So I'm 35 weeks pregnant today. I wish I were 40 weeks and done already. I had to skip work and school today because I almost passed out as I was making breakfast. Never had that happen before. Also, The baby is sitting on my sciatic nerve and I walk like an old lady that needs a cane or a walker. I called the doctor and he told me to lie down. I was feeling better in the afternoon until an hour ago when I began feeling really light-headed and nauseated again. I'm also huge and I just want John to be born so I can be done with being pregnant. But, it's still a little too soon for him to come so I have to hang in there so that he is as healthy as he can be; he is most important right now. I'm getting sympathetic looks from people at school, along with a few "is she crazy" looks from others (why yes, I am crazy to be attending law school, working, and pregnant; just look up my picture in the dictionary - it's next to crazy, insane, giant pregnant lady). Others ask if I'm ready to be done (the answer is a resounding YES).
My diabetes continues to be well controlled with diet and I am anxiously dreaming of the day I get to eat ice cream again. They will need to monitor the baby carefully after he's born to make sure that he's okay. My arms and legs are actually smaller than they were when I was diagnosed, but my stomach is getting bigger by the second. I constantly feel the baby move and just wish he didn't like my bladder so much. It's embarrassing to go to the bathroom before class, during class, then again right after class. When he moves, I have to hobble to the bathroom. Most of all, I feel huge, ginormous, (insert favorite adjective or synonym for giant pregnant lady here). I remember buying maternity clothes and wondering if they were too big. It's a little depressing when you realize that you fit in them; then you wonder if you will ever shrink back to your old size.
I love my baby so much and I know that all of this is worth it. As long as he is safe and healthy I can deal.
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4 comments:
Fabulously healthy attitude. :D Good to hear that things are about as well as can be expected for now. If you will let me know 1)where you are registered/colors for the nursery and 2) John's middle name, I will get your present to you ;) 5 weeks and counting!
Hang in there Natalie. Believe it or not, you will forget some of the miserable-ness and eventually you will probably decide to do it all again. Pay off is good. Don't wish it away to quick. Best wishes!
It's almost here, and we couldn't be more excited! Glad you were better today.
Hang in there honey! He is almost here. I can't wait. I am glad that you are feeling better. That scars me that you fainted. I glad that it has not happened again. Love you. Auntie
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