Mommy Update 36w5d

Current Stats: 36 weeks 5 days. (23 days till my due date)

Baby Size - Somewhere around 19-20 inches, 6lbs? At least that is average for 36-37 weeks.

 

Stats- At my (36w) Dr. appt Monday I was 70% effaced, and just about 1 cm. She is head down and her head was settling in to my pelvis. (oh joy) So things are moving in the right direction. The Dr. thinks she will be average weight and mostly likely will will make it to my due date. Unfortunately I don't have another appt till next Thursday so It will be another week before I know if there is any progress or not.

 

Clothes - had to retire most of my non-prego tops as they aren't long enough anymore. I'm really down to the same 5 outfits that I'm just going make everyone bored of seeing me in... its only a few more weeks...

Symptoms - I have said goodbye to heartburn! its amazing... My Dr. prescribed a new heartburn medicine and it has completely ended my suffering. It really made life a little more enjoyable.

- Lower back/hip/pelvis? pain... is still lingering... now since she has started her "descent" my hips get pretty sore from time to time. Back still hurts but I know its just from my weight in balance.... no back labor... yet

- Definitely hot but the past few days its only been 80 in Atlanta and it feels amazing! Driving home with the windows down is the highlight of my day!

 

- Exhaustion/lack of energy - I bounce between no energy and bursts of energy. This morning I just had to clean out the freezer, put the diapers from the diaper cake away, and run the dishwasher. However last night, I really needed some things from target and could barely pull myself up off the couch to go. The task just seemed to overwhelming.

 

- I have a hard time breathing when I lay down in bed as she just comes up and crushes my lungs for a bit.

- I also still have an innie! 

Missing - finding comfortable sleeping positions at night. I feel like I have restless body syndrome... does that exist? I'm constantly flipping sides and each time its a huge production and includes lots of sighing. I just want to feel normal again but I'm sure that in intself is going to feel weird?

Preparations - we are all set to go. Bags packed, car seat installed, pack n play assembled, bassinet by the bed, laundry done, stroller in the trunk, hospital papers packed, camera charged, etc. Just waiting!

 

Looking forward to - Meeting Harper! She really could make her appearance any day/time now. She will be full term in 2 days so she is healthy and ready to go. She has been putting on a half a pound a week so any more time for her is just to fill out. I also cant wait to photograph her! You wont have to worry about not seeing pictures of her!

 

We will keep everyone posted! We know that worst case scenario that if I go past my due date that they would induce me at the latest Thursday night for Friday delivery (October 12th)

 

Keep us in your thoughts and prayers that all goes well!