38 & 39 Week Update

These last few weeks have been tough ones. I find pre-labour very difficult to deal with emotionally as it reminds me of what happened with Leo's birth and how slow progressing it was. Also for anyone who has experienced it you will know how frustrating it is to have contractions for no "real" reason! I have kept faith that my body and baby know what they are doing and every pain is leading me closer to a speedy and smooth labour.

38 weeks

38 weeks

39 weeks 1 day

How far along?: 38-39 weeks
Total weight gain: +7-8kg from pre-pregnancy weight
Maternity clothes?: Getting a lot of use out of my maternity singlets
Stretch marks?: Can't believe I have managed to escape ending up covered in stretch marks! Even my old ones are still pretty light
Sleep: Up and down all night
Best moment this week: Reassuring dr's appointments :)
Miss Anything?: Being able to play properly with Leo and be active
Movement: His movements are smaller, but still feeling just as many, love my little ninja baby even though he hurts me!
Food cravings: None at the moment actually, although the last couple of days I have been constantly hungry
Anything making you queasy or sick: Comes and goes, definitely something I am not going to miss about this pregnancy
Gender: Boy
Labour Signs: Lots and lots, but trying not to read too much into it. I know from experience how long this stage can go for
Symptoms: No new or interesting symptoms really, who would have thought that one of the main challenging things about pregnancy is how boring it can be?!
Belly Button in or out?: Half and half haha
Engagement ring on or off?: On, I don't seem to swell during pregnancy thankfully
Happy or Moody most of the time: So, so moody
Looking forward to: Being done with pregnancy! Sorry I'm such a downer this week, the end is definitely the hardest part

37 Week Update

Term, oh my goodness I'm term! This pregnancy has really flown by. I cannot wait to have him here, but every day that his arrival draws closer I get more and more nervous. Not about giving birth, not even about having a newborn again. I'm nervous about how I will cope with two little boys. I'm nervous about how Leo will cope with the change. I'm just scared. Excited, but scared. Someone reassure me? Haha

How far along?: 37 weeks
Total weight gain: +7kg from pre-pregnancy weight
Maternity clothes?: I wish I could wear no clothes! I get overheated so easily. But my maternity singlets are getting a good work out
Stretch marks?: A couple of teeny tiny new ones this week! Right at the top of my belly
Sleep: Between the hourly toilet trips and pelvis pain, not much sleep is happening
Best moment this week: Becoming 37 weeks and knowing the end is in sight haha
Miss Anything?: Being comfortable, I am pretty over being uncomfy
Movement: No real movement changes, he is still as active as ever. He has a very specific routine that I am familiar with. Curious to see if he will be the same once he is born
Food cravings: Smarties
Anything making you queasy or sick: A little nausea in the mornings
Gender: Boy
Labour Signs: A few, I don't want to get excited though
Symptoms: My usual pelvic issues, stabbing pains in my cervix, frequent BH contractions, fatigue, nesting, grumpiness...Poor G, he must be getting so sick of me!
Belly Button in or out?: Loving my little outie, I dread to think what it will look like post partum
Engagement ring on or off?: On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Lots of mood swings this week
Looking forward to: Labour and being able to see my beautiful little boys interact :)

36 Week Update

I'm a little behind the times as I'm actually 36w4d today (almost full term oh my goodness!!)
This week has been quite rough. My pelvic issues are not getting better, they are getting much worse so I'm on almost full bed rest and crutches 95% of the time. As much as I am not ready to have this baby yet, I am SO ready to not be pregnant anymore. Looking after Leo while in this much pain sucks for both of us. Thank God for G and MIL (my two saviours), they have been amazing.

We've spent this week checking things off our "To Do" list and it's quite exciting to see everything coming together. I can't wait until I can sit back knowing there is nothing left to do except give birth :) Hopefully we are fully organised before he decides to arrive.

How far along?: 36 weeks
Total weight gain: +6-7kg from pre-pregnancy weight
Maternity clothes?: Just pjs this week, perks of being house bound!
Stretch marks?: As you can see my old ones are still pretty faint
Sleep: Not much sleeping being done at the moment
Best moment this week: Accepting a counter offer we made on a house! Eeek, very grown up :)
Miss Anything?: I miss not being in constant pain
Movement: Getting a bit cramped now it seems. He is still very active though
Food cravings: None
Anything making you queasy or sick: I actually vomited this week and have had lots of nausea. Lovely
Gender: Boy
Labour Signs: A fair few early labour signs, but nothing that sets of warning bells
Symptoms: Pelvic instability, leg cramps at night, lots of pressure on my cervix. No heartburn!! So relieved, he must have dropped
Belly Button in or out?: Outie all the way!
Engagement ring on or off?: On
Happy or Moody most of the time: I'm still happy despite everything. I'll be happier still when he is here haha
Looking forward to: Labour! I had such an amazing response from people after I shared Leo's birth story it has really renewed my faith in my body and my ability to birth this baby

33 & 34 Week Update

Oh my gosh where to begin! So much has happened the last two weeks.
Well, I am 34w2d today (seriously?!!!) and feeling every one of those weeks. The last month or so I have been having pelvic issues, lots of pain, tenderness and trouble with mobility. Finally get in to see a physio (actually the same physio I saw during my first pregnancy) and what do you know? My pelvis has almost completely seperated and become unstable. So lots of exercises and physical therapy for me! And I have to wear a special pelvic belt. Hopefully we can minimise the damage done and help the pain, but I'm looking at a 6-12 month recovery post-partum so need to take it very easy. How easy can one take it when they have a toddler and newborn? I guess I'll find out!

Also my doctor is a wee bit concerned about Squishy Bub's growth so we're off for another growth scan this week. I have suspected bubs is small, and last growth scan he was measuring 30th percentile (I'm very aware ultrasounds can be inaccurate in estimating size), but my doc is worried he isn't growing effectively and dropping percentiles. If that's the case I will be looking at regular monitoring and possible early induction. That really scares me. A) Because I feel like I need every single one of the weeks I have left to prepare for bubba's arrival and b) because I want a very natural birth experience this time around and am worried how an induction will effect that. Of course,  a healthy baby is my main priority, but I hate this unknown element. Everyone please cross your fingers for me that it all looks good and Squishy is growing. I'll be sure to update here as soon as I know :)

33 weeks (and poking his bum out!)

34 weeks

34 weeks

How far along?: 33-34 weeks
Total weight gain: +5-6kg from pre-pregnancy weight (huge gain the last fortnight!!)
Maternity clothes?: Just bought so super daggy trackies. Hells yes!
Stretch marks?: Oldies definitely more visible, but no new ones *yet*
Sleep: Not too bad suprisingly
Best moment this week: The birth of a good friend's baby boy (early yesterday morning). I'm so happy for her and so excited! But also really nervous now because that means of all the preggos I know IRL I'm next eek!
Miss Anything?: Being able to eat without heartburn
Movement: Very, very painful now. He's strong even if he is little!
Food cravings: Cucumber sandwiches! I really, really want one. Now. Please
Anything making you queasy or sick: The sight of my untoned thighs is not pleasant
Gender: Boy
Labour Signs: The last 24 hours, just quietly, yes. But I think we're still awhile away (well I HOPE we are) from anything serious happening.
Symptoms: Pelvic issues, heartburn/reflux, nausea, constant need to wee, fatigue, Braxton Hicks contractions...you name it I have it!
Belly Button in or out?: Cute little outie :)
Engagement ring on or off?: On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Still happy, but going to be totally honest, I'm getting a little over it now haha
Looking forward to: Being able to kick a ball around the yard with Leopold again

32 Week Update

32 weeks was always going to be a nerve wracking week for me. I went into early labour with Leo at 32 weeks (thankfully it stopped, but was very scary!) and my youngest niece was born at 32 weeks in December 2011 (she is now a healthy and happy toddler ^-^), but so far so good :)
I had thought that bubs might have turned breech yesterday, but today I am feeling hiccups very low so fingers crossed he is staying put head down!

32 weeks

 How far along?: 32 weeks

Total weight gain: +3.5-4kg from pre-pregnancy weight
Maternity clothes?: This cooler weather is awesome! Lots of leggings and baggy jumpers for me. Bras are so uncomfy though, I want to be braless 24/7 haha
Stretch marks?:32 weeks was when I got my first stretch marks with Leo, but so far no new ones
Sleep: I'm in a bad sleep routine right now. MUST NOT STAY UP PAST 11pm!!
Best moment this week: Getting a cute little video of Squishy bub doing his ninja thing. 
My best moment this week is not pregnancy related though. We have officially started inspecting houses to look for our first family home :) Very exciting!
Miss Anything?: I am having a real craving for a new tattoo right now...
Movement: Had the odd quite day, but he is super active at night
Food cravings: None at the moment. Lots of foods I feel like, but no strong cravings
Anything making you queasy or sick: Woke up choking on my acid reflux the other morning. That was pretty gross. Pregnancy is so glamourous hey?
Gender: Boy
Labour Signs: Actually yes this week! But thinking it's just because 32 weeks is my 'bad' week. Nothing too worrying though
Symptoms: Still the yucky heartburn/acid reflux. My pelvis hates me right now too. Oh and nesting this week! Nothing is clean enough for me
Belly Button in or out?: Nearly fully popped now, so not used to having an outie
Engagement ring on or off?: On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy, I'm always happy :)
Looking forward to: Being able to do the dishes without hitting my belly on the sink

26 Week Update

26w1d

How far along? 26 weeks
Total weight gain/loss?: +1kg from pre-pregnancy weight
Maternity clothes?: A few maternity t shirts and still loving my pjs! (See above haha)
Stretch marks?: No new ones although my old ones are going light purple

Sleep: I struggle to get to sleep at night, but daily naps are getting me through!
Best moment this week?: Baby shopping!
Miss Anything?: Having no heartburn, very much getting sick of it now!
Movement?: Still a big mover and shaker, starting to hurt now
Food cravings?: Mango smoothies, I want one every day
Anything making you queasy or sick?: My GTT which I took today and now I feel rotten. Fingers crossed for a good result
Have you started to show yet?: Yes hehe
Gender?: Boy
Labour Signs?: No
Belly Button in or out?: Still in, just
Engagement ring on or off?: On
Happy or Moody most of the time?: Happy nearly all the time
Looking forward to?: Our next 4d scan in March, setting up bubba's Moses basket and corner of our room and of course meeting our little Squishy!

I swear I am actually 90% smoothie now

 

Madeleine xoxo