It is wild how quickly nine months can fly by. I had always dreamt of being pregnant, but have always heard all the symptoms that would make pregnancy a little less enjoyable. I have the privilege to say that I have loved being pregnant. My sweet girl has made this time a wonderful experience. I'd like to thank my dad for the genes of a long torso because I believe that (even though it made my bump seem "so small") is the reason I have not been uncomfortable - she's had plenty of room to move and grow. It has also been wonderful seeing all the people who are ecstatic for this next chapter in mine and Taylor's life. We have definitely felt the love and are blessed that our daughter is already so loved. We look forward to starting this new year with a new addition to the family. I know we will face many challenges, but I am blessed to have a supportive husband who I know will be an amazing father along side me. As well as family and friends who have already extended helping hands for anything we may face. We are all ready for you baby girl!
Seven Months: At 28 weeks, I could tell that her kicks were getting much more noticeable and powerful! I still felt great going into my seventh month. At 29 weeks, I had a prenatal appointment to get my glucose test (I was negative!). My doctor also checked her heartbeat which was at a 158-159 and she said that was perfect. Then she measured my belly and said she is growing great. So all is well with our precious baby girl! At 30 weeks, my most current symptoms had been heartburn and shortness of breath. I started to get tired again this week, nothing like the first trimester, but I didn't have the same energy as the second trimester. At 31 weeks, I wasn't experiencing too many symptoms. Baby girl moved around so much this week, but it was mainly at night when lounging on the couch. She also liked to just stick her hand or foot straight up for quite some time. I also started feeling her hiccup!
Eight Months: At 32 weeks, I was extremely grateful that I hadn't been experiencing many symptoms. I did find out at my last doctors appointment that I need to start taking iron supplements every other day since my iron levels were low (but not deficient). At 33 weeks, I started to experience more symptoms - acid reflux and swollen ankles + feet. At least once a day I had a coworker mention that I’ve “popped” and it’s true, I felt like she was growing quickly. At 34 weeks, my symptoms were exhaustion, swollen feet and ankles (I had to start wearing my compression socks to work, luckily it was getting colder and could hide them easily), frequent pee breaks and pretty bad shoulder blade pain. At 35 weeks, luckily my symptoms had subsided other than the exhaustion and have frequent urination - day and night. I guess getting up three times a night to use the restroom is preparing me for the multiple times I’ll need to get up with baby girl!
Nine Months When 36 weeks hit I was baffled I was in month nine. I felt like I’d only been pregnant for a month; how could this have flown by!? I’ve loved being pregnant, but I’m looking forward to my heart burn and acid reflux to be disappearing soon. The only big things I had to left to do is pack our hospital bags and finish my birthing classes! At 37 weeks I was ready for her to be here! I’ve loved my pregnancy and could keep going, however, we were hoping she would be here before Christmas! At 38 weeks, she continues to give me, sausage ankles, heartburn and lots of reflux. I went to the doctor at the beginning of the week and I was 1 and a half centimeters dilated so she said the big event could happen any day now! Or it might not be for a few weeks... I think that has been the most challenging thing for me in pregnancy is the uncertainty. At 39 weeks, I'd officially lost my patience haha. I am so eager for her to be here and the fact that I kept feeling like she was making her way to the world by putting pressure on my pelvis and the continual cramps at night made me think she was coming! Gotta love "false labor" or I guess I should say she is preparing to come out... Today marks 40 weeks, her due date - Christmas Eve! She still has yet to grace us with her presence; this waiting is so tough! Taylor and I have been so ready for her to be here. The last few days everyone has been texting me to see if she is here yet, so I know they are also anxiously waiting for her arrival too haha. Even though we wanted her here for Christmas, we will still cherish this years Christmas and look forward to having a one year old for next Christmas!
Happy Holidays, Everyone!
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