
So far, the lower-back pain hasn't started, but I'm sure it will. However, if it's too bad, I'll call my doctor. I don't want it to be a sign of preterm labor.
My expanding uterus shifts my center of gravity and stretches out and weakens my abdominal muscles, changing my posture and putting a strain on my back. I'm doing my best to keep good posture, though. It's working, as far as I know. Still, there are a lot of hormonal changes that are loosening my joints and the ligaments that attach my pelvic bones to my spine. This is making me feel less stable and once in a while, I have some pain when I walk, stand, sit for long periods, roll over in bed, bend, or lift things.
Other than that, my trips to the bathroom have increased tenfold. Guess this baby is liking my bladder as a footstool or headrest. Since I don't know baby's position, I can't say for certain. I only know my bladder is nearing nonexistent land!
All right, all right. I'll concede the floor to my little angel...

Speaking of warmth, I have recently discovered a sensitivity to temperature! And I think Mommy knows it too, because I've kicked her when she's placed her warm hands on her belly or when Daddy's cold hands have touched the skin on the outside.
I have toenails, fingernails, and real hair (all right, so at least it's respectable peach fuzz). My skin is becoming soft and smooth as I plump up in preparation for birth. Oh, and I have blue eyes for now. Don't know if I'll be keeping them. I know Daddy has blue eyes, but Mommy has green. It's anybody's guess at this point.
But it's been a long day, and I'm rather tired, so not much to say this time...


Take a look! There should be a full album.
Other than that, I did a little nesting in the kitchen today and picked up a special addition. Look over there to the right to see. :) My brand-new canisters for flour, sugar, tea, whatever. I think I did pretty good with the color blend to the cabinets and countertops. Finally, the cabinets above will be free of half-empty bags and tupperware containers. I have space again!
That's all for now...
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3 comments:
Thank you for sharing your baby shower. I'll never have grandchildren, so this is a treat for me to get to share in your baby's arrival. You are so generous to share them with us.
Aww, you're quite welcome. So glad you are able to at least live vicariously through me and these experiences. :)
Glad to hear everything's going good! Not much longer for you :). Your kitchen pic looks good, those are some pretty canisters. As far as the Braxton-Hicks contractions you were talking about in last week' blog, I wouldn't worry too much about you not having them. You'll actually probably be better able to determine if you're going into real labor without them. Sometimes I worry that I'll start having contractions and write them off as BHCs since I've had so many. Hopefully that won't happen, though (I'm sure I'll figure it out before I have too many of them, lol)!
Blessings,
Jessica
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