Afternoon you beautiful people!
I've only got HOW LONG left?!
Am I REALLY doing this?!
I cannot express enough at how fast everything has gone! I've hit a few more milestones along my journey that includes the inevitable Braxton Hicks contractions - only brought on by a full bladder, which I didn't realize I had until I was sooo uncomfortable in bed & went to the bathroom. I was honestly bricking it, I NEVER suffered badly with period pains & apparently Braxton Hicks aren't meant to be painful, I think because my bladder was so full that's why it hurt. Every so often I feel butterfly type feelings further down my pelvis but nothing major..I was kinda panicking at the time thinking that if I couldn't handle Braxton Hicks then how the hell would I cope in real labor!!
I've also been well into nesting, which is a good thing, sorting out rooms and cupboards and drawers, washing all the baby clothing and all the spare blankets ready for whatever occasion.. My poor washing machine is in over drive these days! We're also going to get a tumble dryer to help with all the loads of washing, as in winter time you can't be leaving clothes to naturally dry outside or indoors it'll take days and I'll run out of baby clothes. Not to mention the amount of clothes I'll be running out of of with all the mess.. Which I haven't quite got around to thinking about yet. I've had a few scary moments where I feel like I won't cope and that I'll just panic.. That's normal at this stage I guess. After all, everyone focuses on pregnancy that, no-one tells you what it's REALLY like to have a newborn, other than you'll be sleep deprived. No-one really talks in detail about what it's like.. Perhaps the truth is you just have to deal with it & you'll work it out, Kinda scary for me because I like to know everything, every possibility & every outcome so I can manage.. I've always been like that - how about any of you moms?!
I've been thinking more and more about my options for place of birth, who I want with me & how I'd prefer things to go.. I've been doing my research, but it's never the same. Even if you plan or not plan or plan not to plan, things happen that you'd never have thought of, or it goes worse/better than expected. Here's where I've fully welcomed all sorts of stories from women and everyone's experiences, it's good to know that everything is different, although that has its bad sides too because you can often feel like they are trying to persuade you into a certain route. Just keep a VERY open mind, that's the only way!
I've lost touch with a lot of friends & just people in general, I admit I've let it happen, but it's sad how people you'd thought would be there for you aren't anymore and don't really care - well, I wouldn't say that exactly but they've got their own lives, which I appreciate, but at the same time they don't appreciate how much energy you lose carrying a child and then on top of that worrying about things & preparing yourself, it's just that the only people that truly care & truly matter, stick around the most & for me it's been 2 friends and mostly family, as you grow up you realize who's a good friend & who isn't. And the people who only went out with you or talked to you because you did it 1st no longer matter. I've found that so hard to come to terms with - I wouldn't say I was popular or anything but I used to have a wider group of friends before pregnancy. Harsh reality of growing up & then becoming a parent. Something most 20 year old's have no idea about. How did you guys feel?
Bump is growing tremendously, on schedule, not too much not too little. Overall I've excited, but there is a bit on reservation and nerves too - which is understandable! I've also FINALLY received my compression tights for my varicose veins. There was a few weeks where I didn't get anything, the midwife who suggested I get them seen to didn't finish off the form to fill in so I could get measured for the tights. They have to check the pulse in your feet, measure your ankles, calf and thighs - I had no idea they had to do that. And boy are they TIGHT!! It'll take me roughly 5 minutes to put them on, but it's so worth it, especially during the day, walking around ect & you take them off at night and keep your legs elevated. The nurse suggested for me to wear them even after pregnancy because of the blood flow and everything still changing that it's worth keeping it all under control - Did you moms have this too?
I've been thinking more and more about my options for place of birth, who I want with me & how I'd prefer things to go.. I've been doing my research, but it's never the same. Even if you plan or not plan or plan not to plan, things happen that you'd never have thought of, or it goes worse/better than expected. Here's where I've fully welcomed all sorts of stories from women and everyone's experiences, it's good to know that everything is different, although that has its bad sides too because you can often feel like they are trying to persuade you into a certain route. Just keep a VERY open mind, that's the only way!
I've lost touch with a lot of friends & just people in general, I admit I've let it happen, but it's sad how people you'd thought would be there for you aren't anymore and don't really care - well, I wouldn't say that exactly but they've got their own lives, which I appreciate, but at the same time they don't appreciate how much energy you lose carrying a child and then on top of that worrying about things & preparing yourself, it's just that the only people that truly care & truly matter, stick around the most & for me it's been 2 friends and mostly family, as you grow up you realize who's a good friend & who isn't. And the people who only went out with you or talked to you because you did it 1st no longer matter. I've found that so hard to come to terms with - I wouldn't say I was popular or anything but I used to have a wider group of friends before pregnancy. Harsh reality of growing up & then becoming a parent. Something most 20 year old's have no idea about. How did you guys feel?
Bump is growing tremendously, on schedule, not too much not too little. Overall I've excited, but there is a bit on reservation and nerves too - which is understandable! I've also FINALLY received my compression tights for my varicose veins. There was a few weeks where I didn't get anything, the midwife who suggested I get them seen to didn't finish off the form to fill in so I could get measured for the tights. They have to check the pulse in your feet, measure your ankles, calf and thighs - I had no idea they had to do that. And boy are they TIGHT!! It'll take me roughly 5 minutes to put them on, but it's so worth it, especially during the day, walking around ect & you take them off at night and keep your legs elevated. The nurse suggested for me to wear them even after pregnancy because of the blood flow and everything still changing that it's worth keeping it all under control - Did you moms have this too?
How is mum doing?
How far along:37 week 2days
Total weight: 9st 12lbs
Maternity clothing: 100% in maternity clothing.. Pj's are not fitting
Sleep: All over the place, it's uncomfortable now.
Best moments of the week: Hearing the baby's heartbeat & always feeling baby move.
Miss anything: Friends & leaving the house without feeling tired.
Cravings: Always into eating fruit.
Anything made you sick or nauseous: Nope been great so far
Gender: Not worried about gender.
Symptoms: A few Braxton Hicks and back pains
Belly button in or out: 100% Out! It hurts sometimes
How far along:37 week 2days
Total weight: 9st 12lbs
Maternity clothing: 100% in maternity clothing.. Pj's are not fitting
Sleep: All over the place, it's uncomfortable now.
Best moments of the week: Hearing the baby's heartbeat & always feeling baby move.
Miss anything: Friends & leaving the house without feeling tired.
Cravings: Always into eating fruit.
Anything made you sick or nauseous: Nope been great so far
Gender: Not worried about gender.
Symptoms: A few Braxton Hicks and back pains
Belly button in or out: 100% Out! It hurts sometimes
Happy or Moody: Anxious & excited
Wedding rings on or off: Engagement ring is still on, perhaps I should take it off...
Thank you so much for reading my huge blog post again...
So much to share, such little time! I can only hope everything goes according to plan!
~Ellie xoxox
Wedding rings on or off: Engagement ring is still on, perhaps I should take it off...
Thank you so much for reading my huge blog post again...
So much to share, such little time! I can only hope everything goes according to plan!
~Ellie xoxox
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