35 WEEK BUMPDATE
Monday, 15 August 2016
I can't believe I have finished my 8th month of pregnancy and I am entering into my 9th month, it has been such a crazy ride that it's hard to believe it's almost over. She has been moving so much these last few days and it makes me long to see her little face but also soak in all these remaining moments. When we first found out we were pregnant it was really scary, a lot had happened up until that point and sometimes I feel guilty because it took me a long time to really connect to this pregnancy. Despite the anxiety and the fear I have felt these last few weeks as my due date quickly approaches, I feel ready to meet her and start my life with my family. I can't wait for our families to love her like we already do, and to watch her grow and make them laugh. I think for the first 2 weeks I will be a hermit who just stays home and stares at her because it still sometimes feels surreal that I have been able to do this, that I have been able to hold onto this amazing little life.
This week is my last week of work and it makes me kind of sad, work has been my everything and I think switching gears will be a little difficult at first. I will miss the team and I will miss the kids, when and if I am able to come back nothing will be the same which feels really sad. Apart from finishing work, we have our pregnancy classes and getting the last little bit ready for Everly. As much as I want to relax a bit before she makes her entrance, I have to stay motivated to finish what it left.
How far along? 35 weeks
Total weight gain? 30 lbs
Maternity clothes? all day every day.
Stretch marks? My tummy is a road map lol but I knew I wouldn't be able to avoid it.
Sleep? I toss and turn and when I finally find a position, I have to pee. It's a cycle lol so no sleep for me.
Best moment this week? Watching Kyle interact with my belly, he was interacting with Everly when she was moving around like crazy. It is so beautiful to watch
Miss anything? Being able to walk without feeling intense pressure or just walking without a wobble lol
Movement? She has been moving quite a bit and I think I experienced my first Braxton Hicks contraction.
Food cravings? Nothing really stands out this week.
Anything making you feel sick or queasy? The heat - it has been ridiculous this summer.
Showing? Yeah I'm all baby now.
Gender? Girl
Labor signs? None.
Symptoms? Still rocking the swollen feet and I have felt a bit nauseas these last few days on and off.
Belly button in or out? it's popped out now - she gone!
Wedding ring on or off? They are officially off full time
Happy or moody most of the time? I've been pretty moody this past week but the heat really does not help.
Looking forward to: Our pregnancy classes! :)
