Week 37 & 38

The countdown has begun--10 days left before my due date! I haven't been able to take pictures of my progress is the last two weeks but I've had several symptoms I would like to share (in case others are experiencing the same)

Latest Update:

• I'm actually measuring 41 weeks instead of 38--the nurse recommended for me to get an ultrasound to see how much the baby weights
• I'm 2 centimeters dilated
• Cervix has thinned out 50%
• About two weeks ago I started experiencing an immense amount of itchiness around my stomach and I currently have PUPP (also known as Puritic Urticarial Papules & Plaques) read more here. The rash has been extremely uncomfortable and at times it gets really red. I've been using Aveeno Anti Itch cream and it has been a salvation for me! The rash has stayed on my abdominal area so I'm thankful for that.

The ultrasound went well, based on what the nurse told us she said Lucas can be between 7-9 lbs but at the moment it seems he's 8 lbs. I always had a strong feeling he was going to be a bit on the big side so we will have to wait and see. I thought it was adorable to see how much hair he has. 

Other than that everything has been good. My Braxton Hicks have been a bit stronger and more regular and I'm hungrier than usual.

Week 36

Four weeks before my due date, time does fly!  Everything is pretty much the same as far as symptoms, the only extra things have been:

• More movement
• Leg cramps
• Hungrier
• Nesting Stage
• Braxton Hicks

I have two weeks left at work before I go into maternity leave so I'll be able to get all the final details ready. I'm almost done with the hospital bag and now I'm working on the diaper bag & finishing the nursery. I did a "birth plan" as well as "What if Naeli Goes Into Labor" (either at work or if I'm at the house already).

I'm very excited to see my grandmother who will be coming from Puerto Rico to see her first great-grandchild and I can't wait for her to cook for me, yum!

This was before I left to the baby shower.

Mustache Bash Baby Shower

I must say Lucas will be loved by so many once he arrives. We've been fortunate enough to have had several baby showers for him. He received so much and we are thankful for that. At this point I'm feeling so anxious to meet him.

Thank you once again to our family and friends for the lovely baby showers and I'm sure  all of you are as excited as Daniel and I are to meet the little one.

*A special thank you to my amazing sister Jessica (already the best auntie ever) my mom (best grams ever) and my lovely friends Erin & Yaneli  for throwing this adorable Mustache theme Baby Shower. You girls did an amazing job. Love you so much*

Entrance Sign--So cute <3

So creative with the signs

I am indeed ready to pop! By the way it was vegan popcorn, delish!

One of the candy bars

Adorable prices for the girls who won the games

Beautiful Abby

Thank you to Jessica for making the adorable cookies--they were delicious

Yaneli & Krystie (who by the way won the Disneyland Tix)

Rocio & Abby

Adorable tricycle that my mom made for us

I love this girl so much!

A special thank you to these lovely ladies for doing an amazing job!

My beautiful mom

The food was delicious. It was all vegan.

Even the cake was organic. It was so good (coconut flavor)

Homemade ice cream by Jessica (also vegan)

Some of the ladies that attended the baby shower

Sister love

My preg friend Silvia

Adorable Mickey Ears for Lucas-Thank you Jessica

Another preg friend Cindy

Preggo Fever

My lovely Mami

Cake: Luscious Organic Desserts

Dress: A boutique in Irvine

Necklace: TJ Maxx