Belly Measurement: 40 1/2"
Weight: 154 lbs (20 lb weight gain so far)
Well, here we are at 33 weeks already! My doctor said that I should be getting a sonogram at my 36 week appointment so I'm really excited about that. I also want to confirm that she is in fact a girl because just this week I've had 3 different people tell me about how they know someone that just recently found out they were having a boy instead of a girl just weeks before delivering.
I also noticed that alot of people tend to give me "advice" that I really don't need or comments that are always negative. For example: "You better get your sleep now because once that baby gets here you'll be lucky to get a few hours of sleep a night!" or "You'll notice that you won't be leaving the house as much because it'll become a huge process just to get the baby ready to go" or "Oh yea breastfeeding hurts so bad, it was miserable at first". Why do people focus on all the negative things? How about a comment like "Your life is going to change so much for the better".
I'm off to North Carolina this coming weekend with my mom, cousin, and grandma. It's going to be a ten hour drive. Then the following weekend I'm going to Massachusetts for my baby shower and that is a nine hour drive. Oh boy, that is ALOT of driving (or riding). My doctor just suggested that I get out of the car around every two hours to walk around.
We're getting so excited to see what our baby girl is going to look like. Is she going to have dark hair like her daddy or brownish red hair like her mommy? Is she going to have darker skin like my husband or pale skin like me? Whatever she looks like, she's going to be beautiful and we're going to love her so much!
T-minus 7 weeks & counting!
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wow the countdown is definitely on!! I'm sorry you've been hearing those kinds of comments from ppl - it's likely that they are those - if you don't know what to say, say what most ppl say - you know? Hopefully you can stay immune to their negativity - I've heard that even when the baby is born, ppl will still try to give you advice and there will be no end to it so the best thing to do is nod and smile and exit the convo LOL
ReplyDeleteSo exciting!! Are you from MA?? I'm from NH =)
ReplyDeleteHere is some positive advise from a new mom!
ReplyDelete-You think you love her now, wait till she comes out, sometimes I look at Kaelb and cry cause I love him that much.
-Not all babies don't sleep, our little guy sleeps 7 hours every nigth and has done that from the time he was a week old.
-Bf'ing isn't all that bad and the pain goes away and it is a great experience..you feel so close to them and it brings a real sence of pride since it is tough!!
-Going out isn't all that hard, put them in their car seat and go! she wil fall asleep and you can cart her around where ever you want!!
Bein a Mommy is the best, it is hard work and you will have hard days but then they give you a little smile or cuddle and it is all worth it!!
Laura :)
Thanks for the positive advice Laura. It is much appreciated!
ReplyDeleteI agree Wendy. I'll just ignore it, nod and smile haha!
ReplyDeleteI know exactly what you mean on the negative advice. I hear it everyday too. But every once in a while I'll hear, "Having kids is such a great experience. Enjoy everyday!" I have a feeling I'll regret anything negative I've said about being pregnant...I'm tired, or I've put on too much weight. This is so worth it and in only a few weeks we will both be able to hold that baby in our arms (screaming or not) and have the biggest smile on our faces!! Enjoy everyday!
ReplyDeletedont worry about all the negative comments- you will probably get unwanted advice for the next 18 years!! =) Lily sleeps really well at night- i really only get up a couple times between midnight and 7a/m. Breastfeeding does hurt a little bit but its so worth it and if you can go thru labor than you can do anything!!! you will just love being a mommy!! all the good things completely out weigh the bad!!! GOOD LUCK! you are almost there! <3
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