Weeks 35-37 Pregnant

Hello-- still pregnant here... kicking it at 37 weeks. I feel a lot more patient with this kiddo than I was the first time around.  I think because I am a little nervous for 2 and I don't feel like things around the house are ready (are they ever?!). 

 

On the other hand I am totally excited and ready to meet this new little guy!  I wonder about him all the time and can't wait to hold him in my arms!

 

I have been working to prep again mentally to try for another natural birth.  I'm not sure if its been better or worse knowing the level of pain I am possibly in for.  I'm just hoping labor starts on its own and there are no medical reasons to induce again this time.  Pitocin and a drug free birth =  OWW!

 

 



 

35 weeks

 

36 weeks

 

37 weeks

 

 

 

Life at 37 weeks:

 

Still running 3x a week.  (Usually 4 miles each run but this week it was a little less due to weather and running without my running buddy which means I slack off more).  A little more pressure and discomfort while running and after.

 

Trouble turning over at night.  It's hard to hoist such a belly around after going, going, going all day!

 

Weight gain at 37 weeks -- about 21 lbs  (Slightly less than I did at this point with my first guy, but I am running more distance than I was with him at this point...)

 

 

For comparison... here is my bump at 37 weeks with Boy 1...