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Ok, ok, so technically that would still make me 34 weeks, but I’m closer to the 35 week mark than 34….every little bit helps keep me going at this point!
I’m {almost} 35 weeks (like in 2 days). Like most women, I feel huge at this point…
This one has me singing "I like big butts and I cannot lie"...totally inappropriate, but forever burned in my memory thanks to Sir Mix Alot and the middle school dance DJ.
but I’m not letting that stop me from having fun with my family…
Shhh...don't tell my midwife!
We’ve been trying to pack in the fun and spend some quality time together before little brother arrives. I’m trying to fill Jonah’s “love tank” before the baby comes and I have my hands full with a newborn. While Jonah is beyond excited about a baby, I don’t want him to feel left out in any way.
We’ve had an ultrasound to check on little brother’s size and position (since Jonah was breech) and everything looks good. He’s measuring around 5 lbs 4 oz (give or take) and is head-down (unlike Jonah). I’m assuming, that since he’s head-down, that is the cause of all the extra pressure I’m feeling. It wasn’t something I really experienced with Jonah since he was breech and always pushing his head under my ribs. While I know you can’t predict when labor will begin, I’m thinking I might not make it to “full term” based on when Jonah came (37 weeks)….or maybe that’s just wishful thinking due to all the pressure?
I have had some contractions on and off already (No, they weren’t after going down the slide!) There was one day where they were consistently coming and I slightly panicked thinking that I might be going into early labor. As excited and anxious as we are to hold little brother, we want him to stay put as long as he should to be healthy and strong. The contractions did encourage us to put the carseat in the van. The pack-n-play has been set up by the bed for a few weeks and the baby clothes have been washed and hanging in the closet for months. Other than that, I have a list of things to do to prepare. But really, if I don’t get to my list, it isn’t a big deal…the major things are ready, except for my hospital bag….hmmm, better work on that.
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Wow! You’re almost there!!! You and two other friends, all due within 3 days of each other!
and I meant to add that I was in my brother-in-law’s wedding at 36 weeks–can you imagine?
Ugh, I can’t imagine waddling down the aisle in a fancy dress and heels at 36 weeks!
I just didn’t realize you were that far along. Yay! Baby will be here soon! I can’t wait to see pics!!
Almost done! I haven’t wanted to bore everyone with the “countdown” talk….plus it makes it feel like it drags on when I dwell on the countdown.
You look great!! Totally love that you went down the slide!!
Hehehe…normally I probably wouldn’t have, but I was feeling extra spunky that day and really wanted to join in the fun! Jonah cracked up that I went down and gave me a high-five at the bottom.
Sara,
I have a feeling this baby is breech…I’m getting a headin my ribs. Did they try to turn Jonah or did you have a c-section?
Yes, they tried to turn Jonah at 37 weeks. To be honest, it hurt terribly. Jonah kept getting stuck halfway and the Dr. couldn’t push where she needed to because of the placenta placement. We tried for quite some time until I just couldn’t take the pain any longer. The next day I was in labor. Now, whether the turning caused labor, I’ll never know. I was having small contractions before they started to turn him…so it is possible that I was already in labor and the contractions made it harder for Jonah to turn. The next day I was very sore and bruised and couldn’t feel contractions until they got hard. Since I was in real labor, progressing, and Jonah was still breech, the Dr. ended up doing a c-section. None of it went down the way I had hoped and I struggled with it after the fact.
BUT…I had a friend who just recently had a successful turning. It only took them 2 attempts and she felt fine.
All that to say…that was MY experience with MY doctor and your experience might be different. Consult your Dr. or midwife and see what they suggest. Also, you can check out http://spinningbabies.com and try some of the things they suggest. The tips didn’t work for me, but they just might work for you!
I’m just 34 weeks today! I can’t wait for baby to arrive! Enjoy your last few weeks!
Sarah
You’ll have to let me know when you deliver! Enjoy your last few weeks, too!
Yay!!! You’re almost done!!
Love the pictures!! You look great!!!
You look great! So happy for all of you!
This is really exciting. And you would not bore me with your news, this is a time of blessings and a time to share them. God bless you and yours.
Mrs. J.
i’m sure you’re aware that the contractions start earlier for 2nd and later deliveries. the nice thing about it is that you get to be more dilated/effaced b/f going into labor. all good things when it comes to your labor:) hopefully, you will have a nice normal labor this time after all that nausea (understatement:)
That Sir-Mix-a-Lot comment made me think of the episode of Friends when Rachel is singing that song to Emma! Ha ha!
So so happy for you!!!
The photo sliding made me
Side note–our Lydi–#5 for us was born at 37 weeks…makes it sound pretty close–doesn’t it?