Soooo a little update. I know a few of you are wondering about my super tender crotch. I went in to get checked out yesterday and Malcolm is definitely starting to drop. My OB could tell he was getting lower! She said that probably explains the sharper pains towards my cervix. As far as the tenderness, she said I was a bit swollen and had a pH imbalance going on and prescribed an antibiotic to clear that up. She seemed confident that that is what was causing the tenderness. We are keeping our appointment for next week to follow up. But my nerves feel better! I always joke with them about how they will miss my frantic voicemail and seeing or hearing from me every week after this baby comes! They assured me they always love seeing my "smiling face.".
We have a size vs. date ultrasound on Friday. We'll see how this little buddy is growing in there. Here's a quick belly shot. It's super blurry and take in my diary garage gym (oh how I miss it in there. Those weights by my feet will be loved again someday!!!).
And here is my punkin pants, as I often call him. This kid has my heart, for sure! He's not feeling well tonight. Poor kid. Snotty nose and super tired. Luckily, he was able to fall asleep pretty easily, all things considered!
I also find it necessary to post his first selfie! Lol
And here's one last pic. Me, trying to relax while Malcolm destroys my insides! Lol.
I'm so close to the end. And as I get closer, I try to remind myself that this will be my last baby! And to try to "enjoy" what is left of this pregnancy as much as I can. But...let's be honest. I'm ready to be done! I'll do my best to enjoy the good parts but the people who tell you to enjoy it are the ones who either A) have smooth, amazing pregnancies or B) are done having babies and forgot how tough pregnancy can be!
And on that note, I do have to confess...I feel bad about feeling to annoyed about people complaining of their pregnancies while I was going through infertility! I never said anything to anyone about it so I'm glad I kept my mouth shut so I didn't invalidate anyone's feelings! I knew deep down that there were hard parts about being pregnant. I just knew I would do anything for the privilege of growing a person. But I underestimated how hard pregnancy can be, physically and emotionally. It's all very much worth it but parts of pregnancy can downright suck! I don't think I could wrap my head around the fact that you can hate pregnancy but still love and appreciate what you have. And being on "the other side" now, I have to admit that I was harsh in my thinking at times. But I suppose it's one of those things that you just can't know unless you've been there.
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