I haven’t written a 5 fact Friday in a while, or about my pregnancy either, so I figure now that I am on the final stretch of this pregnancy I might as well tell you a little about it. (Though I’m sure most of you come to the blog for the recipes, I enjoy when other bloggers write about their own lives, so maybe you do too).
1. I’m 33 weeks pregnant today. Which means our baby is due to come in 7 weeks. But supposedly the average first pregnancy lasts 40 weeks and 4 days, so I’m not counting on him coming on time or even early. My Dr. said he would induce me, but I’d like to avoid that if possible – although I’m not planning on going natural, I’d rather have the contractions start naturally if possible, unless we make it to 41 weeks then we are definitely forcing this baby out! (Ps. I did a poll on my personal Facebook and probably 75% of the people actually had their first baby early, so I’m crossing my fingers that he’ll come around May 11th (Mother’s day!) or May 12 would be perfect.
2. You know the pregnancy glow they talk about? Well, I don’t have it. Since being pregnant I have had the worst face acne I’ve ever had it my life. Like broken out over my entire face and some of my neck. So that’s pretty fun. Hopefully it’ll clear up when he comes.
3. Apparently when someone is pregnant all sense of social rules and norms from those around them goes out the door. “Wow, you’re REALLY BIG for 7 months pregnant” or “Are you sure you should be working still, that thing is HUGE”. Luckily I haven’t had random strangers come up and rub my belly though apparently many people think that’s okay. I just don’t understand it though – its not okay in our culture to tell someone that they’re fat, why is it okay to tell a pregnant woman who is already more emotionally unstable and concerned about what she looks like, that she is huge?
4. Why does no one talk about pregnancy induced carpal tunnel? Like, I had never ever heard about it until I decided to google something like “pregnant and my arms are falling asleep at night” and it came up. But why isn’t it mentioned that it could happen to you? Maybe cause there is no “cure”. My Dr. said I could try wrist braces and drinking more water (Btw, how does more water make swelling go down?). Anyway, I wake up with one or both arms asleep most nights, my left hand always HURTS like really bad for a few minutes, especially my thumb and sometimes pointer finger, randomly throughout the day my arms will be sore, and when I write my right hand cramps up. So I’m hoping that goes away when the baby comes too.
5. I don’t mean to just complain about pregnancy, though I might as well state the facts. But really I haven’t had it bad. I got a little sick in the beginning, but not anything serious, I don’t get heartburn too bad or too often, and I’m still mostly sleeping through the night, so really there is not too much to complain about. Mostly I am so grateful I have the opportunity to be pregnant with this little guy. My favorite part about it is definitely feeling him kick and squirm and push against my body all day long. I can’t wait to meet him and hold his little fidgety body!
BrendaE says
Hi! I just came across your blog (you know, you’re on some site, see something that looks interesting so you click on it, then 2 hours and 20 sites later you wonder where your morning went), and am so happy I did!
It’s probably too late for this, but the best book I (and everyone else I know) found is, “What to Expect When You’re Expecting.” If I remember right, it does talk about some of the odd things like carpal tunnel and its even more fun cousin, middle-of-the-night-charlie-horse. There is also a follow up to it, “What to Expect the First Year.”
I’m just starting blogging. I’m at a different transition in my life. I have always worked outside our home, sometimes also went to college, and raised our family. Now my kids are 19 and 22, and just when my husband and I should be able to start playing, I’ve been hit with a life-threatening, life-changing illness. I figured I would try to blog about the adjustments everyone has had to make.
I love your blog! I’ve gone back and read every entry. Best of luck! You are beginning a great part of life- being a mom.
P.S. A side-effect of my pain meds is I ramble on and on (and on if you ask my husband) and have the attention span of a 5 year old boy, haha!
Crissa Robertson says
My son was two days late…late enough for me. I jumped on a trampoline and that night contractions started. If you want to barrow mg sisters you just let me know 🙂
I think you look great! When I was pregnant I got “whoa you’re small” and “whoa! Are you trying to induce?” all in the same week. People are just dumb. They try to make conversation with you and just end up looking silly.
Over on Real Moms Real Views we are giving away 3 complete lines of Pretty Mommies…the only skincare line that I have gotten to clear up my maternity acne and give me the mommy glow. It is safe to use while pregnant and nursing. GO ENTER!
Sandi Berrett says
So excited for you Aims! The best day of your life is just 7 weeks away. Can’t wait to kiss that little grandbaby’s cheeks:)
Karen Hurst says
Great to hear about your pregnancy. My first was 15 days late.
Becky @ lovetobeinthekitchen says
Fun post! It was so weird but exciting going through a pregnancy my first time. It’s quite the experience! Super neat and such a miracle but so hard too! And yes, people can be so rude!
I have a friend who had pregnancy induced carpal tunnel. She has 4 kids now but just had it with her 1st. It does go away once the baby comes. I am not sure how long though? I can ask her. She said that it helped her to avoid using her hands as much as possible. I know you need to type for the blog but try to not do it too much!
She bought this brace (http://www.amazon.com/Dritz-Creative-Comfort-Crafters-Brace/dp/B002U6UFNE) and said she wore it at night because if she didn’t her arms would kill the next day. Let me know if you want me to ask her any other questions!
Ok, I just asked her, she said it went away pretty much immediately after giving birth! 🙂
Jessica @ Pretty Providence says
I am so sorry! Pregnancy really is SO hard! I totally know what you mean about the social norms! Oh my goodness people! I have some really awesome stories though, haha! You can do this!
Debbie young says
I think you look great! And what a lucky little guy to get you for his mommy! Can’t wait to hear more!
Amber @ rick•a•bam•boo says
I drank a TON of water when I was pregnant. I was determined not to have cankles. That didn’t work however. My feet were so swollen. Drinking more water is supposed to help because your body doesn’t feel like it has to hold on to all the water. But that never worked for me.