I was a little wiped yesterday, so I missed doing my weekly update. I can't believe I'm officially full term now. It seems so surreal. In a little over two weeks, we'll have our little Halfling here with us! Amazing!
How far along? 37w1d
Maternity clothes? I couldn't fit into a pre-pregnancy pair of pants now if I wanted to. Some t-shirts and sweaters still fit tho. Thankfully, we are experiencing a really nice autumn now, so it's not a big deal that my winter coat doesn't fit any more.
Body Oddities? Nothing new, except for a lack of braxton hicks. Even the round ligament pain has eased off. A little strange. I'm a little concerned that they're going to come back with a vengance any time. I have finally passed my pre-pregnancy weight, by about a pound and a half.
Sleep? Still a hit or miss situation. Some nights are better than others. The time change this week really threw me for a loop.
Best moment this week? Dinner at my MIL's place. Got to see a couple of my BILs and their wives. We all live within a couple of hours of each other, but rarely all get together. The guys put up Mom C's Christmas lights, and the ladies watched that "Everybody Loves Babies" documentary. It was really cute, and we killed ourselves laughing.
Worst moment? Just overdoing it on Saturday. It really hit home how limited my physical capabilities are right now. Honestly, it worries me about being able to handle labor... I mean, I can't even do a little shopping without being in serious pain. How am I going to push out this Halfling?
Movement? All the time... except when I'm hooked up to the monitors for my NST. Then I have to drink ice water, and poke at my belly repeatedly to get him/her to wake up.
Food cravings? Like last week, no real cravings, just obsessions. This week, all I want is a big fat cheeseburger, with lots of pickles, sauteed onions, and some sort of secret sauce. I want a big plate of fries... with gravy and cheese. Terrible, huh?
Rings? Off... and I think they'll be staying off now for a while. Hope to have them back on by Christmas. :)
Gender? Not going to find out, but I think it's a boy. This is the first week that it has really bothered me, not knowing. I saw some really sweet Christmas outfits, but I don't know if I need a dress or a little boy's outfit.
Intense Dreams? One that stands out... I was in labour, and my nurse was the nurse who taught our prenatal classes. It seemed like a pretty normal dream, until the nurse started wearing a huge clown mask. She's trying to coach me through the pushing, and all I can see are her eyes behind this crazy mask.
Medical Concerns? High blood pressure (on 50mg Trandate/Lobetalol, 3 times a day), Gestational Diabetes (actually doing really well, except for the occassional low), on prescription Zan.tac for heartburn. Being induced on November 25th.
What I miss? Being able to go more than an hour without having to pee, being able to cook a meal without having to get my Beloved to get the pots from down low, or ingredients from up high.
What I look forward to? Finishing off my to do list so that I can have a few days to relax before this little person makes his/her appearance.
Emotional State? Frustrated with the physical limitations I'm facing, but other than that I'm doing ok.
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Today's blog challenge assignment is to talk about a hobby of mine. I honestly don't really have one currently. I have in the past been a very avid scrapbooker, cross-stitcher, writer, and I have tried my hand at crocheting (with pathetic results). Earlier this year, I was really into looking into our geneology. As you have probably guessed, I have a lot of unfinished projects.
Most recently, I took up knitting again. I learned how to knit when I was in junior high, but let it go. You may recall back in May or June I mentioned that I was going to knit a blanket for the Halfling. Well, considering that it was only a baby blanket, it sure took me long enough to finish it (and technically it's not finished yet, I need to weave the little loose ends in). I finished knitting it on the weekend, and I've been very excited to show it to you.
From what I understand your reserves of energy and pain management will come forth for labor :) You will be amazing. Love the blanket! I started Cricket's first blanket, can't wait to post it!
ReplyDeleteOMG You're full term!!! So you could technically go into labor at any time, forget about 2 weeks from now. YEEE!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on full term!
ReplyDeleteAnd the blankie is lovely! I love those dishcloth blanket patterns. So easy, yet they're so pretty!
I love that blanket! I made a green blanket for my son, too. One of my favourite things when he was a tiny baby was to see him napping under that blanket that I made him.
ReplyDeleteI love the blanket! It's great that you made it yourself. I've always wanted to learn to knit but haven't taken the initiative.
ReplyDeleteI have the same fear about being able to handle pain when it comes to labor. I stubbed my pinkie toe the other day which hurt SO bad that it sent me into a fit of curse words and tears. I imagine labor is more painful than stubbing a toe so how the heck am I going to handle that? Granted, I'm pretty sure I broke the toe, but still!
WE CAN DO IT!!
What a lovely blanket!
ReplyDeleteI am so thrilled you've officially hit full term!
I am so excited for you....so close. SO CLOSE!
ReplyDeleteSomebody knitted J a very simple green blanket just like yours, and it is now his beloved blankie.
ReplyDeleteWhoo hoo for 37!
gorgeous! love the green!
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