How far along: 34 weeks
Weight gain/weight loss: As of 2 weeks ago, +23 pounds. I don't even weigh myself at home now, so we'll see what the doctor's scale says tomorrow
Maternity clothes: everything is maternity, and I'm down to just a few shirts that still fit well (and I feel ok wearing). I'm really looking forward to cooler weather so I can wear the new long-sleeved shirts hanging in my closet
Stretch marks: none on my belly, but I'm noticing new ones all the time on my hips and thighs. It's not pleasant.
Sleep: not so great lately, I get a horrible pins and needles tingle in my upper abdomen when I lay on my side, so I have to sleep most of the night propped up on my back. At least I'm feeling rested during the day, unlike last week when I was exhausted and required a nap every day.
Best moment this week: Our last baby shower. Now I can finally get things finished up in the nursery.
Food cravings: none lately
Belly button in or out: It ranges from flat to slightly out depending on how I'm sitting/standing/laying and how the baby is positioned
Movement: He's been moving like a crazy man lately. In fact, he was head down for all of the past week (as far as I can tell) and just yesterday I noticed hiccups high in my belly, which means he has flipped again!
What I miss: sleeping on my stomach
What I'm looking forward to: As my due date draws closer, I'm really looking forward to meeting this little guy, seeing his face, and holding him in my arms. I'm especially looking forward to seeing R with our son. He's just as excited as I am.
Weekly wisdom: This is not from me, but from everyone else I talk to. I keep mentioning how I just want to meet him and have him here, and people keep telling me not to wish the time away, but once he's here time will fly by and he'll be grown before I know it.
Milestones: My belly button is pretty much completely flat. I'm still waiting for it to truly "pop".
My mom told me this weekend at our shower that she thinks I'll end up having my baby before Daffney (due one week before me). I knew exactly what she meant, but I wanted to hear her say it. I asked her why she thought that, and she said, "Well, you're a little bigger than she is." I told her that had nothing to do with when you would deliver, and she said she knew that. Then why say anything? My mom has this obsession with how big I am and how much I've gained. She asks me after every appointment how much I gained since the last appointment and how much the total is. Two week ago I told her 23 pounds total and she said, "I think I only gained 26 with you so it looks like you'll be more than me." Again...why even say that??? It doesn't do much for my self-esteem, but the people who continue to tell me I've only gained in my belly help with that issue. It has been this way since the end of the first trimester when I told her I only gained 3 pounds and I was pretty proud of that. She informed me that some people don't gain any the first trimester, and I pretty much told her how that made me feel. I thought she got the point then, but I guess not. Tomorrow I will find a way to politely not answer the question. *Vent over*
The pregnancy hormones are in full swing. I had a mini-meltdown this weekend as I expressed my fears to Rodney about our "couple time" coming to an end and how I feel like I'm too big and uncomfortable to do any of our favorite fall activities as a "last date". I cried happy tears this weekend when I found out one of our favorite couples is expecting their first child, and I cried this morning when I saw a picture of R's coworker's brand new baby (born this morning). It's just really starting to hit me that we're really going to have a baby in a few weeks. Wow.
1 comments:
Don't let the weight questions bother you if you can help it. My mom kept asking me/ commenting on my weight gain for awhile. I told her "I already gained more than I wanted to gain the whole time.. but I'm not fretting over it. It'll come off." And she seems to have left it alone since, though she is still curious. She has stopped telling me how she only gained 25 with me! I remind her that she gained way more with my brother (around 60) and that every pregnancy is different. It helps to tell myself that too as I have gained 40! yes.. 40 lbs.
Another heads up is that everyone has an opinion about everything, I am learning that the further along I get. Even grocery store check out people are giving me advice and asking if I have labor signs. It's totally bizarre but I try and laugh it off.
The hormone thing is awful though isn't it? I was pretty good the whole pregnancy til the past few weeks when I just cry at everything. I'm told it's normal but I hate it!!! Hang in there :)
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