We are 35 weeks and I am getting uncomfortable. I now have to pee 50 times a day, my hands and feet are swollen, I have severe lower back pain every time I walk and I'm gaining weight like it's my job. FUN STUFF, I tell you!
The back pain is the worst, because I really like to walk, and I want to stay active... but now every time I take a step, I feel the severe pain. Boo :( I keep hoping that it will just go away? My doctor said it's my sciatic nerve and that it will probably go away after I have the baby.... joy, joy.
BUT, the end is in sight and we only have a few more weeks to go until we can meet our sweet baby boy! YAY!
We had our weekly check-up on Tuesday and everything looks good! Baby is head down, heart beat is a strong 130 bpm, and my cervix is still CLOSED. Good news all around :)
Everyone has been telling me that we're going to go early... but I'm starting to think that may not be the case... I'm just really hoping that we don't go LATE. Ha. When are you going to make your arrival little man!?! We shall see...
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| 35 weeks! |
This week baby is busy packing on the fat! He has probably reached his maximum length (apps say he's around 20 inches) but he'll continue to pack on 1-2 lbs (or more!) before birth. His brain is also continuing to develop, but otherwise all systems are a go! I can't believe he'll be here SO soon!
How far along: 35 weeks
Baby's size: COCONUT (17.2 - 18.7 inches and 4.2 - 5.8lbs)
Weight gain: 36 lbs (baby must have had a massive growth spurt this week... or I'm majorly retaining water... but the scale has been rising quickly. NOT cool!)
Symptoms: Lower back pain. Swollen hands and feet. Frequent need to pee. I honestly feel fine when I'm sitting down... but when I have to walk around, it hurts :( Let's hope this feeling doesn't last long!
Pregnancy perks: Getting the nursery setup this week was a pretty awesome feeling and knowing that the end is in sight. We're SO close!
Things I miss: Walking without being in PAIN! Not having my feet look like they belong to a 200lb lady... being able to comfortable wear my wedding rings...
Food aversions: Eggs. Seafood.
Food cravings: Still really into peanut butter... peanut butter & jelly, peanut butter and apples, chocolate and peanut butter... and all the usual suspects (cheese, pizza, yum yum!)
Labor Signs: Nada! Not a single contraction... we'll see what next week brings!
Just found your blog! You look so great! Where are the 36 pounds?! Hang in there these last few weeks. They are the hardest physically and emotionally, I found. All will be quickly forgotten when Baby Boy gets here! :)
ReplyDeletethanks lady! that's really sweet :) yes, i'm finding these last few weeks are the most difficult, but i'm so glad the end is in sight. he'll be here so soon! yay!
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