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emmapeal9's Pregnancy
My Due Date: July 22, 2014I have given birth!
Age: 46 years old
Location: Seattle, United States
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35 Weeks
By emmapeal9 » Posted Jun. 18, 2014 10:18am - 209 views - 6 comments
How far along? 35 weeks!
Total weight gain: 16 lbs - I lost a pound from last week
Maternity clothes? Uh, yeh.
Stretch marks? those too.
Sleep: Usually one night of insomnia followed by a night of decent sleep. I still get up at least 4 times at night to pee.
Best moment this week: Had a great doc appointment yesterday> Doc said that as long as I continue to keep my blood sugar numbers low, then she will let me go into labor naturally and won't schedule an induction. YAY! I was feeling pressure about her plan for an induction at 39 weeks. And while I know that means I may be uncomfortable a bit longer, it makes me feel so much better. I have more confidence now about my labor. We talked about a birth plan and how she likes to do things. We are both of the mind set to let things happen as they will. I am SO relieved.
Movement: Still pretty lively in there.
Food cravings: Having GD, I crave anything sweet!
Gender: BOY
Labor signs: None. Baby has begun to drop. Pubic bone feels like it could pull apart, constantly have pressure in my rectum, baby just FEELS LOW. Braxton Hicks as well.
Symptoms: Back pain, pubic bone pain, frequent urination, slightly swollen feet, darkened areola, tingly hands, waking up to leg cramps, lots of movement, rectal pressure
Belly button in or out? In, but still very shallow.
Wedding rings on or off? I can wear my rings again! Swelling has slowed. YAY!
Happy or moody most of the time: Happy today. :)
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35 Weeks
By emmapeal9 » Posted Jun. 18, 2014 10:18am - 209 views - 6 comments
How far along? 35 weeks!
Total weight gain: 16 lbs - I lost a pound from last week
Maternity clothes? Uh, yeh.
Stretch marks? those too.
Sleep: Usually one night of insomnia followed by a night of decent sleep. I still get up at least 4 times at night to pee.
Best moment this week: Had a great doc appointment yesterday> Doc said that as long as I continue to keep my blood sugar numbers low, then she will let me go into labor naturally and won't schedule an induction. YAY! I was feeling pressure about her plan for an induction at 39 weeks. And while I know that means I may be uncomfortable a bit longer, it makes me feel so much better. I have more confidence now about my labor. We talked about a birth plan and how she likes to do things. We are both of the mind set to let things happen as they will. I am SO relieved.
Movement: Still pretty lively in there.
Food cravings: Having GD, I crave anything sweet!
Gender: BOY
Labor signs: None. Baby has begun to drop. Pubic bone feels like it could pull apart, constantly have pressure in my rectum, baby just FEELS LOW. Braxton Hicks as well.
Symptoms: Back pain, pubic bone pain, frequent urination, slightly swollen feet, darkened areola, tingly hands, waking up to leg cramps, lots of movement, rectal pressure
Belly button in or out? In, but still very shallow.
Wedding rings on or off? I can wear my rings again! Swelling has slowed. YAY!
Happy or moody most of the time: Happy today. :)
Comments for this Journal Entry
 | Comment from emmapeal9 » Posted Jun. 19, 2014 5:01pm Ooh, Jenna! Thanks for the heads up. That helps a ton. I do NOT like surprises and that would have been an awful one. :) |
 | Comment from jennavee » Posted Jun. 19, 2014 5:00pm Just a heads up, if you're having a c-section or IV fluids you might not see IMMEDIATE weight loss. The IV fluids they give you in the hospital at a LOT of weight. With my first, I freaked out because I got home from the hospital and was only like 5 pounds lighter. It took a few days for the water weight to regulate. I'm sure both of ya'll will end up lower than your pre-pregnancy weight soon after delivery though if you've gained so little!! |
| Comment from emmapeal9 » Posted Jun. 19, 2014 1:36pm That's the idea - lose the baby weight PLUS some. We can do it! |
 | Comment from mrsamanda » Posted Jun. 19, 2014 11:06am Gosh, not to brag or anything, but I've only gained 7 and I hope I lose that PLUS some at delivery. Haha! |
| Comment from emmapeal9 » Posted Jun. 18, 2014 3:53pm I hope so! I look like a Weeble! |
| Comment from jennavee » Posted Jun. 18, 2014 3:09pm I'm so jealous of your little 16 pounds! You'll probably lose all of that and more in the first couple of days after delivery! |
