Me this morning, at 36 weeks. (Also, a really dirty mirror. This picture actually convinced me to clean the mirror today.)
New to me as I experience 36 weeks for the first time:
- I look pregnant. Undeniably pregnant. Not “could-just-be-android-obesity.” Pregnant.
- My pelvis feels like it has a hinge in the middle front (because it does!) My body is preparing to birth a baby.
- Movements at 36 weeks and however big this baby is are way different than movements at 32 or 34 weeks and ~3.5 lbs.
- I can’t for a moment forget that I’m pregnant. Whether it’s kicks or Braxton Hicks or not being able to reach my feet, I am constantly aware that I am pregnant.
- Did you catch that, folks? I’m pregnant! I’m STILL PREGNANT! Despite the increasing discomfort, the euphoria at that constant reminder has not faded.
That said, please continue to pray for me. Pray that I would fix my eyes upon Christ and praise him whatever may come. As I approach term, still healthy, I find myself becoming more and more excited at the prospect of having a normal birth. But with the excitement comes fear. What if I get my hopes up for a term pregnancy, for spontaneous labor, for a successful VBA2C… only to have them dashed? A friend encouraged me to set my hope in Christ rather than in a specific birth – and while I know that is the absolute best advice anyone could give, it’s easier to assent to it mentally than to put it into practice.
Yay! I’m always happy to see yet another post of you still pregnant. :) Praying for your baby to stay put a few more weeks, and for you to have peace of mind regardless of what happens.
Praying for you! You look so beautiful :)
So exciting! Praying for a safe and uncomplicated delivery, a healthy little one, and peace in whatever God allows.