2 week countdown…
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Ladies and gents… the time has come where my belly doesn’t get out if its own way even if I ask it to nicely, I can’t recall what purpose a zipper has on pants, and I don’t even think twice about slathering oil all over myself after every shower. The 38-week mark has hit and thanks to modern disability policies, I’ve reached the point where society deems me completely silly to be working anymore and I’ll be doing the rest of my M-F waiting at home.
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Looking back, it’s hard to remember back to when I was not pregnant, but I know that time did exist. Let’s see… what exactly did define those 3 trimesters that I’ve been confined to for the past few months:
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Discovered the goodness of “preggie pops” and Otter pops and anything else that quelled the nausea
Constant craving: Taco Bell bean burritos
First investment in Bella Bands to keep the bloating in and the pants around my waist
Rediscovered the goodness of a post-dinner nap
Felt good enough to go close up the 1st trimester with some Class IV whitewater rafting
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2nd trimester
Sent out our announcement packages to our parents
Pulled the trigger on buying maternity clothes… and finally put on the maternity jeans at Week 22
Revealed the secret to work at week 17 and was relieved that all was well
Discovered the joy of the body pillow
Constant craving: Jamba Juice
Officially became the “preg-opotamus” … watch out when my ears start to wiggle
Got to see the baby for the last time via ultrasound at Week 20 – and kept his/her identity a secret
Experienced cankles for the first time in my life
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3rd trimester
Got lots of practice waking up in the middle of the night in preparation for the next ?? years of my life (yes… I’m talking about the testy bladder)
Was showered with love and gifts from friends and family
Constant craving: Clementine oranges
Appetite quelled as the stomach grew
Started “baby class” and work trips/weather soon made us “baby class” dropouts
Tried our best to settle on our 4 name choices… Mr. M decided early and I’m not sure I’m done yet
Kicked the nesting bug into high gear with a nursery overhaul (by Mr. M) and lots of other household improvements
Nickname evolved to “preg-osaurus” and “preg-osaur-opotamus”
Learned how to live with incredibly swollen legs and cankles
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And here we are… back at week 38… and wondering what in the heck is in store for the immediate future. Pregnancy has been little more than an incubation of an tiny little spirit and we really can’t wait to see what my enormous belly has been hiding this whole time! And don’t worry… I’ll be blogging/tweeting/hanging out while I wait for that whole “birth” thing to happen… I can only nest on my feet for so long after all!
17 Comments
Cathleya
You look hot. Your arms aren’t even fat. Not fair. 2 more weeks EEEEE! Are you still going to keep me company online while you’re at home? :)
Michelle
Just two weeks? You look amazing!!! I can’t wait to meet the little one! Enjoy your time at home.
Amber
I’m super excited! I love when couples keep the sex a secret, as you know I was SO not able to do that. Congrats, Kim!
Laura D.
You look amazing!!! And I can NOT believe you are so close to the end!
Stacey
You look fantastic!!! Please recommend a body pillow for me :) Like you, I am tall & 21 weeks pregnant… have been having some hip-pain in the night from sleeping on my side. Which one worked for you?! Good luck these last few days and keep us all posted! :)
HamiHarri
You look fantastic! Even with the funny faces ;)
Only two weeks left,hey?! I always forget how close we are (1 week and 1 day for me :)
Julie S.
Enjoy your last 2 weeks!
schmei
You look great! Silly, but great. :-)
Enjoy these last pre-baby days!
Teresa
Ahh! How cute are you?! Love the pictures. I can’t believe you’re really that close to meeting Baby M finally!!
Tiffany
Yay for only two more weeks!! Are you as uncomfortable as I am?
Kim
This is my totally favorite preggo post. I actually read the entire thing, which is saying something. Love your picture.
And, now I want a bean burrito.
TikiBird
Congrats, Kim! If you’re bored at home pre-baby, give me a ring and Henry and I can come by to give you our not-so-secret swaddling present. :)
Ali (Mrs French Bulldog)
I’m so excited for you :)
Michelle
Enjoy your time at home!! Can’t believe you are two weeks away. And don’t worry about being Baby Class dropouts…at least 3 other couples dropped out too. :)
janie
you are too cute! i love the pix. man the time sure has flown by. Almost your turn!!!! Cannot wait to meet the little one!
Grace
Yay! I haven’t checked your blog for a really long time. I’m 29 weeks along now and can’t wait to hear how you become supermom with all your craft projects once the baby is born.
kimberly michelle
Oh I can only hope I’ll be 1/20th of a supermom! I’m either going to go insanely wacko crazy or just sleep all the time. Curious to find out which way it’ll go!