The nursery appears ready, everything I think I need from the attic has been pulled, and my mom sterilized all the pump and bottle parts. I have stuff set aside for the hospital bag; I won't be washing a Clemson blanket at 2am while fighting contractions this time! Ready...I think.
Football starts back, and I realized I have nothing to wear for the game! Yes, I will be watching the games at home, but trying to fit into my jersey wasn't comfortable. It fits, but it's not something I want to sit around for 3+ hours wearing.
How far along: 36 weeks 6 days
How big is baby?: According to the APP, I'm Expecting: Started the Week 36 as the size of a Coconut and is about to be a Celery Bunch.
Weight gain?: 1 this week, 32 total
Stretch marks?: Still lucky - none so far
Sleep?: Sleep has not been great this week. One thing I did not experience with Aidan is waking up to go pee in the middle of the night, though I am drinking a lot of water right before bed, and it's only one time. In addition, my hips and lower back ache, so getting comfortable is not easy. I almost lay on my stomach, using a pillow to prop me up some, but side lying is not comfortable.
Best moment?: So many great moments this week! My niece, Rosalind Elise, was born on my Pepaw's 81st Birthday. Aidan met his cousin for the first time, and I celebrated an old friend's birthday before he moved away (retiring). In addition, Owen received a wonderful gift from some very special friends this week! Oh, and I also had an hour long prenatal massage, it was heaven and alleviated a lot of the hip and back pain.
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| Holding Rosalind just a few hours old! |
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| Aidan met Rosalind at 5 days old |
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| Great friend and coworker |
Worst moment?: Having to say good bye to my friends/coworkers. I have known them for almost 10 years, and who knows what career path I would have chosen had it not been for them. They knew me before I could have my first beer, before I was engaged/married/having kids, congratulated me on two different occasions for college degrees, and were there to celebrate my professional license. We worked hard, been through some tough career choices, and enjoyed a round of golf and a swig of beer together. I know we'll keep in touch, but it was so nice having them 20 minutes away to visit and catch up. However, I know they're a phone call and email away, and I always cherish their advice and friendship. Best of luck to both of them as one retires and the other heads home after 23 years on the road!
Food cravings?: CHEEEEEEESEBURGERS! I had Five Guys twice in one week, which is crazy rare for me to do. However, my hemaglobin levels are still low, and I take plenty of iron supplements, so it doesn't hurt to consume more iron. And if I'm going to splurge, I should go for a good cheeseburger, ya know?!
Symptoms?: RLP, some morning sickness, acne, exhaustion, little swelling
Exercise?: I lifted weights twice this week. No extracurricular walking, just the normal job walking.
Movement?: Owen seems to have dropped a little, which I suppose allows him to stretch those legs (or arms) a little more. He had jabbed me in the ribs on multiple occasions causing me to say "ouch" aloud and having people look at me weird.
Belly button?: 100% outie.
What I miss?: Being able to easily pick stuff up off the floor. Even at the gym when I have to bend over to pick up my keys as I move to the next exercise is burdensome. Plus, Owen likes to remind me that I have a stomach in the way, so I can't bend over as far.
Labor signs?:None
TMI: With Owen sitting lower, the 'rhoids have turned from inconvenience to major pain or a better way to put it from raisins to grapes. I upped my magnesium intake once more, but it doesn't seem to help that much, especially with the additional iron. So I gave in, and on mornings I feel like it's been too many days in between BM's, I drink coffee to help things along. I avoided caffeine for as long as possible, but I need some relief, and 'rhoids could cause permanent damage, so I gave up. Coffee, hi, I missed you.
Also, I had the GBS swab this week at my OB appointment, and I don't remember it being quite so painful. The doc said he really angered my cervix, and I had to wait around a while because it was bleeding more than normal. Fun fun.
What I'm looking forward to? We are celebrating Aidan's birthday as a family this weekend, so I will get to see my grandparents, siblings, and parents! We're keeping things low key, and while we will miss celebrating with Aidan's friends, I am not up for planning a big party of having lots of kids to entertain. Could have something to do with my due date being about 2 weeks away when we celebrate.
Also, this coming weekend is a 4 day weekend! Woohoo.
College football RETURNS! Clemson has a big game against Georgia...it's been ten years since they were in Death Valley. I remember that game very well - it was the first game AJ and I ever attended together, but let's not talk about the score.
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