I had my 32 week check up today (…that’s 8 months for those who are still trying to figure it out in your head). All is going well, or so the doctor says. I’m getting pretty uncomfortable these days. Sleeping is quite a challenge. The back pain is almost unbearable. I spend ½ of my day walking to and from the restroom. The heartburn, at this point, is turning into more of a reflux now. Other than that, I’m just great!!
I only gained 2 lbs. in the last month, so I’m up 23 lbs. overall. When I delivered Toby (at 36 weeks), I had gained a total of 24 lbs., but that was after losing several lbs. in my 4th month from the carbon monoxide poisoning.
According to babycenter.com’s 32 week report, “By now, your baby probably weighs almost 4 pounds and is almost 17 inches long, taking up a lot of space in your uterus. (Yes, a LOT of space!) She has tiny toenails now, and her fingernails have grown in, too. (Hey, when did we start calling this baby "she"?) Some babies have a head of hair already; others have only peach fuzz. As your baby grows, the increasing concentration of weight in your growing belly causes a change in your posture and a shift in your center of gravity. (Is this the reason why I'm always tripping over nothing?) Plus, your abdominal muscles are stretching, hormones are making your ligaments more lax, and your growing uterus may even press on some nerves. All of this can contribute to low back pain and possibly to some pain in your buttocks and thighs as well. (Ahhh, back pain explained!) Your blood volume is now about 40 to 50 percent greater than before you became pregnant to accommodate the needs of you and your baby. This extra amount also helps make up for any blood you'll lose when giving birth. (Great! I didn't want to be reminded of that now.) You're also gaining a pound a week now, and roughly half of that goes right to your baby. With your uterus pushing up near your diaphragm and adding pressure on your abdomen, you may be dealing with heartburn more often or feeling a little short of breath. To help with shortness of breath, try eating smaller quantities more often and sleeping propped up (Note: This is not comfortable.). Those smaller meals should help with the heartburn, too.”
I only gained 2 lbs. in the last month, so I’m up 23 lbs. overall. When I delivered Toby (at 36 weeks), I had gained a total of 24 lbs., but that was after losing several lbs. in my 4th month from the carbon monoxide poisoning.
According to babycenter.com’s 32 week report, “By now, your baby probably weighs almost 4 pounds and is almost 17 inches long, taking up a lot of space in your uterus. (Yes, a LOT of space!) She has tiny toenails now, and her fingernails have grown in, too. (Hey, when did we start calling this baby "she"?) Some babies have a head of hair already; others have only peach fuzz. As your baby grows, the increasing concentration of weight in your growing belly causes a change in your posture and a shift in your center of gravity. (Is this the reason why I'm always tripping over nothing?) Plus, your abdominal muscles are stretching, hormones are making your ligaments more lax, and your growing uterus may even press on some nerves. All of this can contribute to low back pain and possibly to some pain in your buttocks and thighs as well. (Ahhh, back pain explained!) Your blood volume is now about 40 to 50 percent greater than before you became pregnant to accommodate the needs of you and your baby. This extra amount also helps make up for any blood you'll lose when giving birth. (Great! I didn't want to be reminded of that now.) You're also gaining a pound a week now, and roughly half of that goes right to your baby. With your uterus pushing up near your diaphragm and adding pressure on your abdomen, you may be dealing with heartburn more often or feeling a little short of breath. To help with shortness of breath, try eating smaller quantities more often and sleeping propped up (Note: This is not comfortable.). Those smaller meals should help with the heartburn, too.”
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