I am at week 38.4. Every little movement is huge inside of this tight beach ball-sized belly. Last night, I swear the baby was trying to kick and claw her way out from the belly. She just kept on kicking and rolling. Ouch baby! But there may have been a few contractions at the same time. I think the evening drive stresses me just a little, but I only have a few more days of that!
I am definitely the size I wanted to be. I was hoping that I would carry front and center with a cute little belly. I believe that is what I look like. Everyone carries so differently, I had no idea what I would look like. From the front, or back, you can’t really see the weight gain. When I turn sideways, there it is! The first sign of weight gain for me is my cheeks. You really do not see the weight gain there. I have gained just about 18 pounds total. I have eaten! Some days I was really hungry and some days I was not. I have enjoyed lots of ice cream with no guilt.
This pregnancy has been really amazing. The only complaints that persisted throughout are the horrible reflux and the lack of sleep. My only latest complaint is that my hands ache terribly, especially my right thumb knuckle. Just opening a water bottle is difficult. I will have to address this post-delivery. Otherwise, it has been really easy.
Speaking of amazing, my husband has been great. When I come home, I grab water, take my potty break, and then sit down with hopes that I can get back up. When I don’t, he gets me water refills and whatever else I need. He has posted a ton of stuff on FB about what is going on, and his friends say that is all he talks about. It is so sweet. Kids love him. He is usually that one person that is playing with all of the kids at family events. I can’t wait to see how this little baby will melt (and steal) his heart.
So Monday is the big day (as long as she holds out the next 96 hours). We finally get to meet her. I wonder if she will have my hair, or his eyes, or his lips. Who is she going to look like- my in-laws, or my grandma?
I know our lives will be so different. We have built this life together as husband and wife, enjoying each other. Now are going to add a little piece of him and little piece of me in this new life. Maw maw and Paw paw will no longer be. We will be come Mommy and Daddy. I am looking forward to this new life.
Hopefully, I can post more about daily life soon. There are decisions about cloth diapers, day care, pediatricians, and so much more that I can comment on. We will see if I have the time and when I actually post next. But definitely, our new baby will have entered in this world.
Take photos of your beach ball belly, lots of shots from different points of view for Rina’s baby book.