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Big 37!!!!!!

Well on February 25 I officially became 37 weeks.  Full term baby.  I have been pretty laid back.  But all of a sudden I just wanted to hold Lenox.  To meet him and become a mom.  I am trying to be patient and know he will come on his time.  Although going pass my due date is not an option.  LOL!!! As of today I am 18 days away from my EDD.  I can't believe it is almost here.

I have started to swell in my lower half.  My feet look like the nutty professors.  Having major leg cramps and hip pain.  More pressure and braxton hicks as well.  Oh and sleeping is so hard.  But it is all worth it.  Every symptom, ounce of weight, emotional break down, and stretch marks is more than worth it for him.  I can't wait to meet him.

Introducing.........

Lenox Senior Sigmond 

We have finally agreed on a name. 

I found Lenox because my SO wanted to name him Noble.  So i googled names that meant noble.  Lenox came up because a nobleman in  a movie was named Noble.  We both liked the name.

Lenox means having lots of elm trees...so our baby is going to be fruitful.  Which in the Christan definition means to be blessed with abundance.  Also the elm tree symbolizes strength of will and intuition.  So we are happy with the name and meaning (meaning was important to us)

Senior is an unusual middle name.  But recently (5 days ago) a VERY close friend (like a brother) of my SOs passed suddenly from a heart attack.  He was only 33.  His name is Curtis Senior.  I will admit I immediately was not a fan and told him that.  But I also immediately agreed.  It has special meaning to him and I have no problem with it.

So it took us 36 weeks but we finally have the perfect name. I truly love it.

3d pics

Here are some pics from my 3d ultrasound.  He was not cooperating at all.  But are technician was super great.  He ended up giving us about an hour session (paid for 15 minutes) so we could see his face.  Baby Sigmond was sleeping, and had is head thrown back against the placenta.  He was very slow to respond to any type of stimulus. My mom and niece came from Huntsville AL (1.5 hour drive) to view and of course my SO was there.  Overall, I was very happy with the experience.



 

Long overdue update

So it has been FOREVER since I have made a post.  The holidays and preparing for the baby is taking all of my attention. I am almost 37 weeks...FULL TERM baby!!! So happy.  So I was feeling great.  My honeymoon phase started around 28 weeks.  at 36 weeks I turned into a 75 year old woman.  Hip pain, soreness, short breath, need help getting off the couch.  But overall, doing okay. 

Did a 3d ultrasound.  I will post pics soon.  He was not very cooperative but we had a great tech that went over and beyond and we did get some nice face shots. I am now the one with the wobble.  LOL.  I didn't think it would happen but i definitely have the pregnancy swag.  Oh and stretch marks came around week 35..it was like ugh..but I have learned to accept it..

I am gaining weight like crazy.  Idk who came up with the 25-35 weight gain but my body is going pass that.  I refuse to share the number.  I wish I did not know.  I dont't look huge at all. Face not swollen, bump not exteremely big by any means.  I guess my hips, thighs, and bewbs are storing it.  I am not eating crazy (although not nearly as healthy as before the baby). I basically eat when I am hungry and stop when I am full.  I eat a number of heatlhy meals and snacks.  But will indulge as well.  I have exercise on and off during the pregnancy although currently I am off.  Either way I am over it now.  I just have to focus after the baby to loose.

In the end I know he will be worth every system, sacrifice, and struggle...I can't wait to meet him..

I guess that it is...

Take 3 (Third Trimester)

I am in my 3rd trimester (95 days to go).  Well technically one day away...but close enough.  The time has flown by.  Of course there are different opinions of when the 3rd trimester begins.  They range from 25-28 weeks.  Well based on my calculations I say 26 weeks.  Since I said 13 weeks was the 2nd trimester.  But its closer to 26 weeks 3 days. 

Overall I feel much better.  Not nearly as nauseous, less gas and constipation, and my skin has cleared up.  I have been more tired lately (nothing compared to 1st trimester) and starting to get lower back and hip pains.  But overall this is the best I have felt the entire pregnancy..  I am so ready for March so I can meet my baby boy.

Oh and we still haven't come up with his name.  We have had some ideas..but have not found "the one" yet.  I am not worried I know it will come to us.  I mean this is a big decision. 

He is moving a lot more these days.  Its funny though because if I lift my shirt up to see him move or ask my SO to come feel him..most of the time he will stop moving.  We have a 3d ultrasound scheduled for 28 weeks. I can't wait to get a 3d peek of him.

Pickles and Ice Cream

People always ask me do I have any cravings.  And I really have not had any.   I mean in the first trimester carbs helped to ease the pain.  Also anything sour helped.  So I drunk water with lemon juice and ate pickles.  I went a short while (about 2 weeks) were I wanted chocolate milkshakes.  But I think I just needed calcium and I don't drink milk.  But there has been nothing I have really craved.  I guess you can say I did crave the cliche "pickles and ice cream."  But not at the same time. LOL!!