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Week 38 – Ukulele

Week 38 – Ukulele Countdown to the big day Week 38! Wow “Now, it’s countdown time. I am very agitated, wondering what each sign could mean, what to do and not do.” We had our last scheduled appointment with the doctor and it all went very well. Both the baby and I are ready and set for birth. It could happen today or in two weeks, there’s no way of knowing for sure. My body is now super tired, different types of pain coming at different times. All these changes are, I imagine, setting us up for...

Week 37 – Small Pizza

Family, Pregnancy

Week 37 – Small Pizza Getting to the finish line Bigger Belly, Bigger Excitement “I hope I’ll remain calm and kind enough to be there for him. It’s the best I can do for him.” At this point the baby could be born and most likely be strong and healthy. We are coming to the finish line and it’s becoming more and more real. The belly is getting bigger, more compact. The back is getting more sensitive so there’s more pain and discomfort. The pelvis is changing by the hour, tilting, expanding and pulling down. The baby’s...

Week 36 – Pillow

Family, Pregnancy

Week 36 – Pillow The baby is the size of a throw pillow The belly is the size of a big pillow Arrivals and Departures “I miss falling asleep in his arms and feeling like there’s no better place in the whole world. And then waking up with a sense of gratitude when I see him and my giant belly.” Very soon the baby will be here. It’s impossible to say if in a few days or a few weeks but it’s happening very soon. I’ve heard that when you get to these final weeks of pregnancy, you can’t...

Week 31 – Movie Popcorn

Family, Pregnancy

Week 31 – Movie Popcorn Grab your popcorn What a movie! “I’m glad I got the advice to eat well – now I know I should…? A Comedy, I guess.” It’s getting tighter and cosier for the baby inside my belly. I can feel him moving more and more and some of his kicking punch against bones and bones. If this was a movie, what kind of movie would it be for him? Maybe Science Fiction. For me, it’s been quite a mix of all movie genres. I am starting to get more and more unsolicited advice. From “make sure...