July 22, 2013

Baby Dew #2: 36 Weeks


36 weeks. 23 {maybe less} days left to go.

To say I'm ready and excited to meet this little dude would be an understatement.  I thought I was anxious with Kendall, I am 110 times more anxious this time.  The second time around is no joke, people.

I feel great, for the most part, still.  I'm starting to get "lightening crotch", seriously where did that term come from?  I swear if I walk for any length of time it feels like something is trying to poke it's way out of my body.  I don't know if I remember that with Kendall but WOWZA!  My feet are pretty achy and I have to wear shoes at all times now.  My back is also starting to hurt more these days and so I've been making myself relax, take an Epsom salt bath when I can and it really does help, a lot.

Other than that?  We are just sitting around, anxiously awaiting our newest, fourth family member.  His room is ready, I've started to pack my hospital bag, c-section has been scheduled.  Who knows, I may end up installing the infant seat in the car this week if I get crazy.  Big Sister has been showing signs of readiness too, I think.  She's been playing with her Baby Brother doll a ton and she's been a super mama's girl and I can't help but wonder if it's because she knows her days as an only child are limited?

Remember how I swore I wouldn't gain with James Weston what I gained while pregnant with Kendall?  Well, never say never.  So far I am just two pounds shy of what I weighed the day I had Kendall Paige, almost 3 years ago.  Fail.  But I swear, maybe it's because my hair was shorter when I was pregnant with her, I don't feel as huge.  I much prefer my belly this time around though, it's higher and more round and I feel like it's smaller.  Jimmy was shocked when I told him that I'm pushing my Kendall weight because he feels like I look smaller {better} this time too {thanks, Babe!}.

Even though I've felt good this entire pregnancy {for the most part} I am so over it.  I forgot how miserable the final weeks are.  I am not complaining {yes I am} because it is all totally worth it, obviously, but dudes!  The summer heat and a 30-40 lb weight gain is no joke.  I sweat just standing outside, not even doing anything.  It's making for a very indoor kind of summer which I hate because I love summer, I love the pool, I love laying out, and I love taking Kendall to the park.  All of those things have been done this summer but very minimal and that makes me sad.  I am just ready to start feeling like "me" again.

I've started thinking about post-partum and even indulged in a little retail therapy.  Silly me, once I lost all my weight after Kendall I got rid of all my "fat girl" clothes so thankfully Old Navy had a killer sale last week and I got a few things that will hopefully make me feel better during my transition.  I will be using My Fitness Pal to track my calories again since it worked so well for me the first time.  Dare I say I miss tracking?  I just can't wait to be in control of my body again and feel "normal".

Until then, we wait.

15 comments:

  1. Very exciting!!!! I'm just 14 weeks today. Hopefully baby brother will make his appearance on his own, but if not at least you know what to expect. It's also good that the weather has cooled down this week, hopefully that helps you a little!

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  2. I totally remember that feeling of wanting to feel "me" again! I loved being pregnant, minus the last 5-6 weeks. Those weeks are enough to make me never want to be pregnant again. Good luck, Mama! The end (beginning) is near!

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  3. You look awesome! I love that dress on you, too! Your sweet boy will be here in no time at all! I've had some pelvic pain at 31 weeks and it hurts! I'm nervous for this lightening crotch that everyone speaks of! I feel you on the summer thing, too. This summer I just can't make it outside for long periods of time. Taking the dog out is a workout in itself. Hoping the cooler weather gets you outside a bit more and you enjoy the last few weeks with just Kendall!

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  4. You are getting so close!! Looking fabulous!

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  5. You look amazing!! I hear you though, it must be really hard to be so pregnant in this unbearable heat. You ended up timing it just right to go through it all again :)

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  6. I wish I was 36 weeks right now! Actually I wish someone would just drop a baby off on my porch because I think that would be easier than going through 40 weeks of being pregnant. What happened to the stork??

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  7. Totally LOVE your bump! :) In the home stretch, my dear! :)

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  8. Oh man, it is crazy reading this b/c I remember these exact feelings w/ my second. The anxiety is WAY higher when it comes to wanting to meet the little one. The uncomfortableness. Trying to get everything ready. Worrying about what you're going to wear after that ISN'T the maternity clothes you've been wearing non-stop and are sick of. Seriously, I can actually FEEL all of that from reading your post. I haven't posted it to my blog yet, but I am expecting. 10 weeks yesterday! So reading all of this just reminds me of what all I have to look forward to. :) It's wonderful and awful all at the same time. You do look great, tho! I love those pics.

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  9. You make pregnancy look great! I wish I could see that belly in person before JW arrives!

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  10. It always feels so good to get back at it after baby. I remember that feeling of just being sick of the pregnant body and wanting to feel normal'ish again. Give yourself a little time and grace, but you'll do it :)

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  11. You look amazing!!!! I am trying to get in the clothes I was in before O. It's not working so well. I haven't purchased any "fat" clothes but wished I would have. I am still wearing maternity clothes and I HATE it, makes me feel fatter. I am going to keep trying and I have exctly 2 more weeks left of maternity leave and I will be as close to being in the clothes as I can.

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  12. 36 weeks! ahhh so exciting! you look good mama!

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  13. You are too cute! And I totally know what you mean about being ready to feel 'normal' again and just having your body back! I am only 30 weeks but I have reached that point! It's probably the crazy heat that we have been having but I am so ready to just feel like 'me' again!

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  14. OMG.. you are the cutest prego mama... pls dont throw a shoe at me for saying that...CANNOT wait to see this sweet baby!!!

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  15. I am right there with you momma. I am O-V-E-R being pregnant. It hasn't been that bad but it hasn't been real fun either. And this heat? SCHOOOO I don't mind sweating outside if I'm doing something productive but just walking in to work from my car in the morning it starting to be too much. We don't have much longer now!

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