Maternity jeans and tank top thrifted // Shirt: Tommy Hilfiger // Belt F21
Well, it's getting close, and I can tell. I haven't had braxton hicks contractions, but I have been having really strong menstrual like cramping in my pelvic area and lower back--it kinda knocks the wind out of me. These are the circumstances when Google is not your friend because it can fill your head with horrible things. My midwife said that the baby is lowering itself into position and things are "stretching and moving"; so everything is fine. But its been happening daily, and when you're walking through Target, there just isn't an ideal place to lay down and rest for 30 minutes.
I've put on 35 pounds--with 5 more weeks to go and I'm completely OK with my weight gain. I'm sure I'll be annoyed about it later, but for now, I'm embracing it and enjoying food (until it gives me heartburn).
According to my baby bump app, baby girl is 18 inches, 5.25 pounds and about the size of a honeydew melon. When I rub my belly I'm pretty sure I can feel the outline of her body; her little bum is always pressed out on the left side of my stomach and her feet kick on the right side. It's totally surreal.
It's still hard to believe and hard to imagine how things will drastically change soon...but oh, how I'm looking forward to it!
Linking up with Molly.
Congratulations!!! You're getting close! Get ready for life to change....it's amazing.
ReplyDeleteSo exciting!! Having a child is a miracle like no other :)
ReplyDeleteyou are getting so close. Baby Parker will be here so soon!
ReplyDeleteYou look very cute pregnant.
ReplyDeleteI'm so excited for you Ruthy!! You look gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteYou're getting so close! I can't wait! :)
ReplyDeleteYou look beautiful! So neat that you can feel your little girl...that's amazing!
ReplyDeletedon't google it, don't do it!! :) I have a strict rule to NEVER google health stuff, too freaky deaky! You look gorg Ruthy! Can you even hardly believe there is a baby in there.. so amazing. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm 35 weeks too! My due date is September 6th. I've been having a lot of those pains too, I'm sure it's nothing to worry about.
ReplyDeleteah, you look so beautiful, Ruthy. So excited. Those next 5 weeks are going to fly by!
ReplyDeleteYou are literally glowing! Your gorgeous - and can I just say that I'm jealous that your belly button popped!? Is that weird? Mine never did...
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justyn
So excited for you! She's almost here!
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you are looking gorgeous! can't wait to see an announcement about her birth!!
ReplyDeleteYou are one gorgeous pregnant woman! So happy for you!
ReplyDeleteYAY! You're almost there, pretty Mama! Beautiful photos!
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wow that's amazing, neat how you can feel her outline, I think I did too;)
ReplyDeleteThat cramping you describe etc..that is what Endometriosis feels like pretty much around the clock:(
Glad to hear all is well and so happy you don't mind the weight gain, in the grand scheme it's not a big deal, you are right, enjoy this time and the food while you can without minding!!!
What a beautiful pregnant momma you are, and what an exciting time. So happy to have found you through thankful thursdays.
ReplyDeleteAww congrats! You are a beautiful mama. I remember when every little symptom was googled and then worried over until I talked to the doctor (or my mom). Don't worry, you will do great! Im coming from #yolomondays. You have such a cute blog!
ReplyDeleteI write about a slew of thigns but mostly about being new to motherhood @ www.mommode.wordpress.com
you look amazing! i miss the days of being pregnant!! i always got freaked out with every new pain...i think that is totally normal! best of luck and eat all you want, you deserve it!!
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