38 Weeks

37 Weeks

Here we are, two days early but I'm going to consider it FULL TERM, so crazy! Heat waves in NYC are so much more worse than being this pregnant.

You know you're 9 months pregnant when...

*it's easier to push something under the couch or stove with your toes than pick it up
*you constantly bump into everything with your stomach because you forget how far out it sticks (reminder, do not stand that close to the stove!)
*your thighs begin to swish swish up against each other even as you waddle (which usually involves your legs being very far apart)
*you would go and buy plastic forks and paper plates to avoid doing dishes but that would involve getting up to go to Duane Reade!
*your nightstand now has creepy baby books instead of the usual summer reads (and it's not like you really remember what you read the night or week before anyhow)
*you no longer feel guilty about the extra cookie
*your favorite month used to be summer, but now just thinking about going outside makes you feel sweaty
*its not just swollen feet and hands, but lips, too (who would have thought)
*you really stop worrying about what you look like
*eating and blow-drying your hair makes you a lil out of breath
*speaking of eating, sometimes there's just no room left for dinner in there...
*you can't go to the bathroom, grocery store, anywhere without everybody asking about your pregnancy, I get it, I would do the same but...
*shaving? hahaha

I think the best part about entering the NINTH month, though, is that it gets you really excited to push out your baby :P

30 days until DD

DD = due date which is such an approximation because who knows when this baby will come! Here I am in ALL my GLORY

Halloween in the summer!

35 Weeks

I'm doing pretty well considering it's hard to do very much with the heat and being all tired/hugely pregnant. I really feel pressure in my legs when I stand for more than a minute and wonder what it will feel like when the baby drops. We found a pediatrician, we have all our gear, and I think we just need to figure out infant cpr now. Mo is pushing me to figure out a push present but I really can't think of anything material I want... just my body back but more importantly a healthy baby (that loves to sleep, eat, and smile :) We have our growth ultrasound Friday and start weekly appointments. After all that 30-32 week contraction drama I am starting to feel my body is enjoying playing tricks on me and I will go overdue. C'mon 36 weeks!

NESTING at 34 Weeks

I feel so much better to be in the home stretch. I am not sure what is scarier -- the idea of another 6 weeks of pregnancy or becoming new parents!!! We're very open about our nerves, and also very excited. I'm just glad to have Mo as a partner in this because even when he drives me crazy I really appreciate his passion, energy, and endless amounts of love. This week was all about NESTING. I watched Mo build a lamb swing, stroller, and crib... while I sat in the rocking chair and ate gluten free chocolate chip cake. I contributed by washing all the little clothes and blankets we are starting out with. I am happy that all I need to buy now are a few wash cloths, burp cloths, and the breast pump, hah. I'll probably pack my hospital bag tomorrow. With such a busy week I haven't had time to think about labor... my body is getting ready (I still feel I have a few weeks and could even go past due) but even with cramps this weekend, we had a great time together before all the craziness.