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What’s Going on at 35 Weeks

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I’m not sure if you could tell by the title, but today I’m 35 weeks.  35 WEEKS PREGNANT.  It feels like only yesterday we found out that I was pregnant at all and now?  Now in 5 weeks or so we’re going to be welcoming a baby boy into this world.  5 WEEKS.

 

I’m feeling really really good if you don’t count the occasional panic attack over the fact that, you know, we’re going to be parents.  I will say this though – I thought I was invincible to the exhaustion that everyone says is inevitable in the 3rd trimester.  Who me?  Get tired?  From sitting on my rear end all day?

 

I’m here to tell you – YES.  I get so completely exhausted just sitting and when you throw actual work and projects and deadlines into the mix?  Let’s just say I’m glad my co-workers know I’m pregnant otherwise I might develop a reputation for being the cranky one.  I’m hoping it’s just endearing though – that maybe they all think the crankiness and inability to keep my eyes open is just cute or something.  I hope.

 

Workouts have changed a bit too.  Whereas before I would strut my stuff every night to a pregnancy workout video, prenatal yoga, or my favorite WillPower & Grace DVD, I now walk on my lunch break and consider the evening chores of cooking, cleaning, and laundry as the rest of my workout.  My poor, poor dusty weights are probably feeling a bit lonely right now, but when it comes time to stare them down and consider using them…well, it’s just not happening.  And I’m embracing that right now.

 

I also feel like I need to say that my pride led me at one point to overdo it on the heavy lifting.  I’m tall and I’m strong and I’ve always prided myself on not having to ask for help.  Well, now I need to ask for help because I can definitely tell when I’ve overdone it.  It comes in the form of lower abdominal muscle pain (not contractions, nothing to be worried about) and is one heck of a ride for this paranoid mommy-to-be.  So no more heavy lifting it is!

 

My friend Lindsay reminded me today that labor could really come at just about any time now (although we’d all love it if he stayed in and baked a little longer).  Talk about a reality check – little dude technically has a place to sleep, a ton of clothes, and (thanks to a shower thrown by my incredible friends Emma and Stefanie) an abundance of diapers.  I figure he probably doesn’t need much else should he surprise us in the next couple of weeks, but that’s motivation enough to get cranking on the nursery for good this weekend.  Which reminds me, I can’t wait to show you guys the pictures!  I did before photos (aren’t you proud I remembered???) and will definitely be doing some afters photos too.  Yay for cleaning and yay for making that room look like an actual person’s room!

 

One last thing – good news on the gestational diabetes front!  The good news is that I no longer have to check my blood sugar 4 times a day now.  Nope, now we’re down to 3 times a day, which saves my little fingers from one poking a day.  Plus it shows that I’ve been able to control it all with a healthy diet.  We had our 34 week appointment last week and the doctor said that it looks like he’s measuring on the “larger side of normal,” meaning he’s likely going to be around a 7.5-8 lb baby.  Again, not surprising, but definitely enough info to keep me in line with eating well.  I’d like to deliver without a C-section if possible, and although I want him to be as big as he needs to be I don’t want it to be abnormal.  Besides, I feel like the increase in the energy I do have is due to eating well, and Lord knows I need all the help I can get right now anyway!

 

So there you have it – 35 weeks.  35 weeks of being pregnant and I’m almost full-term.  35 weeks down and 5 weeks to go til we’re parents to a real little human.  35 weeks has never flown by so fast or taught me so much!

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  1. Robin Sue says

    January 28, 2012 at 9:58 am

    You look fantastic! Glowing too! Praying for you and baby – oh and daddy too. This will go by so quickly and you will have your sweet little guy in your arms. So excited for you. And wow you keep on cooking too, so many great recipes on here. I need to get the kids out of the kitchen, pour me a cup of coffee and catch up on all your goodies. I see some really good looking pecan baklava on here that I need to vote for and make!! Have a relaxing Saturday Heather!
    Robin Sue

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  2. Kim in MD says

    January 28, 2012 at 8:05 am

    Wow…it’s almost time to meet your little baby boy! I am so excited for you and Nate! My firstborn (my son) arrived two weeks early, so be prepared that your little man may decide to arrive for the party early! 🙂 You look so beautiful, Heather! I have enjoyed your journey into motherhood. Thanks for sharing, and welcome to the club! 🙂

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  3. Delishhh says

    January 27, 2012 at 10:28 pm

    Time flies and you look awesome – i only have 2 more weeks – crazy – i went to the dr today and they are thinking at least full term but you never know. I am so excited i stayed under 35 lbs of weight gain that was my personal goal, didn’t want to get stuck with extra weight afterwards. But i feel i I am ready now, it’s funny but as you get closer you just want to meet the person more and more. . .every week your smile just gets bigger and bigger, so excited now. It would be funny if we delivered on the same day 🙂

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  4. Rebekah @ Making Miracles says

    January 26, 2012 at 3:20 pm

    Aww congrats on 35 weeks! I’m sure the remaining few are going to FLY by for you all!!! 🙂 Such an exciting time!

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  5. Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says

    January 26, 2012 at 5:54 am

    Ahh!! So exciting! You look lovely 🙂

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  6. Urban Wife says

    January 25, 2012 at 6:31 pm

    Time does fly! I remember when you made the announcement…seemed like yesterday. Yup and you def have that glow now. 😉

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  7. Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says

    January 25, 2012 at 5:18 pm

    I’m so excited for you! I’m really glad it’s all coming along well 😀

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  8. Julie @Savvy Eats says

    January 25, 2012 at 5:16 pm

    35 weeks already?! Congratulations!

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  9. Ashley says

    January 25, 2012 at 4:56 pm

    35 weeks! Congrats! You look 100% gorgeous in that photo!!! So excited for youuu! xo

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  10. Kelli H (Made in Sonoma) says

    January 25, 2012 at 3:37 pm

    You’re getting SO close!

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  11. Emma says

    January 25, 2012 at 3:06 pm

    Excited for you, friend. Remember, Toby came at 37 weeks, so you may only have a couple of weeks left. Be sure to enjoy that precious time with Nate! Can’t wait to see you guys in the hospital with your baby boy! 🙂 And let me know if there is anything else you guys need!!

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