35
How far along? 35 weeks, 4 days
Total weight gain/loss: +18.5 lbs
Maternity clothes? Yes
Stretch marks? Just the one
Sleep: The giant pillow I bought has helped the quality, but now I’m waking up with contractions and pain, so the quantity hasn’t changed
Best moment this week: It’s been a very up-and-down week, but my baby shower last Saturday was great!
Movement: He’s not twisting around anymore, but the kicks in my rib are just as strong and frequent
Food cravings: Avocados, navel oranges and Starbucks’ Caramel Light Frappucinnos, no whipped cream.
Gender: boy
Labor Signs: Well, I had another appointment with my OB-GYN office yesterday. Here are the updates: My cervix is thinning, but hasn’t opened yet. Marco’s head is not engaged yet, but he is dropping a little more. The contractions are stronger than ever, and hurt most of the time. I am probably in pain 80% of the day, either because of the contractions or the “ice-pick pain” in my cervix, but there’s nothing I can do about it – Tylenol is the strongest thing they can give me, and it does nothing. Anyway, next week they want me to stop taking the Procardia and Terbutaline, and let my contractions move me forward. My doctor thinks it would be better to deliver by 38 weeks, instead of going the full 40.
Belly Button in or out? It’s kind of IN, almost flat.
What I miss: My clothes and Advil.
What I am looking forward to: Finishing the organizing of Marco’s room. All his clothes are washed and put away, we just need the glider and his crib sheets (both should be arriving next week).
Weekly Wisdom: Everyone says that Palmer’s lotion is pointless, but let me tell you: I am almost 36 weeks and have ZERO stretch marks on either my stomach or butt, and only ONE stretch mark on my breast. I’ve used the lotion every day since I was 8 weeks pregnant, sometimes twice a day (morning and evening). I’m just saying, don’t knock it ’till you’ve tried it.
Milestones: Marco is the size that he’ll be when he’s born; he’ll just weigh another pound or so more.
I am so glad you have made it this far and have been dealing with all of the craziness with class and strength, I admire you! If you need anything, please let me know!
I am so glad to have you as a friend because you are so supportive! I would not have made it this far without stabbing myself in the foot if I didn’t know lovely and amazing people like you. <3 xoxoxo
I think you are just lucky with the stretch marks. I used the cream too and I still got them, although not until the last few weeks. I’ve heard it’s all genetics. If your mom had them, you will have them.
my doctor says 80% of women get stretch marks. my mom had them with me, so we’ll see what happens in the next few weeks, i guess.