Total weight gain/loss: I mean, at this point, does it really matter?
Maternity clothes?: Pulled out some of my "pregnancy fat clothes" this week, i.e. my maternity clothes from last time when I was much bigger. Some of the stuff I wore early on in that pregnancy fits now.
Sleep: Been up with Brooke every night this week (first she had a stomach bug, now a miserable cold/possible ear infection), so my sleep was majorly compromised. I usually feel worse on days I don't get much sleep.
Movement: The "books" say that movement should really decrease around now because the kiddo has less room. Not true. Even though this kid is huge, he is still jumping around like he's in a bouncy house.
Labor Signs: I'm very curious to find out if the baby is still head-down. His movements felt like maybe he was shifting all week, so I'm a little worried he may be sideways. The pelvic pressure is in full force so I'm hopeful that he's starting to drop. Might find out on Wednesday when the OB does my 1st internal check.
Food/Cravings: Nothing new here. This baby may come out looking like a baked good.
Gender: Feeling boy this week.
New w/pregnancy #2: I can't get enough orange juice. Last time, OJ was one of my major aversions. But this time I want it every morning; other juices just don't cut it anymore (I gave up apple several months ago, and now my beloved grape juice just doesn't sound good either.)
What I miss: Breathing, walking with ease, sleeping/sitting/existing comfortably. To sum up, being not pregnant. (I know, I know, Debbie Downer reporting for duty.)
What I am looking forward to: Weekly OB visits from here on out (though not so much looking forward to the internal checks that come with them...)
Best moment this week: Brooke is officially sleeping in her Big Girl room full-time, so I've started cleaning out the nursery. It's the little things that are getting me excited now, like the thought of lifting the crib mattress high enough that I can put the bed skirt on or getting all the burp cloths organized in the dresser. And I also have new Coming Home from the Hospital outfits ready and waiting (size 3 months, none of that NB nonsense this time. In fact, we only have one little pack of NB diapers; it says "up to 10 lbs" on the package, and I have a feeling this one might tip the scales above that from the start.)
Weekly Wisdom: A pregnant woman pees a lot. True story. Especially when her fetus is camped out on her bladder. I've gone so many times today that the husband was concerned something was wrong with me.
Milestones: Friends, tomorrow is August. AUGUST. The month in which this baby should be born (strong emphasis on the should). Kids are going to be going back to school soon - the benchmark for when baby is due. Hot dog!
Baby Reeder at 36w0d
(I spy some high school gym shorts from 13 years ago. And, also, holy belly explosion!)
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