Tuesday, December 11, 2012

The countdown continues


On Thursday Spot turns 35 - weeks that is. Which means the due date is only 5 weeks away. Coincidentally, as of Thursday I will also have 35 days until my due date.

This week I’ve noticed my belly has gotten bigger. It seems like it’s always a drastic change. One day I look in the mirror and then BAM! But then it will linger around the same size for a few more weeks until the next growth spurt. I’m not sure if anyone around me can tell, but I sure can

As for Spot she’s still moving and grooving right along. I’ve been having what at first I thought were spasms where she would push herself against my upper belly, but after reading up, I am now suspecting those spasms might be Braxton Hicks contractions or what are referred to as practice contractions. (Totally normal.)

Life is getting a little tougher these last few weeks. Spot’s movements are less “fluttery” and more uncomfortable. And finding a comfortable position to sleep gets more difficult with each passing night.  Even just sitting at my desk can be a challenge when Spot decides to nestle up into my rib cage. But I’m still hanging in there (and I’ve said this before, but pregnancy symptom-wise, I’ve been really lucky) and want Spot to stay in there and keep cooking for as long as she wants to – provided she doesn’t wait TOO long after her due date.

I don’t have a photo of my belly this week, but on Dec. 2 at 33 weeks we took some maternity photos with our friend and fabulous photographer Melissa McGhee. Enjoy!




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