Category: Third trimester
Weekly re-cap of pregnancy #2: Week 38
Week 38 (April 14-20) Symptoms: Back pain, heartburn, Braxton Hicks contractions, teary hormonal outbursts, minor ankle swelling but major leg pain. Oh, and a healthy dose of “I’m so effing done!” Body changes: I have no concept of if my stomach got any bigger.… Continue Reading “Weekly re-cap of pregnancy #2: Week 38”
I am 262 1,203 days pregnant, and therefore capable of only writing in bullet points
I can’t believe I have my final doctor’s appointment today! My C-section is ONE WEEK from TOMORROW! Eight days, eight days, eight days! I have been technically pregnant since JULY! Woah! Do you think today will be the day they actually TELL ME SOMETHING?… Continue Reading “I am 262 1,203 days pregnant, and therefore capable of only writing in bullet points”
The full-term itch
No, I’m not talking about a physical itch (luckily). I’m talking about that itchy feeling you get when you reach full-term status. That’s what I’m going through right now, and it … is not fun. In the past few days, whenever I watch TV… Continue Reading “The full-term itch”
Weekly re-cap of pregnancy #2: Week 37
Week 37 (April 8-14) Symptoms: Back pain is still a bitch. Heartburn is actually getting a little worse, even with four pills a day, so the baby definitely hasn’t dropped. Ankle swelling is still very minimal, luckily. Body changes: None, except possibly that my… Continue Reading “Weekly re-cap of pregnancy #2: Week 37”
Five ways I know I am full-term tomorrow …
My one-year-old son picked out my clothes today, and I wore them. I didn’t have the energy to care. After whining to Darling Husband and my mom on the phone, I was disappointed when I realized I didn’t have anyone else to call to… Continue Reading “Five ways I know I am full-term tomorrow …”
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