…I’m permanently full of food, with no relief in sight. And then my stomach growls and I can’t get food fast enough.
- …my skin is stretching waaaaaaaay beyond it’s limitations.
- …I’m waddling when I walk now, and let’s just say waddling doesn’t feel pretty.
- …a 15-lb weight on the front of my body, ready to tip me over at any given moment.
- …to quote Baby Mama it feels like I just ate a big meatball sub and now that sub is kicking me on the inside. All the time.
- …an exhaustion I’ve never felt before, all from just sitting all day long.
- …I’m going crazy because of the hormones.
- …my eyes are going to fall out of my head from crying over happy things, sad things, things that make me angry, or just crying for no reason.
- …your clothes will never fit again. Ever. Again.
- …a permanent state of mental fuzzies. By that I mean don’t tell me anything you want me to remember…it ain’t happening.
- …I’m a basketcase of anxiety: what does pre-labor feel like? I don’t think I have been having any Braxton-Hicks contractions? What does that mean? Will I be a good mom? I don’t even know how to change a diaper? When will we ever have a name for our little guy? Will his name be cool? How will the dogs react to him? Will I ever sleep again? Can I get through childbirth relatively unscathed? What will his cry sound like? Gosh, I hope he doesn’t cry too much because I don’t know what to do…
- …my bellybutton may just split open. I know that’s a bit dramatic, but I’ve seen the inside of it for the first time, oh, ever, and I just don’t know if I trust it. That’s all I have to say about that.
And so there you have it. After 36 weeks of being pregnant I’m just now starting to feel pregnant. To the point that I don’t want to bend down and touch my toes, to where I don’t feel like walking but do it anyway, to where I finally see that I can get other people to do stuff for me by asking, and to where I’m finally at the point where I’d much rather spend time with our little guy on the outside than with him on the inside. Only another week til he’s full-term and from there it’s anybody’s guess as to when we meet him!
Guess that means I better go pack my hospital bag…if I don’t forget what I’m doing when I reach the top of the stairs…
You are glowing!! Your feelings are all normal, which means you will be one great momma! Deep breath and pray. All is well
So exciting that you’ve hit the 36-week mark, congrats!
You will feel like you will never sleep again…for a long…long…long time! We love and miss you very much! You look fantastic!!! A friend of mine who I work with, Kris Davidson is moving to Denver soon. She has a little guy Calvin, he will be 2 in May. Her hubby John is already there working, waiting to sell their house here. You guys would get along well. She is a Graphic Designer here in my office, I will keep you posted on that. Kris and I have so much fun talking about our babies!!! Anywho…can’t wait to hear about the new addition to our family. XOXOXO!!! Love, April, Fred, Barrett, and Lilly
You are a gorgeous pregnant lady! Thank you for being so refreshing throughout your entire pregnancy journey. I love reading your posts and nodding my head in agreement. I definitely laughed when you mentioned your belly button – I wouldn’t trust it either! Good luck with your last month of pregnancy. Get that bag packed and try to get some sleep!
100% ditto from me! 🙂
Are you inside my head?! *lol* I’m 37 weeks with my 1st and feel like this kid is trying to break out of me 😉
Oh my goodness, now I’m rethinking this whole I-want-to-be-pregnant thing! Kidding, sort of. But seriously, you look awesome. Hopefully your belly button stays intact. 🙂
haha, no, don’t rethink it…it’s the best reason in the whole world to feel this way, and truly such a blessing 🙂
You look great for 36 weeks. I am only 32 weeks and I feel like a giant blob! You made me laugh with your belly button comment. I’m starting to feel the same way about it!
Love this post!!
You look gorgeous!