Wow, even as I type this, I can't believe it. Just past 8 months of being pregnant now. I can scarcely remember what it is like NOT to be pregnant anymore. I was looking at some pictures of me the other day, pre-pregnancy, and it was weird to see myself without the baby bump.
I have been told that the next 6-8 weeks will be some of the most difficult, in terms of how I am feeling physically. I am trying to keep my spirits up, but I am admittedly feeling the effects of this pregnancy. Fatigue has set in again, although I do have my days where energy is on the upswing. And I can no longer do my one hour walks, every day. And strangely, my appetite has diminished slightly. But I think it's because there is just no more room for any food in my belly, as the baby is taking up all that space. The baby has grown so much, that I no longer feel any little jabs or kicks. They have all been replaced by intense movement rolling across my stomache. Jonas and I can constantly see the baby moving around, and we can see the ripples and waves that it is creating over my belly. We can even feel limbs, although we are still trying to differentiate between the feet and the fists. Sometimes, I feel like the baby is going to jump right out of my stomache. It just seems so ready to make an appearance.
Technically, I could give birth any day now. It is probably not likely that I will give birth this soon, but it could happen. I read that at 32 weeks, some babies have already settled into the labour position with head down, chin tucked into chest, and bottom up. That is interesting to me, because Jonas and I quite often feel a lump in my stomache that is bigger than the rest of it, and we think it is the bum sticking straight up. Baby Ng continues to be extremely responsive to us, and will almost always respond to our voice when we talk to it, or our touch. And even as I type this, I can feel the baby moving around inside of me.
In the meantime, there is still tons to do before we can bring the baby home. I am also trying to figure out my maternity leave from work, and can't believe my work days are ending here shortly. Here I am at 32 weeks.
Dear Wendy,
ReplyDeleteYou certainly are carrying the baby well, and I can tell the glow...you are one beautiful pregnant lady! My recent encounters with babies are memorable. They seem to be smarter and more alert and so advance. If your baby is already responding to your voices and touch, s/he is very responsive and sensitive! Take care and enjoy life while s/he is still tucked away in your tummy, the only demand/burden is on you. I am sure Jonas will be more than willing to share the load when the baby comes out and there will be lots of love showered onto him/her!
Love,
Mom.
I ditto Pauline, Wendy. You look absolutely beautiful. I LOVE your belly.
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