Whoa! I don't remember being that big - of course, she was a mere 5 lbs. 14 oz. at full term.
My little peanut grew to be 5 inches taller than me, though!
Here are current stats (as borrowed from her blog...):
How far along? 37 Weeks 3 Days
Total weight gain: 28 pounds!!! [Mom's note: Even though her belly is so much bigger than I remember mine being, she's only 4 pounds heavier than I was] Back to Kristiina: I had a 2 pound increase this week. It kinda washes with the 1 pound increase I had for the 2 week period last appointment. Yeah, that's it! Actually, I think it's because the boy dropped. Since I've had the extra room, my appetite has been out of control. I never feel full anymore. I made myself a 1.5 lb. steak last night and still went back for a giant bowl of cereal. Yeah, cereal has been another big craving lately. I just can't get enough! I told Nic that I could easily see how some women gain 60 pounds! If I felt like this the whole time, I would be a blimp!
Maternity clothes?: Ha! Barely. I rarely leave the house anymore. There's so much to do here and very few reasons to get me out in this winter weather. I have my favorite jeans, several sweaters and shirts to rotate through but at home I'm in tshirts and pj pants. :-D A girl has to stay comfy!
Sleep: What sleep? I kid, kinda. I'm good until about 3 or 4 AM. Then hips ache, arms/hands tingle, full bladder begs to be emptied and contractions kick in. I think the contraction have something to do with a full bladder and lack of fluids those hours that I'm sleeping. As soon as I relieve myself and quench the desert in my mouth, they go away. I do sleep with a liter of water on my nightstand but I don't wake up until the contractions are starting. I still don't know if that's good or bad. All I know is the end is near!
Best moment this week: Nic telling me about his Daddy bonding time with the boy while I was asleep. Such a sweet moment!
Movement: Yes but much less. Of course this isn't a concern to the doctor. He is clearly running out of space in there. I still feel him several times a day and much more in the evening and when I'm getting ready for bed. It wont be a concern unless I feel him less than 3 times in an hour. This boy far surpasses that!
Gender: Boy! Without a doubt!
Labor Signs: What signs don't I have?! I've lost the plug, have dropped, get regular contractions through the night, you name it, I've had it! The only thing I'm lacking at this point is actual labor!
Belly Button in or out? Out by about 1/4 of an inch. Barely anything.
What I miss: Oh many, many things! Belly sleeping, sleeping at all, sitting on the couch comfortably, sitting at all (I can't rotate my hips since he's dropped. I just perch on the edge of chairs) ribs that don't ache, peeing like a normal person, normal sized ankles, hands that don't tingle, feeling my finger tips, typing without a million type-o's, being able to walk upright without back aches, getting out of the house, being productive, having energy, hmmm....I should probably stop now.
What I am looking forward to: The opposite of everything listed above! ;-) Oh and having a precious little boy in my arms.
Weekly Wisdom: The end is hard no matter what! The outcome is worth it!
Milestones: Dropping! Woo-Hoo! Another step closer!
Fundle height: 37cm
Mama's waist size: 42 1/2 inches! Holy crap!!!! It's amazing what a woman's body can do. I look forward to seeing what happens post partum!
I'll arrive in VT on the 6th, she's due on the 10th... I hope our little boy will wait for grandma to get there!
3 comments:
I can't stand it! She's so beautifully pregnant, isn't she? And Kristiina's not that big, really. The last couple weeks are brutal, but after that little man is born, she won't even remember all the discomforts.
I'm holding my breath, for you, Pam, that you'll make it!! And I'm holding you all tight in prayer! I remember when you told me, and it was so very thrilling and unbelievable.
Polish up your grammy phrases:
"We always eat chocolate cake for breakfast."
"Your Mommy used to jump on MY beds, too."
"Another story? How about two?!"
Can't wait to hear the big news!
Love it Mama! :-)
Mrs. Farmer, you crack me up. I give her my permission to use all three of those phrases, as long as the first doesn't come too often. ;-)
Pam, I am so thrilled for all of you. She looks wonderful!!! All baby,no weight which will be great for her after she delivers. I too gained 28 pounds with each of mine.
I hope you make it up there in time and he doesn't decide he wants to arrive early.
Safe travels, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year all rolled into one .... Gramma!!
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