37 Weeks

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Due Date: February 26, 2012.

Weight Gain: I didn’t really pay attention this pregnancy, and actually enjoy getting bigger each week.  Weird I know!  I asked the Dr. yesterday and I can’t remember if she said 22 or 28 pounds, and pretty much all belly.

Symptoms: I’ve hit the point where walking and climbing stairs is pretty difficult.  I just need to go slow and hold on to the railing.  I also can’t sit for long periods of time.  I need to walk around, but standing still for more than 5 minutes seems like an eternity so I try to keep moving.

 

What’s different this time: I think the big difference is this one has been a little easier.  No morning/all day sickness for 5 months (I got off at 4 and was pretty much just morning).  I do have a hard time brushing my teeth.  It doesn’t matter what flavor, type or brand toothpaste I use I start to gag 5 sec after I’ve finished brushing.  (Don’t worry I still do it, but the cinnamon life I eat to prevent the gagging probably isn’t the best, oh well).

Cravings/Aversions: Citrus!  I’ve been wanting a grapefruit each morning, an orange for a snack and then Edy’s All Natural Pineapple popsicles as another snack.  I’m still addicted to good & plenty and I’m sure there are a few others, but that’s the current list.

Sleep: I was doing pretty good on this till this morning.  I have a tough time falling asleep with Mike in the bed, so I’ve been going to bed before him, but this morning I woke up at 4:30am and could fall back asleep.  I hope it was only last night, but we’ll see.  Other than that I’m trying to get all my sleep now!

I am loving: Just relaxing around the apartment and enjoying the little kicks I get from the baby.  I don’t know if I’ll have another, so I want to savor this.  I’m also enjoying my maternity wardrobe, I think it’s better than my normal, or at least I try harder to look good when I’m pregnant!

I miss: Being able to do small things, like pick up something when it falls.  I still do it, but it’s a lot of work.  I’m also looking forward to a margarita.  I’m not usually a big drinker, but I’ve been craving one.  Other than that, I’m not great at following all the rules, so goat cheese is still in my diet.

I am looking forward to:  February 17th, Sesame Street Live at Madison Square Garden.  I’m hoping to make a family day out of it and do something special for Eleanor.

 

I’m spazzing about: I’m not a big spazzer, but if anything I would say work.  While other people are wondering about the important details for me, like who will take Eleanor when I go into labor, or what will you do about diapers, or is your hospital bag packed.  These are all things that I know will work out, so I’m just not going to worry about them.

 

Best thing about this week: So far getting to see Baby P2 at the ultrasound yesterday and finding out that he/she is weighing in at 6 lbs 12 ounces currently.

Milestones:  Since I’m 37.5 weeks I think I’ve gone through the big ones, I’ve now hit the getting up to go to the bathroom 3 times while sleeping one.

Movement: Like crazy, and this little one gets the hiccups at least 3 times a day.  2 are like clockwork between 3-4 & 8-9.

It’s a…:  Surprise!  We’ll find out when he/she picks it’s birthday.

Exercise:  Do the subway stairs and walking to work count?  Broadway/Lafayette station is pretty brutal (over 96 steps one way)

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