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We had out last regular appointment with our midwife on Friday. The baby will be born a week from Monday (the 14th), can you believe it?
She’s predicted to weigh in at about 8.5 to 9 pounds! All of her measurements are in at least the 85th percentile, size-wise, with her head in the 97th percentile!
All in all, it’s been a very strange physical experience. I never did get over my morning sickness. I *still* throw up about 2 or 3 times a week, and even more often lately, as there gets to be even less room in there. I’m also completely swollen! My hands, mostly, which makes knitting kind of hurt, but also my face and my feet. They’ve checked for high blood pressure, but everything is within the “normal” range, so it’s nothing they’ll do anything about…just one of those things.
Now that school’s out for the semester, I’ve also just given up on trying to wear non-pajamas! I’ve got a bunch of yoga pants and solid-color PJ bottoms that have become staples, along with dresses over leggings. And…thank God for Crocs. I NEVER pictured myself as a croc-wearer…but they have saved my LIFE. They’ve been the only shoes that have enough support AND cushion for me to wear them to walk around in. The Birkenstocks have great support, but no cushion. I’ve gained almost 45 pounds! I’ve reached a weight that I NEVER thought I’d see. My poor skinny feet are just not used to this!
SO…it’s been tough, bodies are weird and amazing things. But it’s definitely something I’d do again. When I feel the baby move and respond to my voice…it’s all worth it.
At the same time…I’m glad the birth is “scheduled,” because I don’t know if I could deal with this baby coming any later than 9 days from now!!
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8 Responses to “Checking in!”
Good luck with everything! I hope it goes as smoothly and happily as possible. I recall my feet growing two sizes during pregnancy - I wish Crocs had been around then!
congrats! how exciting. I too had to be scheduled to be induced a week after my due date. Enjoy the last of the process and best wishes for a great birth experience and welcome to mommydom.
Happy New Year, Stephanie! Hope all goes well for the delivery. can’t wait to meet the wee one.
Regarding your poor swollen limbs, I’m a massage therapist and have worked on a lot of final trimester pregnant clients and friends. Even a little bit of gentle effleurage (gentle stroking always toward the heart) will help reduce the fluid retention in your limbs and actually all over. This can be done while you’re laying down n sofa or bed, no need to get onto a massage table. Just a thought…all the best!
The 14th is my son’s 5th birthday. Early congrats!
Yeah! Ours is coming one day later & pretty much the same size. That is, if he wants to wait until Tuesday. I have my doubts! But I’m sticking close to the couch just to keep him nice & comfy. Gives me lots of knitting time.
Good luck.
Very exciting!
Enjoy your last days of the pregnancy! I know you’re ready to be done. I had my little guy 7 weeks ago and I miss being pregnant already as much as I hated it!
How exciting! I just had my little man on Dec 21st - and he is such a blessing! My thoughts will be with you!