The final stretch
I'm so tired.
My pelvis feels like I've run too far without stretching, and my hips are sore. But guess what? I haven't exercised at all! The baby is head down and dropped. And I feel it.
All I want to do is rest, but when I lie down, be-pillowed all around, I am in pain.
I understand now why some women take maternity leave BEFORE the onset of labor. Trying to think straight is such a chore when so tired and uncomfortable!
I have hot flashes. I now have some stretch marks developing. I can't stand still for more than a minute without feeling tired and/or dizzy. And the receptionist at work DOES NOT get that...she keeps talking and talking and talking (while I walk away)...
Other than stuff we use daily, the bags are packed. Birth plan is made, 1 of 2 childbirth classes completed, baby shower #1 this weekend, life insurance process has been initiated, living will plans are in progress, commencement of pediatrician search begun, maternity leave forms have been filled out and submitted as far as I can go...
I had a root canal Monday on my front tooth. It feels much better, but has a temporary filling in it that will be replaced next week. I still have lip problems though - and I'm wondering if I'll ever be able to play the flute properly again. It's depressing, that.
People keep telling me (and I want to say DUH to them) that the sleep thing only gets worse. Sure it does. I think being woken up by an infant is different from not being able to sleep because of discomfort. At least you can get back to sleep physically. At least you can breathe.
Everyone says "Rest! You need to be rested for the labor process!" I'd love to. But in this economy, there's no way I can afford to not be at work as long as possible.
My new office location is also very much more isolated, so while I get lots of work done, I'm also pretty lonely. At the same time, I'm SICK of people asking how I'm feeling. Can we talk about something else please? I'm feeling pissed off, tired, and hormonal. Talk to me at your own risk.
I went swimming last weekend for the first time since my fall. I wore a bikini. Yeah buddy.
I'm getting antsy - I want to know what our child looks like. I want to see her eyes, her face. Who does she resemble? What on earth are those movements she's been giving me? I want to see her kick OUTSIDE my belly. I want to smell her and feel her soft skin.
I had a vivid dream last night that my water broke tomorrow at noon. So, being the educated woman I am, I did laundry, packed clean clothes and toiletries, took a bath, and shaved my legs during early labor to get ready for the hospital in top form. No one wants to see hairy legs. ;-) But the water breaking this early...not likely. I may be midway through week 37, but it's my first child. Chances are good that I'll be in week 41-42 before that happens...
zzzzzzz
My pelvis feels like I've run too far without stretching, and my hips are sore. But guess what? I haven't exercised at all! The baby is head down and dropped. And I feel it.
All I want to do is rest, but when I lie down, be-pillowed all around, I am in pain.
I understand now why some women take maternity leave BEFORE the onset of labor. Trying to think straight is such a chore when so tired and uncomfortable!
I have hot flashes. I now have some stretch marks developing. I can't stand still for more than a minute without feeling tired and/or dizzy. And the receptionist at work DOES NOT get that...she keeps talking and talking and talking (while I walk away)...
Other than stuff we use daily, the bags are packed. Birth plan is made, 1 of 2 childbirth classes completed, baby shower #1 this weekend, life insurance process has been initiated, living will plans are in progress, commencement of pediatrician search begun, maternity leave forms have been filled out and submitted as far as I can go...
I had a root canal Monday on my front tooth. It feels much better, but has a temporary filling in it that will be replaced next week. I still have lip problems though - and I'm wondering if I'll ever be able to play the flute properly again. It's depressing, that.
People keep telling me (and I want to say DUH to them) that the sleep thing only gets worse. Sure it does. I think being woken up by an infant is different from not being able to sleep because of discomfort. At least you can get back to sleep physically. At least you can breathe.
Everyone says "Rest! You need to be rested for the labor process!" I'd love to. But in this economy, there's no way I can afford to not be at work as long as possible.
My new office location is also very much more isolated, so while I get lots of work done, I'm also pretty lonely. At the same time, I'm SICK of people asking how I'm feeling. Can we talk about something else please? I'm feeling pissed off, tired, and hormonal. Talk to me at your own risk.
I went swimming last weekend for the first time since my fall. I wore a bikini. Yeah buddy.
I'm getting antsy - I want to know what our child looks like. I want to see her eyes, her face. Who does she resemble? What on earth are those movements she's been giving me? I want to see her kick OUTSIDE my belly. I want to smell her and feel her soft skin.
I had a vivid dream last night that my water broke tomorrow at noon. So, being the educated woman I am, I did laundry, packed clean clothes and toiletries, took a bath, and shaved my legs during early labor to get ready for the hospital in top form. No one wants to see hairy legs. ;-) But the water breaking this early...not likely. I may be midway through week 37, but it's my first child. Chances are good that I'll be in week 41-42 before that happens...
zzzzzzz