35 Weeks- Belly Update 4


35 Weeks

Total Weight Gain– 32 pounds

Cravings– Still no cravings really…

Sleep-  Just like last update, sleep still sucks.   Apparently a symptom of pregnancy is insomnia, so sometimes I’ll randomly wake up in the middle of the night and be wide awake, and then not be able to go back to sleep for hours.   Fun times.

Symptoms- Heartburn. Heartburn. Heartburn.  Did I mention heartburn?    And more ankle swelling.  And hip pain.  And I’m tired.   I’m sure every woman who is 8 months pregnant has the same complaints!    OH! And I read that there is actually some truth to the whole “if you have heartburn, then your baby will have hair.”  I always thought it was an old wives tale, but actually it is scientifically based!   A study by Johns Hopkins University shows that apparently the same hormones that relax the muscle in the esophagus that makes heartburn worse, are also the hormones responsible for fetal hair growth.    SO, at this rate, you should have a huge afro when you’re born…. we shall see!

Nursery Update-  Almost done!!  We’re just waiting on two things to be delivered to the house, and then we will be finished.  It is SO frustrating when stuff is backordered UGGGG.

Baby Update-  You are 35.5 weeks now, only 4.5 weeks to go until my due date.   You are over a foot and a half long, and don’t have much room to move around in there!  That doesn’t stop you from kicking the living bejesus out of me though!   I (and your Dad too) can feel your little butt, and shins, and feet, and hands pushing out sometimes.   It’s like your giving us a high-five!   You’re most likely around 5.25 pounds, and are continuing to pack on the weight for the rest of the pregnancy.   My uterus has already grown to 1,000 times it’s original size to accommodate you and all of your Atkinson limbs, no wonder I hurt!

On Monday we went to Pediatric CPR class, and your nanny, Elyse, went with us.   We learned all about safety, and choking, and how to preform the heimlich and cpr if needed.   I hope we NEVER need it.  I think the class scared me more!  I tend to be a worrier!   Also today your Dad took Elyse to get her tDAP vaccine.   Now all 3 of us have gotten it.   There is an outbreak  of whooping cough right now, which can be fatal to infants so it was really important that we all got it.  Now if only I can convince your grandparents and aunts and uncles to get it!    (hint, hint!)

I had another OB appointment today, and she measured my belly, and listened to your heartbeat, which was great (as always).  She is ordering an ultrasound next week to make sure you are still head down.  Then she is going out of town for 2 weeks…. eek!  I love our Dr, so I hope she is back for when you are born!

 


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4 thoughts on “35 Weeks- Belly Update

  • Therese

    Sarah,
    It’s getting close and boy I bet you’re ready. I love reading yhour blog.
    Happy Birthday sweetie. We’re thinking of you.
    Therese, Gary and Wilson

  • Aunt Pat

    Hi Sarah
    One never forgets that 8th month – it seems like a year. I had lots of room (being long waisted) but the summersaults allnight were tough.
    It must be a thing about boys.

    You are in my prayers and thoughts – things are about to get better
    so hang on. Rest – pamper yourself – life is good! Healthy Boy for first baby !!!!!