36 Weeks: What I Know Now
- What’s that? You’ve seen this outfit before? Tough nookies – it’s what fits today.
- 33 weeks: Got my first kick in the ribs
- We took our birthing class, only to find we were the only ones in the class. Just me, my hubby, and the lady who kept saying “cervix” {shudder}.
- When asked if my husband was gonna “cut the cord,” he replied that he wasn’t sure. The teacher told us that the doctor was going to clamp it “here and here so blood doesn’t squirt everywhere.” … I think my husband found his answer.
- It’s funny how you can feel guilty for the littlest thing when you’re pregnant. I’ve had pretty severe upper back pain and nerve pain on the front of my stomach. Sometimes I want to scream, it hurts so bad {sometimes I do}. But what a loser I am for complaining when I have a healthy baby and it’s not his fault. I’m sure he doesn’t love being upside down all day with a keyboard in the middle of his back.
- Despite my best efforts not to, I caught a glimpse of myself in the morror after getting out of the shower. I kid you not, Venus of Willendorf flashed in my mind {I would have been a looker in 22,000 B.C.}.
- I wake up every morning in a panic when I mistake the wrinkles my sheets leave on my skin for stretchmarks.
- Oh, and yes, I did finally find some stretchmarks. I think my husband thought someone had died when I found out. I’m not ready to talk about it yet.
- My husband was out of town and with my shoe-putter-onner gone, I was confined to slip-on flats for a week.
- Do I stare at women who are eight months pregnant? I seem to get quite the looks these days as well as stories from strangers DAILY.
- I don’t know why my hubby laughed so hard when I questioned if my sweatpants had gone through the dryer on accident.
- A month to go and my doctor said my baby is measuring 6lbs 13oz. My brother suggested I get on a trampoline to help things along a little.
- Socks have become tourniquets on my legs. My ankles are getting poo-fy.
- Questions for my baby: You seem to be in my sister’s favorite cheerleading position every day: the double nine. Does this mean you’ll be a dancer or a hurdler? And while you are adorable and humorous, double nines at 5 in the morning make mommy grumpy. And if I may have a last request in this final month… can’t a girl have a little diet coke without her fetus gettin’ all crazy? Days that start at 5 can get a bit taxing… pretend Diet Coke is like a warm glass of milk, and get niiiiiice and comfy.
- Will I make it to my 40 week post?
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Hi Brooke. These posts understand because I relate. I had my first rib kick at about 27 weeks and he hasn’t stopped since then (I’m about 5-6 weeks behind you I think). Do you want to make it to 40 weeks?
Ugh. Forgive my rank grammar in my second sentence.
You look fab… I love #7! :) Ah the joys of pregnancy!
@Julia – LUCKILY rib kicks have only happened 3 times. Most of the time the kicks bump my right arm. 40 weeks… some days I want to deliver two weeks early to make sure he’s niiiiice and small. Some days I think I want to catch up on as much sleep as I can muster! How about you?
haha you are hilarous! Love the “double-nine” description. Hang in there, you’re almost done! Have you mentioned if you’re having a boy or a girl? Or are you waiting to find out? Or is it a secret?
Hilarious!! And oh, how I can identify with #7 and #11!!
Keyboard in back made me laugh out loud. Can’t wait to see him!
Hi Brooke! I am so glad to see that I was not alone with the stomach nerve pain, because nobody understood what I was talking about when I was pregnant! It got so bad that about weeks 36-40 I had to stick a frozen baby teething ring between my “underboob” area and my belly to kind of numb the soreness…it was the ONLY thing that gave me any relief! And luckily, within a few days of my son being born, it was mercifully gone! I am hoping everything continues to go wonderfully for you :)
I feel horrible for laughing at these but at the same time I was right there with you! With my first little girl it was like the trapize artist were performing in my stomach on a daily basis. Our birthing class also had a woman who frightened me a little!! It also gave us a reason not to name a boy {if we ever have one} Sabastian. And the doctor didn’t have to ask my husband if he wanted to cut the cord. We told him from the beginning that we would leave that up to the professionals! haha.
Oh and you look beautiful!
Love your blog! This post was so cute, and hilarious :)
I can’t believe that its already time! I personally think that you sleep a lot better after the baby is born for those first couple days. Don’t get too nervous about the birth, its not that bad after you see how precious your baby boy is! I wish I could be closer to you guys…it is killing us all down here missing all of this.
P.S. It is really wierd seeing these pictures of your pregnant belly. It almost looks like you used photoshop to morph your belly because the rest of your body looks just the same as before the pregnancy!
Lol, what a great list, yet again! I so agree with you on #9. I’m without my “shoe-putter-onner” these days too.
Re. point 8.Beware of doctors! They told me my baby would be about 8 and a half lbs……. he was 10lbs 13oz. With hindsight he probably knew but didn’t want to panic me.
Brooke,
You look great! LOVE your hair.
Don’t worry, sweetheart. They can measure all they want and tell you how big or heavy the child is/might be, and I can guarantee that most of the time, they are wrong. I’ve had people tell me all sorts of things and they have never been right. At least two of my girlfriends have been convinced that they need to be induced early because they were measuring high and their child would be “too big” once they arrive in a week – and both of their children came out at just over 5 pounds!!! That sort of thing infuriates me. What they CAN be spot on about is the measuring of the head, but as far as the weight goes, it’s anybody’s guess, really. And your weight gain doesn’t necessarily affect your baby’s weight gain. I’ve had friends who’ve gained as much as 80 pounds during their pregnancies and have their kids come out at 6 pounds and under two weeks late, whereas I only gain the average 30 and my kids come out over 9 pounds ON their due dates – with the exception of my daughter who was 8.5 pounds.
I’d say your best bet is to find out your birth weight and your hubby’s and average out the two – or just assume the highest of your birth weights will be the birth of your baby. Then simply do your best to stay healthy. Drink a load of water, fruits, veggies, and oatmeal and yogurt and nuts, walk regularly, and be happy.
I’m sorry to hear about the heartburn issue. Heartburn sucks.
I loved #4 about the whole cutting of the cord issue. I have to tell you that not only do they usually not inform you that cutting it can be very messy, but it is also extremely HARD TO DO. It’s like cutting twenty slippery phone cords all wrapped up and twisted together. I completely understood when my husband slowly backed away with wide eyes after being asked. Of course, it’s your decision as a couple, but I’ve found it one of those unnecessary things to add to the mental list of “things we think that we must do as parents to be most connected/involved” etc.
Anyway. Here’s another long comment for ya. Sheesh!
Hugs to you. Any more nursery updates?
Susan
I found your blog through Brooklyn Limestone today, and am glad I did! I’m also preggo, due at the end of June. This post made me feel better! I, too, have freaked out in the morning thinking that the sheet marks are stretch marks! And I’m sure I will have a conniption fit when I do discover the first one (it’s inevitable, despite the $$ I’ve spent on creams!). Good luck with the rest of your pregnancy! I’m adding you to my blogroll and will keep reading. :)
Socks! By the time I was 36 weeks pregnant I was so HOT ALL THE TIME that socks sounded like torture! And shoes? Who needs ‘em? Havaianas will do the job. Hang in there, girl, before you know it, you’ll have that lil’ bundle of joy schnuggled up in your arms.
“Oh Brooke”, you make me laugh! Love reading your thoughts. And, has April had her baby yet?
I’m 36 weeks as well and enjoy your insights. Makes me feel like I have company and helps me not panic…I mean, will our bodies ever be the same and can I really squeeze this chubby bunny out? Love the sock comment, totally can relate!
What I know now…is that I did NOT look half as good as you do at 36 weeks. You can see the difference between your tummy and the rest of your body. I was a full-blown blob at 36 weeks…maybe earlier, if I’m being honest.
I do hope you continue these posts even after the baby comes. At least for another 40 weeks.
hi! Just found your blog via Adventures in Renovating. Love the design, one of the best I’ve seen!
Is it weird to say that I also love your pregnant belly?
too bad. just said it.
I’m 35 weeks pregnant and all I can say is yes, yes, yes, yes, yes!
you, my dear, are adorable and so is your blog! love the nursery!
I agree on the baby weight…right as I was going in to have my little one, they all guessed on how much she would weigh and ALL of them were OVER 8 1/2 pounds (yes, that freaked me out)…well my little girl turned out to be only 7lbs 4oz….SUCKERS! haha guess I gained it all in my belly!
We are now trying for #2, cant wait for the good news on the stick, haha. Our first is just about 2 years old…..woohoo. Good luck, cant wait to see pics and what you decided to name your little man.
This is such a wonderful time in yours and Jasons life , cherish every minute, it goes by fast. We wish we could be closer to enjoy this with you guys. Make sure you make Jason wear a helmet for the delivery, we dont want him to hit his head when he passes out. You look great as always. We will see you guys soon. Looking forward to meeting # 12 . Signed a proud Grandpa
Brooke,
You have us rolling! We are thinking of you, wish you well and look forward to hearing the good news!!
Much love!!!
I would have tapped the shit out of that white pussy