Yay! I'm officially 9 months today! I've made it to the home stretch. Weeks 34 and 35 were plagued with the flu of death. I guess one of my favorite little nephews, who was staying with us with his mom and dad for a couple days, was sick and we didn't know. So, my husband ended up sick and passed the sickness on to me about a week later. I was pretty bummed because I had made it so far without really getting sick during the pregnancy. There are so many other things to deal with body-wise when you're pregnant that even a simple cold or flu are extremely unwelcome. Luckily I had a prenatal appointment right after my husband got sick and was able to ask my OB what he reccomended I do if I did get sick. So, I at least felt a little prepared when it happened and knew what to do.
Over the past week, as I started to feel better, I put the finishing touches on the nursery. I also went and got batteries to make sure all the baby stuff that required batteries worked properly. That way, if something is not working right, I still have time to exchange the item. I also picked my baby's pediatrician and went on the hospital tour. To pick the pediatrician I got a list of reccommendations from my OB. I had planned on meeting with a couple, but immediately recognized one of the Dr's on the list from when I was wprking in the pharmacy. She was always the only pediatrician we could count on to call us back almost immediately if there was ever a problem with a prescription. She always called in person too which just doesn't happen very often. I talked to a member of her staff who informed me that they have separate waiting rooms for sick and well children and same day appointments available for sick children. She actually does rounds at the hospital where I am delivering and her office is just 2 streets over. So, she's really close to us proximity-wise. The hospital tour was nice and informative. The only negative was that there were so many people in our group that it ended up getting really warm and clostraphobic in the labor and delivery room with us all crammed in there. My husband had to work so my mom came with me and was light headed by the time it was all over. Poor mommy! Besides all that, I got my hospital bag all packed. Yay! I have a few items that'll be thrown in last minute, but besides those I'm done.
How I Am Feeling Physically
Physically I am having just some minor irritations. I am still having stuffy sinuses. It's yucky because I will get really phlegmy or have a lot of post-nasal drip and both will cause nausea. In addition to that, I am having waves of nausea on and off here and there anyways. So that's not fun. Sleeping through the night is impossible now. I wake up uncomfortable and move to another position or prop myself up on my pillows multiple times throughout the night. Bending over to do anything is a chore. I spend a lot of time preparing for the "trip" down to the floor. :) I have to have the air conditioner on 78 degrees to be comfortably cool. Hot flashes are evil!
How I Am Feeling Emotionally
Emotionally I am really excited, but with a couple concerns. I'm ready to meet my baby already. I just want her here (and to be able to cut my toenails and shave my legs without so much hassle)! On the other hand, I know it's best for her to have more time to grow and develop. I'm not looking forward to labor and delivery. I'm terrified of getting an epidural. I'll try my best to relax and see how I do without pain meds, but I have a feeling I'll end up asking for help and that's the scariest part for me as time goes by.
Overall, I know I've had a pretty complication-free pregnancy so far and am so greatful. I hopr things continue going well.
~Jessy
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