Mental Preperation...

Waist 46" and feeling huge!

Well, into week 37 now and if Toto was born now he would be considered 'full term'. I am as bit concerned about myself at the mo as I dont feel ready for Toto at all.

I think if I went into labour now i would be a little terrified! I have been trying to figure out why that is and why my friends etc all seem so ready. My only conclusion is that while they are on maternity leave and having enough down time to wonder when baby is going to arrive, I am still running around working, walking and looking after dogs, cleaning etc. Therefore I am determined to finish work today so that I can begin the mental process of preparing for our little one. It feels important to me that I am ready mentally aswell as practically and physically. Saying all that, the little s*d will probably turn up two weeks late now, by which time we will be dying for him to appear!

Sleep is difficult as the weight of the bump is quite uncomfy. He is also big enough now that when he moves it is pretty hectic and does wake me! Finally anyone who says Braxton Hicks doesn't hurt is lying. I have had some pretty painful ones which take my breath away, especially in the evenings and at night.

My belly also feels like it has 'dropped' really low and is quite uncomfy when I am walking around day to day.

Also the first girl in our NCT class has now had her baby! Elinor went into labour on Tuesday and by 5pm had had a baby boy by emergency C- Section as he turned breech. All is well though- we are so pleased for them.

Intresting article i found had a break down of weight gain-

An average newborn baby weighs in at around 7lb 71/2oz.
Placenta 1lb 6oz.
Amniotic Fluid 1lb 3oz.
Extra Blood 2lb 12oz.
Increased Body Fluids 2lb 2oz.
Increased Breast Tissue 1lb.
Womb (Uterus) 2lb.
Increased Body Fat Layer 7lb 7oz.

now put that all in a rucksack and carry it around all day... LOL