Sunday, April 11, 2010
Saturday, April 10, 2010
35/35
Yep, here we are! 35 weeks pregnant and 35 days to go. How am I feeling today? Here are some of my thoughts in a nutshells:
Weight Gain: 33lbs (this is scary for me!! Although the midwife still says this is average, I would like to not gain very much more thankyouverymuch.)
Maternity Clothes: My really good friend Kim asked me a couple of weeks ago if I had gotten to the stage where even maternity clothes were getting too small, and I didn't really know what she was talking about...until now! My belly seems to be tugging more and more on those shirt buttons, and peeking its head out the bottom of my shirts. Just when you think it can't get bigger, you start to notice these things and realize it is indeed getting bigger. Even my scrub tops at work (which I am already wearing a size bigger than pre-pregnancy) are starting to do this same thing. Its been all about comfort lately. I seem to be wearing my tennis shoes, slippers, and zodi's a lot more on my feet. Yoga pants are about the comfiest pants to wear right now. In fact, I wish I had a dozen pairs of yoga pants so I could wear a different pair each day.
Stretch Marks: Believe it or not, I am still in the clear! A few weeks ago, I thought one popped up, and I was a little bummed. But, I'll have you know that a few days later it was completely gone. I may have scratched my belly against something because it looked similar to when you carry too heavy of a bag on your shoulder and get that little red/purple mark. I still swear by my body butter, but am now only using it every other day because it was making my belly itch like none other.
Food Cravings: I was really hoping to have this fun story to tell everyone about a funny food craving that I got when I was pregnant, but I've got nothing. There are things that sound really good that day, that I can't stop thinking about until I eat it, but then once I eat it, that craving is gone. If I had to rack my brain for something, I would say milk and pancakes have tasted to-die-for since my 2nd trimester. I don't feel like I need them all the time, but I have them somewhat often and they always taste so incredible. I've even had pancakes for dinner a couple of times!
Movement: I feel like Peyton might come out as a gymnast! She is moving all the time now, which is great, but sometimes it catches me off guard or takes my breath away, or even tickles. She still has her little baby bum on my left side, and her feet are pointed up towards my head on my right side. Lately, she has loved to get into this position where she sticks her butt way out and stretches her feet way out, pushing them right into my ribs. When you look at my belly from the outside, its the most bizarre thing. Its no longer this cute, perfectly round belly. Its all lopsided from her butt sticking out. Pretty funny, really.
Labor Signs: Thankfully none yet! However, the midwife said something at my appointment this week, which made me realize just how close we are. She said at any point now if I happen to go into labor, they wouldn't do anything to stop it. I guess that means, technically Peyton can come whenever she wants now. Lets hope she stays snuggled in there at least a few more weeks! In fact, I really hope she stays in there at LEAST until May 10th since my mom is going to be back East until the 9th.
What I'm looking forward to: One of the biggest things weighing on my mind right now is getting the nursery done. Now that the house remodel is all but done, I would love to really dig into the nursery. Really, there isn't a ton left to do. We need to finish her dresser/changing table (I say we, but this is really John's job), get Peyton's name decal up on the wall (hopefully with the help of Peyton's uncle Colin), hang the paper lanterns that I just received yesterday, and clear some space in the closet for some of her clothes to hang. I think I am feeling antsy because everything that will go inside her dresser drawers is just in boxes in her room right now, so it looks pretty messy. I am also very much looking forward to the obvious, having Peyton in our arms. I can't wait to see what she looks like, what her little personality will be, etc. And I have to admit, I am looking forward to not being pregnant anymore. Not that I am miserable, but I will be happy to have my own body back and be able eat/drink/exercise/put my shoes and socks on without it taking my breath away/wear normal clothes again, etc.
What I miss most: If you read my confessions post, you already know the answer to this. But, for the record I miss wine, the hot tub, sushi, and working out. Oh! And sleeping on my back too.
We started our birthing classes last week with Penny, and so far we think they are great. We are the furthest along in the class, and in fact the last class is scheduled for after our due date, so we'll see if we make it to that one. The other couples in the class seem very friendly, and for the most part are somewhat in our same age range.
Work is getting tougher and tougher. Standing on my feet for 10 hours is just not so much fun anymore. Some days are definitely better than others. I wish we were rich, so I could just stop working now and enjoy these last few weeks nesting at home and resting, but I will settle for my days off on Wednesday to get this stuff done. Thank god for those days off! I am still going to attempt to work up until my due date (if she hasn't arrived by then), but we'll just see how it goes. There are many days where I wake up and go to work wishing I had a desk job.
John and I have been talking about what kind of savings/college savings plan we want to start for Peyton. We have researched some into the GET program, and also have heard bits and pieces about at 529 plan. Anyone have some good advice?
Up next, more belly pics!
Weight Gain: 33lbs (this is scary for me!! Although the midwife still says this is average, I would like to not gain very much more thankyouverymuch.)
Maternity Clothes: My really good friend Kim asked me a couple of weeks ago if I had gotten to the stage where even maternity clothes were getting too small, and I didn't really know what she was talking about...until now! My belly seems to be tugging more and more on those shirt buttons, and peeking its head out the bottom of my shirts. Just when you think it can't get bigger, you start to notice these things and realize it is indeed getting bigger. Even my scrub tops at work (which I am already wearing a size bigger than pre-pregnancy) are starting to do this same thing. Its been all about comfort lately. I seem to be wearing my tennis shoes, slippers, and zodi's a lot more on my feet. Yoga pants are about the comfiest pants to wear right now. In fact, I wish I had a dozen pairs of yoga pants so I could wear a different pair each day.
Stretch Marks: Believe it or not, I am still in the clear! A few weeks ago, I thought one popped up, and I was a little bummed. But, I'll have you know that a few days later it was completely gone. I may have scratched my belly against something because it looked similar to when you carry too heavy of a bag on your shoulder and get that little red/purple mark. I still swear by my body butter, but am now only using it every other day because it was making my belly itch like none other.
Food Cravings: I was really hoping to have this fun story to tell everyone about a funny food craving that I got when I was pregnant, but I've got nothing. There are things that sound really good that day, that I can't stop thinking about until I eat it, but then once I eat it, that craving is gone. If I had to rack my brain for something, I would say milk and pancakes have tasted to-die-for since my 2nd trimester. I don't feel like I need them all the time, but I have them somewhat often and they always taste so incredible. I've even had pancakes for dinner a couple of times!
Movement: I feel like Peyton might come out as a gymnast! She is moving all the time now, which is great, but sometimes it catches me off guard or takes my breath away, or even tickles. She still has her little baby bum on my left side, and her feet are pointed up towards my head on my right side. Lately, she has loved to get into this position where she sticks her butt way out and stretches her feet way out, pushing them right into my ribs. When you look at my belly from the outside, its the most bizarre thing. Its no longer this cute, perfectly round belly. Its all lopsided from her butt sticking out. Pretty funny, really.
Labor Signs: Thankfully none yet! However, the midwife said something at my appointment this week, which made me realize just how close we are. She said at any point now if I happen to go into labor, they wouldn't do anything to stop it. I guess that means, technically Peyton can come whenever she wants now. Lets hope she stays snuggled in there at least a few more weeks! In fact, I really hope she stays in there at LEAST until May 10th since my mom is going to be back East until the 9th.
What I'm looking forward to: One of the biggest things weighing on my mind right now is getting the nursery done. Now that the house remodel is all but done, I would love to really dig into the nursery. Really, there isn't a ton left to do. We need to finish her dresser/changing table (I say we, but this is really John's job), get Peyton's name decal up on the wall (hopefully with the help of Peyton's uncle Colin), hang the paper lanterns that I just received yesterday, and clear some space in the closet for some of her clothes to hang. I think I am feeling antsy because everything that will go inside her dresser drawers is just in boxes in her room right now, so it looks pretty messy. I am also very much looking forward to the obvious, having Peyton in our arms. I can't wait to see what she looks like, what her little personality will be, etc. And I have to admit, I am looking forward to not being pregnant anymore. Not that I am miserable, but I will be happy to have my own body back and be able eat/drink/exercise/put my shoes and socks on without it taking my breath away/wear normal clothes again, etc.
What I miss most: If you read my confessions post, you already know the answer to this. But, for the record I miss wine, the hot tub, sushi, and working out. Oh! And sleeping on my back too.
We started our birthing classes last week with Penny, and so far we think they are great. We are the furthest along in the class, and in fact the last class is scheduled for after our due date, so we'll see if we make it to that one. The other couples in the class seem very friendly, and for the most part are somewhat in our same age range.
Work is getting tougher and tougher. Standing on my feet for 10 hours is just not so much fun anymore. Some days are definitely better than others. I wish we were rich, so I could just stop working now and enjoy these last few weeks nesting at home and resting, but I will settle for my days off on Wednesday to get this stuff done. Thank god for those days off! I am still going to attempt to work up until my due date (if she hasn't arrived by then), but we'll just see how it goes. There are many days where I wake up and go to work wishing I had a desk job.
John and I have been talking about what kind of savings/college savings plan we want to start for Peyton. We have researched some into the GET program, and also have heard bits and pieces about at 529 plan. Anyone have some good advice?
Up next, more belly pics!
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