32 Weeks

Friday, 11 October 2013

How far along: 32 weeks (Only 8 weeks left! Or 9 or 10… but still… I’m getting closer!)

How big baby is: The average for a 32 week old baby is a little below 4 pounds, but at my appointment yesterday, baby A was measuring at about 4 pounds, 12 ounces, which is the 68th percentile for her age and almost 2 weeks ahead of the average. Big girl! Yikes! My doc says that she is on track to be as big as my first daughter was (8 lb. 9 oz.) or a tiny bit bigger. What can I say? I grow ‘em big!

Baby is the size of: a jicama… I know, who buys jicama? Seriously, where do they come up with this stuff? :)

Baby’s development: She now has toenails, fingernails, and hair on her head!

Mommy’s belly:

Baby’s movements: The movements seem to be changing. Although I occasionally still feel a sharp kick or jab now and then I feel mostly nudging and (attempts at) stretching. She is still quite active, which I’m grateful for.

Symptoms: I wouldn’t say I have any “symptoms” other than the normal aches and pains. I’m having a hard time with back pain, but trying to deal by doing stretches and simple exercises. This belly is heavy and big to be carrying around everywhere!

Food cravings: I don’t think I’ve had any true cravings this week. Not that I can remember anyway. But I do still love sweets. I’m trying not to eat too many though.

Emotions: I am starting to feel a little apathetic and unsociable. I don’t mean to be that way, but I am always tired and uncomfortable and would usually rather just relax at home. I guess I’ll have to learn to get over that though, with the holidays coming.

Sleep: I. Am. Exhausted. Many days I seriously feel as though it’s 2:00 in the morning and I’m walking around like a zombie trying to function. It’s crazy. I’m sleeping 8 to 9 hours at night. Well, I’m in bed 8 to 9 hours at night. I wake up extremely frequently so maybe I’m getting 7 hours of sleep, but still, it doesn’t seem to matter how much sleep I get. I always want more. :)

Anything else: I wrote my birth plan this week. I know that I won’t get everything I want and that I can’t control all of the circumstances, but it feels good to have my wishes written down so that the nurses and doctors can at least know what I prefer when there is a choice one way or another. I even made a little list for the postpartum nurses to (hopefully) ensure that I get a room at the end of the hall away from their desk and other things like that. There was so much I didn’t know to plan for last time and I want to be a little more vocal about my wishes this time around. Besides, this is my last time to do this. I want to do it my way!

What I am looking forward to: I don’t know if it truly qualifies as something I’m “looking forward to” but we are going to do the hospital tour next week. Although that won’t be exciting, I will be glad to feel more informed on what to expect when delivery day arrives. I delivered little P at Hillcrest so Saint Francis will be different, I’m sure. I’ll just want to know where to go and find out how much freedom I will or won’t have on the big day.

We had Grandpa take some maternity photos for us this week. It was really fun and we got some really cute pictures! Here are a few…

Only 8 more weeks to go!