Over the past couple days baby girls movements have felt a bit different. On Wed night I couldn't sleep for anything and then yesterday I was so absolutely uncomfortable. No matter how I tried to sit, I was in pain. Every time she moved (which was quite a bit) I would getting a sharp shooting pain kinda like the round ligament pains I dealt with in the first tri. On top of that, I was also getting quite a few pretty intense contractions. Luckily after the total lack of sleep I got the night before, I slept relatively well last night (minus the increase in trips to the bathroom).
This morning my mom came over to go to the beach with me and the first thing she said was that I was carrying a lot lower then when she saw me on Sat. DUH!!!! Obviously baby girl had dropped and that explains all the new feelings I've been having. I think I was expecting it to be a bit more dramatic and obvious, so I never really thought it through. I am 38 weeks today so this makes perfect sense timing wise.
Then all of the sudden I had a HOLY CRAP moment and realized I AM 38 WEEKS!!! My due date is only 2 weeks away!!!! Minus this terrible heat we've been dealing with on Long Island, I have really been blessed with feeling pretty fantastic this far into my pregnancy. I know that at this point many woman have had about enough, but so far I haven't had those feelings. I think because of this, the idea of our little miracle actually being here soon hasn't really registered. Don't get me wrong, I am prepared as far as the nursery being set up, bags (relatively) packed and frozen meals in the freezer, but as for her actual arrival.....Aaaaahhhh!!! I am both anxious and remarkably terrified. I can't believe that after all we have been through, that hubby and I will soon being holding our precious gift from God.
This morning my mom came over to go to the beach with me and the first thing she said was that I was carrying a lot lower then when she saw me on Sat. DUH!!!! Obviously baby girl had dropped and that explains all the new feelings I've been having. I think I was expecting it to be a bit more dramatic and obvious, so I never really thought it through. I am 38 weeks today so this makes perfect sense timing wise.
Then all of the sudden I had a HOLY CRAP moment and realized I AM 38 WEEKS!!! My due date is only 2 weeks away!!!! Minus this terrible heat we've been dealing with on Long Island, I have really been blessed with feeling pretty fantastic this far into my pregnancy. I know that at this point many woman have had about enough, but so far I haven't had those feelings. I think because of this, the idea of our little miracle actually being here soon hasn't really registered. Don't get me wrong, I am prepared as far as the nursery being set up, bags (relatively) packed and frozen meals in the freezer, but as for her actual arrival.....Aaaaahhhh!!! I am both anxious and remarkably terrified. I can't believe that after all we have been through, that hubby and I will soon being holding our precious gift from God.
11 comments:
Rach said...
Wow! 38 weeks! It's soo close.
LuckyOnce said...
I feel the same way - still feeling really good, and since I stopped drinking anything after around 8 pm, I've been sleeping through the night again (thank goodness!) I'm definitely not at the stage where I'm in a hurry for her to come out.
I don't remember feeling very different after D dropped. You'll probably notice that you can breathe a little better now though since she's not squishing up your lungs as much!
Sounds like you're pretty prepared for the baby's arrival. I still haven't packed a bag!
Just a couple more weeks (or maybe less!) before you close the door on the long journey you've been on, and open the door on a whole new world!
Kailyn's Mommy said...
OMG!! You are finally almost there! I am so excited for you to feel what I feel every day once your lil girl is in your arms. Can't wait to hear about your labor and see pics of the little princess!!
Andrea said...
So happy the finish line is nearing for you :) Yes, when you have endured the difficult and painful journey to finally receive your miracle its all SO worth it!
Much love to you and your hubby, as you are going to be the most wonderful parents :)
xxx
Me said...
How exciting! I'm sorry you're uncomfortable, but I guess that's to be expected. It's crazy how close you, Lucky, CeCe and I are to having our babies. It will be interesting to see who goes first! Eek! I'm getting nervous! :)
Me said...
P.S. Do we get to see a 38 week belly shot?!
Amy said...
Yeah!! You are almost there!! You precious little baby girl is telling you she is just about ready to make her appearance! Hang in there!
Fumbling towards Motherhood said...
You're almost there Dawn. I'm rooting for you and baby girl. Hang in there, and best of luck in the coming couple of weeks.
Shandrea said...
I am so excited for you! Sending you lots of hugs and love. Can't wait to see some pics of her in your arms.;0)
Laura said...
You're getting so close!! We head out to Montana on Wednesday...so just in case something big happens between now and when we get back, just know that I'm excited for you and I'm praying for you as you head into the final days before you meet your baby girl!
Auntie Sissy said...
This is very exciting!!! I bet you can hardly sit still. I am hoping the next few weeks go smoothly for all of you! Can't wait to meet her.