35 weeks

Ok, I've tried multiple times to record my belly jumping around when little bit gets crazy and you can see the alien-like movement under my skin.  However, I've discovered that he usually starts moving around and causing belly quakes when I'm covered up {or at work and would look weird whipping out my phone and videoing my own stomach}.  So when I pull off the blanket, he stops.  He hates the light.  But if I cover back up, he starts practicing Jean Claude Van Damme moves in my belly again.  I intentionally played this game with him for about 20 minutes last night.  Then I realized I am a nerd and I stopped.  So, fair warning, this light hating baby might be a vampire.  Which is no big deal, I guess, but will end any breastfeeding efforts I would have otherwise attempted.

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Time for introspection!

You’re now 35 weeks pregnant and there’s only a month left before your pregnancy will be over and a new phase of your life with your baby will begin. Many women at this time in their pregnancy are feeling a little introspective. You’ve most likely gotten used to pregnancy symptoms whether they’re just aggravating or downright painful. This is almost like the lull before the storm! You don’t need to be worried about going into labor at this time in your pregnancy. While 35 weeks pregnant your baby would have few if any complications if he or she decides to arrive a bit early. This last month is also a busy time of last minute preparations. Is your bag packed? Does your partner know the fastest route to the hospital? Do you have childcare in place for your other children? It seems that pregnancy is filled with decisions that have to be made about pregnancy symptoms, a birth plan, and even what to name your new baby! Get these decisions out of the way now that you’re already 35 weeks pregnant and float through this last month of your pregnancy.

Upping the healthcare…

Starting at the 35th week of pregnancy you’ll most likely be seeing your caregiver every week to talk about your birth plan as well as about any pregnancy symptoms that you’re experiencing at this time. Make sure that your healthcare team knows exactly what your birth plan is. Of course you’ll want to follow that plan but remember that unexpected issues that affect the safety of you and your baby can arise that might change your plans. You and your partner should have alternate options in place, such as options for pain management, in the event that your birth plan can’t be followed in its exactness. You’ve been dealing with the uncertainty of many different pregnancy symptoms so far in your pregnancy. You’ll have no problem coming up with alternate birth choices, and talking about these options while you 35 weeks pregnant is essential- as it is already very late in the pregnancy. The important thing is to talk to your partner so you’re both in agreement with the options open to you during your labor and delivery.  False, the important part is just getting this kid out of me. 

Meals for the future…

Even though pregnancy symptoms are zapping your strength now that you’re 35 weeks pregnant, it can be beneficial to find some energy to prepare a few meals for after your baby is born. As you cook, make the effort to double up recipes and put half into the freezer. In the first few weeks after you bring your baby home both you and your partner may be too tired to cook nutritious meals. Pulling a healthy meal out of the freezer will go a long way to making your life a little easier once you’re home. {OR someone can cook FOR me.}  If at this point in your pregnancy you just don’t have the energy to be cooking extra meals why not invite a couple of girlfriends over to cook with you. You can talk about your pregnancy and all those pregnancy symptoms. Find out what your friends are up to while they sip on wine, you sip on orange juice and before you know it you’ll have a few meals in the freezer. Cooking at this time in your pregnancy can save you valuable time in the future. ~ yourbabylibrary.com