I have to say how thankful I am that little man has gone easy on me this entire pregnancy. Other than morning sickness until week 14 I have been very lucky. Between near perfect blood pressure at every OB appointment, negative for GB and Group B strep, a healthy weight gain (24 lbs so far at 38 weeks), no swelling, etc I have had it pretty easy. I hate to hear how much stress other mamas-to-be are under between having GD, how the baby is laying (on mama's ribs, against a nerve etc) and how some have morning sickness the entire 40 weeks. I really am lucky.
Yes I have heart burn (like a bitch might I add) and sleep is a luxury now a days but I am still working FT and will continue to do so. I can still walk my dog (I get a little winded but nothing crazy). I take the steps at work and walk around campus just fine. I have minor back aches. My Braxton Hicks are not bothersome at all. He has been head down since 27 weeks and has not budged. I can still somewhat put my shoes and socks on-but hubby does help me take them off. ;) I really have had an amazing pregnancy.
'I'm trying to be in the moment and really enjoy my pregnancy. I feel really lucky'.-JEWEL
