Can you believe it? I am now 30 week pregnant.
(and Kim, here is a full body shot - big belly and all)
I always thought once I got into the 30's with my weeks that it was basically the end - and it is. The weeks are dwindling and that mental cushion that the baby is still a ways off is shrinking rapidly. We are quickly approaching only two months left and that is a little scary.
I have yet to have my full blown panic attack - I still have to convince myself I'm even pregnant some days (you would think the bulging belly would be enough of an indicator - but sometimes it's not). I have been so lucky to feel so great through this whole pregnancy that it's like nothing is different and there is just this day looming that all of a sudden this baby will be here (I try to pretend that the whole labor and delivery thing are going to happen and the baby will somehow just be here) and my life will change in an instant. It's not that I am not extremely excited to meet this baby, but I am kind of in love with being pregnant and knowing it is coming but not yet having the full blown overwhelming status of being a mom.
10 weeks seems like nothing compared to the 40 weeks I started out at and before I know it this little babe is going to be here. I went to the doctor today and got a glowing report: my sugar test came back well within the numbers it should have (which I was so relieved - us pudgy girls have to worry about that gestational diabetes thing), I have an extremely high blood count (which is rare, but very good), I only gained one pound, my belly measured right at 31 cm ("perfect" he said), and side effects are still minimal to non-existent.
I'm just hoping things continue to go so well - especially if I can just get through the end of April and survive So. Cal and Ragnar with the family. As long as I can get through that I think the rest will be down hill.
Here's to 10 more weeks!
6 comments:
You look amazing! Congrats! I felt the exact same way before my first baby was born. I was nervous about the stress of having a newborn and being overwhelmed. Truth is, being a mom is what you make of it. It's really a lot more about attitude than anything else. You will make a great mom! I have a feeling that you will be one of those moms that make the rest of us look bad! :) Also, everyone says say so long to all of your sleep. While, it's true, it's not quite as bad with your first one, because you can nap when baby does. Enjoy your last few weeks of being "single"! Life changes, but only for the better! ps. Don't be scared to ask for help! Everyone will really want to but no one will want to step on your toes. Help is what keeps us all sane!
Your living room makes me drool. (even if that's not the point of this post...)
You'll be an incredible mom and this baby is lucky to have you! If you're anything like me, these last 10 weeks will seem longer than the previous 30, giving more time to prepare and grow more and more uncomfortable. :)
So exciting! I always feel really legit when I get to thirty weeks. You see the doctor more often and it just gets so real! I'm so excited for you! Glad you're still feeling great.
When did THIS happen?? I just saw you on Sunday and you didn't (how do I say this nicely?) poke out as much as this picture. But, you do look beautiful !! Can't wait to hold my new little grandchild !
Oh Jill, I lOVE it! You look amazing. Can't wait to find out what you guys have. So fun.
SUPER GIRL--you look amazing and you're a good cook! Thanks for the cake!!!
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