Oh man, this insomnia stuff is no joke!
The last two nights have been awful.
It is one thing to toss and turn and have a rough night occasionally,
but when you have been consistently sleeping bad for a few weeks and then suddenly this
insomnia stuff makes it's way into your routine,
it takes you to a whole new level!
I feel like I have completely lost my mind.
It seriously hurts to think and I feel like I'm moving at a pace that is slower than a snail.
I guess they say it's just our bodies getting ready for the sleepless nights to come once baby is here
and let me tell you, I will give up sleep any day if it means taking
care of Tegan and giving her whatever it is she may need;
but to lose sleep right now simply because your body just aches and you are restless, well it just plain stinks!
I am really hoping these next two weeks (give or take) don't get any harder and before
I know it I will have a precious little baby girl in my arms.
Randy thinks Tegan is going to come sometime around August 27th and I'm thinking
more so around September 3rd.
It is so hard not being in control of the situation, but I continue to remind myself that
everything will happen according to Gods plan.
Here is to hopefully a relaxing week that I intend to fill with some pampering.
I think I may just go get that prenatal massage I've been wanting, as well as a nice little trip
to get a pedicure.
Until next week (if she hasn't come yet!)
How far
along? 38 Weeks 2 days
Total
weight gain: Back up 2 lbs! Oh man, this water retention thing..
So, that puts me at a total of 31 lbs.
Maternity
clothes? I am so over clothes. Haha
Stretch
marks? None
Best
moment this week: Celebrating my sister’s birthday and a surprise visit
from my SIL and BIL.
Miss
Anything? Being able to snuggle my husband without this huge bump in the way.
Movement: Yes; and
for about the last week, it is typical for Tegan to get the hiccups before bed
and once again when I wake up.
Food
cravings: None. I have had a sweet tooth lately, but that is pretty normal for
me. I think Tegan will follow in my footsteps because every time I eat some
sweets, she goes crazy inside! J
Anything
making you queasy or sick: No
Gender: Oh she
better be a girl. I am getting nervous about the fact that you really don’t
know until they are actually here! Lol
Labor
Signs: Nothing significant. Contractions (that I am usually oblivious about)
and her head is getting lower and lower.
Symptoms: Insomnia,
lots of achiness from the hips down and in my thoracic/rib cage area, and slight
swelling.
Belly
Button in or out? In
Wedding
rings on or off? Finally took my ring off this week. I was getting
a little nervous because it was starting to feel tight. Randy said he would
rather me have it off than wait too long and end up getting it cut off!
Happy or
Moody most of the time: I’ve been really moody the last two days due
to being so uncomfortable and lack of sleep. I literally have had about 8-9
hours of sleep total in the last two nights. Insomnia is not my friend.
Looking
forward to: My upcoming anniversary, as well as my doctor’s
appointment on Friday. I am actually looking forward to this appointment as I will
be about 39 weeks and am finally at the point where I am interested in seeing
what my progress is. I declined being checked at my last appointment, as I knew
it was too soon, but I think I am finally getting my mine wrapped around the
fact that I am indeed ready!
Wishing you a night of sleep! I had a hard time sleeping towards the end of my first pregnancy. I often moved to the couch because it was better for me to sleep a little more upright. Maybe more pillows or a body pillow would help, too.
ReplyDeleteCan I put in my guess for Tegan's birthday? I vote for September 2 early in the morning, like 8am. :) Your belly button has to come out, that's how we know she's ready, like an oven timer - lol!