Moving On To My 36th Week
Ready! Set! Gooo!!!!
No, not yet! I have yet less than 2 weeks to go. After the hump, (on the 36th week) the baby and I can be in full swing to start the labor. As of last Satruday, the baby is already in her right birth position. It’s good but she has to wait for the right time. That should be on her 37th week.
This bump is really heavy and makes me get so tired easily. I can’t sit or stand for very long. But lying down sideways makes me feel more comfortable. I feel like my whole body is being stretched to its limit especially when the baby moves. I have swollen legs and feet. From my original 45 lbs. I am now 63 lbs.
What Mommy is doing?
I am doing all I can not to hasten to the labor mode.
- take plenty of rest - or bed rest if necessary especially important for mothers who had previous preterm labor.
- eat just right for myself and the baby - I haven’t felt the need to overfed myself even if I want to at this time. My tummy is just so full because the baby’s size has grown. My doctor advised that if I want to have a normal delivery I should start to diet.
- continue to drink my pre-natal medicines - Since the baby has grown rapidly, the more that I need to supplement her needs, as well as mine.
- walks for some exercise - I know some mothers who can still do so many things at this stage (just as I was). But for mothers like me who had previous preterm labor light activities are highly suggested.
