Baby’s size:

Winter Squash

I am feeling:

A lot less patient, but pretty normal beside not being able to move as well.

Cravings:

Salad.

Food aversions:

Sweets

3 pros of the last week:

• Having more energy
• Being able to get some stuff around the house and in preparation done
• Having more time as a family

3 cons of the past week:

• Being less patient and a little more grumpy
• Random bouts of total exhaustion and lack of ability to focus
• Super itchy belly, that just keeps growing!!

Belly button in or out?

Flat, pretty much gone

Labor signs?

Nothing exciting

What do I miss?

Sleeping comfortably and being able to handle my toddler with a little more grace.

Symptoms:

Nothing

Difference between this kiddo and BB:

I feel like with this kiddo I am way less patient about waiting for her. I wasn’t patient waiting for BB but I am even less patient now. I feel like thanks to the knowledge of my midwives I know so much more about this baby and the upcoming birth. I am more aware of what is normal, what needs to happen, what signs are good indicators of things happening. I am also so grateful for their knowledge as just like with BB they are watching my blood pressure a little more closely than I’d like. I love that they don’t just leave it to me to figure out, they got me taking supplements and trying things that help keep it the same or lower it. Additionally, giving me exorcizes to do to make sure baby is where she’s supposed to be. I just keep reminding myself it will all happen in time. D’s family is here for the holidays and waiting on baby and it’s been so wonderful having them here and it was fun to share the holiday with them. Now if only this baby would show up before they leave!! 😂