Tuesday, December 17, 2019

26 Weeks - Cesarean is a Maybe (Probably)

I had my first OB appointment today and I feel pretty good about having a cesarean. She suggested waiting to see if this baby would be smaller than Morgan (and I laughed and laughed) and have a scan at 36 weeks to see how big he's measuring. But honestly, that's hilarious, and also I'm pretty sure unless this guy is 6 lbs that I'm having the cesarean.

Other than that he's doing good and I'm honestly just so freaking done with being pregnant. I somehow still have 3 months to go, which is amazing to me - I feel like I've been at this point for a couple of months already, how am I still at 3 months??

I feel huge, my body will need to bounce back, which will take a long time, and I have a baby to look after as well so that just all compounded together makes me feel like I'll be tied to the house, raising babies. I know some days will feel like that, but mostly I just want my little family to grow and prosper and be happy.

I'm not a baby person!

Still, it's an opportunity to do things better this time, to try to avoid some of the pitfalls I found myself in last time. And I'm looking forward to being a family of 4.


How far along: 26 weeks

Due Date: March 24, 2020 (aiming for an early cesarean around March 17!)

Baby is the size of a(n): acorn squash

Total weight gain/loss: No idea, the scale at the doctor's is off kilter (they told me this) and really, I know I'm in a safe zone so it's cool. 

The Bump: Growing slowly and steadily - I'm measuring large, no surprise.

Symptoms/How I'm feeling: Rib pain, nerve pain, etc.

Food Cravings/Aversions: Nothing really.

Sleep: Bad again, but it's normal.

Weddings Rings On or Off: On.

Exercise: A little, I have wanted to strengthen my arms a bit, maybe build up some muscle.

Any Names Picked Out Yet: Yes. Not telling.

Gender: Boy!

Movement: Lots, yes. 

Maternity Clothes: 100%


Labor Signs: None. 

What I miss: not being pregnant. Yea! Still!

Best Moment of the Week: Today's appointment, getting to discuss the cesarean. I feel good!

What I’m excited about/looking forward to: shopping and the baby shower. Christmas!

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