I feel like I have been blessed with a fairly easy pregnancy. I don't know that I want to continue for another 40 weeks, but I think I will miss the bump and constant companionship of my sweet little one. There's something really special knowing that you have produced, grown and nurtured a life.
I was able to do a fundraising walk yesterday for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America. I'm definitely not in the same shape I was 40 weeks ago, and I definitely waddled the second half. I was ready to sit down after the walk, but was so grateful that this far into pregnancy I could still be outside enjoying life.
Here are some updates:
Energy: I have struggled sleeping the past week. I seem to wake up around 3 and then toss and turn until 6. I can't complain considering it's only been the last week.
Weight Gain: 30 pounds
Back Pain: If I've been standing for a long time I will feel it, but otherwise not too bad.
Pregnancy Love: Her sweet little hiccups are just precious. I feel so bad because she gets them all of the time. It's a reminder that she is real baby and not some creature moving inside of me. :)
Pregnancy Hate: The cankles (or however you spell it) are a constant thing. I sit on a yoga ball at work and never elevate my feet. By the end of the day, my ankles are non-existent.
Movements: I love feeling her throughout the day. My stomach knots up with most of her movements-I guess because she's so big now.
Belly Button: It's definitely out and showing it's pretty self.
Cravings: Ice cream. I feel like I deserve it every night.
Stretch Marks: None yet
Emotions: No overall changes in emotions.
I can't wait to meet this sweet little one!
