35 Week Preggie Update

Oh the pain!  That's what has been the only thing that comes to mind this week.  I have been pretty uncomfortable this week. I also haven't felt too good this week either so I'm pretty sure that added to it.  There's not much to update this week due to the fact that all my symptoms are pretty much the same.  I do FEEL bigger and heavier.  I know people say I look small still to be 35 weeks, but to me, I definitely feel it.  I'm carrying 21 (or more) extra pounds on my small frame, please keep that in mind! To you, it may not seem like much, but TO ME...it's a lot!  Also, the baby is growing fine!  I've had this before but I never mentioned it but I hear a clicking sound every so often coming from my belly.  I have no clue what it is but it sounds like fingernails hitting together or knuckles cracking.  I looked it up and it is pretty common but no one really knows what it is.  Some theories are baby sucking it's thumb, bones cracking, uterus cracking....IDK what to believe!

We had 2 classes this week: Breastfeeding Basics and our last Childbirth class.  

The Breastfeeding class was very informative.  We walked in and A.J. was the only guy so he had this look on his face like "why the hell am I here?" then about 10 minutes later, another husband came to join him.  It said bring your partner in the description so I did!!  We learned different techniques for feeding, what to do if you have trouble with feeding, and making sure that you use your lactation consultant.  A lactation consultant is a specially trained nurse that helps you with all your breastfeeding needs while in the hospital or through consultation.  This includes how to get your baby to latch, breastfeeding resources and pumping.

Our last Childbirth class was fine too.  We learned to swaddle and baby and it was pretty much time for any questions that we had during the class that were not covered or that we wanted to review.  This class pretty much discussed the post-partum events that can occur such as baby blues and postpartum depression.  

Everyone keeps asking if I'm done and I tell them yes, not because I haven't enjoyed being pregnant because I really have.  This has been a life-changing experience and I'm so happy to be able to embark on this journey.  But with the end being near, it's taking a toll on my body.  I am soooo not used to hurting this way.  But, I need Baby B to stay put until my maternity leave starts, then I'm good to go after that :)

Now on to the bump shots!  See my lopsided belly??

                


I also did some DIY nursery art!  I would have done another DIY post but I didn't take pictures of all the steps!  I'll do better next time.

   

What Fruit/Veggie are you?  Bunch of carrots (Ovia), Honeydew Melon (Baby Center), Coconut (Photofy) & Canary Melon (What to Expect)

Due date:  October 18, 2016

How far along:  35 weeks, 5 days

Next appointment:  September 20 and after this appointment, I start going every week!  Closer to the finish line!!

Gender:  Team Green and still wondering with this little baby is

Total weight gain/loss:  I can't really weigh myself at home due to the fact of me having a Fitbit scale and youre not supposed to use it while pregnant (go figure), so I have to wait until I go to the doctor on September 20

Exercise: Walking at work and walking the dog

Stretch marks:  Nope

Swelling: My feet swell a little but it's usually gone by the next day

Maternity clothes:   That's really all that I can fit

Belly button:   My belly button is weird.  It looks flat until I put on a shirt and then it looks like a little lump is sticking out.  I still wouldn't say that it has officially "popped" yet

Wedding Rings On/Off: On

Happy or Moody: I've been pretty emotional this week.  I cried a couple days...pregnancy hormones getcha every time!

Sleep: Still tossing and turning.  Only had to sleep in the chair once this week!  It's getting more and more comfortable as I've devised a nice way to sit up in the chair.

Food cravings:  None

Symptoms:  Still have back pain and hip pain but now shoulder pain and arm pain have arrived and  I also still have the numbing pain going on in my thighs when I walk or when the baby moves.  

Movement: Baby B is moving right now as I type this :)

Labor signs:  None

What I miss:  Sushi, especially because our anniversary is coming up...and we love sushi for special occasions

Food/Smell Aversions: None

What I'm loving:   Just seeing my pregnancy progress as it should be

What I'm looking forward to: Seeing our baby.  With it getting this close to the end, I'm starting to get a little ancy with knowing what our baby will look like...not necessarily what it is, but does it have mine or A.J.'s nose or what hair color, etc.

Best moment this week: Really finishing up the nursery.  I only have one more part to do!!

  

Milestones: Making it to 35 weeks!

  XoXo, 

Crystal