So I know I promised to at least give a weekly update but hey so much has been happening. I had to go through a mourning period because a close relative passed on, and then I travelled out of the country. So I haven’t had much time to sit down and write. But anyway here goes, its week 29 now. Slowly but surely getting there. I am now without doubt a Goodyear blimp, even though most people claim my tummy is not that big. I have actually lost 2 kilos since my last check up, my weight has been fluctuating since I got pregnant. Losing and gaining then losing again. Bottom line is I am now 2 kilos lower than my pre-preg weight. Doctor is watching it, and ordinarily I wouldn’t have worried too much about it since I was a plus size to begin with, but I just wonder where all the amniotic fluid and baby’s weight is going to. Does that mean I have actually lost more of my own weight than I realize, and baby is simply “topping up”?
Anyway I finally did baby shopping yay! It was so much fun, I went with big brother (my four-year-old) and he was excited to help pick out cute little outfits. DH also got into the excitement and says he can’t wait to welcome the new addition. Our bedroom is now all full of diapers and baby clothes. I need to make a plan about packing them somewhere more permanent soon.
I am yet to discuss the birth plan with my doctor, when I went she was away and someone else was standing in for her. He says I would definitely be a candidate for VBAC but was reluctant to go into the details since I need to discuss that with my real doctor. DH and I have agreed to keep an open mind, as far as we can see now we can still try for a VBAC but keeping in mind the possibility of an emergency C-section. I am not sure which I really want, but complications aside, I wouldn’t mind an easier recovery and a chance to go into labour which I missed out on with baby no. 1.
Well the last trimester is definitely hard work. I have already started getting pains in all sorts of weird places and I can imagine that as I grow bigger it will get worse. But it’s nothing compared to the blessing that awaits us at the end, its all worth it I guess.
Plan for this weekend: getting down all the baby equipment from no. 1, car seat, carry cot etc and giving them a good scrub down, while I still have the energy!
