Category: Week 37

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 …”

Lunch for preggos in 25 easy steps

Reheat leftover pasta and serve it to your toddler. Look through all cupboards, the fridge, and the freezer, and whine to yourself about how nothing is appealing for your own lunch. Decide you could probably stomach some Triscuits, as they are deliciously salty. Grudgingly… Continue Reading “Lunch for preggos in 25 easy steps”

The Pregnant Chick Who Went Crazy Over Bathroom Shelves: A Memoir

So, today I’m 36.5 weeks pregnant. The baby is arriving in precisely* 15 days. FIFTEEN DAYS, PEOPLE! (*Yes, precisely. If you’re new to the show, let’s re-cap: Our heroine is having a scheduled C-section, since last time she experienced a 17+ hour labour with a… Continue Reading “The Pregnant Chick Who Went Crazy Over Bathroom Shelves: A Memoir”

Weekly re-cap

(May 9 to May 15) Symptoms: Swollen ankles and feet, leg pain, trouble sleeping, feeling like the baby is going to fall out, the worst heartburn of life! Body changes: Nothing really seems to have changed. Belly button: In for keeps. Baby movement: Not… Continue Reading “Weekly re-cap”