As usual I’m behind in posting this so I’m really into the 37th week as we speak.
We passed the 36th week milestone without any issues and with that, Little Being is officially full-term and can arrive any day. But I guess he’s thus far been kind to his as yet not 100% fully prepared parents by remaining snugly in the womb. During our visit to Dr Wong’s, she assessed Little Being as being “unlikely to arrive within the next 2 weeks” and so far that seems to be the case. Our not-so-little babe has in the meantime grown bigger and was estimated at 2.8kg during our last visit. Dr Wong has just about given up trying to manage his weight and it looks like he may be genetically pre-disposed to being a big baby — currently he’s on track to being around 3.6kg at birth. Yikes. Guess we’ll worry about that when it comes time for delivery!
Even as he seems to be doing ok, I on the other hand am HUGE. Even with the cough I was nursing (which I’m happy to report has mostly subsided), I still put on weight in this last month when folks typically slow down on the weight gain! Sigh. On the plus side, baby is now engaged and therefore heartburn (which has been the BANE of my pregnancy) seems to hit me somewhat less often. I still can’t take any orange juice at night and curries are still a no-no, but I’ve not had to sleep upright as much. I was just about getting used to sleeping sitting up! On the downside, I now have greater difficulty walking — standing after sitting down for a while is especially painful — and I can’t turn in my sleep without waking up. DD’s being enlisted more frequently to rub my shoulder in the morning to manage the ache that would have developed if I didn’t move all night.
But overall I’m glad baby has made it thus far safely. It won’t be too long before we see him! And while we look forward to the day, we’ve been trying to spend more time, just the 2 of us, having dinners out and just talking as we adjust to the fact that couple time may be more infrequent in the coming days. I guess I feel a tinge of resignation over that even as the excitement over having a new member to our little family builds. It’s the passing of a phase in our lives and in many ways, we can’t wait. Keep safe, Little Being, till we meet.
So exciting! Soon soon!<BR/><BR/>We can’t wait to see Little Being too!
My friend put on 1 kg in a week, the 39th week no less! So no worries there. Stay rested and happy! Can’t wait! 🙂
i guess we can’t wait to see little being too. take care and waiting for that special day to arrive!
the last couple of weeks as a family of two….. <BR/><BR/>keep us posted when the lil one’s arrived!
i am reading yours …just like i am recalling mine..<BR/><BR/>so happy..and exciting. Take care!
Your last few lines are so poignant – about passing of a phase of your lives. That is so true! May you have a safe and smooth delivery – can’t wait to see little being 🙂
Aww, the sweetest words. Have a good and safe delivery!
thanks all! we're looking forward to his arrival too. for me, it'll mean walking normally again! yay!<BR/><BR/>yuling >> even the nurses at my gynae's clinic were expressing surprise that i am still gaining weight. groan. thanks for the encouragement — at least i know i'm not the only one! :P<BR/><BR/>silver-crv >> haha, yes, those must be sweet memories!<BR/><BR/>
woohoooooo! last lap for sure! hang in there… he’s coming!!
!! it’s really any time now isn’t it! yeah! can’t wait to see the lil ongster! 🙂 take good care babes.. you may think you look huge, but you still look really good! 🙂
Aww how sweet 🙂 and exciting too!! Can’t wait to see ur little one. Have a blessed delivery babe!
hah… your description of sleeping upright and the pain of standing after sitting too long brings back "fond" memories! keke… remember to sms us when u deliver. Can’t wait to see your little pumpkin.
Oh, and very nice scrapbooking design btw. where do you get your ideas from??
pei fen >> yup! but i'm wondering how you ever dealt with K being overdue! i think i would be so uncomfortable and annoyed! haha.<BR/><BR/>kopikia >> awww, thanks babe. the ongster is keen to meet auntie FY too i'm sure 🙂 <BR/><BR/>blushinbride >> thanks babe! na dogod luck with your preps as well!<BR/><BR/>nanie >> the pains we all suffer! thanks for the
it’s good to hear that Little Being is eating well inside you. He maybe a little heavy right now to handle but once he’s out, you would appreciate a bigger baby cos easier to carry. Rest more while you can and yes indulge in couple time and dinners at posh restaurants!