skipnjif
11-05-2010, 06:28 PM
It has been a long time since I've rolled out the ups and downs and- at 35 1/2 weeks- they are getting into some weird ones
Ups:
1)My artistic husband and I made a belly cast the other night. We have done this with every pregnancy (this is number 4) and it is SO much fun to look at them and compare them each time. The bonus was that, unlike every time previous, I did NOT have to tear the plaster mold off in a rush- afraid I would pass out (we think it might have to do with the position I have to sit in and some issue with respiration/circulation)
2)I am now at the stage of the game where counting down the days til I am due does not completely depress me. I am currently at 31 days...and that just isn't very many. YAY!!
3)I am getting really psyched for delivery. While this may seem unusual, I am so wrapped up in the power of my body and the excitement of natural delivery (I have had two unmedicated births before). Plus, I know so well the overpowering joy of those first moments that I can hardly wait another day.
Downs:
1) This baby is killing my hips! I cannot explain how, but he pushes on the inside of my hips and it actually hurts sometimes. It's like someone trying to spread my pelvis, but from the inside out.
2) I have no clothes that fit anymore. My pants fall down, my shirts ride up, and this great big belly peeks out every chance it gets. This might even be cute if I did not have the belly of a woman who has played landlord to three big babies before this one!
Ups:
1)My artistic husband and I made a belly cast the other night. We have done this with every pregnancy (this is number 4) and it is SO much fun to look at them and compare them each time. The bonus was that, unlike every time previous, I did NOT have to tear the plaster mold off in a rush- afraid I would pass out (we think it might have to do with the position I have to sit in and some issue with respiration/circulation)
2)I am now at the stage of the game where counting down the days til I am due does not completely depress me. I am currently at 31 days...and that just isn't very many. YAY!!
3)I am getting really psyched for delivery. While this may seem unusual, I am so wrapped up in the power of my body and the excitement of natural delivery (I have had two unmedicated births before). Plus, I know so well the overpowering joy of those first moments that I can hardly wait another day.
Downs:
1) This baby is killing my hips! I cannot explain how, but he pushes on the inside of my hips and it actually hurts sometimes. It's like someone trying to spread my pelvis, but from the inside out.
2) I have no clothes that fit anymore. My pants fall down, my shirts ride up, and this great big belly peeks out every chance it gets. This might even be cute if I did not have the belly of a woman who has played landlord to three big babies before this one!