38 weeks: a review

{38 weeks pregnant: June 25 – July 1)

This past week it became pretty apparent that my body and my mind were beginning to slow down. Running errands suddenly seemed to require the energy of a marathoner, and I’ve been struggling to maintain my focus on nearly every task at hand (including writing this blog post!). Pair those frustrations with a constant urge to nap and the need to pee every 30 minutes, and you’ve got yourself the reason why I’ve been feeling so cranky lately. Oh yeah, that and I just can’t sleep comfortably though the night anymore…

I also feel as though I’ve gained an extra 10lbs overnight and am most definitely waddling instead of walking. Such an odd sensation!

Perhaps that’s why the Shellac pedicure I had last Sunday was so delicious. My feet and legs, though not swollen, were in desperate need of some pampering. And I’m happy to report that a week later the polish is still chip-free! I’m also happy to report that, as of last Tuesday, my platelet levels were where they needed to be in order for me to have an epidural during delivery. We’ll see if they’ve stayed above 100 at my doctor’s appointment later today.

In other news, my mom arrived in Omaha last Tuesday to assist us with last minute baby preparations and has been a huge help around the house. She cooks and then washes the dishes, does laundry and puts it away, and constantly tidies–all without being asked (and with the help of two cartoon bluebirds on her shoulders, I imagine.) What a lifesaver! Especially since I now assume my digestive pose (laying on my side on the couch) after every meal to ward off indigestion. She will be staying in Omaha for several weeks after our little guy’s arrival to help us as we get used to our new “normal.”

Thank goodness for family!

{self-portrait taken at  38 weeks, 4 days}