33w1d
Just crossed into the "6 weeks left" phase. Yes, my heart is beating a bit quicker thinking of all of those things I so desperately wanted to get done before the baby arrived...and how we're not making much progress. Like our master bath. My husband began the demo, got the vanity and shower out, but the rest is just lying on the floor (sheet rock and all). Guess that won't be done in time for the baby to be home. Which means it will be later this fall before we actually can get back to it.
I had another visit with my OB yesterday, and did mention the back pain and cramping that I've been having - to the extent that it takes my breath away. I knew it would probably be considered "normal," but as I didn't have any of this before (including the heartburn!), I thought it worth mentioning. Just the baby trying to get comfortable and my body stretching to accommodate. Oh well, just grin and bear it. Actually yesterday was the best day in the past week, so maybe that's behind me.
Everything still looks great in terms of the pregnancy. Well, if you consider me being up 42 lbs (still possible I'll be up the 60 of last time if the swelling does kick in...). The heart sounded great yesterday, and thanks to my first internal exam, we know the baby is head down. So he must be pushing up under my ribs with his butt and feet...or he's still flipping around in there. One more appointment in 2 weeks and then I'll move to the weekly appointments. I don't need the non-stress tests, so that's one less trip a week to their offices I will have to make.
Funny thing was my 2 year old was in the exam room with my husband and I. When it came time for the doctor to start the exam, my son sat down on the landing of the exam table in between my legs and wouldn't move. The doctor and my husband tried to talk him out of staking his claim to Mommy, but ultimately my husband had to just pick him up and hold onto him while I had the minute long exam. Funny thing is - when we're usually out in public, my son won't leave my husband's side...not mine. He's usually pushing me away...like he has had enough of me and wants attention from someone else.
We'll get a final read on the baby's weight next week at my last appointment (hopefully) with my high risk group. At that time the baby should be around 5lbs (just under if you're going by my ovulation date)...so if he's a bit bigger we'll know we should probably pack the 3-6 month clothes.