39 Week Update
Brooklyn Matthysse
SHOP MY LOOK
Due Date: January 3rd
How far along: 39 weeks, 4 days
Size of baby: A small pumpkin
Total weight gain: 22 lbs
Sleep: Not great, hard to get comfortable!
Miss anything: Being comfortable haha
Movement: Consistent stretches
Food cravings: NO appetite
Anything make you queasy or sick: Nope!
Gender: BOY
Belly button in or out: Out! I didn't think that was possible! haha
Wedding rings on or off: On
Stretch Marks: Nope!
Looking forward to: Him being here already!
S H O P M Y L O O K
A while back I shared that I wanted to make it a goal to be more transparent and honest on this blog, and I think this post is a great opportunity to do so! I'd like to start by saying that my intention is to not come across as complaining, but just say it like it is because if you're already a mama I'm sure you can relate, or if you're at some point to be a mama and are like me, you'd want to know everything!
I have had such a blessed pregnancy - really no complaints and can honestly say I've enjoyed it and there are things about it I really think I'll miss! As much as I'm trying to savor these last few days (hopefully NOT weeks) of not sharing my little man with anyone and focusing on how precious this time is, I'm ready for him to be out haha. I've always heard the end is uncomfortable, but I obviously didn't know what that really meant, and I'm not sure you can until you experience it first hand.
Up until Christmas Eve I had been feeling great, still plenty of energy, going to the gym, etc. After that I felt like I really took a turn and everything ached. The best way I can describe it is feeling like you have the flu, but without most of the symptoms like fever, vomiting, etc. I was worried something was wrong because I had been feeling so great, but it's probably just part of reaching full-term pregnancy! I kind of laugh to myself as I'm sitting there attempting to get comfortable with all the pillows, heated rice bag and tea, having my hubby pull me up off the couch to waddle slowly to the bathroom every 20 minutes thinking, "sick, old or pregnant" haha.
I think being uncomfortable towards the end gives you that "let's just do this" attitude and really helps with the fear and anxiety of labor! There's something quite amazing about how our bodies adjust and instead of being totally comfortable and fine with that baby cooking forever, you transition to feeling so ready to climb that mountain and meet your little bundle!
xo,
Brooklyn