Update: I have a feeling I might only have one more update to go after this one and I sure am going to miss writing my pregnancy updates. I can't wait to be able to go back and look at these later on though, I am so forgetful that I barely remember what I did yesterday so I know it'll be interesting for me to go back and read these postpartum. I am going to miss being pregnant so much. I tell everyone I would have 4 or 5 kids with how amazing this pregnancy has been (we will see what I think after labor and delivery). You really do get the royal treatment when you're pregnant, from family and strangers and who wouldn't miss that (take advantage of it)! I'll miss being able to skip line while waiting for the bathroom at a UT game, having people get up and get you your food or drinks, my husband being the most sweet and caring caretaker there ever was. It's really nice having him put on my socks and shoes in the mornings haha. But truly, this has been the best experience of my life. I have loved every moment of being pregnant but I have also worried more than I should too. I think it's natural. I keep telling myself once he is in my arms I won't worry as much but I believe I'll only worry more. I pray every night that anyone who wants to become pregnant that God will bless them and allow their bodies to conceive. We owe this entire pregnancy to God and it is truly such a miracle to see him work his ways during this process. We are so undeserving of his grace and favor he has shown us but with prayer and faith this journey has showed us that nothing is too big for our God. But more than anything I will miss this feeling of my first child growing and developing inside of my belly. It is so amazing having others feel him but it is nothing compared to what I feel, and it is the most amazing feeling in the world. I already have such a deep bond with this little person I haven't even met yet. There is no way to describe this love I have for our Sawyer John. HOW FAR ALONG: 36 weeks 4 days! SIZE OF BABY: The size of a large papaya. WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN UP TO: All his laundry is complete! Our hospital bags are packed! We have stocked up on a lot of things around the house so we won't have to get out to grab some shampoo or detergent. My mom came over on Sunday and helped us deep clean our house (swear it's never been so clean, we just need to try to keep it that way). The house is fully decorated for Christmas and feels so cozy! We celebrated Bryans 30th birthday with dad early this year but he will do some more celebrating this weekend. Bryan and I had our last major outing/date weekend this past weekend. We went to Asheville and Christmas shopped for one another since we won't have the time or will to want to do so after Sawyer makes his arrival into the world. We had such a great time just him and I. We couldn't leave without stopping at the dog bakery and one of our favorite restaurants for dinner. Almost everyone in the fam has had their shots for baby, or at least the two most important ones (our doctors recommend that anyone who is going to be around an infant a lot, esp during the winter months has their flu and Tdap shots). I am finally starting to feel like all things are a go, just need to clean out our cars now that his car seat has been installed by the police department. EXERCISE: Cleaning and showering is my exercise. BODY CHANGES: The belly is sooooo low! I really do "waddle" when I walk. My eye rash is back. My fingers, ankles, feet, and nose are all swelling on a daily basis. Here within the last few days I have been getting menstrual like cramps that come and go. I am back to getting braxton hicks when I'm on my feet for more than a few minutes. Sometimes I feel like I am getting the stomach bug, I'll get nausea, sweaty, then chills, but it goes away after some time..then will come back again. With him being so low the pressure is on down there! Everyone is freaking me out just a little when they tell me how low I look and that he is coming any day now. SLEEP: For the past few months I have been in bed by 8:00 and asleep basically as soon as I hit the pillow. Lately, I've been having more energy and staying awake until 10 or 11 which it totally rare for me. Although I'm still tired throughout the day, this random energy burst is confusing me, but also allowing me to get a lot of extra things done. BEST MOMENT OF THE WEEK: I had my 36 week appointment on Friday and everything is looking like he is ready to meet us. Sawyer is still doing A-okay in the belly (which is all that matters to me) and still being his active little self. His heart rate was 135, I sure do love hearing that little heart racing on the doppler. WORST MOMENT: I got checked for dilation which was nothing like I had anticipated.... I don't want to be negative but I am going to be real, it was painful. The doctor said his head is so low and pressed up against the cervix like he is ready to go. Doc said Sawyer isn't turning anywhere with how low his head is. We actually couldn't get a number as far as dilation goes because I would not sit still (although he said I was definitely dilated). I was rather embarrassed at my outburst of reaction to the check but after talking to other mommas they let me know just how painful their experience with dilation check was as well (I'm sure everyone's experience with that is different). FOOD CRAVINGS: I am cravinggggg Thanksgiving food. You know, all the ham, turkey, mac and cheese, hashbrown casserole, all that good and super unhealthy but oh so delicious food.... and apple pies and banana breads and the list goes on. I cannot wait for next Thursday!!! SYMPTOMS: I am getting all those "labor is near" symptoms. Baby has dropped, his head is basically in the birth canal, my cervix has started to change, and swell, and lots of other details yall don't wanna read about (but are all normal) haha. WHAT'S GOING ON WITH BABY: His job from here on out is just to basically gain weight, which I don't think will be much of a problem. I feel like I can breath and eat so much food again now that he is so low. I'm back to eating more than Bryan. I absolutely love that he is still so active and that he responds to me as soon as I talk to him or start to rub my belly. He hiccups almost 2 or 3 times a day. Almost all his organs are done developing and it would be pretty safe for him to arrive today if he wanted to. NEXT APPOINTMENT: 37 weeks. I am going to the ob weekly now. The doctor said we will have to try again to check for dilation this Friday. I am thinking about turning it down until at least my 38 week appointment. Although I definitely want to know how much I am dilated, I don't think it truly matters either way since some women can be dilated 4cm for weeks. I know we will get induced if he is not here by his due date (Decemeber 8). I am really hoping he comes on his own though, preferably after 38 weeks. We will see, I still think he will surprise all of us and go much further than everyone anticipates. I think he's pretty comfy inside my tummy. TOTAL WEIGHT GAIN: I've gained 35 pounds since pre pregnancy! MATERNITY CLOTHES? Maternity leggings are my best friend. DIET: All I can say is....Thanksgiving! MISS ANYTHING? Laying flat on my back, I don't like being a side sleeper. ANYTHING MAKE YOU QUEASY OR SICK? Nope GENDER: Boy. HAPPY OR MOODY? Happy, feeling more relaxed lately now that I have all my to do list pretty much complete. Celebrating Sawyer with Bryan's work family, we also celebrated with my work family as well but I never had time to do a post on it or our Crossville shower. Maybe after he's born?? Celebrating Bryans 30th Birthday at Dads a little early this year! Getting all the cuddles with my first born, Auggie. Everyone says the animals get the shaft once a newborn is in the picture but Bryan and I will still spoil this little fella rotten, I'm sure of it. Mommy and Daddy's last date weekend before the baby comes. Christmas decor is up and out at the Houston household. We are ready for you, Sawyer!!
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Lou
11/14/2017 05:18:28 pm
I love yout posts!
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