I’m getting to the end of my pregnancy. This could very well be my last Baby Update!
How far along: 38 weeks. I’m counting the days now!
Baby size: Lil’ Ziggy is about 6.8 to 7 lbs. He’s pretty much just putting on weight rather than growing longer now.
Belly: The belly is pretty much at its limit, I don’t think there’s much room to grow now. Here is (hopefully?) what could be my last belly pic for Lil’ Ziggy:
Clothes: I put on jeans and an actual top for our meeting with our Financial Advisor today, but the rest of this week has been strictly yoga pants and tank tops.
Movement: Pretty much the same as last week, which is good. Not much lower, which is not so good. Go lower, Lil’ Ziggy!
Food cravings: Nothing much, really. Sweet foods I guess, only because I’m not eating as many sweets now that I’m at home.
Labor signs: Nothing in the sense of real contractions, loss of plug, etc. My OB checked me at my appointment on Tuesday, though, and I’m dilated 0.5 cm (not much), and the baby’s head is at a -2 station, meaning he’s dropped but not really settled into the pelvis yet. So it’s not much… but it’s not nothing!
What I miss: Being able to see my feet as I walk down the stairs. It’s so disorienting! It’s one of those things people don’t normally think about. I don’t enjoy feeling like I can’t see where I’m going.
Preparing for birth: As I mentioned, I actually made it to the OB appointment. He was very pleasant even though he was running about 4 hours behind (par for the course up here). He seemed surprised that I hadn’t come in to see him before now. I was as sweet as I could be when I explained to him that four weeks and two referrals had passed before I was actually assigned an appointment.
We had a good chat and he checked to make sure that baby was where he is supposed to be (he is). I also signed induction papers stating that they’ll start talking about induction at 40+3 weeks, but I was assured that I could go up to +10, and sign a waiver if I wanted to give it a few more days after that.
We went over my birth plan, and he had no issues with it at all, except that instead of waiting 24 hours to start antibiotics if my water breaks and no contractions have started, he recommends 18. Given that he is fine with avoiding interventions unless absolutely necessary, I’ll trust that his recommendation is sound and that he just wants me to avoid infection. In any case, he sees at least another week to 10 days before baby decides to show up. So we’re playing the waiting game!
Also, in preparation for when baby arrives, this weekend I’m going to write a bunch of blog posts that I just haven’t gotten around to yet. Exciting things like… the nursery reveal! And my cloth diaper stash! And even some non-baby-related posts like another delicious recipe I made recently (and actually took some photos of!), and some blogging goals I have for this year.
So stay tuned!
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It sounds like you’re doing as well as you can be for how far along you are! I hear you about not being able to see your feet/feeling disoriented. I feel like I look so silly walking lately too, just so I can see where I’m going (especially in the snow so I don’t slip).
That’s awesome that you’re on the ball about getting some posts up. This is on my to do list too before baby comes. I hope baby comes soon! 🙂
Yes, walking on the snow and ice has certainly been more of an adventure for me this this winter than last! Thankfully my husband has been taking me to a lot of the places I need to go, then either dropping me off at the door or walking me across the parking lot so I don’t hit the pavement!
Oh wow, you poor thing!! Those last two weeks are really trying!! I know it feels like it’s going sooooooo slow. HANG IN THERE SISTA!!! You look AMAZING!
Thanks for sharing your update over on the Ladies Collective Linkup!! Hope we’ll see you back this Wednesday if baby doesn’t decide to make the grand reveal before that!
Stephanie @ http://www.mommyzoid.ca
Haha thanks Stephanie! I enjoyed linking up to the Ladies Collective and discovering some new blogs!
What a great bump update! I remember this stage you’re in… because both of my girls came at 38 weeks… thankfully so because I was “done” with being pregnant. Funny, because now I look back and miss those pregnancy days.
You must be getting super excited!
I’m anxious to read these blog posts, reveals, and updates.
Awesome.
Thanks for sharing (and for linking up to the #SHINEbloghop).
xoxo
Hi Jennifer, I’ve really enjoyed linking up my last few blog posts to the #SHINEbloghop! Thanks for stopping by and reading my stuff – I’m glad my story brings up these great memories for you. Also, your comment has inspired a new blog post, so double thanks and stay tuned!
Thanks for sharing your story with the Mom Blog Party linkup! Looking forward to hearing your news 🙂 Keep in touch! http://www.momresource.com/about
Thanks for running the linkup, Saira! I’ll definitely be linking future posts and spreading the word :D.
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Way ahead of you! (well, a little ahead!) I just signed up today. And thanks again for featuring my post! <3
Hi Monica! I saw your post on the SITS Saturday Sharefest, thanks for linking up! I am 39 weeks pregnant and in the same boat! Just waiting, waiting, waiting and trying to schedule some future blog posts. Wishing you all the best and a fast and painless delivery 😉
Thanks Kristy! Today was my mealprep day, tomorrow is my write-blog-posts day lol. Wishing you the best of luck too, and hoping you won’t have to wait much longer!
Hi Mommy, I saw your blog on Mom Resources. Stopping by to wish you all the best for a safe delivery for your little bundle of joy.
Aww thanks Shereece! Thank you for stopping by and for the kind words :D.
Soo exciting! I had my little girl at 37 weeks 🙂 She was 5 lbs 9 oz. Labor was only 2 hours long! I hope you have a safe and healthy labor and delivery! Enjoy that little one they get big to fast!
Thank you Samantha! A 2-hour labour sounds awesome, though I’m sure it doesn’t happen very often!
I enjoyed our chat the other night – looks like you have everything all set to go – only the bag for the hospital stay. I’m so excited for your both, I can’t wait hope baby arrives before we go on vacation. i want to see my grand-baby. (Thinking it might be a girl) I carried both boys higher. love mum
Hey Mum! The hospital bag will likely be a little last-minute simply because so much of its contents are things I use every day. But we have all the essentials – now we just wait!