Jack Andrew Hemmasi
Born: Friday, December 26, 2014 at 5:26 PM
7 lbs, 7 oz
20 3/4 inches
Happy birthday, Jack!! We love you!
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
39 Weeks - A Watermelon
December 11, 2014
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Photo Thoughts: How does it grow that much in just one week?! See below for a comparison between this and last week. Also, I'm basically throwing in the towel on wearing anything with a waist most days. So dresses it is! Let's just hope it doesn't get cold again in the next week or so.
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How I'm Feeling: I'm starting to find myself sometimes wondering things like, "will this be my last..." It's a strange thing to not know where you will be (or rather, what tiny human might be with you), the next time you do something simple like a load of laundry, etc.
Really since about 38 weeks, but especially once you enter the 39 week territory, people start to treat you like a ticking time bomb. It's fun to have reminders of how close you are. But also not fun. Maybe it's just since I have just been feeling so not ready all along, but those constant reminders about how you're basically ready to explode tend to rub me the wrong way... or just make me really anxious. Instead of "how are you today?," it's "how are you feeling/anything changed?" And sometimes you start to feel like you're a bit of a disappointment when you say (and mean!), "good, normal." I think it's also a little different for me, since most women around this time are getting impatient and just ready to be done being pregnant. Every once in a while, I get that sort of feeling, but most of the time, I'm still over here like, "not quite yet! I could deal with another month or so!" But I know that is crazy. I know I'm reading too much into it, but these are just honest 39 week hormonal feelings for you.
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Baby/Bump: He is still getting bigger in there, despite running out of room. Although, growth is definitely not happening as quickly as previous weeks. BUT, the good news is that the brain is doing LOTS of growing and developing this week!
The bump is feeling more and more heavy... which I had hoped wasn't possible. However, it's usually only toward the end of the day when I start to feel this heavy sensation.
Symptoms: Racking them up finally! On a positive note, my lower back nerve is feeling MUCH better! No more limping for this preggo. However... that seems to have been replaced with things like tail bone pain, belly heaviness, general back pain, stomach cramping, occasional lightning crotch. etc. Fun. I'll address this more in the movement section, but my ribs are also in a LOT of pain! Oh, and a kind of funny symptom is that I have been hearing stomach gurgling/digesting sounds (things you hear normally after eating a big meal), but now I hear them WAY up high. It;s a crazy reminder at how shifted around my insides are!
Weight: +0.0. +27.0 total.
What I'm Anticipating: Friday will be my last day at work! I was lucky that I was able to just stay for as long as I wanted to/could. It was very open-ended. And it wasn't that I felt like I couldn't physically work anymore, it was just more that I really began to feel like I wanted and needed to be at home doing things for me and the baby. It had been getting harder and harder to be doing things for other people, when I am very conscious of all that I still have to do. I am looking forward to having as much of next week as our little guy will give me to attack that crazy nesting to do list!
Diet/Cravings/Aversions: I haven't had too many crazy cravings this pregnancy. But for a long while now, I have been really fixated on Wendy's Frostys and cake donuts (not together though). Well, this week, I finally let myself indulge and pulled through the drive thru of Wendy's on my way home from work to get my Frosty. It was totally worth it. Now to track down a cake donut!
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Sleep: Still no complaints here! That is probably one of the things I am most thankful for this pregnancy- that my sleep was hardly affected.
Exercise: I think most of it has to do with the fact that my Prenatal Pilates/Barre class is now over, but I just was not motivated to work out this week. I did ONE home workout video. Oh well... I did pretty well up until now.
Movement: He is still moving a ton in there! For a long time now, I've been getting lots of kicks up near my ribs- which is great reassurance that he is upside down. But this week, he took those rib kicks to a new level! I can feel his feet wedged up under my ribs. And when we decides to kick them, it hurts so badly, and I literally expect to look down and see a rib or two poking out from his force. He had one particularly strong assault on my ribs one night, and ever since then, my rib cage has been so sore... I keep expecting to see bruises. Seriously.
Boy or Girl: See you soon, baby boy!
Most Entertaining Comment of the Week: When I went to the grocery store this weekend, I stopped at the in-store Starbucks to get a drink to shop with. The barista was a bit of an older lady, and she asked me right away when I was due and what I was having. When I told her I was having a boy, her response was, "Oh, there are just so many nasty little boys in this world- we don't need more!" I wish I was making that up. I had no idea how to respond other than to just nervously laugh, grab my drink, and leave. SO strange!
Highlights of the Week:
-Coming Home Outfit: Our little guy's coming home outfit finally arrived in the mail. I hope it fits!
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-39 Week Appointment: Still no further progress. Stuck at 1cm, 50%, and -2. I went into the appointment thinking, "I really hope she says I haven't made any progress because I'm looking forward to next week's time off to get ready for baby." So I was surprised that when she gave me this report, that I actually found myself a little upset. Also adding to that was probably the fact that she began an initial conversation about induction possibilities... which I really hope to avoid. She said we will chat again next week, if I make it to that appointment.
-Trader Joe's Meltdown: (Keep in mind, I was a little emotionally wound up after my appointment.) Right after my appointment, I went to Trader Joe's to pick up a few items. One of those items being my favorite TJ frozen pizza crust, since I was planning on making several pizzas to freeze for the coming weeks. I was annoyed when I couldn't find my crusts, so I asked an employee about it. She said she was new and would go ask the manager. The manager came out and told me that they had been discontinued. Immediate waterworks. Not even kidding you. I was crying in the middle of the freezer section in Trader Joe's. In an attempt to distract me, the poor guy asked me when I was due, and that ended up making me cry even more, because it scared the crap out of me to have to say out loud that my due date was next week. I was a MESS. I mean I wasn't like full out balling, but I was definitely red in the face, with tears running down my cheeks. It was so embarrassing, but the guy was so nice, and he proceeded to carry my basket while walking me around the store helping me find everything else I had come for. He must have thought I was insane and not wanted to leave me alone in his store. Poor guy.
I guess I should have added "extremely over-emotional" to that symptoms list this week! ;-)
Really since about 38 weeks, but especially once you enter the 39 week territory, people start to treat you like a ticking time bomb. It's fun to have reminders of how close you are. But also not fun. Maybe it's just since I have just been feeling so not ready all along, but those constant reminders about how you're basically ready to explode tend to rub me the wrong way... or just make me really anxious. Instead of "how are you today?," it's "how are you feeling/anything changed?" And sometimes you start to feel like you're a bit of a disappointment when you say (and mean!), "good, normal." I think it's also a little different for me, since most women around this time are getting impatient and just ready to be done being pregnant. Every once in a while, I get that sort of feeling, but most of the time, I'm still over here like, "not quite yet! I could deal with another month or so!" But I know that is crazy. I know I'm reading too much into it, but these are just honest 39 week hormonal feelings for you.
Baby/Bump: He is still getting bigger in there, despite running out of room. Although, growth is definitely not happening as quickly as previous weeks. BUT, the good news is that the brain is doing LOTS of growing and developing this week!
The bump is feeling more and more heavy... which I had hoped wasn't possible. However, it's usually only toward the end of the day when I start to feel this heavy sensation.
Symptoms: Racking them up finally! On a positive note, my lower back nerve is feeling MUCH better! No more limping for this preggo. However... that seems to have been replaced with things like tail bone pain, belly heaviness, general back pain, stomach cramping, occasional lightning crotch. etc. Fun. I'll address this more in the movement section, but my ribs are also in a LOT of pain! Oh, and a kind of funny symptom is that I have been hearing stomach gurgling/digesting sounds (things you hear normally after eating a big meal), but now I hear them WAY up high. It;s a crazy reminder at how shifted around my insides are!
What I'm Anticipating: Friday will be my last day at work! I was lucky that I was able to just stay for as long as I wanted to/could. It was very open-ended. And it wasn't that I felt like I couldn't physically work anymore, it was just more that I really began to feel like I wanted and needed to be at home doing things for me and the baby. It had been getting harder and harder to be doing things for other people, when I am very conscious of all that I still have to do. I am looking forward to having as much of next week as our little guy will give me to attack that crazy nesting to do list!
Diet/Cravings/Aversions: I haven't had too many crazy cravings this pregnancy. But for a long while now, I have been really fixated on Wendy's Frostys and cake donuts (not together though). Well, this week, I finally let myself indulge and pulled through the drive thru of Wendy's on my way home from work to get my Frosty. It was totally worth it. Now to track down a cake donut!
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| Delicious "waiting for baby" chocolates that my sister sent! |
Exercise: I think most of it has to do with the fact that my Prenatal Pilates/Barre class is now over, but I just was not motivated to work out this week. I did ONE home workout video. Oh well... I did pretty well up until now.
Movement: He is still moving a ton in there! For a long time now, I've been getting lots of kicks up near my ribs- which is great reassurance that he is upside down. But this week, he took those rib kicks to a new level! I can feel his feet wedged up under my ribs. And when we decides to kick them, it hurts so badly, and I literally expect to look down and see a rib or two poking out from his force. He had one particularly strong assault on my ribs one night, and ever since then, my rib cage has been so sore... I keep expecting to see bruises. Seriously.
Boy or Girl: See you soon, baby boy!
Most Entertaining Comment of the Week: When I went to the grocery store this weekend, I stopped at the in-store Starbucks to get a drink to shop with. The barista was a bit of an older lady, and she asked me right away when I was due and what I was having. When I told her I was having a boy, her response was, "Oh, there are just so many nasty little boys in this world- we don't need more!" I wish I was making that up. I had no idea how to respond other than to just nervously laugh, grab my drink, and leave. SO strange!
Highlights of the Week:
-Coming Home Outfit: Our little guy's coming home outfit finally arrived in the mail. I hope it fits!
-39 Week Appointment: Still no further progress. Stuck at 1cm, 50%, and -2. I went into the appointment thinking, "I really hope she says I haven't made any progress because I'm looking forward to next week's time off to get ready for baby." So I was surprised that when she gave me this report, that I actually found myself a little upset. Also adding to that was probably the fact that she began an initial conversation about induction possibilities... which I really hope to avoid. She said we will chat again next week, if I make it to that appointment.
-Trader Joe's Meltdown: (Keep in mind, I was a little emotionally wound up after my appointment.) Right after my appointment, I went to Trader Joe's to pick up a few items. One of those items being my favorite TJ frozen pizza crust, since I was planning on making several pizzas to freeze for the coming weeks. I was annoyed when I couldn't find my crusts, so I asked an employee about it. She said she was new and would go ask the manager. The manager came out and told me that they had been discontinued. Immediate waterworks. Not even kidding you. I was crying in the middle of the freezer section in Trader Joe's. In an attempt to distract me, the poor guy asked me when I was due, and that ended up making me cry even more, because it scared the crap out of me to have to say out loud that my due date was next week. I was a MESS. I mean I wasn't like full out balling, but I was definitely red in the face, with tears running down my cheeks. It was so embarrassing, but the guy was so nice, and he proceeded to carry my basket while walking me around the store helping me find everything else I had come for. He must have thought I was insane and not wanted to leave me alone in his store. Poor guy.
I guess I should have added "extremely over-emotional" to that symptoms list this week! ;-)
Sunday, December 14, 2014
Maternity Photos
The weekend following Thanksgiving, we finally had some maternity photos taken. We lucked out with the most perfect weather that day, and it was fun to just spend some time together getting excited about our little guy. Thank you to Rieza for the capturing such wonderful photos- to help us remember this special time! It was hard to narrow the photos down, but here are some of my favorites (yes, 20 is SOME). And just so I remember- I was about 37.5 weeks pregnant here.
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Saturday, December 13, 2014
38 Weeks - A Pumpkin
December 4, 2014
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Photo Thoughts: I JUST put my fall decorations away, so I just couldn't justify going out and buying another pumpkin. So, a bag and a half of Cuties/Mandarins will have to do.
How I'm Feeling: I'm starting to feel some nerves about my fast-approaching due date. It's pretty scary to know that you are in "any day now" territory. Also, I think I have also officially entered that period where people start to view you like a ticking time bomb. If you don't respond to a text message or return a phone call, you just know people are wondering if you're in labor.
Baby: The weight range for baby this week is a little shocking- 6-9 pounds? Lord help me if I have a nine pound baby already! Supposedly baby can also have up to an inch of hair already. I'm really interested to see if our little guy is born with a full head of hair... I kind of think he might be.
Belly: This belly of mine is definitely rapidly expanding. Duh, right? It's just that it was so slow-going and gradual for such a long time, that now it just feels like it's a little out of control. David has said to me several times this week, as he catches a side view of me, things like "Whoa, you're like really pregnant" or "Now THAT'S a belly!"
Symptoms: Still with the back pain, the shortness of breath, and the heaviness/tightness of the belly toward the end of the day. Nothing too crazy to report though.
Weight: +0.0. Still plateauing at +27.0 total. Even AFTER Thanksgiving! I guess I should have had more pie after all! :-)
What I'm Anticipating: Like I said above, I'm starting to get nervous about my fast-approaching due date. I'm excited, of course, but it also somehow seems so abstract to me still. I can't wrap my head around the reality of how close it could be, and I just can't imagine myself in the whole labor/delivery process.
Sleep: I am so glad that sleep hasn't yet been an issue for me. And I only have to get up once per night to go to the bathroom, which is totally manageable. I'll take the sleep while I can get it!
Exercise: This week was the last class of my Pre-Natal Pilates/Barre class. The instructor grew up in Australia and is going back to visit family for the month. I SO wish I could keep going to this class for my last few weeks. It has been something I look forward to each week, and I always feel so good after going. The instructor plans on starting up a Post-Natal class (that she will let us bring our babies to!), so I am already looking forward to that. Here's a group shot of the girls in the class on our last day all lined up in order of our due dates!
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Movement: SO much movement! And sometimes, it can be really uncomfortable... and painful even. BUT, I've already started to get a little nostalgic about not feeling this baby boy move inside me anymore. I know I will miss it so much, so I'm trying not to get too annoyed when he's ninja chopping and karate kicking my insides.
Milestones/Progress: For the third week in a row, I'm still holding steady at 1cm dilated, 50% effaced, and -2 position. I'm totally fine with not making progress at this point, because I feel SO not ready, but in the back of my head, I can't help but wonder, "what happens if I just never make it any further than this on my own?" It's a head game...
Highlights of the Week: This was a good week!
-Mission: Baby Gear Assembly - After our lovely Thanksgiving, we spent the weekend focused on getting things ready for baby. I deep cleaned the nursery (officially the cleanest room in the house), got the new rug we ordered all laid out, and then the next day we were baby gear assembly fools (and yes, we ARE major procrastinators and should have done this weeks ago- whatever). We assembled: the crib, stroller, co-sleeper, car seat, and the play yard/downstairs sleep/changing station. There's still a lot of work to be done (organizing the baby closet, taking inventory of what we have/need, baby laundry, etc.), but I feel much better about life now.
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-Maternity Photos: We also took maternity photos to really make our post-Thanksgiving weekend a baby-dominated few days. I'm so excited to see how they turned out! We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day for our mostly outdoor photo shoot.
-MamaRoo: Ok, I have to admit that besides the baby (obviously), one of the things I have been most excited about this pregnancy is this silly baby chair/swing called the MamaRoo. I've been DYING to have one, but since we weren't gifted one, I just really was having a hard time justifying this expensive (and ok fine, probably unnecessary) baby item. I had been hoping to find a Black Friday or a Cyber Monday deal, but had no luck. So I scoured Craigslist and found THREE that looked nearly brand new. And now I can say that I am the proud owner of a MamaRoo... at almost HALF the cost! It's a little ridiculous how excited I am about this!
-David's Nightly Ritual: Now that we actually have some things assembled in the nursery, and it is starting to look a little closer to a real life room for a baby, I think David and I both enjoy just going in there and looking around in disbelief. One night right before getting into bed, he said he had to go do something, and that I couldn't come. So of course I dragged my pregnant self out of bed and followed along. It was so cute when I realized that all he was doing was going down the hallway to have one last peak of the nursery before he went to bed. He's done it a few times this week. It's adorable... especially because he's not usually sentimental about things like that. Awwwww....
Photo Thoughts: I JUST put my fall decorations away, so I just couldn't justify going out and buying another pumpkin. So, a bag and a half of Cuties/Mandarins will have to do.
How I'm Feeling: I'm starting to feel some nerves about my fast-approaching due date. It's pretty scary to know that you are in "any day now" territory. Also, I think I have also officially entered that period where people start to view you like a ticking time bomb. If you don't respond to a text message or return a phone call, you just know people are wondering if you're in labor.
Baby: The weight range for baby this week is a little shocking- 6-9 pounds? Lord help me if I have a nine pound baby already! Supposedly baby can also have up to an inch of hair already. I'm really interested to see if our little guy is born with a full head of hair... I kind of think he might be.
Belly: This belly of mine is definitely rapidly expanding. Duh, right? It's just that it was so slow-going and gradual for such a long time, that now it just feels like it's a little out of control. David has said to me several times this week, as he catches a side view of me, things like "Whoa, you're like really pregnant" or "Now THAT'S a belly!"
Symptoms: Still with the back pain, the shortness of breath, and the heaviness/tightness of the belly toward the end of the day. Nothing too crazy to report though.
Weight: +0.0. Still plateauing at +27.0 total. Even AFTER Thanksgiving! I guess I should have had more pie after all! :-)
What I'm Anticipating: Like I said above, I'm starting to get nervous about my fast-approaching due date. I'm excited, of course, but it also somehow seems so abstract to me still. I can't wrap my head around the reality of how close it could be, and I just can't imagine myself in the whole labor/delivery process.
Sleep: I am so glad that sleep hasn't yet been an issue for me. And I only have to get up once per night to go to the bathroom, which is totally manageable. I'll take the sleep while I can get it!
Exercise: This week was the last class of my Pre-Natal Pilates/Barre class. The instructor grew up in Australia and is going back to visit family for the month. I SO wish I could keep going to this class for my last few weeks. It has been something I look forward to each week, and I always feel so good after going. The instructor plans on starting up a Post-Natal class (that she will let us bring our babies to!), so I am already looking forward to that. Here's a group shot of the girls in the class on our last day all lined up in order of our due dates!
Movement: SO much movement! And sometimes, it can be really uncomfortable... and painful even. BUT, I've already started to get a little nostalgic about not feeling this baby boy move inside me anymore. I know I will miss it so much, so I'm trying not to get too annoyed when he's ninja chopping and karate kicking my insides.
Milestones/Progress: For the third week in a row, I'm still holding steady at 1cm dilated, 50% effaced, and -2 position. I'm totally fine with not making progress at this point, because I feel SO not ready, but in the back of my head, I can't help but wonder, "what happens if I just never make it any further than this on my own?" It's a head game...
Highlights of the Week: This was a good week!
-Mission: Baby Gear Assembly - After our lovely Thanksgiving, we spent the weekend focused on getting things ready for baby. I deep cleaned the nursery (officially the cleanest room in the house), got the new rug we ordered all laid out, and then the next day we were baby gear assembly fools (and yes, we ARE major procrastinators and should have done this weeks ago- whatever). We assembled: the crib, stroller, co-sleeper, car seat, and the play yard/downstairs sleep/changing station. There's still a lot of work to be done (organizing the baby closet, taking inventory of what we have/need, baby laundry, etc.), but I feel much better about life now.
-Maternity Photos: We also took maternity photos to really make our post-Thanksgiving weekend a baby-dominated few days. I'm so excited to see how they turned out! We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day for our mostly outdoor photo shoot.
-MamaRoo: Ok, I have to admit that besides the baby (obviously), one of the things I have been most excited about this pregnancy is this silly baby chair/swing called the MamaRoo. I've been DYING to have one, but since we weren't gifted one, I just really was having a hard time justifying this expensive (and ok fine, probably unnecessary) baby item. I had been hoping to find a Black Friday or a Cyber Monday deal, but had no luck. So I scoured Craigslist and found THREE that looked nearly brand new. And now I can say that I am the proud owner of a MamaRoo... at almost HALF the cost! It's a little ridiculous how excited I am about this!
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| I hope they make these for adults some day! |
Friday, December 12, 2014
37 Weeks - A Winter Melon / Watermelon
November 27, 2014
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Photo Thoughts: That belly is looking very round! Also, winter melon? I'm taking that to mean mini watermelon. In the 3rd photo, I am proudly displaying the practice baby from our Infant CPR class that we got to take home.
How I'm Feeling: I'm starting to get anxious about my quickly approaching due date. I know that around this time, a lot of pregnant women start to feel like they can't wait to NOT be pregnant anymore... but I am feeling very much the opposite. I find myself wishing for more time- not because I really want to be pregnant for an extra long time, but more just because I feel SO not ready. Rather than looking up old wives tales to start labor, I am looking them up so that I can AVOID doing those things. Does that make me crazy?
Baby: Technically I am full term now, meaning that all of baby's crucial functions are developed and from here on out he's just getting bigger and stronger!
Symptoms: That same lower back/hip pain is still pretty bad. Basic movements like walking, climbing stairs, and turning over in bed can send shooting pain through my lower back. This makes me very limp-y by the end of the day. Also, if I'm on my feel a lot in the evening (cooking dinner, etc.), my belly starts to feel very heavy, and sometimes gets very tight and crampy. These are most likely Braxton Hicks contractions, because the sensation stops as soon as I lay down on my side.
Weight: + 0.0 - Holding steady at +27.0 pounds total. I've definitely hit a weight gain plateau, which supposedly is somewhat normal at this point. Let's see how long this lasts... especially with all the Thanksgiving indulgences.
Diet/Cravings/Aversions: SO excited to have an EXTRA excuse to indulge at Thanksgiving this year! I made an apple pie just for David and I, but I haven't decided yet if I will share the leftovers. I also started the effort to stock up our freezer with pre-made meals, so I made a double batch of The Pioneer Woman's Chicken Spaghetti.
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What I'm Missing: At our Thanksgiving dinner, I was really wishing that I could have a glass of wine with David. Soon enough...
Sleep: I'm still sleeping really well. It just takes me a while to get comfortable when I first get in bed, since turning over aggravates my back so much. But once I'm comfortable, I'm out for the night (mostly)!
Exercise: Pre-Natal Pilates/Barre and a couple home workout videos thrown in if/when I'm feeling motivated.
Movement: Lots! I can tell he's getting cramped though. I get lots of kicks way up high, but I've also experienced a few instances of "lightning crotch" where it feels like his little hands must be karate chopping a nerve down there. Ouch!
Highlights of the Week:
-OB Appointment: I'm still at 1cm, 50% effaced, and -2 position. I was a bit relieved actually at my lack of progress since last week, since I'm hoping he won't be early! David came with me to this appointment, since he hadn't met the new doctor since I switched. It was fun to have company during the long wait in the exam room!
-Over the weekend, David and I had our Childbirth Class. It was Friday evening and then all day Saturday and Sunday. I didn't really know what to expect, but I think we both ended up being pleasantly surprised with the class. The instructor was great, and the other couples in the class were really friendly, too. It was nice to learn about the stages of labor, what to expect, relaxation techniques, ways to cope with pain, etc. They had us practice several laboring positions, etc., which I at first thought was kind of silly, but it was actually really good to get an idea of what I think I might like/not like to do to help with pain during labor. And plus, they made the husbands do things like massage our backs with tennis balls, etc. It was a LONG weekend though, and I'm glad that we checked that off the list!
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-Since we are procrastinators, we also had our Infant CPR class this week. This was just an evening class, and we ended up having the same instructor as our Childbirth Class. Each couple got their very own blow up baby to practice on (and take home). It's pretty scary to think about ever actually having to use these skills, but it's good to have the knowledge.
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-TODAY (my 37 week mark, not the day this posts, obviously) is actually Thanksgiving day! You can read more about our Thanksgiving HERE. A quick recap: we had a very quiet and relaxing Thanksgiving for two. It was SO nice to stay in our pajamas most of the day and not have to be anywhere.
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Photo Thoughts: That belly is looking very round! Also, winter melon? I'm taking that to mean mini watermelon. In the 3rd photo, I am proudly displaying the practice baby from our Infant CPR class that we got to take home.
How I'm Feeling: I'm starting to get anxious about my quickly approaching due date. I know that around this time, a lot of pregnant women start to feel like they can't wait to NOT be pregnant anymore... but I am feeling very much the opposite. I find myself wishing for more time- not because I really want to be pregnant for an extra long time, but more just because I feel SO not ready. Rather than looking up old wives tales to start labor, I am looking them up so that I can AVOID doing those things. Does that make me crazy?
Baby: Technically I am full term now, meaning that all of baby's crucial functions are developed and from here on out he's just getting bigger and stronger!
Symptoms: That same lower back/hip pain is still pretty bad. Basic movements like walking, climbing stairs, and turning over in bed can send shooting pain through my lower back. This makes me very limp-y by the end of the day. Also, if I'm on my feel a lot in the evening (cooking dinner, etc.), my belly starts to feel very heavy, and sometimes gets very tight and crampy. These are most likely Braxton Hicks contractions, because the sensation stops as soon as I lay down on my side.
Weight: + 0.0 - Holding steady at +27.0 pounds total. I've definitely hit a weight gain plateau, which supposedly is somewhat normal at this point. Let's see how long this lasts... especially with all the Thanksgiving indulgences.
Diet/Cravings/Aversions: SO excited to have an EXTRA excuse to indulge at Thanksgiving this year! I made an apple pie just for David and I, but I haven't decided yet if I will share the leftovers. I also started the effort to stock up our freezer with pre-made meals, so I made a double batch of The Pioneer Woman's Chicken Spaghetti.
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| I met a friend for breakfast the day before Thanksgiving. Cookies and orange juice count as breakfast, right? Don't worry, I had eggs, too. |
Sleep: I'm still sleeping really well. It just takes me a while to get comfortable when I first get in bed, since turning over aggravates my back so much. But once I'm comfortable, I'm out for the night (mostly)!
Exercise: Pre-Natal Pilates/Barre and a couple home workout videos thrown in if/when I'm feeling motivated.
Movement: Lots! I can tell he's getting cramped though. I get lots of kicks way up high, but I've also experienced a few instances of "lightning crotch" where it feels like his little hands must be karate chopping a nerve down there. Ouch!
Highlights of the Week:
-OB Appointment: I'm still at 1cm, 50% effaced, and -2 position. I was a bit relieved actually at my lack of progress since last week, since I'm hoping he won't be early! David came with me to this appointment, since he hadn't met the new doctor since I switched. It was fun to have company during the long wait in the exam room!
-Over the weekend, David and I had our Childbirth Class. It was Friday evening and then all day Saturday and Sunday. I didn't really know what to expect, but I think we both ended up being pleasantly surprised with the class. The instructor was great, and the other couples in the class were really friendly, too. It was nice to learn about the stages of labor, what to expect, relaxation techniques, ways to cope with pain, etc. They had us practice several laboring positions, etc., which I at first thought was kind of silly, but it was actually really good to get an idea of what I think I might like/not like to do to help with pain during labor. And plus, they made the husbands do things like massage our backs with tennis balls, etc. It was a LONG weekend though, and I'm glad that we checked that off the list!
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| Crazy how all of your insides shift around to accommodate that baby! |
-TODAY (my 37 week mark, not the day this posts, obviously) is actually Thanksgiving day! You can read more about our Thanksgiving HERE. A quick recap: we had a very quiet and relaxing Thanksgiving for two. It was SO nice to stay in our pajamas most of the day and not have to be anywhere.
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