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9 weeks sounds better than 63 days, but it's still forever

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With 9 weeks to go, I gained 30 lbs. Eat that. 

All my muscles have long ago loosened and it has made rolling over in bed a task indeed along with all the other lovely symptoms. The top of my stomach is definitely more crowded and it hurts to sit forward or be restricted at all. My body is ready to be done. My mind and body are on the same page. On a good note, my thyroid is still normal on my current dose. And they have me marked down for an epideral even though my husband and doctor have to give me nightmares about having a quick second delivery. I don't want a back up plan! I want to walk into the hospital calmly and receive my epideral people. Let's make it happen. I just know that Lexi came SUPER fast after they broke my water, so if my contractions start and break my water this time, I might be screwed. JK - it's pregnancy & delivery - all will go according to plan.

Things I'd LIKE to accomplish before I enter the dark hole of the first month post birth: 
1. Sewing an infinity nursing scarf. Since I still never really invested in nursing tops
2. Sewing a small, soft baby blanket - just waiting on that magical fabric sale
3. Have at least one crockpot freezer meal in the freezer, haha.
4. Buying some sort of reading print to go next to the bookshelves; since they are shorter, I need something to fill the other side of the wall (yes, Mr Smith, NEED)
5. Have a picture folder of the top 5 photos I want at the hospital
6. Pack my hospital bag
7. Maybe make some newborn boy leggings for a photoshoot since Mr Smith hates naked baby photos
8. Make sure someone is in charge of my hospital post-delivery Jamba Juice and Zupas meal
9. Tour the hospital. Ask what girl stuff is provided to make sure I don't need to buy any of that
10. I'm sure there is something I'm forgetting

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  1. Caitlan09 January, 2016

    Ugh. Rolling over in bed is the WORST. So is heartburn. Sometimes I just cry because sleeping has become so difficult, and I'm really tired!! I get that it won't get easier once the baby is born, but all I ask from life is that I can sleep on my stomach and not get heartburn from a glass of water. That's all.

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    1. Mr Smith & I09 January, 2016

      Yes, TUMs by the bedside is a must. It is uncomfortable, especially those last 4 weeks. I feel like if I'm not sleeping, I'd rather hold my cute baby!

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