Baby Freiman at 37 Weeks - Week of October 17

Baby Girl Freiman is resembling a variety of melons these days (this is winter melon week). I have reached the point of no return with the third trimester discomforts, which makes me more excited than ever to meet my daughter! I run out of breath quickly, have constantly sore hips and lower back, and sleeping is more like a series of small naps (I know, I know, preparation!). And don't forget the wart and the restless legs! I'm still working, and everyday I consider that an accomplishment. I also remind myself daily about how overall I've had a really amazing pregnancy and I just need to get through a little bit longer!

The 37 week doctor's appointment was largely uneventful, except for the always exciting heartbeat. I learned I lost a pound and was measuring smaller than the previous week...both of which are normal for this far along. She has dropped, which accounts for the smaller belly measurement. You can't really tell by looking, but I can tell by breathing (easier) and walking (harder).

Highlights of the week:
*Big shout out to the David Freiman Chauffeur Service, which has been awesome. I get very intense Braxton Hicks contractions which make me nervous when driving, because I can't move positions to relieve the discomfort. David has been taking me to and from work most days, as well as to knitting class and on other errands (we got our pre-baby hair cuts together last week...so it's starting to get a bit cheesy). 
*Car seat bases are in both cars, and hospital bag is 95% done. We're as ready as we're going to be!
*Celebrating with friends their pregnancies and birthdays and weddings - it's been fun!

What I've learned:
*I can't say enough about my friends who have had babies recently and given me honest and detailed advice. I'm looking forward to paying it forward soon!
*If you blend protein shakes with vanilla frozen yogurt they taste like Frosties

Here we are at week 37: