We spent a fun weekend with the Matthis's, friends of our family for years! Christy and I had a blast, as usual. She is telling me she wants to come back down from Greensboro once I go into labor, especially if it's on a weekend. I'll try to aim for that, but of course, I can't promise anything! :0) They brought us a baby bathtub full of cute and useful gifts. We are close to having all that we will need for this baby! :0) Such wonderful, generous friends we have.....we are so blessed.
My back has been hurting on and off all weekend....still hurts today. I can't tell what kind of pain it is.... And I am starting to see subtle signs that I'm swelling just a little bit, especially in the morning and late at night. My wedding rings are just a tad tight, but as the day gets started, my fingers return to normal. My feet haven't really puffed up, thank goodness.
Another thing, I just feel different. I can't put my finger on it. I don't necessarily feel BAD, just different than I have been. Kinda like how I knew I was pregnant to begin with, just cause I felt unmistakably "different." Guess it's just another sign that things are going on inside my body to prepare me for labor day....
I read that swelling is most common in these last 3-4 weeks because of the fact that my body will be slowly reabsorbing amniotic fluid. What I've read said that the baby is continuing to put on ounces each week, but to compensate, the fluid he's surrounded by lessens little by little.....so it means my belly won't grow much bigger from here on out. Most of my weight gain has happened already, and it will probably hold somewhat to the same from now on. My appetite has dipped significantly; there's just no more room with his little feet pushing up so close to my stomach! I eat my best meal at breakfast, but as the day progresses, my appetite wanes more and more. Dinner is just a snack for me now.
As the day draws nearer, whenever it will be, I've been seeking out advice from friends who've gone through labor and delivery recently....Suzanne, Sherry, Melanie (in Columbia), Brooke. I know every woman's story is different, but somehow hearing from each one of them makes me feel a little more prepared and a little less anxious.
:0) Meg
My back has been hurting on and off all weekend....still hurts today. I can't tell what kind of pain it is.... And I am starting to see subtle signs that I'm swelling just a little bit, especially in the morning and late at night. My wedding rings are just a tad tight, but as the day gets started, my fingers return to normal. My feet haven't really puffed up, thank goodness.
Another thing, I just feel different. I can't put my finger on it. I don't necessarily feel BAD, just different than I have been. Kinda like how I knew I was pregnant to begin with, just cause I felt unmistakably "different." Guess it's just another sign that things are going on inside my body to prepare me for labor day....
I read that swelling is most common in these last 3-4 weeks because of the fact that my body will be slowly reabsorbing amniotic fluid. What I've read said that the baby is continuing to put on ounces each week, but to compensate, the fluid he's surrounded by lessens little by little.....so it means my belly won't grow much bigger from here on out. Most of my weight gain has happened already, and it will probably hold somewhat to the same from now on. My appetite has dipped significantly; there's just no more room with his little feet pushing up so close to my stomach! I eat my best meal at breakfast, but as the day progresses, my appetite wanes more and more. Dinner is just a snack for me now.
As the day draws nearer, whenever it will be, I've been seeking out advice from friends who've gone through labor and delivery recently....Suzanne, Sherry, Melanie (in Columbia), Brooke. I know every woman's story is different, but somehow hearing from each one of them makes me feel a little more prepared and a little less anxious.
:0) Meg
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