39 weeks pregnant

You are probably heavy on your feet and the fatigue is noticeable. The baby may also feel that its emergence is imminent and has begun harvesting as much energy as possible.

If you are about to become a first-time mother, you may not go into labor until after the due date. Almost 70 percent of newborns arrive after the estimated date. If you’ve given birth before, your body soon understands that it is time for childbirth and you go into labor before or around the same time as last time. On the other hand, births can go a little faster than the first time. But, with that said, all pregnancies and births are different. Focus on rest and try to prepare yourself mentally for what is to come.

A very good way to pass the time and to create some fun memories is to create an email address for the incoming arrival. You can then use this to send pictures of the pregnancy, of home, purchases made for the baby, and thoughts you wish to share. It will not only be a treasured memory for your as yet unborn child but you and your partner too. Keep sending pictures and stories to the email address over the years and once the child is old enough to appreciate its contents, give them the login details. However, given the speed of technology today, it might also be a good idea to back everything up so you can upgrade everything to a much newer format if needed. It should also be added that if technology isn’t your cup of tea, you can always rely on good old paper, pens, and printed picture images.