Gonzalito is the size of a honeydew melon
35 weeks! This week has gone by pretty quickly, and has been spent preparing for the birth! Even though we (most likely) have several weeks left, we need to get things ready just in case our little Gonzalito decides he is done cooking. At work, that has meant starting the school year with a balance of meeting new students and supporting teachers in classrooms, along with time at my desk documenting and planning for when I'll be out in the fall. At home, that has meant organizing and buying all of the materials that we need for the home birth. We have a home visit scheduled from our birth assistant during week 36, and she will check to make we have everything that we need, so that Gonzalito can come whenever he is ready, and we'll be ready. Although it's great to feel prepared (at least, with the supplies), it is a little stressful to be prepping everything at once! Luckily Julián has been wonderfully supporting of my stress :)
Maternity Clothes? Definitely.
Stretch Marks? Still no! Belly is pretty tight though.
Stretch Marks? Still no! Belly is pretty tight though.
Sleep? Very good, with vivid dreams. This last week, I dreamt that I had the baby (who had very long legs, most likely because he has been kicking my ribs recently- he's running out of room!), and a horrible dream in which a flying, venomous snake attacked Julian, and I had to carry him to safety with the snake following us. It was not a good dream :(
Best Moment of the Week? Hmmm.. Lots of little moments! Gonzalito's kicking has been fun and wonderful, other than the rib kicking. Getting things ready has been nice, too, as it's becoming much more real. Also folding the freshly washed baby socks and onesies is very fun! I'm sure a moment will come when the laundry is less fun, but for now it is wonderful.
Movement? Yes!
What I miss? Nothing major- I was bummed when I couldn't play an active game (Kan Jam) at a BBQ this past weekend, and had to just sit and cheer people on. But it's a small sacrifice.
Symptoms: Same as before, but with more back and side pain than before. Baby is running out of room, and getting up under my ribs. If I stretch out to one side, it helps a bit usually, so standing up or laying down is more comfortable than sitting, at times.
What I miss? Nothing major- I was bummed when I couldn't play an active game (Kan Jam) at a BBQ this past weekend, and had to just sit and cheer people on. But it's a small sacrifice.
Symptoms: Same as before, but with more back and side pain than before. Baby is running out of room, and getting up under my ribs. If I stretch out to one side, it helps a bit usually, so standing up or laying down is more comfortable than sitting, at times.
What I’m looking forward to? A healthy 36 week visit, and a positive home visit from our birth assistant.
Milestones: Baby G is the size of a honeydew :)
Emotions: Feeling anxious and excited to meet our little one.
Emotions: Feeling anxious and excited to meet our little one.
Check out my bump:
Seriously, check it out!
Woah- that baby belly is BIG (and cozy, I think)
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