Baby P #2 Bump Watch: 39 Weeks Preggers

*Originally posted October 9, 2017 on Fab . Fit . Me*

Still pregnant! Had my doctor appointment at the start of my 39th week on Wednesday 9/20. Still no contractions. Still feeling anxious about going into labor. Anticipating that first wave of contractions is not a fun feeling. My midwife checked my cervix and confirmed I went from 1cm dilated/80% effaced (last week's appointment) to 3-4cm dilated/80%effaced this week. She said there's still no way of knowing when my body will go into labor - which is the sucky part about all of this. But she predicts that I could have Baby P #2 before my next appointment. If not, I told her we need to do a membrane sweep/strip at my next appointment to try and get this going. I really am not looking to possibly carrying this huge belly till 42 weeks. Or having to be medically induced to get her out. Nope. I'm not looking forward to doing a membrane strip either because that's pretty painful, too... but I'd rather do that than being induced with pitocin and other drugs.

Anyway, so that's where we're at. We are still just waiting for her to come.

39 Weeks

What is up with Baby P #2 this week?

• Baby P is as big as a pumpkin - measuring about 20 inches long and weighing about 7.3 lbs. She is continuing to grow even though the belly is running out of room.

• She is most likely able to flex her limbs now - and I'm pretty sure she tries to every chance she gets because her movements HURT!!!

• Her brain is still rapidly developing and getting smarter by the week!

• Her nails may also extend past the fingertips now

• At this point, there is nothing left to do except see the doctor each week and wait for Baby's arrival.

What's been happening with ME this week?

Weight Gained: none. Thank Goodness!!! It was only a 5-day break between doctor checkups but still... it was nice to know that I did not gain in that short week.

Workouts: None whatsoever.

Symptoms: Whatever symptoms you get for being almost 9 months pregnant I have 'em all. Braxton Hicks, heartburn, lightning crotch, pelvic pressure... all of the above.

Food Aversions: anything I eat just grosses me out now.

Food Cravings: everything lol

Sleep: very difficult rolling from side to side but once I'm asleep, I'm good.

Any Baby/Pregnancy-Related Purchases? nope. Just waiting for her to get here!

Stretch Marks: I think there's more since my last post. But at this point, I've already accepted that it's not that big a deal. I'll still rock them in a bikini once I'm back in shape.

Miss Anything?: Yes. Everything about not being pregnant. I'm over being pregnant. If I can't even enjoy indulging in foods I crave because I feel gross afterwards... I just want my baby to get here so I can cuddle her instead of wishing she wasn't hurting me from the inside. She has no room to move anymore...

Belly Button In or Out? I don't think it will ever be the same...

Wedding Rings On or Off? OFF!!!

Happy or Moody Most Of The Time? Neutral. And a hot mess all at once.

Any Movement? Yes. Jabs. Pokes. All kinds of soreness going on.

Fun and/or Interesting Things from the Week? Ummm.... nothing really. I've just been a homebody these last few days. Trying to keep the house in order and somewhat clean so that Baby P #2 can come home to a clean house. Looking Forward To? Not the actual labor part, but looking forward to meeting this little human who is taking her sweet time baking in my belly.

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Baby P #2 Bump Watch: 38 Weeks Preggers

*Originally posted September 19, 2017 on Fab . Fit . Me*

38 Weeks and still pregnant! I guess it isn't always true when people say "if your first was early, then your 2nd will be early, too." I know I still got a few days to go till I'm "full term 40 weeks" and I could still have her "early." But right now, she looks to be super content in my belly.

At my last appointment on 9/15, my midwife checked me to see if I've even dilated. And yes, my cervix has dilated 1cm and is 80% effaced. While some may think "yay, that means she'll be here soon!"...hate to break it to ya... it just really means I'm dilated 1cm with a possibility of going into labor really soon. The truth is...I could stay dilated 1cm till 40 weeks. Or I could go into labor any minute. It's all up to mother nature now. Whenever my body and Baby P wants it to happen, it will happen. I haven't felt any real contractions yet. Just the normal aches and sharp pains from Baby's movements down there.

So we continue to wait...

38 Weeks

Monster and me...

What is up with Baby P #2 this week?

• Baby P #2 is as big as a winter melon, measuring at about 19.6 inches long and weighing about 6.8 lbs.

• Her head is about the same circumference as the abdomen

• She has really plumped up and has a firm grasp - which we'll soon be able to test when we hold her hand for the first time

• Her organs have matured and are ready for life outside the womb

What's been happening with ME this week?

Weight Gained: Up 2 lbs from the last appointment. Not something any woman likes to hear but doc says its normal and Baby P and I are totally healthy. So that brings us to a total of 32-33lbs gained.

Workouts: Are you kidding me? Me? Workout? Those words don't go together. We did go to the mall over the weekend to get some new stuff to wear for Baby P's newborn photoshoot coming up soon after she's born. And, let me tell you, this belly of mine made walking that mall almost unbearable after 20 minutes. Muscles ached for days just from that walk. No joke.

Symptoms:

• Extreme fatigue

• Hot flashes

• Lightning crotch - this is a real thing, I assure you. Google it.

• Nausea - usually after eating anything

• Whacked out tastebuds - anything I eat leaves the worst aftertaste in my mouth AND no matter how many times I brush my teeth and tongue, I always seem to have the worst breath ever.

• Aches and pains everywhere

• Heartburn/acid reflux - makes for some uncomfortable sleep

• Itchy belly...because it's so dang stretched out, it just itches like crazy!!!

Food Aversions: nothing specific

Food Cravings: Ice cream. Fried chicken. But not together.

Sleep: It was pretty damn good up until now. Insomnia kicked in right at the start of my 38th week. Can't seem to get comfortable with this watermelon belly. And also, can't seem to shut the brain off. The anxiety of going into labor again is not fun.

Any Baby/Pregnancy-Related Purchases? Nothing new. I'm looking at new bows to add to Ella's old collection that Baby P #2 will inherit.

Stretch Marks: Oh don't even get me started on this one. Gone are the days of flawless abs for this mama.

Miss Anything?: Everything about being mobile!

Belly Button In or Out? What belly button?

Wedding Rings On or Off? I keep them off most of the time. I put them on when I leave the house.

Happy or Moody Most Of The Time? Happy but easily irritated if you say or do the wrong thing. For real.

Any Movement? Heck yes. There's never a dull moment with this Baby. She is ALWAYS moving.

Fun and/or Interesting Things from the Week? I think we finally settled on a name! LoL. You'll find out once we've announced Baby P's arrival. Looking Forward To? Meeting this little human of mine. But not looking forward to labor.

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Baby P #2 Bump Watch: 36 Weeks Preggers

*Originally posted September 11, 2017 on Fab . Fit . Me*

I went on maternity leave at the very start of 36 weeks (August 30, 2017). I spent the first day relaxing. Fought a cold since the weekend and I just needed some time to relax. Other than that, I've been doing everything I can to prep for Baby P's arrival. Been doing a lot of laundry and cleaning. And making shopping lists. Of things I am going to need in the near future. Like more nursing bras and other postpartum supplies. All of which aren't 911 but will eventually need to be purchased in the coming weeks. One of my associates at work predicted I'd go into labor early... so I'm working on getting my hospital bag ready to go and getting Baby P's laundry washed and sorted. So much to do!!!

Anyway... let's get on with my update, shall we?

36 Weeks

At the Baby Sprinkle...

After the Baby Sprinkle with my monster...

What is up with Baby P #2 this week?

• Baby P is still packing on the pounds - at the rate of about an ounce a day

• She weights almost 6 lbs and is more than 18 1/2 inches long - which is about the length of a head of romaine lettuce

• She's shedding most of the downy covering of hair that covered her body, as well as the vernix caseosa - the waxy substance that covered and protected her skin during her 9-month amniotic bath

• She swallows both of these substances, along with other secretions, resulting in a blackish mixture called meconium that will form the contents of her first bowel movements

What's been happening with ME this week?

Weight Gained: 5 lbs up from my last appointment 4 weeks prior. Brings us to a grand total of 30 lbs gained total from the start of this pregnancy. *sigh* I guess it's all for baby right? My midwife did advise me to limit my sugar intake though. But other than that, Baby P is lookin' good! She's already head down and in position and her heartbeat is nice and strong. Now it's just a matter of waiting.

Workouts: won't be doing anything till post baby. This SoCal heat is unbearable to really do anything. Indoors and outdoors. Not for this prego lady.

Symptoms: still the same as last week. Hasn't changed much. More exhausted? I didn't think it would be possible, but I am.

Food Aversions: Anything greasy makes my tummy turn after I eat it.

Food Cravings: Ice Cream. Probably because of this heat.

Sleep: I want more of it!!! It's been super hot at night so it sucks. I have to get up to pee like every 5 minutes it seems.

Any Baby/Pregnancy-Related Purchases? After the baby shower, we went to pick up a few things that we'll need prior to Baby P's arrival - burp rags, wash cloths, a few bottles... whatever else we need can be bought later on after she's here. I also bought some things for myself. Nursing bras, underwear, pjs/loungewear... just the necessities since we have a lot of things already from having Ella.

Stretch Marks: I think so. Like a lot more of them.

Miss Anything?: Working out. I really do.

Belly Button In or Out? Out.

Wedding Rings On or Off? Depends on the day. Some days I puff up pretty bad. Other days I'm okay.

Happy or Moody Most Of The Time? Irritable for sure. This damn heat is just too much for this prego lady to bear.

Any Movement? Yes. A lot.

Fun and/or Interesting Things from the Week? We had our baby sprinkle!!! It was small and intimate, which was fine by me. It almost didn't happen because I did not want to stress myself out with party planning. But the hubby decided to take on the responsibility of planning it for us. The main purpose of having it was to celebrate Baby P #2 (who by the way still does not have a name!).

Group Pic

The kids having a blast out back on the trampoline...

Us opening gifts!

Looking Forward To? Being able to truly relax and enjoy the time I have before Baby P #2 makes her appearance. Gonna spend as much time with my 2 year old as I can.

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