Wow, y'all. I did not mean to completely disappear there for a few weeks. It's been a real roller coaster around here. We've made it to 38 weeks pregnant though! Holy crap! At 37 weeks I could officially deliver at the birth center (any earlier then that and it would have to be in the hospital). Also, I had my Group B Strep test which was negative so thankfully no antibiotics are required during labor. Woohoo!! Let's get into the updates!
And now the belly picture!! I've been diligently eating my six date fruits per day, and this week started taking Evening Primrose Oil orally. Doing what I can to soften and prep my cervix because I am really terrified of going over due. Here's to hoping between that and bouncing and rocking on my birth ball I can encourage this little guy to start making his way into the world soon!
- Weight Gain: At 36wks I was up 21lbs from pre-pregnancy. As of 38 weeks I've actually lost a pound, and I am only up 20lbs from pre-pregnancy.
- Maternity Clothes: Maternity clothes are just a stupid concept at this point. The bottom of my belly hangs out of everything except full paneled maternity pants. It gets chilly!
- Stretch Marks: Still only the one. I don't feel like my belly has grown much lately ... Which I hear is normal. Baby is getting bigger but further down in my pelvis so maybe he just doesn't appear to be getting bigger.
- Sleep: No, no sleep here. I still fall asleep immediately when I get in bed but even though I don't have to pee much at night I find it impossible to get comfortable. So much tossing and turning all night!
- Miss Anything? Being able to get up and sit down without sounding like I just ran a marathon. Picking things up.
- Movement: Still lots of movement, yeah. It's different now though. He moves slower and more deliberately it seems. Not so much of the crazy kicking and punching from when he was smaller.
- Cravings? ICE CREAM, I don't know why but I've been eating up the ice cream like crazy. And donuts! Ok, maybe just still sweets in general.
- Queasy or Sick? Nope, not anymore.
- Best Moment This Week: Our basement is finally revamped. Our home office was moved down there. Which means I was FINALLY able to put the baby's nursery together. I feel so much more prepared now, and I just love sitting in there thinking all about him.
- Symptoms: Around the 37 week mark I had a crazy gush of fluid, and was concerned it was my waters leaking. Called the after hour midwife line and talked it through with her. Turns out I just have super running discharge, and that's totally normal this late in pregnancy. So glamorous, am I right?
- Labor Signs: Nope, not really. Definitely having more cramps and tightness in my belly most evenings. No serious labor signs yet though. (Not even going to update this from before. Still the same!)
- Belly Button - In or Out? Waaaaaay out there.
- Wedding Rings - on or off? Off. I feel so defeated and sad. I'm wearing a larger temp ring but I can't wait to wear my wedding band again!
- Happy or Moody? Still very moody. My midwife is connecting me with a therapist/psychologist to try and help keep my anxiety/depression under control. Better to get out in front of it before baby is here and I have a crazy hormone crash. Hopefully I can get into that consultation soon.
- Looking Forward To: I have an appointment to get my hair done on Thursday! I am excited to have a little pampering and also keep myself looking good before having an infant rule my life. Ha!
And now the belly picture!! I've been diligently eating my six date fruits per day, and this week started taking Evening Primrose Oil orally. Doing what I can to soften and prep my cervix because I am really terrified of going over due. Here's to hoping between that and bouncing and rocking on my birth ball I can encourage this little guy to start making his way into the world soon!