So - I can't believe I'm saying this but, we are on to week 38. I’m finding myself to be pretty emotional as the end of pregnancy draws closer. Through all the ups and downs (there really haven't been many downs), I have truly loved being pregnant. While I know I will love being a mother as well, it’s strange to think that this part of the journey is coming to an end. It has been so long since I thought of myself as just “me” and I wonder what that will feel like again. I’m also trying not to focus too much on my specific date, or drive myself crazy thinking “this could be the day!” as each one passes. At our doctor's appointment this morning the ultrasound is showing that Lily is somewhere around or over the 6 pound mark at this point, which is great! Below is my 38 week belly picture.
Are you sporting some stretch marks? Don't fight them, just embrace them. This morning was the first time I let mine be seen in the locker room and surprisingly, I felt kind-of proud. :)
ReplyDeleteActually, no stretch marks yet - I think you're seeing where I can down with shingles of all things! I couldn't believe it. Fortunately they're gone now (you can just see where the blisters where as my skin heals) & shouldn't effect Lily. It usually happens to people over 50 (from the chicken pox virus), so I can't believe that I got them. The weirdest thing is that Kevin actually got shingles as well a few year ago! What a fun thing to come down with, huh? ;) I haven't found any stretch marks yet, but I'm pretty sure that I'm going to be one of those people that makes it to 39 weeks and think I'm home free, then bam! Stretch mark city - LOL.
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