I just can’t get caught up around here! Again, I’m a week late with my bumpdate. I blame it on the end of school chaos and third trimester exhaustion.
Week 28
Size: An Eggplant
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +25
Maternity Clothes: Maternity pants, regular tops and maternity tops.
Stretch Marks: None… Lathering up with lotion.
Gender: GIRL!!
Movement: All the time. My students were able to watch all her movements this week. I can’t get enough of it.
Sleep: Honestly, it’s horrible. I may try sleeping on the couch at some point. I just struggle to get comfortable.
Cravings: Anything cold. Ice cream, frozen yogurt, slushies, etc.
Aversions: None.
Symptoms: Tired, some headaches this week, swollen feet, serious heartburn.
Labor Signs: None. Keep cooking baby girl!
What I Miss: Wine. My little brother signed a contract on his house this past weekend and the family celebrated with our favorite wine, Fat Boy. Boy do I miss a nice rich red wine.
What I’m Looking Forward To: End of school this week & working away on nursery projects with mom this weekend while hubs and dad have a golf outing.
Best Moment This Week: D’s work threw us a surprise baby shower last Friday. I had a feeling that something was up when they had me come in for an award ceremony. I walked in to hot pink and zebra covered conference room filled with his team and coworkers. We all were extremely spoiled, I can’t wait to share the showers with you.
Thoughts: Another week gone, it’s crazy. I remember thinking about June and how I’ll have all the time in the world to get prepared for her to make her arrival. That thought is long gone. I’m overwhelmed. I’ve made more to do lists then I know what to do with. From freezer meals to hospital bags to nursery projects. I don’t know where to start. I also feel like I don’t know enough. Whether it’s about birthing, feeding or babies, I haven’t read anything except updates on my phone apps and belly laughs. We have signed up for a baby class (after birth) and breast-feeding for the end of June/ beginning of July.
I’m getting really nervous about labor. I’m onto appointments every two weeks now, which I had today. First, I’m so happy with my new Dr’s office. There are 4 Dr’s there and I’ve met 3. All 3 are fabulous and I’d be happy to see any of them walk through the door on delivery day. I definitely couldn’t say the same about my old practice. I especially love how every. single. one. of them knew my story before they walked through the door. I didn’t have to tell it again and they are all on the same page. Back to delivery fears….I’m 5’1 (on a good day). I’m worried I won’t be able to have a vaginal delivery due to my size and narrow hips. I don’t want to go into labor, push for hours on end and then have the dr’s tell me she won’t fit through. I know I can’t completely prevent this but I shared these fears today. My dr assured me that if she’s over 7 lbs, they will most likely move towards c-section. But, if she comes early and is about 5-6 lbs (which I was at birth, full term) then I should have no problems. As time progresses, we will know more.
you look great! does baby girl have a name yet?
thats great that you love all of the doctors at your new office, i am sure they will take good care of you… whether you have a vaginal or c section delivery!
I'm hoping to go natural and have a vaginal delivery but my doctors only concern is our family medical history. We shall see. I'm hopping the third trimester flies by. I'm 32 weeks today. You look great
Honey, please don't worry about your height having ANYTHING to do with how big a baby you can birth. It's RARE (regardless of what Dr.'s say) for a woman to actually grow a baby that will not fit out of her body, it's makes NO evolutionary sense and it's not true. Whatever size baby you make is the size baby that will fit except in extremely rare cases! Please don't let anyone talk you into a C-section because of size unless it's something that you want.
Looking good!
You look pretty. I'm sure you'll be great with the baby. I nannied for a newborn for 5 months in college and remember how fast you just learn things. Plus with all your girlfriends with little ones just ahead of you I'm sure you'll be set with information. I hope you start feeling better and have more rest time once school is out.
You are so pretty! Love reading your weekly updates!! I am glad you love your new doctors…that is a very important part of having a baby and I can't imagine not being happy with the doctors during this whole process!! Best of luck:)
You look GREAT!!