Pregnancy Thoughts

I saw these questions and answers on another blog and thought I would use them to capture my thoughts about my pregnancy. So, here we go. Warning: it might not be all merry and bright. This was a very hard pregnancy.

How far along? 37 weeks

Total weight gain? I am not going to tell you, but it was a lot.

Maternity clothes? Whatever I have had from the last three pregnancies. No need buying new one for my last go around.

Stretch marks? I have been pretty good not to have too many. But I did notice 3 on my waist, but that isn't too bad if you ask me.

Sleep: horrible. Hips hurt and I keep flipping from side to side. I wake up 4 times a night to go to the bathroom and I feel like my body will break in half each time i have I get out of bed. Then when I land on my feet, my hip almost gives out and I almost fall every time.

Best moment this week: Having my 4 year old always ask to feel the baby kick. She loves to sit and touch my belly and feel him kick. She even pretends with my 2 year old that she has a baby in her belly and he should sit and feel it.

Miss anything: Too many things that I can't name them all. But mostly, being able to move and do things. My life drastically changes when I am pregnant.

Baby Movement: All the time. Especially when I am on my back. He always has to re-adjust to get comfortable.

Food cravings: anything cold, crushed ice.. I drink/chew it so much, it is probably what keeps me up all night.

Anything make you queasy or sick: the first half of my pregnancy....everything. Now, I am back to normal.

Gender: boy

Labor signs: Braxton Hicks like crazy and they hurt. I have had them since 30 weeks.

Symptoms: you name it, i have had it or have it. Heartburn, swelling, insomnia, other things that are TMI.... and the pain... my body is too old to do this. I am in constant pain.

Belly button in or out? almost disappeared entirely

Wedding rings on or off? Has been off for since month one. I knew it wouldn't fit once I got pregnant, so I just took it off.

Happy or moody most of the time? Better than in past pregnancies, but I am definitely not the beaming, glowing pregnant woman people talk about. Impatience gets the best of me.

Looking forward to: Not being pregnant. Getting my body back and having our family completed! I can't wait to meet the little guy!