You guys know the line, don't you? It's from the movie Private Parts. Howard's wife is very pregnant and feeling very unsexy and compares her pregnant body to the cartoon elephant Babar. Of course he tells her she doesn't look like Babar....
That's my life right now. I feel like Babar. I feel humongous. I feel like I've grown more in the last two weeks than I have the entire nine months. I got actual verification of this fact today at the doctor. Last time I was there I was almost 35 weeks and my uterus was measuring 35 cm. Today I am almost 36 weeks and am measuring 37 cm. So in two weeks I've grown 2 cm. I know a centimeter doesn't seem like a lot but it sure does look and feel like a big growth! It is really getting tough to carry this belly around. I am really tired and uncomfortable. But I keep telling myself to calm the F down because I've got 2-6 weeks to go and it is only going to get worse.
I am scheduled for an ultrasound on July 12 and will hopefully get an estimate of how big the baby is right now. I have been hoping throughout my pregnancy for a nice 7-ish pound baby but as I see my belly grow and am feeling more stretched and "full" I'm starting to realize that I may end up with closer to an 8 pounder. Jeebus help me if he's bigger than 8 pounds. Eek! That's so scary to me.
It probably doesn't help my body image issues right now that people, in general, have no filter on the things they say to pregnant people. I went to Marshall's this afternoon to look for a nightgown to pack in my hospital bag. The lady behind the register looked at me then looked at the nightgown and asked me if I was on my way to the hospital. Uhhhh... yes, I decided to stop in Marshall's and check out the bargains on my way to give birth. Seriously?! I also had several other random strangers tell me today that it looks like I could give birth any minute. It is almost embarrassing to tell them that I'm 4 WEEKS from my due date and see the look of sympathy and horror on their faces.
I'm ready though. If baby came today I'd be happy. Obviously I want him to stay in as long as it takes and be healthy and fully developed when he finally makes his debut but I think I'd much prefer to be holding him in my arms instead of having his feet permanently lodged in my ribs. You guys should see how I have to drive. I am at my peak of discomfort when driving. It sucks because I have to have my seat positioned so that I can reach the steering wheel and pedals and see out all the mirrors but it also must be the most uncomfortable for baby because he kills me when I'm driving. I have to drive with my right arm lifted up over my head and draped down the back of the seat. It gives just enough stretch to give me a little relief from his rib jabbing. I'm almost afraid he's going to be born with a permanent dent in his little foot because I keep pushing down on my belly where he's kicking me.
I guess that's enough whining for now. I am going to try to toughen up. I have to. Because I know that as miserable as I am right now, when the baby comes my life is going to get a trillion times harder. I know that having my sweet baby boy is also going to make it a trillion times better too but I'm sure the discomfort I'm feeling right now is nothing compared to what I'll be going through soon.
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You may not believe me but you will miss being pregnant! Not getting sleep when you have a newborn isn't all the bad. Yes, you are tired but getting to snuggle your baby is the best feeling in the world. I can't wait until you have him!!!
I definitely miss being pregnant, but I didn't have to go full term, so I can't pretend like I know what you are feeling. Pierce was the size of a little melon. I think the worst part for me was the pumping....sweet Jesus.
I think you look great for being only 4 weeks away from giving birth. I've seen some whales...you're all belly. Very cute pregnant lady.
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