Eeek! I can't believe I'm at this stage now. Only a matter of days (hopefully) until she is here and the countdown is well and truly on!
These last few weeks have proven to be up there as some of the toughest (along with those early sickness days) as I grow more and more exhausted everyday. I discover something new on a daily basis that I'm no longer able to do, like go to the cinema. Sitting through a 2 hour movie is one of the quickest ways to get a pregnant woman cranky. The only silver lining was the snacks!
Another example... simply dropping something on the floor. And then staring at it for a good 10 seconds contemplating if its even worth the effort to pick up (most of the time it gets left, unless its chocolate or something I don't want the dog to destroy).
I feel as though I'm getting less and less mobile as the utter weigh of my tummy sinks me to the couch, but I'm trying my best to stay active and keep my mind occupied. My midwife also had suspicions that she had turned breech so sent me to the hospital to get it double checked. Turns out she's head down so thats a big relief! But she my be back to back which isn't ideal.
Another example... simply dropping something on the floor. And then staring at it for a good 10 seconds contemplating if its even worth the effort to pick up (most of the time it gets left, unless its chocolate or something I don't want the dog to destroy).
I feel as though I'm getting less and less mobile as the utter weigh of my tummy sinks me to the couch, but I'm trying my best to stay active and keep my mind occupied. My midwife also had suspicions that she had turned breech so sent me to the hospital to get it double checked. Turns out she's head down so thats a big relief! But she my be back to back which isn't ideal.
How far along // 38 weeks (aka... FULL TERM. GAH!!)
Size of baby // A watermelon
Stretch marks // Yip. I even had a little cry about it (I talked about that HERE). They are only little and faint but are above and below my belly button, which isn't a surprise as thats where I feel like she's going to tear through when she moves. I have also noticed slight brushing around the same area which can indicate something called diastasis recti (where you abdominal muscles separate so much during pregnancy it can make it difficult to get them back together post baby). Another sign of this is your stomach looking "pointy" when you sit up which I definitely also have. I think thats why I'm so keen to have her here sooner rather than later as I only feel as though these things will get worse the longer I'm pregnant (and the heavier SHE gets!)
Movement // Her movements have changed a lot these last few weeks and feel a lot stronger now. My whole bump moves when she does and it still amazes me to see her little limbs popping up out of nowhere. I think thats what I'm going to miss the most when she's here.
Sleep // I feel tired all day long, but struggle to get a good nights sleep because I'm so uncomfortable and need the bathroom every hour or so. When I feel like I need a nap in the day time, I always just drop what I'm doing and go for it. No apologies made!
Food Cravings // Still sugar. Still fizzy drinks. Still chocolate. I'm trying to be as healthy as I can but my self control has disappeared since being pregnant. I'm looking forward to getting healthy and fit again once she's here and eating more like myself.
Feelings // Definitely feeling more and more anxious as the days tick by and feeling so nervous about the giving birth part, but I'm trying to surround myself with positive thoughts and staying away from people who love to share every gory detail of their births. I honestly believe that your mind is just as powerful as your body (if not more so!) and think that if I remain as calm as possible leading up to it and during, I'll be absolutely fine.
Wish me luck guys! Send all your positive thoughts my way... not long now baby girl!
SLC x
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