Strange happenings in the night

Weird.
Last night, I had to get up and go to the loo. I got up, as I have for the past week or so, and made my way down the corridor. All of a sudden, I had the uncontrollable shakes. I felt warm yet cold at the same time. It was quite a task to do what I had to do whilst shivering hard!

I ran back into bed and needed Hubby to cuddle me back to warmth. I lost my breath and everything and my heart was pounding. Such a strange feeling. Time to invest in a bathrobe I think (I need one for the hospital anyway). I think it was particularly cold last night, and I was still warm from being in bed, so my body had a shock coping with the change in temperature.

And I had my first night cramp. My right calf just seized. Lucky my pilates instructor gave me some tips to relieve it.

So it begins, the nightmare 3rd trimester issues.

29 weeks

Cheezel is the size of a butternut squash. Something we have been eating a lot of ~ yum! I have a box of Cheezels waiting for me in the pantry to munch on in a weakened moment...

I've had a few nose bleeds, which I read is normal as I have more blood volume or something. But it only really happens on the odd occasion that I blow my nose. Luckily they're not gushers.

The movements are becoming stronger and a little more uncomfortable. I'm dying to know exactly what position the baby is in. I can't really tell. Well, I have a vague idea; I think its transverse, with feet on the right side of me. But its been in that position since I could feel the first kicks. Surely Cheezel wouldn't stay in the one position for so long? I need to know so I can help it get into the optimal delivery position (head down, facing my tail bone, feet up preferably). I think the OB said he could tell at around 32 weeks, which is not that far away now.

Some advise counting kicks (which my OB hasn't asked me to do, just asks if there has been any; I think they don't want to freak expectant mothers out about not feeling enough kicking). Well Cheezel is kicking way over the minimum they suggest (at least 10 kicks an hour) so I'm not worried. Now that they are stronger, I feel them more often, whilst I'm out and about, and not just during quiet times.

Hubby has his Dad's Workshop next week. Then we have our Day Antenatal Workshop, and my Breast Feeding Workshop. I might see if I can sneak into the Early Pregnancy Workshop to speak to the physio about my rubbing pelvic bones. Or maybe there really isn't much I can do about it at this stage, except keep doing my strengthening exercises. Well at least it bodes well for a natural delivery. My body is co-operating, just need the baby to do the same and get into the right posi too!

Movements

The moving and kicking is getting stronger, some times a little uncomfortable too. Goodness! I have 3 months of this getting stronger and even more uncomfortable!!

I'm watching a lot of maternity type shows: Deliver Me, Bringing Home Baby, A Baby Story... can never have too much information I say.

Meh

Had a small meltdown today.

I feel like things are closing in on me, a little overwhelmed: baby, house, dogs...

I just want to be on a lovely tropical beach, drinking lovely mocktails with nothing to worry about, and the warm sun shining down through the dappled palm fronds above.

Surely not too much to ask.

I miss my Mum too. Wish she was still here.

28 weeks 2 days

Those kicks are getting stronger and stronger. Luckily, Cheezel is still transverse so I haven't had many kicks in the ribs or pelvis. Still, the side kicks aren't exactly ticklish!

So bub is the size of a cabbage head. Hmm.

Waddling

I'm not there yet, but I think I can better understand why pregnant women do it.

I don't think it's because of the weight and bulk of the baby and uterus, its the discomfort of the rubbing pelvic bones! I found this on the Spinning Babies website:

"Another type of pubic bone pain is from the natural separation of the pubis symphysis joint by the hormones of pregnancy. Some women will get particularly loose. Then the bone rubs together when she rolls over at night or walks".

I know what that feels like! No more power walking for me, just normal walking is a bit ouchie and rolling over in bed too. And I'm only 6 months! More joys to come I'm sure.

Kapow

Wow, Cheezel's kicks are getting stronger. Not sure what is more uncomfortable - the strong kicks or the stretching the baby does.