I am 34 weeks now, and the only way that number sounds nice is when I reverse it a bit to say that I only have 6 weeks left. I may not look enormous, but I certainly feel it. I learned yesterday at my doctor's appointment that, believe it or not, I am carrying a slightly larger than normal baby in there. My pants, for one, are starting to feel the strain -- they keep ripping at the waist, and it's a good thing we're nearing the finish line because I'm not sure how many more times I can mend them. These days I am worn out and uncomfortable. Long gone are the nights when I slept decently, and between all the Braxton-Hicks contractions, the various nerves being used as a punching bag by this baby, pinched off circulation, heartburn, and swollen body parts, I hurt a lot. The sweltering July heat and humidity are not helping matters.
Point of no return or not, I think I am ready to have this baby living on my outside rather than my inside.
It's a good thing, I suppose, that I've slowly been ticking things off of my Baby's Coming to-do list. I've washed all the baby clothes, blankets, and other linens. I've sent in my hospital pre-registration form. I'm pretty sure we have a ride to the hospital and care for Garrett arranged for while we're there. In the next week or two we'll set up the cradle and I'll buy some tiny diapers to go alongside Garrett's enormous ones. And, because of an incredibly helpful registration hotline operator, I've been able to move my original September 1st date for a tour of the Labor and Delivery unit of the hospital up to a spot in the second week of August. (September 1st was just cutting things a little too close.)
So, 6 more weeks. Or, if he truly loves me and follows in his older brother's footsteps, only 4 more weeks. Either way, the end is in sight, and I am happy about that.
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We're counting with you! And...I need to get his blanket it the mail or he'll be here first! And...you really do look good.
You are darling!
Can't wait for number 2.
You look adorable, so are Garrett's eyes on the bottom of the picture.
I remember those last weeks the first time, the heat and humidity of the summer were the worst for me.
Only 6 (hopefully 4) more weeks!!!!
Good Luck! the end is almost near. soon enough you'll be chasing him around instead of carrying him around! you look great!
what? Reluctant?! You're sooo cute! I wish I looked like that when I was pregnant! But I'm not so lucky...instead, I STILL look pregnant, 11 months post partum! haha.
You are an adorable pregnant person. It's so nice to get things checked off the list...check, check, check. It's funny how tiny newborn diapers now look and how small the clothes look. It's fun to get it all ready though. I'm sure your baby loves you no matter if he is early or not. :)
Can't wait to see pictures of this little guy!
Only 6 more weeks?! Yipee! Hopefully they won't be the longest six weeks of your life. Sorry about all the discomfort; that does not sound fun.
You can do it, Lindsay! I remember last summer was tough on me (your due date is just two days later than mine was), especially the last few weeks. Thank goodness for cute little baby clothes and tiny diapers to keep your spirits up, right?
Whoops, I forgot to leave my name! That last comment was from me.
34weeks is very hard to do everything, but excited to see the baby. Hang in there!
I'm excited too!
We enjoy in Florida, but a little bit miss Brooklyn...
so cute! And yes, those last weeks sure get much harder :)
We are in it together! Both of us are so close now!
I like you in yellow. I think you look good!
"a little bit miss brooklyn"
hahahaha. i know exactly how she feels. Hang in there!
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