I still have this huge feeling the baby will make it's arrival in about five weeks. My daughter was two weeks early and with the surgery, I just feel it has sped up the process. But it's so out of anyone's hands that who knows what will happen or when he/she will decide it's time to be born.
I'm being released back to work on Monday. So crazy.... my last day of work was August 31st and I go back to work October 1st. So for the entire month of September, I was home. How crazy does that seem? Recovery sure took a bit longer then I originally thought or wanted. But after having surgery, I realized it now didn't even seem like long enough. But when I go back, I'll be working for a few more weeks then back out again when the baby arrives for at least six weeks.
Here is the weekly update:
And of course the belly photo. This is the first time I'm putting my incision on my blog. It looks tons better and not as gross then it has. It finally has started to heal up well within just the past few days. Believe me, it looked so much bigger, grosser, and all red and nasty before.
So as you can see, the site is still bruised but looks 1000% better then before. The doctor told me that just from Monday to today, there has been a massive improvement in the healing. It finally came together being uncovered from under those bandages and with me pretty much sitting or laying all day and night, not as much pulling and stretching was done to it.
So he said I'll be pretty good for going back to work on Monday. I have noticed a vast improvement in the pain as well. Walking isn't as horrible or as painful today. Still feel some, but it's gotten a lot better. I have started to get sciatic pain. I explained my symptoms to the doctor and that's what it is in my back now. Joy! But it doesn't last long at all so it's ok for now.
Well, I had an ultrasound today as well. The technician said the baby is was a very difficult position and hard to get the measurements she needed to. The baby is big now and so no more room is left. it's all squishy in there. So I outlined one of the photos we got so you can see a bit better of the baby.
During the ultrasound, the baby had it's mouth wide open for the rest of the photos which was funny. And as you can see, I got a good photo with it's heart in there. The baby now weighs exactly 4 pounds and one ounce. So a bit smaller then what the updates on the pregnancy sites say. But the doctor says that's a great weight for it right now.
And the heartbeat was a lot lower today. The lowest it has ever been. It was at 130 bpm and normally it's 150. But they said that is still a good rate and no concern for anything. So maybe it was just asleep because it didn't move, just had it's mouth wide open. After the visit, it started moving. Also something else funny, it's heart is directly on my belly button. So it felt funny during the ultrasound to have the tech press so hard on my belly button. And she had to avoid my incision which made it difficult to get things as well.
My next appointment is at 35 weeks and then after that, I will be going once a week. Though I have been going weekly this month but for surgery related things. So I'm getting anxious and nervous and excited. Plus, only three weeks now until my shower! Can't wait.
How far along? 33 weeks pregnant! (8 months) Baby due November 15
Total weight gain/measurements: I gained 1 pound since last update {+18 all together}
Size Of Baby: Durian Fruit (about 17 inches long, 4.1 lbs)
Size Of Baby: Durian Fruit (about 17 inches long, 4.1 lbs)
Sleep: Getting some decent sleep here finally.
Maternity clothes: You bet your ass I am. I love them.
Stretch marks? I got a few now but only where my surgery was.
Best moment this week: Getting one more week off of work to recovery.
Miss anything? Not being fully back to myself yet.
Movement: Since
the surgery, I have actually felt the baby a lot more. He/she has these "rolling" or "pressure" movements I feel a lot now.
Cravings?: No, nothing really. However, I can't seem to stop eating this week. All I want is food all the time. Nothing in-particular. Just something.
Anything making you queasy or sick? I smelled a hot dog today and almost barfed.
Labor signs: Not at all. Baby isn't coming anytime soon. Cervix is still 100% closed.
Symptoms: Braxton Hicks contractions a lot more lately and sciatic pains.
Belly button in or out? In. But pushing outward more.
Happy or moody most of the time: It was a pretty stressful beginning of the week. Cried a lot. Doing better but I'm extremely emotional lately.
Baby related purchases?: We haven't made a purchase ourselves yet. I'm excited when we do.
Looking forward to: My daughter's birthday party and shower coming up next month.
Baby related purchases?: We haven't made a purchase ourselves yet. I'm excited when we do.
Looking forward to: My daughter's birthday party and shower coming up next month.
Don't forget to check out the poll at the top on my sidebar to vote what you think the baby's gender is going to be. Can't wait to find out!
I feel the same as you with the fact that the last part of the pregnancy is going by much faster. Our babies will be here before we know it!! :) I feel so bad for you because I have a bunch of pregnancy symptoms and I feel miserable. I can't imagine you feel with all of the pregnancy suffering PLUS recovering from the surgery. I hope you are feeling better by the time you have to start work!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe how close you're getting Rebecca, I'm sure that your excitement is seriously on the rise now you're so close, hopefully he/she does come a little earlier than expected like your first daughter as well.
ReplyDeleteBest of luck going back to work on Monday, hopefully with today and the weekend to come that wound will have healed even more, it's already looking pretty tidy and like it's healing. I love the scan too, I can't wait to find out the gender, I'm going for girl!
So good that the incision is healing well and you're doing better!! Love the ultrasound! I really hope going back to work goes smoothly for you.
ReplyDeleteEek! So close to the finish line! I hope the baby continues to grow and is healthy, as you Mama!
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Thanks for sharing - I hope everything goes well for you and the baby.
Congratulations on being so far along in your pregnancy! :D
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Ah, the joys of being pregnant! And, I kinda miss it. Crazy, huh?
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So close to the end! Congrats on the new little one. I will be 31weeks tomorrow. Found you on the Mommy Moments Blog Hop.
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You have SO much going on at the end of your pregnancy! I really hope that you can continue to heal so that labor isn't too hard on your or starting back at work. Thanks for linking up for Mommy Moments!
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Congrats on your pregnancy.Enjoy every minute :)
ReplyDeleteYou look great, but ouch, that incision looks painful!
ReplyDeleteIt's so much fun to follow along on your pregnancy journey each week. So happy to hear your incision is healing up. Have a great weekend, Rebecca.
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