Wow, it’s
hard to believe that in just a handful of days I will be considered "full
term" which literally means that baby girl can come any day now! Her room
is all decorated, all of her clothes are clean, my hospital bags are packs and
we’re putting the car seat in soon; we’re all ready for her arrival!
Today is Jonathan’s
26th birthday; I cannot believe we’re both 26 and getting ready to
have our first baby! I can remember late night talks on the phone 5 years ago
discussing when we would get married and have kids. We picked out names back
then too and dreamt about the future we would have together. We’ve been married
3 years now and are about to start our own family…God is just so good!
As my
pregnancy reaches the end, I can honestly say that I have enjoyed it. (Well
this last month hasn’t been fun so far but it’s so worth it!) I feel so blessed
that God has allowed me to have a nearly symptom free pregnancy with hardly any
complications…I know what a blessing that truly is. I often come into MadeLynn’s
room and sit in the rocker and stare at the crib just trying to picture what it
will be like to see my little one sleep in there. I cannot wait until she’s
home and finally ours!
Alright, well
here’s my 36 week update:
How far
along? 36 weeks! I am measuring about 3 weeks smaller than I should so I am going in for an ultrasound on Tuesday (March 4th) to monitor her growth. Doctor said it could just be her positioning...so we just have to wait and see.
Maternity
clothes/What I am wearing: I am running out of things that fit! She dropped a
couple of weeks ago so many of my shirts don’t cover my large (now really low)
belly. I have been living in dressing and leggings lately.
Stretch
marks? MadeLynn likes to sit very low under my belly button and that is where
all my stretch marks are. I use coco butter and have not gotten any more since
I started at 30 weeks. They are very thin so I am hoping they are the kind that
disappears after birth.
Sleep: I
haven’t slept well since 34 weeks. But I drink tea and a glass of milk before
bed now and it seems to help me sleep a little better. I still wake up every
hour to pee…ugh!
Best moment
this week: We
celebrated Jon’s birthday this past weekend with the Goebel’s and I am cooking him a
special meal tonight for his big day. Can’t believe we’re both 26 now!
Movement: She
can actually move me now. Sometimes when she squirms in there, she moves my
whole belly…which actually moves me…it’s so wild! She’s one strong baby!
Food
cravings: Tea. I have been drinking loads of tea!
Anything
making you queasy or sick? Coffee still
Gender: A
girl...Miss MadeLynn Rose
Labor signs:
Tons of pressure and baby girl is sitting SUPER low, mild cramping, some Braxton
hicks
Symptoms:
Fatigue, heartburn, TERRIBLE headaches. Shortness of breath...oh and I'm well
& truly waddling now!
Belly button
in or out? Is totally flat! I would say it's still an innie
Wedding rings
on or off? Off since 30 weeks due to swelling...boo hoo
Happy or
moody most of the time? Happy!
Looking
forward to: Our breast feeding class this week!
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