That Mother Lode

I got a henna tattoo on my belly today. The lady kept saying how active the baby was while she was doing it. Maybe the pressure tickled my Joy.  😊

A year ago, I self-administered my first hormone shots. I was nervous, scared, and hopeful. Now, I am weeks away from birthing my miracle baby. My birth team is assembled. My bags are packed. My birthing plan is written. The nursery is mostly done.  What a difference a year makes!

We reached 33 weeks today! The baby's estimated weight is 4lbs 12 ozs and is measuring about a week ahead, which is great. My fundal height measured 38in because of the large fibroid distorting my belly. I've gained approximately 25 pounds since the start of my pregnancy. My weight has been steady over the past 2 weeks, which prompted my doctor to tell me to start eating more today. The baby is going to be packing on weight until birth, so I need to consume more calories to keep up. I've followed a pescetarian diet for nearly 10 years, and the pregnancy hasn't changed my appetite. I'll add more snacks to keep My Joy growing. The cooler weather makes me want to hibernate, and I nap whenever I can. Since daylight saving ended, I've stopped walking after work, and I've generally been less active.  My dog used to guilt me into walking after work, but I think she knows how tired I am and doesn't bother anymore.  Our next major milestone is 36 weeks when we wi...