I really had NO idea how much tougher it would be at the end of the pregnancy. You get really uncomfortable, can't sleep and your body starts to slow down. I really didn't even expect it, even though everyone told me about it. Walking around is difficult and standing up is pretty tough, too. I enjoy sitting, but I hate being so still. So I try to bounce on the yoga ball and take short walks as much as possible. I am letting gravity do its thing as well as getting in some activity.
From last weeks appointment to this weeks, I lost 1 lb., went from 1 centimeter to 1.5 centimeters and everything else looks good. Needless to say, I was a little depressed that I didn't make more progress...but at least it was some progress. Better than going backwards I suppose. I am suffering from delivery tunnel vision. Every night I go to bed thinking, "This could be it!" and wondering if my water will break. It definitely makes for anxious, sleepless nights. Recently I have started clenching my jaws. I am guessing this is from the anxiety and nerves. It sure does make the neck, face and head hurt.
Last week I had a hair appointment, which I desperately needed to get done! While I was there my hair stylist was telling me about all these things I can do to help labor start. You know, all those crazy old wives tales....eat spicy food, walk, bounce on a yoga ball, drink the tea, etc. There were so many of them and I tried ALL of them. Some of them for several days in a row......NOTHING! While some of them did make me start having contractions, nothing started labor. Ahh, well! I have to just face the fact that this fat boy is only going to come out when HE is good and ready. I am simply along for the ride at this point. So I am trying my best to enjoy the last few kidless, quiet days. That is all I really can do.
Well without further ado...my 38 week photo. The lack of makeup and wonderful expression should get the point across that I am TIRED and ready for this little guy to come on out. Haha!
2 comments:
I still think that boy is laying sideways!!! Bouncing on a yogoa ball??? How can that even be a good thing, what if you fall off, how are you going to get up, OMG, I've fallin and I can't get up. That just makes me laugh!! And fear fro your safety. Just walk, or better yet, drive your car over all the railroad tracks you can find. hahah
Love Aunt Debi
Krystal you know the story of me not being able to get out of Uncle Butch's water bed. Be careful trying some of these things. Like I have said we all were doing something before the baby came. So all these old wifes tales take with a grain of salt. And be careful!
Mom
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