How Am I Feeling?: My hips still bother me a lot and I've really had to be careful about staying on my feet so that I don't swell as much. It's definitely gotten better though.
Mood: So excited. Feeling more ready every day.
Clothes: I just hope I'll have enough clothes that are big enough to fit me for the next 4 weeks. My wardrobe is slowly dwindling.
Sleep: It still hasn't been too great. I don't ever sleep through the night and the pain in my hips is worst when I'm trying to sleep since my only option is to sleep on my side. Not to mention how incredibly difficult it is to roll from one side to the other with this big belly.
Cravings: none anymore.
Gender: girl
Movements: Still very active.
Belly Button: I hate it. It's sticking out. It's totally noticeable.
Best Moment This Week: I finally got to see Emily! Also, I went to the Reds game with my parents, Emily, Johnny, & Bill yesterday. We were absolutely sweating through all of our clothes. I was soaked. Then, the rain came. It was an incredible feeling. Everyone else ran for cover and my family just stood there in the pouring rain. It was so awesome. Too bad we lost.
What I Miss: A full night of sleep.
What I am Looking Forward To: My baby shower on Sunday. Also, my doctor's appointment on Tuesday when I'll get my first internal and they'll be able to tell me if I'm at all close to having a baby!
Milestones This Week: We finished the birthing portion of our childbirthing classes. Next week will be breastfeeding and then we're done!
How Big is Baby?: According to The Bump, the baby is still the size of a honeydew.
Your Baby: 36 Weeks
Your baby continues to put on weight by about 1/2 pound each week. It's no wonder the womb is becoming very cramped. Your baby is gaining weight quickly because layers of fat pile on and help in both body temperature regulation and developing his immunity in preparation for life in the outside world. You may find you are carrying your baby much lower now (or soon will be) as the baby drops into the birth canal, readying himself for birth. Your baby is about 19 inches long and weighs from 5.5 to 6.0 pounds. The vast majority of babies born now will live with little need for intensive medical treatment.
Here are some belly pics. These are from last week in the airport. The whole family:
A close up of my bump.
"...I don't ever sleep through the night..."
ReplyDeleteOooh, I wonder how long that will last :)
And yeah, that rain was incredible.
Uh, Ben promised me that our baby would sleep through the night.
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