This week has been pretty sucky as far as pregnancy goes. I think I'm almost hitting wall of "is it over yet?!" Almost. I'm trying really hard to just suck it up but a girl has her moments.
This week, we went up to the birth center to get the swelling situation checked out. I had been getting some higher than normal for me blood pressures and a few other symptoms. I had a thorough exam and my blood pressure was actually a little better. Just chalking it up to swollen preggo feet - or I lovingly refer to them as "elephant legs".
Then Thursday morning, the back pain started. It had been lingering in one spot every time I lay down but then it persisted 24/7. My plan was to head into work but come home once the second nurse came in (the third nurse was on vacation) but then she called in sick with pink eye. Boom. Out for two days. Friday afternoon, the baby must have shifted or something because the pain was basically gone! Hallelujah!!! I was feeling saucy the rest of the day and had a date with my love...awwww! We even went shopping for a baby shower dress. It's not going to hide the elephant legs but it is cute. Maybe no one will notice?
But then. The pain came back last night :( With a vengeance. Today has been spent hobbling around the house, ice and heating pad on my back, some Tylenol, and lots of sitting on my butt. The glider even got moved into the bedroom...and that's where I may sleep tonight.
Enough of the whining! Suck it up mamacita!! You got this!
Highlight of the week - pedicure!! And then coming home to a box of half donuts. Jess has a thing for donuts (who doesn't!?) and checked out a new donut store today. This could be TROUBLE!
How far along: 35 weeks and 4 days
Total weight gain: Who the hell cares anymore
Maternity clothes: Yup. Feeling excited about my maternity dress for the shower tomorrow!
Symptoms: The belly button has popped - the turkey is done!
Stretch marks: Still only the one. I was starting to make my peace with getting a few more so that's a good thing!
Sleep: Oye. Sleep is becoming challenging
Best moment of this week: Friday afternoon feeling the best I've felt in about a week! And a date with my love. Possibly our last prebaby date!
What's new this week: 18 inches and 5 1/4 pounds! There's 5 1/4 pounds of baby in there - holy crap!! He's about to bulk up big time - brace yourself back! That's pretty much all he's up to in there. Just getting his chunky on. I love that I feel like he has a little personality already. I feel like he loves food because he moves like a wild man whenever I eat. I know all babies probably do that but I like to think he loves food like his moms do.
Miss anything: Walking normally. Sleeping.
Movement: All day, every day - and I could use one movement in particular this very second
Food cravings: None in particular - ice water is pretty awesome these days
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope
Have you started to show yet: Ooooooh yeah. Last night for date night, I had chosen to wear a teal maxidress to dinner. Well, I was in the bathroom drying my hands and one of the hostess ladies walked in and I took her by surprise. She let out an "Oh WOAH! When are you due!?" Yeah lady, big ole preggo right here. Take your size zero and keep walking...
Gender: Still my little man
Labor signs: Nothing too exciting. Some Braxton Hicks here and there and an occasional crampy cramp but nothing to write home about
Belly button in or out: Out 100%. That was fun trying on dresses yesterday - can you see my belly button in this? How about this?
Wedding rings on or off: Off. I miss them.
Happy or moody most of the time: Yesterday, happy when he moved! I felt like a new woman!
Looking forward to: BABY SHOWER TOMORROW!!!!! My sister has been working so hard. I can't wait to see all of the touches she's been working on...and eat one of these lemoncello cupcakes she's been talking about!
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