Somehow we have already made it {close} to the end of one of the greatest journeys I have ever been on. It's been a 40+ week journey--that's a long time! I honestly don't know where to start. I have contemplated sitting down to write this blog for the past couple of weeks as I knew the end of this time in my life is coming to an end, but I am not sure I can translate all of my thoughts and feelings into words on this page. So here goes nothing.
It seems like just yesterday Britt and I found out we were going to parents for the first time. I vividly remember the exact day and time. It was a Tuesday afternoon, December 18th, around 4:00pm. When we saw a positive sign on the pregnancy test we were shocked, but immediately felt more joy and love than we ever knew possible. And while it seems like just yesterday, it also seems like an eternity ago. I have always heard that pregnancy FLIES by. But I'm not so sure it really flew by for me. I don't mean that in a negative sense either. I am glad that it has seemed to last for a good long while. I have thoroughly enjoyed every last minute of this beautiful journey. I suppose it's because I have been very blessed with an "easy" pregnancy. From the very beginning I have felt great. No morning sickness. No being so tired I couldn't function like a normal human being; I've actually had energy {I have taken my fair share of naps, though}! No crazy hormonal breakdowns. The baby has been healthy since the first doctor appointment and so have I. The Lord has been with Baby S and me the entire time. I could not be more thankful for such a wonderful experience. In fact, it's been so pleasant that I'm willing to do it 3 or 4 more times {we will have to see if Britt agrees to those numbers}!
This tiny miracle has been growing inside me for 40 whole weeks {and will continue to do so for a few more days}. I am the only person who truly knows Baby S as of now. I am the only one who knows what its pokes and kicks and punches feel like. Britt has felt these sweet movements from the outside, but no one else really knows what our baby feels like. I feel so blessed that God chose me to grow this life inside me. 40 weeks is a long time to share my small body with another human being, but it has been so much fun! Seriously.
All of this being said, I cannot believe it is really time to meet our baby. I have dreamed of this day since December 18, 2012. After our doctor's visit today we are not exactly sure when Baby S will choose to make its grand entrance, and that is a little difficult for me and my Type A personality. I am a planner. I
Watch me grow from week 4 to week 40...crazy and amazing!
Size of baby: According to BabyCenter.com, Baby S is about the size of a small pumpkin. The baby weighs approximately 7.5 pounds. I'm hoping that's pretty accurate...I can't imagine birthing a much bigger baby. Thankfully the doctor doesn't seem to think I'm carrying a very big baby.
Weight gain: I've told y'all from the beginning of this journey that I didn't want to gain more than 30-35 pounds. Thank goodness for self-control when it comes to eating, and thank goodness I continued to exercise through the entire pregnancy. I am holding strong at 31-32 pounds. I still weigh myself every morning {much to my despair!} and my weight fluctuates a pound or so depending on what I eat--duh! So, all in all, I am satisfied with my weight gain. I just hope to lose the weight sooner than later once this baby gets here!
Stretch marks: Well, I'm not sure if it's the cocoa butter or my genetics {thanks Momma!}, but I can thankfully still answer "no" to this question. Which ever is responsible, I am forever grateful!
Gender: I'll let y'all know as soon as this baby arrives!
Movement: Baby S is still an active little stinker. I am trying to soak in and cherish every movement I feel. I still love waking up each morning and feeling the baby wake up and start moving too. Feeling the baby move will forever top my list of "coolest things".
Sleep: I have no problem falling asleep. In fact, I fall asleep 5 seconds after my head hits the pillow--literally. The only problem I have with sleep these days is how often I wake up to go to the bathroom. I wake up every 2-3 hours. The good thing is that I can fall right back asleep {as long as it's before 5:00am--after that I am wide awake!}. Maybe my body is just getting me ready to wake up every 2-3 hours to feed this new baby...
Food cravings: Still no weird cravings! Just for fun I ate eggplant parmigiana and spicy Thai food to see if it may induce labor...obviously nothing really works except when the baby decides it's time, but it's still fun to try all the different old wives' tales!
What I miss: Just running. Or exercising. I haven't gotten to go on my walks in an entire month {thanks to the sciatica}. That equates to a lifetime for me. This chick doesn't miss more than one or two days when it comes to exercising, so I am dying to get back to it! I can't wait to take Baby S with me in the BOB! I truly hope he/she loves running as much as I do.
Symptoms: My sciatica is about 95% better! I can finally walk like a normal person again, but my back still hurts a tiny bit so I have been making sure not to over-do-it. I have started having a few contractions, but they are not steady. I'm just crossing my fingers that it means I am making some progress and Baby S is getting ready to make its debut!
Belly button: It's flat. At the end of the day it pokes out a tiny bit, but it's not an outie by any means.
Wedding rings: Still on!
Maternity clothes: No new news in this department...same maternity shorts, and I still rock my Nike shorts and t-shirts almost daily. I am thankful that all of my beloved Comfort Color tees still fit! I still rotate about 5 or 6 flowy dresses when I go out and about. I am ready to be able to wear all of my clothes again...and I can't wait to go SHOPPING after this baby comes {shopping for normal, CUTE clothes}!
Best moment of the week: Listening to the baby's heartbeat one last time at the doctor this morning! Also, it was exciting to pick an induction date for Baby S {but I hope he/she will come sooner}!
Check back after September 4th to meet Baby S! With much love, jess&britt
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