How far along? 33 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: I think 25ish?
Maternity clothes?Obviously, although at the moment it’s just maternity yoga pants and a giant t-shirt since I don’t leave the house.
Sleep: Great since I’ve been home from the hospital, although I woke up several times last night
Best moment this week: Coming home
Movement: A whole lot… he’s happy to be home, too!
Food cravings: Milk and sweets.
Gender: A sweet little man.
Labor Signs: 1 cm dilated and 50 % effaced. Hence the bed rest. Let’s hope that there is no further action!
Belly Button in or out? Even more out, if that’s possible. Trevor likes to poke it.
Stretchmarks? Dark purple squiggles on my BOOBS. Not on my ginormous belly, mind you, but on my boobs that have barely grown at all. Makes a lot of sense, doesn’t it? Oh well, at least they can be covered up, right?
What I am looking forward to: Reaching full term… only 4 more weeks!!!
Weekly Wisdom: Just say no to Google.
Milestones: Bed rest. Not that it’s a good milestone, but I guess it’s a milestone nonetheless.
I am so glad to go to the doctor tomorrow. I am very uneasy with all of this. It’s hard not to freak out that things are progressing or that I may end up back in L&D. It’s all just very scary. The doctor told me that I am allowed to run short errands, as long as I’m not on my feet for more than an hour and as long as I spend 8 to 10 hours of my waking time horizontal. But I am scared to do anything. I pretty much only get up to pee or take a shower. I did do a load of baby laundry yesterday and have another in today, but I am terrified that I will do something to mess things up. I think I’ll feel better if I go in tomorrow and nothing has changed.
On a lighter note, my husband has been so amazing through all of this. He is definitely having to take on things outside of his comfort zone, but he’s trying his very best (and doing a great job). Sunday, he attempted to go grocery shopping. I made a very basic shopping list, considering there is no way Mr. Trevor will be allowing me to stand up long enough to cook anything (let’s just say we’ll be eating really healthily for the rest of the pregnancy… or not). Trevor left, and within 20 minutes was back. I asked what happened and he said “I am never going back to Publix again!” Poor guy, he got traumatized with all the insane women shopping for their Christmas supplies. He apparently made it down about an aisle and a half before abandoning his cart and fleeing the store.
Last night’s attempt was much better. He came home with everything on the list and was very proud of himself. He told me about things he almost forgot or what he added to the list, it was very cute. He told me that he has never been grocery shopping by himself before. Not “real” shopping with a cart. Men don’t use carts, he said. LOL. He has been to the store on many occasions to pick up milk or a few necessities, but I think he was very proud that he did ALL of the shopping himself. It was so sweet. He has been there to hug me when I cry from the stress of everything and to reassure me that it’s all going to be okay. He talks to Knox and tells him to stay put and how much we love him, and it makes me want to cry from the sweetness of it. I feel so blessed to have him as my husband.
Here’s a bed rest belly pic for you:
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It's amazing what happens to a man when his wife is on bedrest. Kevin has gained a whole new appreciation for what I do around the house, now that he's doing it himself. I know he's eager for me to take back my responsibilities (so am I!) but I just think it's so amazing and sweet how much more self-sufficient he's become, and how he is so sweet and selfless, doing so much for me and this baby. We are very lucky!
Try not to worry too much, though easier said than done. I folded some laundry last night, which is the most I've done in 8 weeks. It felt wonderful, though I was totally winded by the end…but I have to keep reminding myself I'm not 36 weeks yet!! You're doing great!
Oh how sweet! It sounds like Trevor is trying so hard…way to go on the grocery shopping!
I know it seems long for you but I can't believe you only have 4 more weeks!!!! Amazing!
Trevor is a great man. Knox is a very lucky little boy to have you two as parents.
Hey lady! I've been praying for you and your little guy!
And "say no to Google"-best.advice.ever!
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Good job Trevor! Nik STILL can't go grocery shopping, and with 2 kids, it sure would be nice if he would do it instead of making me drag the girls out once or twice a week to do it! That's so sweet that he's being a big help and being nice about it.
I am anxious to hear about your appointment tomorrow. I hope they tell you that nothing has progressed so you can relax some! I know bedrest is boring as h***, but try to get as much rest, reading, and tv/movie-watching done as you can, because it will be a long while before you feel rested up once little Knox gets here!