37 Weeks Update/Moan
Well I have finally made it to 37 Weeks, am hoping that I go any day now!
I have been having Braxton Hicks Contractions for the last week and a half which are kinda starting to get on my nerves now, its a case of eithery get on with it or give me 5 minutes break! lol.
I feel absolutely HUGE, I am convinced this baby is larger than normal as I just really do not seem to have any room whatsoever left in there for him, I spent all day yesterday not being able to breathe properly (which is not great when you are asthmatic!) because he was squashing one of my lungs and could I get him to move? Could I hell! He always seems to prefer my right hand side to lay on and prefers me even sleeping on my right hand side over my left! He will tolerate me sleeping on my left hand side but after a while complains until I move.
Here is the weekly update thingy (OK I have not been updating for a while but had tons of things on my mind!)
See the bold bit below? Well I have been having that for the last week and a half! Its not fun, keep on leaking tons and tons of gunk which seems to range between stringy/snotty to hard little bits! (Sorry for TMI!). Hopefully next time I update this thing it will be to say that I have had him! Have another midwifes appointment on Friday and am so hoping that I have either had him by then or she says that I am in labour and to get to the hospital RIGHT NOW! (Well I can wish can't I!)
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Fetal development in pregnancy week 37:fetus in ninth month It’s the calm before the storm. Changes in your baby's weight have leveled off with only a few ounces of fat added this week. At this point your baby should weigh in at around 7 lbs and 20 inches (with boys somewhat heavier and longer than girls). Happily, as far as internal organs go, they are now developed enough to function in the outside world although the oh-so-important immune system is still developing and will continue to do so after birth. With a large boost of antibodies provided by breast milk when nursing begins. Fighting infection and staying healthy should be well within their physical capacity when your little fighter is born.
And how's mom doing? Your health care provider will assess the likelihood of where you are relative to your upcoming birthing process-seeing as you’ve now arrived at that waiting phase that could turn into labor at any time. Various charming indicators such as loose stools, expelling your mucus plus (along with the bloody only 4-5% of women actual deliver on their predicted due date. What’s more if this is your first pregnancy, you can expect to be anywhere from two days to two weeks late show - see week 35), a dilated cervix and increased Braxton-Hicks contractions are all signs that labor is only a few days away. The infamous water breaking may or may not be your first true indicator that labor has commenced. However, water breaks for only 15% of mothers and despite what Hollywood would have us believe, is more frequently just a slow leak rather than a large gush.
Be patient: if labor doesn’t start this week, or even next, keep in mind that only 4-5% of women actual deliver on their predicted due date. What’s more if this is your first pregnancy, you can expect to be anywhere from two days to two weeks late. You can distract yourself by keeping track of fetal movements, mostly to reassure yourself that all is well with your little miracle. In the off chance that movements do start to decrease substantially, try not to freak out and instead, call your doctor of midwife and discuss it with them.
I have been having Braxton Hicks Contractions for the last week and a half which are kinda starting to get on my nerves now, its a case of eithery get on with it or give me 5 minutes break! lol.
I feel absolutely HUGE, I am convinced this baby is larger than normal as I just really do not seem to have any room whatsoever left in there for him, I spent all day yesterday not being able to breathe properly (which is not great when you are asthmatic!) because he was squashing one of my lungs and could I get him to move? Could I hell! He always seems to prefer my right hand side to lay on and prefers me even sleeping on my right hand side over my left! He will tolerate me sleeping on my left hand side but after a while complains until I move.
Here is the weekly update thingy (OK I have not been updating for a while but had tons of things on my mind!)
See the bold bit below? Well I have been having that for the last week and a half! Its not fun, keep on leaking tons and tons of gunk which seems to range between stringy/snotty to hard little bits! (Sorry for TMI!). Hopefully next time I update this thing it will be to say that I have had him! Have another midwifes appointment on Friday and am so hoping that I have either had him by then or she says that I am in labour and to get to the hospital RIGHT NOW! (Well I can wish can't I!)
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Fetal development in pregnancy week 37:fetus in ninth month It’s the calm before the storm. Changes in your baby's weight have leveled off with only a few ounces of fat added this week. At this point your baby should weigh in at around 7 lbs and 20 inches (with boys somewhat heavier and longer than girls). Happily, as far as internal organs go, they are now developed enough to function in the outside world although the oh-so-important immune system is still developing and will continue to do so after birth. With a large boost of antibodies provided by breast milk when nursing begins. Fighting infection and staying healthy should be well within their physical capacity when your little fighter is born.
And how's mom doing? Your health care provider will assess the likelihood of where you are relative to your upcoming birthing process-seeing as you’ve now arrived at that waiting phase that could turn into labor at any time. Various charming indicators such as loose stools, expelling your mucus plus (along with the bloody only 4-5% of women actual deliver on their predicted due date. What’s more if this is your first pregnancy, you can expect to be anywhere from two days to two weeks late show - see week 35), a dilated cervix and increased Braxton-Hicks contractions are all signs that labor is only a few days away. The infamous water breaking may or may not be your first true indicator that labor has commenced. However, water breaks for only 15% of mothers and despite what Hollywood would have us believe, is more frequently just a slow leak rather than a large gush.
Be patient: if labor doesn’t start this week, or even next, keep in mind that only 4-5% of women actual deliver on their predicted due date. What’s more if this is your first pregnancy, you can expect to be anywhere from two days to two weeks late. You can distract yourself by keeping track of fetal movements, mostly to reassure yourself that all is well with your little miracle. In the off chance that movements do start to decrease substantially, try not to freak out and instead, call your doctor of midwife and discuss it with them.