It seems that I am experiencing "increased absentmindedness" and have been for quite some time. The book, 'What to Expect When You're Expecting" says that this is one of the many side effects of being pregnant. In a nutshell, I forget some of the strangest things. I will be glad that once Emily is born this will go away - hopefully. I've always lost things or forgotten things when I did not write them down, but I never, in a million years, expected for my "insanity" to be this bad.
Rusty noticed it last night, and a friend of mine noticed on Sunday that Emily has dropped. I guess that means that we're close to getting to meet her!! Woo hoo! We are down to 37 days now, and our dry erase board has been seeing a lot of action. Rusty is CONVINCED that she will be born in the next week. We have a $1.00 bet going. If Emmy is born by next Monday, I owe him $1.00. Hmm....I think the odds are with me, but who knows..
I have noticed a serious increase in pressure with Emmy. I feel like I could literally POP at any moment. I know...I know....It's very cliche', but seriously....It's killing me!
My uterus is 1,000 times its original size! Okay. Wow! Putting it into that perspective makes me a little nervous, but whatever it takes, I guess. We just pray that Emmy and I have a healthy delivery! It's SO nice to know that we are almost done with this portion of the adventure.
**WARNING TO THE SQUEAMISH**
-This quite possibly is too much information for you-
This is the update from the website: Week 34
Your Baby's Development
Maternal calcium intake is extremely important during pregnancy because the baby will draw calcium from the mother to make and harden bone. If a pregnant woman doesn't get enough calcium during pregnancy, it can affect her own bones because the developing fetus will take minerals from the mother's skeletal structure as needed.
The vernix coating on the baby's skin is becoming thicker, whereas lanugo hair is almost completely gone.
By now most babies will be in position for delivery. Your health care provider can tell you if your baby is positioned head- or bottom-first. Babies born at 34 weeks usually have fairly well-developed lungs, and their average size of 5 pounds (2,250 grams) and 12.6 inches (32 cm) from crown to rump allows them to survive outside the womb without extensive medical intervention.
Maternal calcium intake is extremely important during pregnancy because the baby will draw calcium from the mother to make and harden bone. If a pregnant woman doesn't get enough calcium during pregnancy, it can affect her own bones because the developing fetus will take minerals from the mother's skeletal structure as needed.
The vernix coating on the baby's skin is becoming thicker, whereas lanugo hair is almost completely gone.
By now most babies will be in position for delivery. Your health care provider can tell you if your baby is positioned head- or bottom-first. Babies born at 34 weeks usually have fairly well-developed lungs, and their average size of 5 pounds (2,250 grams) and 12.6 inches (32 cm) from crown to rump allows them to survive outside the womb without extensive medical intervention.
Your Body
Fatigue is a common complaint of late pregnancy. Difficulty sleeping, aches and pains, weight gain, and anxiety about labor, delivery, and taking care of a newborn may contribute to your exhaustion. Rest as much as you can and take naps if possible.
Fatigue is a common complaint of late pregnancy. Difficulty sleeping, aches and pains, weight gain, and anxiety about labor, delivery, and taking care of a newborn may contribute to your exhaustion. Rest as much as you can and take naps if possible.
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