Monday, December 13, 2010
38 weeks & CrAzY!!
Yes you read that correctly... I am already 38 weeks pregnant!! Some days I feel like I just took a positive pregnancy test, and others I feel like I've been pregnant my whole adult life and I will be "with child" forever {which I party blame on the denial portion of pregnancy that a REAL BABY comes out of this and it's not just a way of life!!}
As you can imagine, I've been a little crazy... My lists have lists! I carry around with me a small note pad that has pages and pages of lists. It is the only thing keeping me organized and not panicking. You see, it's Christmas time. And in addition to it being the traditional crazy salon season, I'm adding maternity leave to the end of it, Christmas shopping, baby shower duplicate returns, nursery set up, gadget building, thank you card writing, Christmas concert singing, chair reupholstering {yes you read that correctly, me and my bestie, Beth thought it fun to reupholster a winged back chair at 9 months pregnant for Wyatt's room...} and the list goes on!
Currently it is 3:30am my second night in a row being WIDE awake. Part "comfort issues", part "can't turn off my brain syndrome" and part "I can be getting so much done right now if I didn't need to sleep" mentality. So knowing I need to rest I thought I'd touch base with you all and blog!! It's been awhile but I promise I have been blogging on my phone in down times but unable to upload all the pictures from showers and other fun. So beware, there will be a mass postings of blogs in your future {unless Wyatt comes sooner than later} once I have a second to sit in front of a real computer. What's to come? 2 shower postings, a video clip of Wyatt rocking out in my belly, nursery pictures and the new belly pictures {even some maternity photo shoot pics shot by our friend and oh so talented photographer Aaron Funk}....
In the mean time....
{QUICK FUN FACTS}
::I am 38 weeks pregnant.
::I am currently 1 cm dialated!! Which makes Dr.P very pleased with my progression and leads him to think I'll be right on track with my due date.
::Although Dr.P just says "he's a good size"...my what to expect app says Wyatt is about 7 pounds and 21 inches long.
::Heartburn has taken it's reign in me for the first time in my life. {old wives tale says that means the baby has hair... so maybe that faux-hawk isn't too far from his future}. PS Tums are my near and dear friends now.
::I have begun to waddle... I try really hard to walk like a lady, but when I'm tired there is no promising!!
::This week marks the first water retention of my pregnancy! Praise God since I stand on my feet all day! I came home after a long day at work to find that my feet had been replaced with a trolls pair!!! If I had veins still in my feet that night, you would never know...
::My preggers bestie, Kim, is in labor as we speak!! Which excites me to meet baby girl Taylor. And scares me, cause that means I'm next!
::Wyatt still prefers my left side, although since he is head down and ready to come, its his feet that prefer my left rib, left lung and left love handle.
::My hospital bag is finally packed!
::My to-do list is no where close to being finished, and I have a feeling it won't be, but that's okay, the Lord is in control.
::I have been cramping a lot the last few days, which apparently means I am "warming up"... so along with my constant Braxton Hicks I hear the time clock ticking LOUD AND CLEAR {I really need to finish that chair...}
Please pray for my anxiety as we head down this crazy Christmas/birthing season. Jake and I feel like we might never rest again {especially if I keep waking up in the middle of the night like this!!} but ultimately we must rest in God's sovereignty and the comfort that He can stretch our time as He deems best.
7 comments:
You made it through the Christmas Concert! At times I would look over at you...and you didn't always look so comfortable, but always beautiful!! I can't wait to meet baby Wyatt<3 I'm pretty sure with all that singing he'll know my voice!
December 13, 2010 at 9:26 PMYou will make it! Try to rest even if it doesn't equal sleep. It will help with the brain running thing and the water retention. I agree with Laura. You looked beautiful but not always comfy at the concert. I am praying for you! - Jess
December 13, 2010 at 10:25 PMPraying for you, friend. Our God will supply all your needs. Ask Him for grace & peace & He will give you more than you thought possible!
December 13, 2010 at 10:52 PMSo excited that Wyatt will be here soon! Praying for you during the home stretch! Let me know if there is anything I can do for you!!
December 13, 2010 at 11:34 PMYou still look beautiful! And, waddling is acceptable only after 38 weeks :)
December 14, 2010 at 2:25 AMMaybe if you add "get a full night's sleep" to one of your lists, you would be able to do it. Rumor has it that these next couple of weeks will be your last chances to get all that sleep in- otherwise you won't be able to cross it off your list for months! :) As for the other stuff, give me a call if you want some help (or company)!
December 14, 2010 at 4:39 AMIf you are retaining water....wow! You do it beautifully! Did you ever see what I looked like pregnant? Water retention lasted about 5 months for me! I know what you mean about the sleep. It's pretty exciting and thinking about your life to come can keep you up! Soon you'll be able to fall asleep everywhere since you will be so tired!
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