{"id":16444,"date":"2018-09-04T19:38:13","date_gmt":"2018-09-04T23:38:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.andiemitchell.com\/?p=16444"},"modified":"2018-09-04T19:38:13","modified_gmt":"2018-09-04T23:38:13","slug":"third-trimester-recap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.andiemitchell.com\/third-trimester-recap\/","title":{"rendered":"Third Trimester Recap"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Andie<\/p>\n

If you had talked to me two weeks or so ago, I would have told you that this has been my favorite trimester of pregnancy by far. I felt good physically and emotionally; it was fun to feel pregnant<\/em> pregnant\u2014big belly, slight waddle, and all, and my due date seemed to be right around the corner! Having a baby boy was so real in the best way. Daniel and I started making a concerted effort to do all of our favorite things as often as possible.<\/p>\n

\"Dedham<\/p>\n

\"pregnancy<\/p>\n

We went to see a dozen movies in the theater, slept in, went out for brunches, lunches, and dinners, and then…<\/p>\n

Oh boy.<\/p>\n

Then I reached 38 weeks, and the discomfort hit me like a ton of bricks. My back throbbed constantly, my feet swelled and ached (even first thing in the morning), and my pelvis felt sore and heavy. All throughout my third trimester, I\u2019d experienced painful round ligament pain, but whereas before I was able to tolerate it, now those stabbing zings would stop me in my tracks, take my breath away. I began to feel the infamous zaps of lightning crotch and the crazy cramping sensation of baby kicking me in the ribs. I started having to pee even more frequently and urgently, which would have seemed absolutely impossible to me before, but here I am, running to the bathroom every five minutes\u2014sometimes leaving the bathroom only to run back in.<\/p>\n

The other challenge of these final weeks is that I\u2019ve finally come to understand the women who talk about feeling moody and all over the place emotionally during pregnancy. In the past two or three weeks, I\u2019ve had many moments where I\u2019m just terribly upset over nothing and everything all at once. I\u2019ve felt inexplicably grumpy, weepy, and full of anxiety\u2014just out of the blue. And while in the moment I may be able to rattle off a list of things that are making me anxious and upset, I also realize that they aren\u2019t typically the types of things that would make me break down crying. Case in point: I\u2019ve had this insane panicky feeling for the past few weeks about how frequently I should be cleaning my house because we\u2019ll never be able to know exactly WHEN the baby will arrive. Suffice it to say, the house is spotless (I\u2019m talking windows have been washed, baseboards scrubbed, garage swept, car detailed…). These emotional swings make me all the more grateful for Daniel, who is as patient as they come. I can\u2019t tell you how many times I\u2019ve been an absolute nightmare and he has responded with nothing but love and understanding, saying, \u201cI\u2019m so sorry that you have to feel all of this.\u201d<\/p>\n

And yet, all the discomfort is so small and insignificant compared to the wild, overwhelming, all-encompassing love I\u2019ve begun to feel for my baby boy. Every night for the past few months, I go into his room, sit in the glider, and rock, just the two of us. I sing to him. I tell him I love him a million times. I tell him how much I adore and cherish his dad, tell him what an amazing man he his, and how he made my whole life complete, all the while knowing I won\u2019t have to convince him of how great his dad is\u2014he\u2019ll find out on his own soon enough. I\u2019ve loved my baby boy since the first positive pregnancy test, but this current sensation of love is so much bigger and more intense than it was before. I think about my son and I\u2019m instantly overcome. I can\u2019t wait to meet him. I can\u2019t wait to hug him, kiss him, and make him feel so secure and cherished.<\/p>\n

\"37

even my new pajamas are giving up<\/p><\/div>\n

Weight Gain<\/h3>\n

From our first appointment at 6 weeks to now (40 weeks), I\u2019ve gained 50 pounds. Honestly, I\u2019ve shocked even myself at how completely at peace I am with this number. It\u2019ll come off eventually (or maybe it won\u2019t! ha!) but either way, my body has grown a healthy baby boy and the journey was undoubtedly worth every pound.<\/p>\n

\"third

fell in love with Indian food<\/p><\/div>\n

Cravings: blueberry pancakes, Indian food, eggplant, burgers
\nAversions: none<\/p>\n

My Baby Shower<\/h3>\n

Back in June, my mom threw me an absolutely adorable animal-themed baby shower brunch. Every last detail\u2014from the place settings to the cake\u2014was perfect, and the whole day made Daniel and me feel so loved and cared for by our family and friends. This little boy is so lucky already!<\/p>\n

\"baby<\/p>\n

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As of today (September 4, 2018), I’m 40 weeks and 3 days pregnant! He should be here any day now :)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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