Two weeks 'til due date

Well, I made it to another appointment and from now on I'll get to see Dr. Swedish every week until it's show time. He didn't think the spotting I've been having is anything but changes to my cervix happening so I'm still holding out for that elusive Bloody Show. Hopefully the next status will be a birth story rather than another one of these. 

Impatient? Me? Naaaaah :)

How far along?

38w

Bubba's chunk-o-meter: 

Apprx. 20 inches / 51 cm, 

Dr. Swedish's guesstimate this week is 7.5-8 lbs / 3.4-3.6 kg - He better get here soon!

My total chunk-o-meter: 

17 lbs / 7.7 kg - Actually lost a pound since last appt.

Stretch marks? 

No, but I feel bruised on the inside from being kicked in the same spot right beneath my right rib.

Belly button status? 

Stretched, but not an outie... don't think it will actually pop.

Counting sheep? 

Have to use my hands to help lift the belly over every time I switch sides. Get up to pee a ridiculous amount of times per night. Have been sweating like a piglet the past few nights, soaking the bed linen - very glamorous!

Foods I can't live without: 

Tomatoes, avocados and kiwis are still at the top of my list. I'll also confess to eating copious amounts of chocolate lately... mmmm... Nutella!

Foods I can't stand: 

Greasy food - fun going down, not so fun coming back up.

Best moments this fortnight: 

• Valentine's day - Diver Dude surprised me with a big bear holding a box of chocolates when I walked upstairs to make coffee in the morning and took me out to a romantic dinner that night.

• Labor Rehearsal - read all about it here.

• Making a belly cast :)

 It was a wet mess and demanded a patient husband, a semi-naked wife and lots of laughter.

 With a little paint, I made it look like this. Once Bubba is here I'll write his name, birth date and stats in the ribbon.

Worst moments this fortnight: 

Different kinds of pain. Pain in the belly. Pain in the cervix. Pain in the ass... not knowing when this little guy plans to make an entrance.

Movement? 

No more flips, there's simply no room left, but lots of stretching, punching and kicking.

Symptoms: 

Nose bleeds are back, didn't miss that at all. Ligament pains, Braxton Hicks, cervical pain. 

Gender? 

It's a man-child.

What I miss? 

Sex, Sleeping on my back, Sauvignon, Sushi, Sashimi, Stilton.

What I'm looking forward to? 

Labor, is that totally weird? I just want this show on the road so we can meet this little circus child.

Monthly Wisdom: 

Make the most of those energy bursts because the next day you might not be able to get out of bed.

Milestone: 

Having an internal check. I must say I feared this one because I've heard it can hurt like a MOFO, but it was a piece of cake... if that cake was accompanied by somebody kicking you gently in the ding-ding. 

I'm 1cm dilated, 75% effaced, Bubba's head down and we're ready to rock 'n roll!

Emotions: 

I'm ready, anxious, and excited! Did I mention I'm ready?

Last but not least I'd like you to go over to Keiko's important post about restrictive legislation regarding unborn children.