This is the first time I took a bump shot and thought "It could be my last one." Oh boy!
How far along: 36 weeks! One month left... maybe!
Baby is the size of a: Crenshaw melon? Doctor said today that he is about 5 1/2-6 lbs. He predicts that he won't be any bigger than 8 lbs at birth.
Maternity clothes: Borrowing more of Justin's shirts to lounge around the house in.
Food cravings: Nope.
Anything make you queasy or sick: I got very sick this week so that made me very nauseous, but nothing related to food.
Miss anything:A flat stomach.
Boy or Girl: Southern Gentleman :)
Movement: Just the same squirms and pokes. Baby was pretty quiet when I got sick earlier this week but boy has he been making up for it since. I can't seem to get him to stop moving!
Best moment this week: Having a wonderful weekend in Ohio with family and friends and our Northern Baby Shower! Such a fun time! I'm excited to blog about it soon :)
Worst moment this week: We got home from Ohio on Sunday evening. At about 3:00 in the morning, Justin and I both woke up and felt nauseous. He started vomiting right away and I joined in on the fun two hours later. The next 5 hours were not.fun.at.all. Later that day, we felt like we were on the movie Contagion. We found out that not only were we sick, but so were 3 of my brothers, 1 sister and 1 sister in-law. Something fun most have been spread to us while we were all up in Ohio, and we all got it around the same time. Being sick and pregnant is the worst. Not only can you not move around as quickly as you need to, but it is hard to find a comfortable position and relax. All day Monday the only thing I ate was about 5 flakes of cereal and felt extremely achy and weak. I took Tuesday off as well and was able to eat a little more, but still feeling very achy and uncomfortable. I went back to work today but hoped that I could have more time off. Still feeling very wiped out and tired.
How have I been feeling: Other than my bout with the Contagion virus, I have felt good!
Other tidbits:
- We were suppose to have our hospital tour on Monday, but since we were both sick, it is rescheduled for March 20th!
- Not much has been crossed off our to-do lists with us being out of town and suck up in bed.
- I did get some more paperwork in order for my maternity leave.
- Things we hope to accomplish this week: start the nursery, order the glider and dresser.
- Our bedroom is overflowing with baby items. Justin thinks that this little man owns more stuff the we do.
- Wedding rings are off at night and on during the day. I hate taking them off.
- I am now down to weekly doctor's appointments!
- This week's appointment was very eye opening for many reasons:
- I am already 3 cm dilated and 70% effaced.
- The doctor thinks there is no way I am going to make it to my due date and is pretty sure this baby won't even make it to April.... OH BOY!
- He told me to have my bags packed and ready to go.... good thing I have that checked off!
- He made the comment, "Wow! This baby is low!" That is what I have been saying the whole time! I hear other people talk about all the kicks they get in the ribs and not me, it is all in the hips. I don't even know if this babe can 'drop' any lower.
- After my doctor's appointment I felt excited but also very overwhelmed! We have no nursery and we still have to move. I still have to get lessons and plans in order for the 4th quarter and get report cards done. We need to get our tushes' moving! Although my mom reminded me, I can be dilated for several weeks and it is all in the Lord's hands. We have been praying that He brings him at the right time and so whether that is early or on time, it is going to be okay.
Countdowns:
- Days until due date:28!
- Days left of teaching:12!
Oh baby! I think you should just take your packed bags with you on your hospital tour, check in for the night, and little dude can share my birthday with me.
ReplyDeleteDon't stress, you have lots of helping hands, use them. Enjoy these last few weeks, just the two of you.