HOW FAR ALONG: 38 weeks 4 days! SIZE OF BABY: The size of a pumpkin. WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN UP TO: We have been trying to keep things clean and up to date around the house since Sawyer can come at any time now. Bryan finally packed his hospital bag, we've watched 3 online prenatal classes, and toured the birthing center at our hospital. If any mommas have any advice on things to pack for the hospital, breastfeeding tips, etc. send them my way, I could use all the tips I can get!! I had a prenatal massage and pedicure at one of my favorite spas but it was not worth it!! They refuse to use any pressure on you while your pregnant so it was a gentle rub down at best. Save your money and go after pregnancy! Bryan's massages are 10x better and FREE! I threw Bryan a surprise 30th birthday dinner with some of our closest friends, we celebrated Thanksgiving with our family, and have been watching Christmas movies like crazy this past holiday weekend. EXERCISE: I am going to try and start walking more so I can (hopefully) go into labor on my own soon. BODY CHANGES: Sawyer has dropped even more than last week and I am feeling like I have so much room towards the top part of my torso again. My tailbone is beginning to really ache and my entire body has been itching me like crazy. I am still having cramps, especially at night but they always go away after a bit of time. I feel like I have a UTI 24/7 but doc says its just from all the pressure the baby is putting on me down there and it's a pretty normal feeling towards the end of pregnancy. I can go to the bathroom and within 2 minutes have the urge to go again (and actually go). SLEEP: I cannot get to sleep at night anymore. I have so much energy at night but feeling super tired and wanting to nap throughout the day. It's like a job trying to roll from one side to the other throughout the night. I would say I'm getting up an average of 8 times throughout the night to use the bathroom or just get up because my hips begin to ache after sleeping on them for more than an hour. BEST MOMENT OF THE WEEK: Just enjoying these last couple weeks of pregnancy in general. Feeling him kick, watching him squirm in my belly, seeing/feeling him respond to me saying his name and rubbing my belly. I love how responsive he is when he hears me talk to him or Bryan read a book to him. I am going to miss that feeling. Of course hearing his heart rate on the doppler as well. His heart rate is now down to around 133. Still lowering in preparation for birth. WORST MOMENT: My anxiety has been out the roof these last couple days. My nerves are getting the best of me as we are getting closer to labor and just the unknown and the unexpected freak me out. I have no idea what to expect with this being my first and also just worried of things that could happen or something that could go wrong. God has given me absolutely no reason to worry and yet I still do. I feel like I do not deserve all the grace God has given me since I do still tend to worry so much. We all have our weak moments and that is when the devil preys on us most. I try to just pray and stay strong during those moments. I've heard too many horror stories lately or read something scary online and of course begin to compare myself to these stories and wonder if it could happen to us. Obviously anything is possible, but I have to stay focused on my faith and trust Gods plan for our little family. I must remember that God was the one who blessed us with this baby and has brought us to this point. Not worrying seems impossible but praying for peace helps me! Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see- Hebrews 11:1 Just a tip- stay away from the internet while pregnant, don't listen to anyone's horror stories, and definitely don't share any negative stories to any pregnant women out there. I need to take my own advice on this one... FOOD CRAVINGS: After eating everything I was craving at Thanksgiving dinner, I am pretty satisfied on food. SYMPTOMS: Trouble sleeping, itchy belly, losing my mucus plug slowly but surely, pelvic pressure, lightening pain in the pelvic region from him pushing on nerves down there, swollen hands and feet, anxiety...they are all settling in. But overall I still feel well and can't complain. WHAT'S GOING ON WITH BABY: His organs will be done developing in just a couple more days when he will be considered full term at 39 weeks. He is now just gaining weight and seeming to be pretty content in my belly. I certainly thought he would make his appearance sometime after Thanksgiving dinner, but he enjoyed the food and slept most of the day. I am thinking he may make it to his due date after all. NEXT APPOINTMENT: 39 weeks. I was checked for dilation at 37 weeks (which was still painful but not as bad considering I knew what to expect that time around and I saw a girl doctor vs a man). She walked me through the process which definitely helped me. I was 1-2cm dilated and she said my cervix had almost completely thinned out. I had my 38 week apt yesterday where I turned down the dilation check. I didn't see the point in going through with it since its painful (for me) and always causes me to cramp afterwards for a few hours. Plus I knew regardless I would have be checked again at the end of this week for my 39 week appointment. TOTAL WEIGHT GAIN: I've gained 38 pounds since pre pregnancy! MATERNITY CLOTHES? Maternity leggings are still my best friend. I only have a couple tops that fit me since I didn't buy any maternity tops. I stick with flowy dresses and leggings almost daily. DIET: After the three plates I downed for Thanksgiving, I should really be watching what I eat.... MISS ANYTHING? Being able to do things on my own without asking Bryan or someone else for their help. Buttttt I am just going to continue to take advantage of the extra help while I can. ANYTHING MAKE YOU QUEASY OR SICK? Nope. GENDER: Boy. HAPPY OR MOODY? Happy and extremely nervous!!! We could really use some prayers right now. We all know the power of prayer works and could certainly use some (or many) our way. I mainly just want to pray for the safety and health of my son and a happy and healthy delivery. As long as Sawyer is okay the rest of us will be just fine. Bryan and I on Thanksgiving
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