Little Blair Blog

Well, I wasn’t going to write anything today but we had another doctor’s appointment. They measured me the same as I was 2 weeks ago (maybe because baby dropped lower) and sent me to get an ultrasound again. Little lady is estimated to be 5 lbs 13 oz, which is still a little small. It still makes me kind of nervous to hear. I guess there is a lot of security in being the average. Her growth is steady though, which is all I can hope for I suppose! I’m sure this is just the beginning of me worrying about her! My doctor isn’t telling me to do anything differently, so all I can do is continue to pray over her. On a happier note, my rocker came in last weekend, I finished painting a few things for her room, hung *almost* all the art and organized just about everything. The nursery is finally getting close to being finished! It makes me incredibly happy. My rocker is my favorite thing right now. I’m probably crazy for buying a white chair, but it’s getting about a million Scotch Guard baths. It’s just so pretty and comfortable. All her newborn clothes are washed, as are most of her blankets, sheets and things. I finally started packing my hospital bag too. I know we’ll be those people that look like they’re going on a 2 week vacation! You know you’re not off to a good start when you pack 4 different baby outfits…I mean, who knows what she’ll fit into right? Each of those outfits has a different blanket too…ridiculous, I know. It’s obviously our first baby. Ha! Overall, I feel a lot of peace about her arrival. There are a lot of complicated dates for all the people close to us, but I’m not worried at all. Still, that may be due to the fact that I still have SO MUCH to do. Everyday I try to act like it’s the day she could come, so that keeps me motivated.

How big is baby: The size of a watermelon | 37 weeks 6 days

How I’m feeling: Well, I’m feeling very pregnant! Ha! Currently I have two little feet pressing up behind my stomach. It feels so comfortable…kidding! Other than that I’m good. I feel less energy and yet I have more motivation to get things done at the same time.

Weight gain/ Loss: 20-23 lbs (Depends on the day)

Maternity clothes: Basically, I’m living in some shorts a size up (secured with a hairband), stretchy shirts, maxi skirts and the 2 maternity dresses I have. 

Stretch Marks: Nothing but a faint line right down my middle.

Sleep: I feel like I could sleep all day, but sometimes sleep eludes me. That seems to depend on how late I ate something before bed.

Diet/ Cravings/ Aversions: Same. I feel full all the time, but I’m basically trying to eat as much as I can.  

Movement:  The bigger she gets, the more uncomfortable her movements seem to be. Her fist is pretty active…and feels so sharp! At least I don’t have to count her movements! That’s a blessing.

What I’m loving: It’s been so fun to finish up her nursery. 

Symptoms: I have a LOT more pelvic pressure. Little lady dropped a lot this week. My joints and surrounding muscles feel different. More loose? I’m not sure.  My walks have become less enjoyable, but that’s to be expected. I get sharp back pain sometimes, but over all it still feels fine. Nothing is too bad unless I eat anything unhealthy after 7 or so…my tummy doesn’t like that at all!  

Exercise: I’ve slowed down quite a bit. I have too many things on my to-do list to expend a ton of my energy on working out. I wish I could do it all, but I can’t be superwoman AND 9 months pregnant.

What I’m looking forward to: Being DONE with my to-do lists! I have extensive office work that still needs to get done, but it would be pushing it to get done in my time frame even under normal circumstances. I’ll just have to be ok if it doesn’t happen like I hope. Of course, I’m also looking forward to our baby being on the outside! 

Best moment of the week: It was definitely when my parents and little siblings came to help us last week. This week, my sweet friend Ashley is coming to stay for a few days! I cannot wait!!!

Mood: Starting to get a little antsy!

I can’t believe this journey is getting close to the end! I finished up my last wedding on Saturday and have my last session Tuesday night. Last week was pretty crazy with WIRED missions camp going on, 4 leaders staying at our house, plus back to back weddings with another 4 extra people staying with us those nights! I wouldn’t trade any of it, but I am glad to be done and get back to a clean house! I’m also starting to get a little nervous about finishing everything before little E arrives. We still have so many things left to get for her, I *still* need to finish the nursery, wash all her clothes, pack a hospital bag (figure out what to put in it too!), organize her closet and soooooooo many other things! I definitely won’t be sitting around just waiting for her! I also started a few charts for the guest we’ll have staying with us, so that while they’re here people know how to help. It’s things like a sample list of all the things we like stocked in the fridge, brands and where to find them. I hope it will be helpful! I’m also making a bunch of lists of things we still need, stuff I need to get done, pack, etc…We had her 35 week check up today too. They sent us to get an ultrasound because she’s measuring a little small, but they said everything looks good. We couldn’t see her face because she’s already turned the way she needs to be for birth. (Good girl!) She’s stayed that way for the past 3 weeks, so that’s encouraging! We also saw that she has a full head of hair! I hoped for a baby with lots of hair so that made me so giddy! I hope she continues to grow like she’s supposed to. Right now she’s 4 lbs 13 oz and in the 16th percentile…or something. She still moves almost non-stop, which is a good sign and my fluid levels are good! Besides being a little small, everything looks great and they aren’t worried, so I just have to trust the Lord and do everything I need to for baby to grow! I’ve been small my whole life, so it’s not surprising she is too. It’s just hard not to worry a little bit when they say, “she’s a little smaller than average.” She’s probably just on the petite (but tall) side like her mama!

How big is baby: The size of a coconut | 35 weeks 3 days

How I’m feeling: I’m feeling good for the most part! My back is fine and sleep is still going pretty well, depending on the night. I’m much less comfortable sitting now and my feet have been tired. However, I know that’s due to the fact I’ve been on them a lot for the past 2 weeks! That will be remedied starting tomorrow though. There is a whole lot less on the calendar now and that makes me happy! I get indigestion if I eat right before bed and I feel like I’m in a constant state of being hungry yet full at the same time. I can’t really complain though…at least that’s what I tell myself! I feel so thankful to feel as good as I do, so I try not to focus on anything that’s not-so-fun. I do have to admit that I’m constantly whining, “I feel like whale” to Jonathan and my sister, especially when I’m trying to get dressed! Ha! 

Weight gain/ Loss: 20 lbs…I’m really happy with that number these days! I feel like my body is doing exactly what it needs to do.

Maternity clothes: Not really. I have the one black dress I wear. I squeezed my pregnant tush into some of my super stretchy black skinnies. They weren’t comfy, but I’m not comfortable these days anyway…and I wanted to wear pants! Ha! I definitely feel like my hips are a little wider than they used to be though. Or maybe it’s the big ‘ole belly that makes them feel different. At least they stayed up. My one pair of maternity jeans are saggy-central. 

Stretch Marks: Not that I can see. I do have a faint line down the center of my stomach, but I’m not sure what it is really.

Sleep: Sleep becoming more evasive, depending on the night. Sometimes I’m out like a light and other nights I can’t seem to be comfy. 

Diet/ Cravings/ Aversions: Any food is wonderful to me! Lately I love to snack on dark chocolate covered almonds. Yum! I can’t seem to get enough spinach salads…especially ones that have some tangy fruit on top! I had lots of sugar last week during WIRED because I didn’t eat at home most days…and it was there. I’m glad to get back to healthy and wholesome meals this week. 

Movement: Sadly, even though little lady has her head down she’s not being comfortable for me anymore. I think she has gotten a TON bigger in the past few weeks! Now her little booty and feet press out all the time. She’ll push her feet out into my side and move them up and down like she’s stretching. It seems like it’s every 5 minutes…or less. It’s good she moves though…so again, I shouldn’t complain. Jonathan does talk to her quite frequently, telling her to chill out for just a little while for mama. It’s cute. 

What I’m loving: I love thinking about what it will be like when she’s here! I started a journal for her, so that’s been fun too. It’s starting to get a little nerve-wrecking to think we’ll be parents soon though! I’m somewhere in between excited and freaked out.

Symptoms: Still thirsty all the time. I’m a bit more easily tired. Minor aches. The most uncomfortable thing to deal with is her movements. Again, I don’t have anything much to complain about. (Even though I do! I need to try harder not to though!)

Exercise: I spent so much energy on other things besides working out last week. I knew I didn’t need to do anything extra on top of our WIRED camp and my weddings. They were exercise enough! I probably won’t do much this next week either besides going for some walks and a little bit of strength exercises here and there. 

What I’m looking forward to: I’m SO EXCITED about going on a mini getaway for a few days this week. Then it’s go time when we get back, but I’m going to try not to stress about my to-do list.

Best moment of the week: It was a great week in general. I can’t pick one moment. I LOVED being a part of WIRED in the small ways I could and also coming home from my last wedding before E comes. It went so well and I’m so thankful to focus more on baby things…and wrapping up my office work! 

Mood: A little tired but excited!