This is the point in the pregnancy where I think you feel every moment of the wait. The baby's head is down and I certainly feel all 4ish or 5ish of his pounds. It's been very comforting to get into the pool and relieve some of the pressure on my legs, groin, hips, and back. Between that and sleeping I still manage to be comfortable for several hours each day. I can't look at food without putting on weight anymore, but I'll chalk it up to baby - he's supposed to be gaining about 1/2 a pound each week now. His feet have settled firmly in my ribcage and his head mercilessly on my bladder. I have only 5 weeks of work left until my maternity leave starts and I'm very excited for that. The pregnancy itself is not so bad, it's the pregnancy plus having to do anything besides lie in bed/swim in the pool that causes some discomfort. People are very sympathetic at this point :) everyone wants to know how I feel and hopes that the baby will be on the early side. There is a full moon on July 26th and I'm sincerely hoping that it ushers in our little one two weeks early. Here's hoping!!
Monday, June 21, 2010
Nearly 33 Weeks!
This is the point in the pregnancy where I think you feel every moment of the wait. The baby's head is down and I certainly feel all 4ish or 5ish of his pounds. It's been very comforting to get into the pool and relieve some of the pressure on my legs, groin, hips, and back. Between that and sleeping I still manage to be comfortable for several hours each day. I can't look at food without putting on weight anymore, but I'll chalk it up to baby - he's supposed to be gaining about 1/2 a pound each week now. His feet have settled firmly in my ribcage and his head mercilessly on my bladder. I have only 5 weeks of work left until my maternity leave starts and I'm very excited for that. The pregnancy itself is not so bad, it's the pregnancy plus having to do anything besides lie in bed/swim in the pool that causes some discomfort. People are very sympathetic at this point :) everyone wants to know how I feel and hopes that the baby will be on the early side. There is a full moon on July 26th and I'm sincerely hoping that it ushers in our little one two weeks early. Here's hoping!!
Thursday, June 3, 2010
30 Weeks Down - 10 To Go!
It's a self-portrait this 30th week, as my photographer has gone to Chicago for the month - leaving me to struggle in basement lighting so I can stand in front of the only full-length mirror in the house. I can't imagine how I will get two months more growth into that belly, but that's the plan :)
Jack seems to be made of all elbows and knees these days, and he is using those poke-y parts to explore every inch of my abdomen. It can be uncomfortable at times, but it still makes me smile and wonder what he is up to in there. I foresee a future as a talented water polo player - just like his daddy.
June will be a busy month for out little family, we have three birthdays, an anniversary, a baby shower, father's day, a triathlon, and we'll end the month with a vacation, if baby is in agreement. My third trimester has been unexpectedly pleasant so far, no doubt with the help of yoga to keep my back pain down, and a recent weight plateau has kept my knees from wanting to buckle. If only I could keep the swelling in my feet down, I might venture to say that I was comfortable!
I hope to be back on Saturday to post 3D ultrasound pictures - so check back to see Jack for yourself :)
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