The time is flying by. I am now 36 weeks pregnant, and in theory, in less than a month I will be holding my second daughter in my arms! For anyone approaching the 3rd trimester and wondering what to expect, this is what is happening in our world at the moment!
- Return of the Sicky Symptoms
I didn’t suffer from bad morning sickness in the first trimester, but suffered from what I can only describe as a heave cough – if I didn’t eat regularly enough, and by regularly I mean something small every hour or so, I started to cough and feel like I was going to throw up. It was very annoying for me – and probably even more annoying for everyone else who had to listen to it, but could generally be curbed as long as I had a constant supply of food, whether it be crisps, raisins or fruit! Unfortunately, that annoying cough has made a comeback although thankfully it only seems to be in the morning so far, whereas before it happened pretty much all day. I have now resorted to having a cereal bar next to my bed, which I eat the second I wake up. It appears that once my body has woken up – BAM the baby calls out for food! lol 🙂
- Â Braxton hicks
I am getting practice contractions a LOT! At times they are absolute agony, to the point where I have slightly panicked faces around me both at home and at work! My other half tries to make light of them although I can tell he is secretly stressing that my labour has started early! I never really had them with my first pregnancy, and as Erin was back to back I am not entirely sure I will fully recognise that I am in labour, so its a bit of a scary prospect!
- Fat foot!
Today my right foot has become some what elephant like – think swollen ankles, chubby toes and a podgy foot. Just the one. In a summer dress and flat shoes, it’s really not a good look!
- Last Scan
I have another scan on Friday, most likely my last before the baby is born. I am having extra scans in late pregnancy as Erin was small – (6lb 4oz at 2 weeks overdue). They wanted to keep an eye on this baby to make sure she continues to grow in the later stages of pregnancy, and so far so good. At the last scan she had been tracking pretty much consistently at the 50th percentile, and this is consistent with the midwife’s measurements too.
- Finishing work
Next Thursday is my last day in the office, and as I work part time, I technically only have 4 days left at work. This is a VERY strange feeling. Whilst I am looking forward to having a bit of a rest, I hate the feeling of not completing everything before I go. I will also miss the money (maternity pay sucks!) and of course my colleagues!! See https://realmumreview.compre-maternity-leave-jitters/
- Nesting
As much as I never thought I would say it, I have started nesting, and suddenly have an urgent need to sort and tidy everything NOW. The only problem with that is that my body has other ideas, and bending up and down tidying away toys whilst a three year old gets them all out again is starting to take its toll! We have just about cleared the back room ready for the baby’s nursery and are having a new carpet fitted in a lovely pale grey. 🙂 Makes me broody just thinking about it! 🙂 We are yet to decide on a cot, as have a very small space to work with, unfortunately this baby has the box room!
- The Bags are packed!
With a slight fear of going into labour early, the hospital bags are finally packed and I feel somewhat organised. Despite telling my other half about four times what is in which bag, I am not entirely convinced it has gone in, so there be some repeating of myself over the next few weeks! Last time I found there were some MUST HAVE items that I could have easily forgotten – see https://realmumreview.comhospital-bag-beyond-essential/ – so this time, they were the top of my list!
- Emotions
Finally, I am feeling relatively emotional. I am a little sensitive about my daughter who at 3 is now very aware of what is happening, and asks me virtually every morning if the baby is here yet. She has become a little clingy, and likes to know that I am close by, as if she is worried I have gone to the hospital whenever I disappear out of her eye line. I am trying my best to include her as much as possible and explain what is going on, and have read lots of books about being a big sister in the hope that it sinks in. She seems very excited and I hope it stays that way! 🙂
Will keep you informed!
Lucy
