About to pop...
I only have 6 1/2 weeks until my due date! Every day I'm amazed at how much bigger the belly is although I'm not really gaining much weight. I think I've lost a lot of my thighs and butt (not a bad thing). I can't see my toes unless I bend over but I'm loving it!
I had to go on medical leave early because of some back and hip problems I'm having. My doctor actually put me on light duty but the hospital wouldn't work around that. I knew they wouldn't... it's hard to maintain a nurses job when you can lift and have to take frequent breaks. This is a long running problem I've had. I have some sclerosing of my sacroiliac joints (which comes from GI problems actually). It's normally just soreness that I can deal with and it doesn't get bad unless I work several days in a row. However, the pressure of the baby, my hips and pelvis starting to spread and the hormones that loosen up everything have taken a toll on me.
Other than that, I'm doing great. The baby moves a lot and he is getting huge! If I make it to 40 weeks my doctor says he will be at least 8 1/2 pounds (not to mention he has really long legs). I had a dream that I went into labor on St. Patrick's Day... I'm hoping that will come true!
I guess that's my update for now. Keep happy thoughts for me and my back stuff... I'm going to do my best to have a natural labor and avoid all pain meds.
I had to go on medical leave early because of some back and hip problems I'm having. My doctor actually put me on light duty but the hospital wouldn't work around that. I knew they wouldn't... it's hard to maintain a nurses job when you can lift and have to take frequent breaks. This is a long running problem I've had. I have some sclerosing of my sacroiliac joints (which comes from GI problems actually). It's normally just soreness that I can deal with and it doesn't get bad unless I work several days in a row. However, the pressure of the baby, my hips and pelvis starting to spread and the hormones that loosen up everything have taken a toll on me.
Other than that, I'm doing great. The baby moves a lot and he is getting huge! If I make it to 40 weeks my doctor says he will be at least 8 1/2 pounds (not to mention he has really long legs). I had a dream that I went into labor on St. Patrick's Day... I'm hoping that will come true!
I guess that's my update for now. Keep happy thoughts for me and my back stuff... I'm going to do my best to have a natural labor and avoid all pain meds.