I think we have all the main things ready for Little Miss BB's arrival. I keep reading everything I can on natural intervention-free labors and am feeling confident (to a point of course). I think I'm feeling more nervous about actually meeting our baby girl. How will I feel? How will I react? On top of all the mess and exposure that labor can bring. I know they are things that I won't be worrying about at the time but thats the type of person I am.
I woke up this morning (36 weeks + 6 days) and feel that I look like I may have dropped a bit, I can feel her moving lower and there does seem to be more pressure. I am hoping to make 38 weeks, so she is has healthy as can be and I'm as ready as I can be!
How far along? 36 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: I haven't weighed in a few weeks because the doctors have told me not to be to worried as I'm 'all baby' but last time I checked which was +15kgs at 33 weeks. I'm still fitting in to size 12 maternity clothes so I'm not to worried.
Maternity clothes? Yes, jeans, leggings and singlets. And larger sized tops. It's winter here and very cold so I am struggling to find warmer clothes in my wardrobe that fit.
Stretch marks? Yes. Definitely got my Mam stripes! They are on the sides of my hips, so looking front on you can't see them which I'm pleased about, I do have them going down one of my legs as well which is odd - I've been using my oil every night though so hope that once I'm back to my normal size they will be barely visable.
Sleep: Oh sleep, how I miss thy! I am so uncomfortable! I am getting about 2-3hrs before I have to get up to the bathroom, however every time I roll over I wake up because my belly is just so heavy! My hips are killing as well which does't help.
Best moment this week: This week? Well I'm getting to the uncomfortable, get this baby out stage so right now I'm just happy to be smiling! The best moment is finishing up the business and putting myself on maternity leave, which means I need to force myself to rest - which is very new to me.
Have you told family and friends: The whole world knows!
Movement: She is still a wriggler! However she is running out of space so her kicks are more squirms and stretches. These can be very painful for me at times but I can only imagine how little space she has in there now.
Food cravings: I still don't feel like I'm eating enough. When I do eat its mainly chocolate! Anything that has sugar and dairy I want it!
Anything making you queasy or sick: I'm still really struggling with chicken, the smell, the taste and the look.
Have you started to show yet: Yes, yes and yes! I am massive!
Gender prediction: Everything is pink and we have been calling her a girls name for months so she better be a girl :P
Labor Signs: Not yet. I have had braxton kicks contractions since 26 weeks so they are getting more frequent.
Belly Button in or out? It is only just still an inny! So close to popping!
Wedding rings on or off? I don't wear my rings everyday anymore because I do get swollen fingers (and feet).
Happy or Moody most of the time: Considering I could pop at any stage now, I am strangely fine. I'm excited and scared! But I know it will all be worth it in the end!
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