeping has become a little harder at times, but to be honest, I can't complain. I'm getting a lot of good rest, especially this week since I'm on Spring Break.

Steve's family is coming over tonight to see Cohen's room. Hopefully Emily, Ayden, Isabella, and my mom can come over tomorrow or Friday, too. It seems like everyone wants "one last visit" before Cohen arrives. :) One thing I do hope Cohen waits for is his uncle Tim to get back from New York. He has some work trips and we really want the whole family to be together when Cohen arrives....especially his only uncle! It looks like we'll have plenty of time, though. While I'm contracting on and off all day, they're hours and hours apart, very short, and are definitely not real labor (says the girl who has never been in labor). I'm sure it will all work out :)

Here's to a relaxing rest of this 38th week, patience for God's timing on our little one, and that the whole process doesn't hurt too bad once it finally arrives----now THAT'S positive thinking! :)

38 weeks:

How your baby's growing:

Your baby has really plumped up. He weighs about 6.8 pounds and he's over 19 1/2 inches long (like a leek). He has a firm grasp, which you'll soon be able to test when you hold his hand for the first time! His organs have matured and are ready for life outside the womb.

Wondering what color your baby's eyes will be? You may not be able to tell right away. If he's born with brown eyes, they'll likely stay brown. If he's born with steel gray or dark blue eyes, they may stay gray or blue or turn green, hazel, or brown by the time he's 9 months old. That's because a child's irises (the colored part of the eye) may gain more pigment in the months after he's born, but they usually won't get "lighter" or more blue. (Green, hazel, and brown eyes have more pigment than gray or blue eyes.)