How far along? 36 weeks
How big is baby? The size of a romaine lettuce (or a chihuahua) - around 47.4 cm and 2.6 kg (5.7 lb).
Total weight gain/loss? 64.9 kg today - another oddly timed weight measurement but I would say this is probably about right. It means I've put on a total of a stone so far from my weight at 4 weeks pregnant.
Waist? 36 inches which is quite a significant increase, but I could have told you that without measuring it just from how I feel and how my clothes are fitting.
Total weight gain/loss? 64.9 kg today - another oddly timed weight measurement but I would say this is probably about right. It means I've put on a total of a stone so far from my weight at 4 weeks pregnant.
Waist? 36 inches which is quite a significant increase, but I could have told you that without measuring it just from how I feel and how my clothes are fitting.
Stretchmarks? No but I'm increasing in size quite rapidly so I'm in the danger zone.
Maternity clothes? Same as before.
Sleep? I have been quite uncomfortable in bed this week but with the aid of a lot of pillows I've managed to sleep relatively well.
Best moment this week? Finally having a garden!
Movement? Plenty, although it's obvious that little Pip is running out of room in there. The movements feel like he/she is trying to stretch out without really having the space, some of them have even hurt a little.
Food cravings? I really fancy KFC at the moment and have done for a week or so now, maybe I'll treat myself at some point.
Food aversions? Nothing, just generally still quite nauseous with a variable appetite.
Gender? Still no real idea.
Labour signs? Nothing at all - I'm starting to wish I'd at least had a few Braxton Hicks, just so I can get a bit of an idea what very early labour might feel like.
Pregnancy symptoms? Pretty much still going through the lot - fortunately I haven't had much swelling though and I've still got my wedding ring on.
Belly button in or out? In - although it is starting to flatten out a little bit.
What I miss? Being able to curl up. I'm used to sleeping in the foetal position but as my ever-growing bump is where I'd like to tuck my legs (and curling up gives me horrendous heartburn) this is a thing of the past. I'm looking forward to being able to lie comfortably once Pip arrives.
Gender? Still no real idea.
Labour signs? Nothing at all - I'm starting to wish I'd at least had a few Braxton Hicks, just so I can get a bit of an idea what very early labour might feel like.
Pregnancy symptoms? Pretty much still going through the lot - fortunately I haven't had much swelling though and I've still got my wedding ring on.
Belly button in or out? In - although it is starting to flatten out a little bit.
What I miss? Being able to curl up. I'm used to sleeping in the foetal position but as my ever-growing bump is where I'd like to tuck my legs (and curling up gives me horrendous heartburn) this is a thing of the past. I'm looking forward to being able to lie comfortably once Pip arrives.
What I am looking forward to? Finishing work! It's my last day on Tuesday next week so I only have 4 working days to go. I'm definitely getting ready for finishing so I think I picked a good time.
Upcoming appointments/scans? I saw the midwife today and all was fine. I see her again in 2 weeks then again on my due date. I always thought you went every week towards the end but she seems happy with fortnightly visits. I won't actually see her again as she's on holiday for my next 2 appointments and then 4d my Consultant has booked me in for a sweep on 6th November (after my due date) if I haven't had a baby by then. So the next time I see my own midwife will likely be when she comes to visit me at home after Pip is born. No more scans now, the next time we see our baby will be when it's born!
Upcoming appointments/scans? I saw the midwife today and all was fine. I see her again in 2 weeks then again on my due date. I always thought you went every week towards the end but she seems happy with fortnightly visits. I won't actually see her again as she's on holiday for my next 2 appointments and then 4d my Consultant has booked me in for a sweep on 6th November (after my due date) if I haven't had a baby by then. So the next time I see my own midwife will likely be when she comes to visit me at home after Pip is born. No more scans now, the next time we see our baby will be when it's born!
Weekly wisdom? Listen to your body BUT don't always expect it to be right. After some overtime this morning and my midwife appointment this afternoon I was planning on going swimming when ALS went back to work at teatime. I made the fatal mistake of lying down for a bit and decided that I'd stay home and have a nap instead. I've woken up from this nap feeling absolutely shocking! I can't say I ever feel worse for exercising so I think the swim would have definitely been the better choice. I may be sickening for something though as I keep going cold and shivery and my nose is running constantly.
Milestones? We are now into the final 4 weeks (hopefully) and my toes have well and truly disappeared!
Bump picture:
Sometimes I find it incredibly hard to comprehend the fact that there's a whole, albeit small, human inside there! It's such a miracle and I'm so in love with my own body for what it's doing.
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