Caroline is here!

My sweet baby Caroline is here! She was born just a few days early... I was induced due to high blood pressure. I was really disappointed because I really wanted to go naturally and was worried how I'd do with the Pitocin. But thanks to an amazing husband and a fairly quick labor, I was able to do it! I had her within 6 hours of them starting the Pitocin. I ended up with a 3rd degree tear which still hurts a lot, but things are going really well! I'll have to elaborate on the whole birth story later... right now I just want to spend every moment with my precious daughter.

I'm so thankful to have my precious little girl here safe in my arms.

39 weeks

How far along: 39 weeks

Total weight gain: 40 lbs still. no gain this week

How much does baby weigh: 6-7-8... ? hopefully not too big!

Maternity clothes: yup, still wearing them

Stretch marks: none :)

Sleep: okay off & on. getting to sleep has been the biggest challenge since this baby is a night owl and is still squirming at midnight.

Best moment this week: being done with working full time!

Movement: lots of it. I think this little one is running out of room!

Food cravings: none

Belly button in or out: if the baby is positioned just so, it's an outie now!

What I miss: being busy (I'm sure I won't miss that for long)

What I'm looking forward to: having my baby!

A May Baby it is...

I'm feeling much better... now I'm just ready to have my baby in my arms! I know I need to be patient since it could still be another 2+ weeks away. I've been trying to stay really active (1 hour work-outs at the gym and lots of walking). I'm running out of things to do around the house (at least the things that I somewhat want to do).
I'm glad May is finally here, though! This is your month Little One!