I think this is the time when most Mamas-To-Be start counting the days until their little one’s arrival. Naturally, I’m digging my heels in. I want this girl to bake as long as possible. Of course, I’m hormonal and already falling in love with the beast in my belly, so I have moments of the day when I can’t wait one more second to meet her – feeling her cute little booty push up under my belly button makes me want to pinch all the cheeks she’s got, like NOW, and with the discomfort that comes with late pregnancy starting to set in, there are times when I think I just can’t take one more roundhouse kick to the ribcage or hiccup echoing through my nether regions. On the flipside, I can’t help but be very aware that my life is about to change FOREVER (I mean…FOR-EV-VER. Picture the dorky kid in The Sandlot repeating that over and over, and you’re starting to get a sense of what’s it’s like in my head these days) and I’ll savor the days of sleep and peace and quiet before that happens, thank-you-very-much. Plus, I still have a lot of stuff to do.
So, little girl – if you want to stay in there until at least your due date (I’m sure I’ll rue the day I typed that) it’s a-ok by me.
How far along? 34 weeks…right about now I’m thinking it’s time I reclaim my original due date and give myself an extra week. It works that way, right?
Total weight gain/loss: I don’t want to talk about it. And how dare you ask me that, internet questionnaire.
Stretch marks? I thought I saw one on my right boob, and my heart filled with despair. Turns out it was just a sleep line from my sheets. Phew.
Sleep: God, yes.
Best moment this week: I ate an ice cream cone that was pretty delicious.
Movement: …And she’s found my cervix again.
Food cravings: Carbs. Lots and lots of carbs.
Gender: Girl.
Labor Signs: Nope.
Belly Button in or out? In. No line on the stomach either. It’s the small victories that count.
What I miss: Bladder control.
What I am looking forward to: Wearing shoes again.
Weekly Wisdom: I thought pregnancy blew before. I had no idea. And I’m pretty sure it’s all down hill from here. (But I love my baby! Miracle of Life!)
Milestones: When she hiccups, I can feel it in my butt. It’s really weird.
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