I'm really looking forward to the end of this long, long journey. I've said it before and I will say it again... I'm not trying to wish time away but considering I've been pregnant for almost 2 1/2 years straight, I'm so ready for the sleep deprivation that a new little one brings as opposed to the stress and worry and anxiety. We're ready for her when she is. Diapers are prepped, tiny clothes are washed, cradle is set up in our room, infant seat is installed in the van... yup, I think we've pretty much got it all under control.
My body is getting pretty tired too, as is to be expected at this point. Stella's feeling pretty big to me and my tummy feels stretched to the point where it's just as solid as can be. The last two nights have also given me the gift of extreme itchiness - hands, feet, arms, belly, back, scalp. Weird stuff. I have to wonder if it isn't cholestasis and I'll ask at my appointment on Wednesday. Benadryl doesn't help the itching but it does knock me out enough that I'm able to get a couple hours of sleep in there until I have to get up and use the bathroom. And then there's the rolling over in bed. I often feel like a semi-truck trying to make a 12 point turn in the middle of a one lane road. Other than that though, I really have felt pretty good... not good enough to go on like this forever though :)
The kids are on Spring Break this week and it's been pouring down rain. The last nice day was the day that I was stuck inside with the flu. We've had lots of tea parties, played games, rotated out toys - they played with Little People today! puzzles, movies, stories. I've also been making sure that they take some quiet time in their own rooms. They're used to having a break from each other (and me) and it really does help keep the attitudes in line. During rest time today, I decided to take my 36 week picture... a bit late but better than nothing. Holy cow I feel like I look huge compared to just 2 weeks ago!
When she's ready, we'll get to meet her and I'm really, really looking forward to it!
8 comments:
well I for one am glad to see you getting so big because it means she is growing good and healthy and strong in there :)
And I'm anxious to 'meet' her too so I hope she gets her little butt out of there sooner rather than later!
xxx
What a beautiful belly! Before you know it, she'll be here.
It sounds like you are prepared and hopefully able to get some rest now - when you're not itching or chasing little ones around or sick with the flu. :)
I feel for you - those last few weeks of pregnancy seem to take forever. Hope that they fly by for you so you can have her in your arms!
I'm looking forward to it too!
Can't wait!
Kristi,
I have been watching and waiting and hoping and praying for you just about every day of your pregnancy! I'm so very happy that your rainbow baby Stella is so close to being safe in your arms!
Bethany from BBC
Kristi, you look absolutely FABULOUS! And I agree, you HAVE grown in the past 2 weeks! I cannot wait to see pictures of beautiful Stella. I know you are so anxious to meet her! xoxo
You just gave my goose bumps! Ohhh so exciting!
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Kristi~ Your amazing.... you look wonderful I really wish I looked like that when I was Prego... I really can't wait to see that little girl... She will be here soon... Really Kristi your AMAZING!! Love ya lots
JoJo
What a beautiful belly picture. I'm so excited for you!!
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