This update is a little late as, last Wednesday on my due date at 5:30 am my waters broke! It will also therefore be a bit of a messy update but I'm doing it for completeness. We are enjoying adapting to our new life as a family and there will be a birth story and pictures in my next post.
How far along? 40 weeks
How big is baby? The size of a pumpkin (or a red panda).
Total weight gain/loss? I'm going to guess I ended at around 65 kg (with my waters breaking I didn't weigh myself at 40 weeks) so that would be a total weight gain of 6.5 kg (just over a stone).
Waist? I didn't get to measure my waist either but I'm pretty sure it hadn't grown much from the week before.
Total weight gain/loss? I'm going to guess I ended at around 65 kg (with my waters breaking I didn't weigh myself at 40 weeks) so that would be a total weight gain of 6.5 kg (just over a stone).
Waist? I didn't get to measure my waist either but I'm pretty sure it hadn't grown much from the week before.
Stretchmarks? None whatsoever, which I am very proud of and thankful for.
Maternity clothes? Exactly the same as before - I spent the last week in my leggings and stretchy t-shirts.
Sleep? A bit broken over the last few nights but not too horrendous.
Sleep? A bit broken over the last few nights but not too horrendous.
Best moment this week? We went out for a lovely walk to our local park at the weekend, it's been great staying so active until the end and it was a nice day out as just the two of us.
Movement? Still plenty, still mostly at night. Lots of hiccups!
Food cravings? Nothing in particular.
Food aversions? Nothing really.
Gender? Just that very strong feeling that it's a girl.
Labour signs? A few crampy period pains overnight for the last few nights - I went for a really long walk yesterday and we had sex last night so maybe something will start (obviously it did).
Pregnancy symptoms? Heartburn is still in full swing, as is the backache.
Belly button in or out? Still just flat.
What I miss? I'm starting to miss being able to curl up comfortably in bed and the closeness with ALS. We've not cuddled in weeks because I'm surrounded by pillows all the time.
Gender? Just that very strong feeling that it's a girl.
Labour signs? A few crampy period pains overnight for the last few nights - I went for a really long walk yesterday and we had sex last night so maybe something will start (obviously it did).
Pregnancy symptoms? Heartburn is still in full swing, as is the backache.
Belly button in or out? Still just flat.
What I miss? I'm starting to miss being able to curl up comfortably in bed and the closeness with ALS. We've not cuddled in weeks because I'm surrounded by pillows all the time.
What I am looking forward to? Meeting my little one - 2 weeks maximum wait now!
Upcoming appointments/scans? I am due to see the midwife again today and I have a sweep booked with the Consultant on 6th November (40+5) if Pip hasn't made an appearance by then.
Weekly wisdom? Enjoy your last few days of relaxation, any one could be your last day pre-parenthood so make the most of it before the biggest adventure of your life starts!
Milestones? Due date today!
Bump picture:
This ended up as my last bump picture and was actually taken very early in the morning after my waters had gone. My bump actually looks a really different shape - the photo wasn't taken very well as I was half asleep and a bit overexcited!
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