As this post goes live, I am sitting in the hospital getting ready for my c-section at 1:30pm. Hopefully all goes well and an update will be put on here soon.
Due Date: Today. Somehow I always knew that Arthur was not going to make his appearance before his was forcibly removed on my due date. Stubborn and independent, just like his father.
Weight Gain: In total, I gained 40 pounds. Definitely over the recommended weight gain, but I'm completely okay with it. It happened, it's done, now I just need to start focusing on losing the weight and regaining my strength and endurance. Thank goodness I have access to a pool and gym steps from the apartment.
Symptoms: The BH contractions stopped this past weekend. I didn't have any more. So much for labor progressing naturally.
What’s different this time: Another c-section, but I know what to expect this time. Just hoping that recovery goes well.
Cravings/Aversions: Absolutely none. It's weird, but overall I just didn't have any unusual cravings. Early on, my nausea caused all kinds of aversions, but thankfully those let up after a few months.
Sleep: The past couple of nights have been rough. I haven't slept well at all. Not good considering I won't be getting any sleep now.
I am loving: Feeling that I got so much done before the baby came. I have most of our Christmas cards done. I finished a ton of Thank You and Arrival cards. I prepped our Project Life albums. Introductions pages are done, supplies are organized. Now I get on to the business of being a mother again.
I miss: Sleep. I hope that I can at least get a few hours here and there going forward.
I am looking forward to:Meeting Arthur!!!
I’m spazzing about:The fact that J hasn't installed the car seat or hung the curtains. I hate loose ends...
Best thing about this week:Finally meeting my new son.
Milestones: We made it to 40 weeks.
Movement:Not quite as active as he was a month ago, but he loves being fed.
Exercise/Diet:Nothing really to report. I hope that I can get back to swimming soon.
Labor Symptoms:Nothing at all.
Preparation:I've done all I can do at this point. I'm sure that I forgot a few essentials, but that's why we have Amazon Prime.
Arthur’s Stuff:I haven't bought him anything this week. Eventually I'll pick up a few things here and there, but he's flush with clothes for the first few months.