36 Week Status:
Symptoms- There have been a few major changes over the last two weeks! I am still feeling lots of low pressure in my pelvis and going to the restroom like crazy. I have also noticed my hip joints seem to be loosening up making them a little achy. My mid to lower back has been sore for the first time and I am sure that is due to my lack of Pilates and also how HUGE my tummy has gotten! I have also been feeling some random cramping and contractions but mainly when I am walking. I am still sleeping like a baby and have noticed my energy level has gone down slightly. Daddy, Lola and I took a road trip to Boston, Cape Cod, and New York. We did lots of walking and both my ankles swelled up daily- especially my right one- but went down as soon as I elevated them. Daddy has also been taking care of me by giving my feet an awesome and much needed massage. In the last few days you seem to have shifted even further down and off of whatever you were on that was causing my right ankle to swell...no more swelling! I still feel like the luckiest mommy in the world to feel so good at 9 months pregnant! Having you in my tummy is worth any little aches and pains I have experienced!
Cravings- There really hasn't been a change in our diet- just still loving the sweet treats! I am noticing a decrease in my appetite though.
Weight Gain- I have gained 2 more pounds in the last two weeks, making a grand total of 19 pounds!
Maternity Clothes- Nothing has changed in the way of clothing- just still being creative and making what I have work!
New Happenings- All the contractions and pressure made me realize you could come any day so I have gotten pretty serious about preparing for your arrival. The nursery is all set up, your clothes are washed, hospital bag is almost packed... just a few more items to cross off my list! Daddy and I also start our Birthing Classes this week. We will go to 4 classes that are 2 hours each to help prepare for your arrival day.
Daddy has played his favorite Elvis songs for you a few times hoping you will appreciate the King as much as he does! He puts speakers up to my tummy and blares songs like Only Fools Rush In, Jail House Rock, and Heartbreak Hotel. He also has a theme song for us, Home Is Wherever I'm With You by Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes. He also plays that song to you in my belly.
You and my belly are getting so big Daddy asks daily if my skin is going to rip open! He doesn't think I will make it another 4 weeks...we will see!
Ma, CiCi and Boss have their trips planned. CiCi and Boss will get here on June 29th and Ma will come on July 3rd. They are crossing their fingers you will not decide to come early since plane tickets have been bought!
Daddy and I were laying in bed a few nights ago and I asked him on a scale of 1 to 10 how excited he was for you to get here and he said, without hesitation, 10!! I couldn't agree more!
We love you!!
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