Come Out, Baby: 40 Weeks
Thanks for your encouragement on last week’s post. I was definitely discouraged but it’s been a better week since then. I’ve been encouraged by some words from Isaiah in particular, and church on Sunday morning.
Size of baby: I mentioned that Eliza measured 7 lbs. 10 oz. in a 38-week ultrasound. Those ultrasounds can be way off. I’m still guessing she’ll be an 8-pounder when she’s born though. She feels very heavy.
Total weight gain: 31 pounds. And that’s the end, no more, thank you!
Maternity clothes: I’ve outgrown some of them for sure. I pretty much just want to be comfortable at this point.
Movement: She moved lower a couple weeks ago and it was harder to feel her after that, but I think she’s moved back up and also grown, and she’s so big that it’s hard not to feel her now. She was moving so much when I woke up this morning, more than she has in awhile. It was so cute, it was like she was having a due date party or something.
Sleep: It’s off and on. I’ve had a few good nights, though, for which I’m very thankful. Every time I curl up to go to sleep, I try to be thankful that I’m not yet worrying about when my newborn will next wake me up!
What I miss: Not being pregnant? Yes, that about covers it.
Cravings: I craved donuts and A.J. bought them for me… I craved pizza and we had it on Sunday. Those were my two main cravings the past couple weeks.
Symptoms: Sciatic pain and lots of cramps and contractions.
What I am looking forward to: Meeting our baby girl!
Milestone(s): It’s my due date! September 27th, the day we’ve been talking about for so long… and I’m sure it will come and go uneventfully, but it’s still exciting.
Best moment this week: I think it was praying and talking with A.J. last night.
So that was my last update! I hope you’ve enjoyed reading about cravings, pregnancy symptoms, and how I’m sleeping for the past 16 weeks or so. 
Next stop: a birth story!
You look gorgeous mama! Will be praying that baby comes SOON!!!!
You are going to have a baby soon! Hopefully sooner than later 
Sending loves and prayers!
Ah, so exciting! I’ll pray L and D go perfectly and that you get to meet her soon!
Happy Due Date Anna! You look great, praying you’re holding your sweet baby girl soon!
Can’t wait to see pictures! I got the ok from Tyler to get texting, but we have to wait until October to start, lol. So if she can hold out until Oct 1 then I can get updates texted to me between contractions on Baby Day!
(hee hee, you know I’m kidding, right?)
That’s hilarious (and exciting)! I wouldn’t be at all surprised if she waits till October! Let’s see, that’s Saturday, right? I’ll keep that in mind. 
Praying for a safe and speedy arrival!
Praying for a soon and safe labor and delivery for you!
Ahhh! It should be any day now, praying, praying, praying all goes well (and soon). Got your sweet card in the mail the other day, I’m glad you liked everything. Sorry I haven’t wrote you back, my world has been pretty crazy. Glad I’m on “the list”! Will be waiting for the word.
Whoa, you’re getting there. Prayers for a smooth labor, and that she comes soon!
I can’t wait to see Eliza, and Christian, and you and AJ! <3
I was just thinking about you this morning! Praying everything goes smoothly and that you don’t have to wait too much longer to meet your sweet baby girl!
How exciting that she will come any day! You still look great and your belly is definitely lower. Cannot wait to see pictures of her!
Praying for you Anna and thinking of you often – can’t wait to “meet” your little girl.
Praying for you …
You are so close! Definitely praying she makes her appearence soon I have loved this updates! And what an awesome memory to have to show her one day
Blessings and praying for you!
Oh my goodness, so happy how close you are. I have a few blogging ladies who I follow that are due around the same time I am and I’ve been praying for their little ones and deliveries. As far as it seems, you’re next! So know I’ll be remembering you–can’t wait to hear of how everything goes! ((hug))
Congratulations on 40 weeks! I am praying for a wonderful birth for your little one!
So, so close, Mama! Praying for you & Eliza <3
Ultrasounds can definitely be off! We were told Connor was easily over 8lbs and he weighed 7lbs 5oz at birth. Only six days before Cami was born, we were told she was measuring 6lbs and she came out at 8lbs 4oz!