We've made it to 34 weeks of pregnancy. I'm beginning to have those nervous feelings of, "Oh, crap. I have to actually deliver this baby," and "Oh, crap. I have to actually be up at night with this baby," and "Oh, crap. I have to stop eating like a horse once this baby arrives."
There are a lot of emotions at once.
So here is how it's going at 34-ish weeks:
- I decided to stop going to the high risk OB. I didn't love that he made me feel anxious and nervous about all the "what-if's." Everything has been normal so far and I don't think it's necessary to monitor everything as closely as they desired. For crying out loud, let me just enjoy being pregnant! I had a long conversation with my medically-trained sissy about it first. Once I nixed all that excess noise I felt empowered and more calm. It was absolutely the correct decision.
- Baby measured at approximately 4 pounds, 14 ounces at our most recent ultrasound and was active. Baby's growth slowed a bit and is now measuring a week behind schedule, but it's not anything to be concerned about. (I'm certain that I just need to eat more food. More Shire horse portion and less Clydesdale portion.)
- I'm feeling very pressurized in the lower abdomen and restful sleep evades me.
- My ministering sisters threw me a baby shower. The women in my ward were so generous that it brought tears to my eyes. I'm grateful for the sisterhood of the gospel and that I have an army of good women behind me. The stack of thank-you cards I wrote was humbling.
- My sissy made the baby a bubble quilt and my niece made a romper. I cherish their gifts crafted with love.
- I think we've finally picked out names. I think. I need to let them simmer a bit more before I'm certain they are the ones. I'll get back to you on that.
I can finally see the tape stretched across the finish line!
No comments:
Post a Comment