We're growing, Jurgen and I. Baby is growing right as he or she should. Serial growth scans suggest a baby of "good" size - not too small, not too big. I'm growing at a slightly more alarming rate - measuring 37 weeks at 33. Note to pregnant self - "No more mince pies - you are pregnant, not Father Christmas."
Physically, I have developed pelvic pain - a brand new symptom for my fourth pregnancy, which means I have the advanced pregnancy "ship in sail" waddle down to a tee - and occasionally I just lock up all altogether and can't move! I don't care. I continue to feel absolute gratitude for this gorgeous child.
Emotionally, it's as I expected. Both Dave and I have felt the anxiety levels ramp up these past weeks. We continue to cherish Jurgen and sometimes (occasionally) dare to talk about *when* he/she comes home rather than *if*. But neither of us sleep well and I do believe this poor baby (along with all other rainbow siblings I'm sure) is the inhabitant of the most prodded belly ever.
But we chug along, taking it a day at a time. I'm at the stage where I'll be having weekly checks with either my midwife or my OB - and it isn't long until B-day really, even if it feels as though every day is a lifetime.
15 comments:
hohoho! I laughed out loud when you said, you're not father Christmas.
Wishing, hoping all going well for Jurgen, Dave, you and the rest of the family. It's not easy but you face it and that's the best anyone can do.
Thanks for sharing
xx Ines
I also laughed out loud at that one. I have to remind myself that too. You look beautiful...yay, Jurgen.
Much love,
Angie
You look wonderful, and yes I can so relate to the discovery of new aches and pains during my fourth pregnancy (even though I'm only 21 wks!)
Sending lots of love and strength to you and your family. Continue to enjoy little (or 'good sized') Jurgen.
thinking of you and praying for you!!
Sounds like pubic symphasis dysfunction. I had it with the twins and can be excruciating at times, rolling over in bed, going from sitting to standing, climbing stairs. Take it easy...rest lots now, you're in the home stretch. And ditto the other comments, you look gorgeous.
Ooh, you look so lovely! I had a similar pain when I was pregnant with Moe, I wonder if it is a symptom of having pregnancies so close together?
Love to you xx
You look so beautiful. I'm sure a couple of mince pies now and again won't hurt! They are too yummy to resist entirely.
It must be so difficult, physically and emotionally. Beyond what I can imagine.
Keep chugging. Keep going lil Jurgen. Thinking of you xo
You and your Jurgen-belly look beautiful! Thinking of you.
poke poke! im sure jurgen doesn't mind! you're making it!
This is very exciting. God Bless.
you DO look beautiful. sending you lots of wishes for good sleep and peace in these coming weeks.
xox
Thinking of you...
I don't think Cason will ever recover from all the poking and prodding he was on the receiving end of back in his 'growing days'. Hmmmm, I suspect Jurgen will feel the same way.
xxoo
You look lovely (and not at all like Father Christmas). Thinking of you and imagining how much you must prod Jurgen. Sending you and that Jurgen bump all good thoughts and love from BC.
yippee! you look great! :) keep up the good work mama!
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