HOW FAR ALONG: 36 weeks. Month 9 and now we are in the home stretch!
DUE DATE: June 27
SIZE OF BABY: Large Cantaloupe – 6 lbs 1 oz (as of 35 weeks, 3 days), 19-20 inches long
CRAVINGS: Popsicles. I want a sweet fix but on the colder side, so a popsicle is perfect. Or cold fruit like pineapple or strawberries.
SYMPTOMS: Intense lower back pain occasionally. Shooting pain down my left side, especially when I first stand up out of a chair or get off the couch/bed. I’ve been seeing the physical therapist the last few weeks and she’s been doing some needling to help with the pain. If you’ve never had needling done – it’s intense. She puts a small acupuncture needle in to stimulate trigger points in order to help release some of the pressure. Theoretically it should last longer than just a massage or other techniques, however it feels like you’ve just spent 3 hours on the Stair Master. I’m down for whatever will provide some relief at this point!
WEIGHT GAIN: 21 lbs total. Baby had a bit of a growth spurt this past month, which meant so did I!
BABY MOVEMENT: Baby feels like a swimmer — squirming every which way and doing flips in there. The good news is we are still head down though!
CHALLENGES LATELY: My energy has been pretty low lately. I definitely get worn out faster than I used to, which is not great while running after a 2 year old! I’m ready to put my feet up by the time we get him settled into bed for the night!
NAME: We have officially picked a name! Woohoo!
GENDER: Nope. Nice try though. Still a secret.
namihayase
June 9, 2017Looking great and congrats on your pregnancy! 🙂
shutthefrontdorr
June 12, 2017Thank you so much! Just a few more weeks to go!!! 🙂 🙂
samiprice08@gmail.com
June 9, 2017Aww you look great! I had severe sciatic nerve pain with my 3rd. Sneezing had me in tears! I should have tried needling!
shutthefrontdorr
June 12, 2017Oh I feel your pain! I’m pretty sure baby is sitting on a nerve and sometimes I get shooting pains up my back and down the legs. Pregnancy is definitely not for the faint of heart!
Abbi Stolagiewicz
June 9, 2017Aw you look like you’re glowing! Motherhood suits you… I really hope I look that cute when I get pregnant lol
Abbi
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shutthefrontdorr
June 12, 2017Ahh, that’s the nicest compliment, thank you! I definitely haven’t felt “glowing” but I’ll take it! 😉
Katja Knox
June 9, 2017Talk about a yummy mummy! Congrats on the bump.
Katja xxx
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shutthefrontdorr
June 12, 2017Thank you, Katja!! You are too sweet!
Dreamer Achiever
June 9, 2017Congrats on the baby, and great to hear you already have name for the baby. I wish you all the best to the upcoming couple of weeks. 🙂
shutthefrontdorr
June 12, 2017Thank you so much! I just need to get through the final stretch but I’m finally feeling more prepared lately!
Kintan
June 8, 2017Congrats for your baby bump and it looks so pretty. And you look amazing with your baby bump. XO
shutthefrontdorr
June 12, 2017Thank you, you are far too kind! One day at a time! 🙂
Jayne Hamlyn
June 8, 2017You must be so excited !! Looking fab!
shutthefrontdorr
June 12, 2017Thank you so much, Jayne. The last few weeks can be rough, but I’m super excited!
Alice
June 8, 2017Not long to go now!!!
Alice | Dainty Alice
shutthefrontdorr
June 12, 2017Down to T-minus 2 weeks! Eeeeeeek! Baby will be here before I know it!
countryheartdeb
June 8, 2017What a cute bump, i looked like a beached whale from 12 wks onwards!!
shutthefrontdorr
June 12, 2017Thank you! I know the beached whale feeling for sure, but there’s no way you looked like it for the last 2 trimesters! Glowing!