As I sit here and write this update I can’t believe that today May 8, 2010 I’m 34 weeks and 3 days. I’m so excited that I only have 39 days left until it’s our due date. I’m so excited, but also sad. I’m sad that she won’t be in my belly. I know that it sounds a little weird, but I will miss being pregnant a bit. I have not been a super big fan of pregnancy, but I think of how amazing it is that I can grow this baby inside of me and how fast the time truly does go. I know that soon enough our life will officially change forever, but I can’t wait for the coming changes. I can’t wait to finally meet our little girl. The little girl that we have prayed and wanted so bad, will finally be a reality. I sit and wonder who she will look like, what her personality will be like and what kind of parents Jake and I will become. It’s getting so close that I can’t help, but find myself anxious about it. I’m not scared about giving birth, but constantly find myself pushing on my belly to get her to move. I just need that reassurance that she is doing okay inside of me. I have already become an extremely paranoid mother.
So, this week has not been super exciting. I met with my doctor and midwife this week and things seem to be going good. It was the first time in forever that I had no blood in my urine, but did have a trace of protein. They are just going to keep an eye on it for now. The baby is doing well and she is still measuring big, but not as large now. She has gone from the 100% for weight down to around the 80%. She is still super long and measures 3 weeks longer than she actually is. I guess we have a volleyball player in there I told Jake. I have been asked a ton how much weight I have gained and the answer is 23 pounds. It feels like a ton, but that is only because I’m the one carrying it all around. I also have not gained any weight in the last 3 weeks, but both my midwife and doctor told me that I’m fine and there is nothing to worry about. They said the baby is still growing great and that is what is important. I liked how my doctor put it, “Not everyone is alike when it comes to weight gain in pregnancy.” I really don’t feel like I’m getting any larger, but I know that is not true.
This week I also had some maternity pictures taken by my friend Julia. We did them inside because the weather was just yuck, but we got some great shots. I will post a few in the coming weeks.
I have come down with my first cold of this pregnancy and I’m miserable. I’m hoping that it will clear up soon. I keep thinking everyday this is the going to be the worst of it and it will be better tomorrow. I guess I will just have to hang in a bit longer. I’m just happy that I’m sick now and not the week our little one is born. I guess that is about all I have to report for now.
~Candice
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