How big is Baby Girl N?
 |
| Jackfruit |
Weight gain? No weight gain this week which is surprising considering all the goodies I have been making and consuming while on mat leave!
Maternity Clothing? Pjs are my new wardrobe, unless I venture out and then I put some nice sweat pants on.
Cravings? No
Symptoms? Mentally this part is tough because it really is a waiting game. My belly button is half popped, and baby has dropped. I did opt for a stretch and sweep at my midwife appointment 2 days ago and I am 1 cm dilated, cervix is soft but long. Some cramping/contracting but nothing worth timing as there is no pattern or increase in intensity.
Sleep? At night the Braxton Hicks contractions pick up and I have a rough time sleeping. I think something might be happening but when I get up they disappear. So much for resting before the baby comes!
Workouts? Prenatal aqua size class and lots of walking. I met up with the Running Room's Stroller Group for a walk yesterday. It was nice to get some fresh air, visit with my half marathon instructor and meet new people. I am definitely looking forward to when I can participate in these walks with my own baby and stroller!!
What I am excited for? My baby to be born!!
Memorable Pregnancy Moments? Shovelling snow while overdue and the neighbour scolding me! Unfortunately my attempts at inducing labour have not worked!
Baby Purchases? I'm done, for now! Closet is stocked and drawers are full! My Aden and Anais swaddling blankets arrived in the mail the other day which I think is the last of my online purchases.
Baby Gifts? No more gifts until she is born!! Except hubby wants to buy her in hopes of bribing her out! Not sure what he could possibly get her that would make her want to leave my comfy uterus!!
Baby Projects? The nursery is finally done!!
More nursery pictures can be found here.
The wall photo collage is now up! I just have to take pictures...
The wall photo collage is now up! I just have to take pictures...
My to-do list is pretty much done. I have a few other projects that I could be working on while I wait...
Full-term Annoyances? The non-stop phone calls and texts asking where the baby is, as if I have some sort of control as to when she gets here!! Also people telling me when it's convenient for them for her to be born... Sorry to break it to you but she doesn't give a shit what works for you!! And yes, I know she will come when she is ready...
I actually compare my current predicament to the feeling you get at the start line of a half-marathon (or any race). You have done the training and feel prepared (well usually!), but the waiting for the gun to go off is excruciatingly painful as you just want to begin the race and do it!! I am not scared of labour, but I am annoyed with all the false starts!
Weekly Belly Pic
Hopefully this will be the last belly picture!!
Her nursery is so adorable! Love, love, love it! And I hope she makes her appearance soon!
ReplyDeleteLove your nursery - just had to tell you again. My friend Whitney loves those swaddlers. :) They are so soft! :) I love your annoyances. :) So true! :) ha ha
ReplyDeleteIt is hard waiting! I totally know what you mean! Henry was 4 days late. But when I compared him to all the other babies born around his time, early...he was more content and I think just better fit for the outside world. I keep thinking that knowing that, I wouldn't be so impatient next time. But I totally would be! 40 weeks is a long time to wait for something you want so badly :)
ReplyDeleteI've said it before and I'll say it again - you look FREAKING FABULOUS. You really do carry being pregnant very very well!!
ReplyDeleteI can imagine how annoying it must be with all the questions! We get it with Hubs "When is he moving? Is he done yet?" At least I can have a glass (or two) of wine! :P I hope you can get in some quality sleep!
ReplyDeleteAnd HOLY CRAP you look stellar. Pregnancy suits you!
Any day now! So excited for you!!
ReplyDeleteI hope she decides to come into the world sooner rather than later!
ReplyDeleteYour nursery is adorable - can't wait to see it with baby N in it!
So... Given birth yet?
ReplyDeleteHaha, just kidding. I think I stopped answering my phone and put a message that I hadn't given birth yet when I got close to my due date. The constant check ins were annoying.