DISCLAIMER: This post contains information about our pregnancy. Because I know all too well how these kinds of posts may affect my fellow #ttcsisters and #ttcbrothers, I include this disclaimer to forewarn you. I understand how much these posts can sting and promise to continue to add the disclaimer on any post that may be related to this pregnancy (assuming viability) so that you may have the option to bow out of reading. I understand.
Our baby is now the size of a head of Romaine lettuce. The skin is filling out.
Baby’s Weight: 5.75 lbs
Baby’s Length: 18.66 in
Total weight gain/loss: I am 187 pounds. I’m not happy about that number. The doctor is thrilled with it. I feel quite large at the moment.
Maternity clothes?: Yes, I’m in them everyday. I do wear pre-pregnancy yoga leggings and they work pretty well.
Stretch marks?: I’ve never seen so many in my life. My belly looks tiger striped. Fortunately, I’m comfortable with the skin I’m in.
Best moment of the week: Turning 36 weeks. I realized that the clock is ticking.
Not so great moment of the week: Hearing that weight being read. I’m going to have to put in work to get back to pre-pregnancy weight.
Symptoms: BH contractions, still craving blueberries and watermelon every day.
Miss Anything?: Not really
What I’m loving?: It’s due date month!
What I’m not loving?: There is so much left to do and I haven’t even started.
Movement: Pretty consistent. Especially after strawberries and blueberry.
Anything make you queasy or sick: Not really, which is a great thing.
Food cravings: Blueberries, Watermelon, Strawberries, Cucumbers
Food aversion: Chicken, blech!
Gender prediction: #teamgreen I honestly have no idea what this baby will be.
Belly Button in or out?: Stretched in
Wedding ring on or off?: On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Pretty happy
Preparations for baby: I have the bag for the hospital. I just haven’t packed it yet. I plan on doing some washing of clothes and liners soon. I also pre-registered online for L&D.
Looking forward to: the start of maternity leave. I still have a while to go, but man am I getting tired of getting up for work. I love the work. It’s the walking that is kicking my butt.
