34 1/2 Weeks

Yesterday was a super busy day for me. I had work all day, a doctor's appointment after school at 4:00 PM, then a PTO meeting at 6:30 PM. I did not get home from my long day until around 8:30 PM. Lets just say that I was exhorted.

Everything at the doctor's office went smoothly as usual. I gained another 6 1/2 pounds in 3 weeks this time. WHAT! I know. The doctor could not believe it because I do not look like I gained that much. He stated that with me he is not concerned since I was under weight at the beginning. I know this is the same talk every time. Last month, we blamed it on Christmas, but I had no excuse this time. Darn. This puts my current weight up to 132 lbs at 34 1/2 weeks pregnant. Not bad right?! What am I saying, my god!

I am 30% thinned out and am dilated to a 1 already. He said it could be more, but he was not going to force it. He ran some additional tests that are standard 6 weeks out, so everything is on track.

I am having some joint issues. It kills to lift my legs and things like that. He stated it is like having arthritis. So those people that have arthritis I feel for you. I feel your pain. I however can not take any medication for it, so I just have to deal with it. I did not have this that bad with Josie, but every pregnancy is different. I feel sometimes that I can not even walk. He just said it is common, which I knew because the body is preparing to give birth. I had problems awhile ago and they went away and now it is back at full force. I sleep with pillows between my legs, but does not take away the feeling. The baby this time is sitting very very low. At times, I think it is ready to pop on out for a visit. He or she is sitting so low and adding a lot of pressure, which is making my legs at the hip hurt. The doctor just said to rest laying down to take the pressure off of the hip joints for some relief. Sitting does not really help because of the position of the baby, it still causes pressure and weight.

I was instructed to stay way from salts to keep swelling down. Which may help some of the pains I have been having. All the blood is running to different areas and swelling occurs. I have also been told to elevate my feet when I get home from school since I am on my feet all day long. You can not teach sitting down at least good teachers can not. So, I am milking the keeping my feet up after work. I have not experienced any real in my feet yet, but as it is quickly approaching I very much may.

I have a scheduled appointment in 2 weeks and then we are down to every week. Can you believe it already? I will go in 2 weeks and then the next appointment is my last sonogram unless there is a need for another one. They are doing the sono a week early this time since Josie was over 2 weeks early that way they can get a true reading of how big and what kinds of things to expect at delivery.


Photo taken January 26th - 34 weeks pregnant 132 lbs