7 Weeks To Go (33 Weeks)

My 33 week doctor appointment went great.  My blood pressure was 119/72 (my mom said that was great), I've gained a total of 30 pounds (4 in the last 2 weeks), Farrah's heart rate was 144, and she is measuring 32 cm which is one week small (my doctor said she won't be a huge baby, and I'm hugely okay with that)! 


We discussed how my belly is feeling tender to the touch and sore the last few days.  She explained and showed me that my muscles are stretching from the inside out and separating, so basically they are bruised in a sense.  It's all normal, and good.  I've had some cramps, and she said they're likely contractions, but as long as they occur occasionally and not often, they are fine. 

I go back in two weeks, and then every week until Farrah comes!!!


Cravings: Drinks.  Ice cream (I have had a Sonic blizzard, a Dairy Mart caramel hot fudge shake, a Hardee's chocolate hand dipped shake, and a twist cone all this past weekend/week).


Symptoms: I am tired, and achy.  And then I read this: "Abdominal or pelvic achiness is very common as your baby is rotating and lowering itself down into the birthing position."  I get worn out so quickly and even walking from point A to point B seems exhausting, and then really is exhausting.  Life doesn't slow down just because I'm 7 months pregnant.  Supper still has to be made, dishes still must be cleaned, laundry still has to be done, showers still have to be taken, activities are still important including last weekend's fishing and bonfires and flying kites and grocery shopping.  Heartburn and forgetfulness, but the kind that I am not even aware that I have forgotten things really.  Headaches, a tender pain on the outside of my stomach, and swollen hands and feet.


Mood:  I am tired of clothes not fitting, I am tired of my feet hurting from carrying extra weight by the end of the day, I am tired of the busyness of life.  I am just tired, exhausted, and overwhelmed.  Keane knows I am starting to get a little down about my weight gain and incredibly large belly that I am obviously not used to and he must have seen the way I was looking at myself in the mirror the other day, because he interrupted my thoughts and said, "Baby, you look beautiful," in the most genuine tone.  It really means a lot to have his love and support. 


Missing: Energy.  Wearing clothes for looks and not just for comfort. 


Excited for: That I purchased the paint for the nursery.  Slow steps but "progress is progress!"


Body changes: Keane even said, "I don't know if your belly can go out any further."  I don't either.


Sleep: Drinking water in the evenings makes for a lot of trips to the restroom throughout the night.  It's been warm at night, which does not make for the best sleep.  Rolling over is almost impossible - I pretty much have to get up out of bed (to pee) so that I can return in a different position.


Movement: Farrah is moving much more and regularly (not timely, though).  She makes my belly burst into wave-like movements, or her baby body parts bulge out for short periods of time.