34 Weeks
Baby J…
is over 4 ½ pounds and close to 18 inches long. The fruit comparison is pineapple and relates to his weight this week. He is moving all over the place and I find I’m getting to the point where I momentarily freak out if I haven’t felt him move or I haven’t knowingly felt him move. I think I’ve been fairly rational this whole pregnancy and will continue to, but the thought of something happening this late in the game or forcing him to come early is in the back of my mind.
Best news I’ve heard is that Baby J is head down! Apparently the two bumps I was feeling and thought meant he was transverse are his butt and knees/feet. I’ll have to trust my mid-wife on this one because I can’t tell any of the body parts from each other. I consider it reassuring when I feel his hiccups low in the belly.
How I’m feeling…
Tired. Sleeping through the night doesn’t happen. I’m up to use the bathroom at least 4 times a night and Braxton hick’s increase more at night so they aren’t helping. I’ve noticed lately they have become stronger or more intense. To the point I think I’m having real contractions and are accompanied by back pains. At first I was drinking a lot of water before bed but since everything is compounded by having to use the bathroom I cut back. First night of that and I’m abruptly awoken by a Charlie horse. I think I might have jumped up in bed and kinda sorta screamed and woke Carl up. SOooooo I don’t know the answer. I consider this sleepless contraction filled nights where you’re dragging through the day a flaw in God’s design for reproduction. Yea yea it’s preparing me for a newborn.
Exercise…
Is non-existent minus walking 3 flights of stairs at work numerous times a day. I really really need to force myself to at least walk; and the weather is very nice. It’s just that I’m soooo busy right now and I tend to get overwhelmed very easily. Exercise is the first to go and really it should be the first to be increased. It’s important so I need to make it top priority, but as I write this all I want to do is go to sleep!
What I Miss…Sleeping on my stomach. I’ve probably said that before but it’s true. I even tried to build up four pillows with a hole in the middle and lay on top of that but it didn’t really work.
Cravings-Sweets! I made this over the holiday and it’s gone! Now I really want to make thesethis weekend. Still downing some ICE. I am content with the ice at home soley but I still eat it a lot! (Eating as I type)
Weight Gain-22 pounds
Belly Button-Mostly Innie, the top sticks out but the rest is still hiding on the inside.
Showers Left-2 and both this weekend! I plan to organize and finish the nursery next week!
Ready for Baby-I say Yes! We have a car seat, cloth and disposable diapers, and since I’m hoping to nurse, I have his food.
Real Contractions-I think so but usually only when I use the bathroom so they might just be the bad Braxton’s. I’m going to bring this up on my mid-wife at my appt next week.
To do/Needs
Find Louisville Pediatrician
Changing pad and baby monitor. I plan on getting this one which might be a bit neurotic but it has the best reviews and would ease my mind those first few weeks.
Organize Nursery-Wash Clothes & Put Gifts Away
“Finish” Nursery-(It’s ready for baby but I have a few more to-do’s before it’s ready for momma)-Cubby Baskets, Changing Pad, Collage Prints
Anyone nest late in the game or is nesting a sign of labor? Have braxton’s and real contractions? Obsess about the nursery? Get most items from showers off registry?
Have a great Thursday!
Sara
Kendall was my first newborn to photograph and I can’t believe she is a year old! Last year when she was only 10 days old I persuaded her momma to let me capture her newborn sweetness and she was happy to oblige. I think Shelli and I learned a lot about newborns from that day and I’m sorry Kendall you were my experiment shoot. I now know newborns run the shoot and you must keep them warm, content, with momma always near by! I’ve since captured Kendall sitting as a smiley six month old, and just recently as a very mobile one year old. I can’t believe it has been a year!
Is this girl a future model or what??
