I’m 33… and 33!
That is… I just turned 33 years old and at the same time I was 33 weeks pregnant! Funny how those milestones correspond - and how they did when I was pregnant with Rosie too - I turned 31 the week I was 31 weeks pregnant with her… what a co-inky-dink!
Here is a photo of me on my b-day - I was 33 weeks, 3 days…
At my last midwife appt (the day before my b-day) the baby had dropped REALLY low and the head was down and fully engaged in my pelvis… I actually went from measuring a little big - to measuring small (32 weeks for my 33 weeks 2 days) - and my mw said that was because the baby was SO low and already in my pelvis. Considering Rosie was born at 37 weeks exactly - they think I am just one of those mamas who grows babies really quick and delivers before 40 weeks. So, instead of the July 17th due date - they are thinking more along the lines of last week of June/first week of July! Yipes! That means I only have a few weeks to go!
I am hoping to hold out until at least July 1st - as we have too many family b-days/holidays/anniversaries in June already… Anytime after July 1st is OK with me… though a 7/7/07 b-day would be really cool too!
The last couple days I have been feeling a lot of pressure on my pubic bone - right in the front - it makes sitting upright really uncomfortable…
I did my belly cast at 33 weeks too - even though I know it is really early - but since I waited too long last time, and didn’t get a chance to do it - I didn’t want to take any chances this time… It doesn’t look as big as my belly REALLY is - I think it spread out a bit after I took it off to dry - but it is still pretty cool…
Rosie loves my big baby belly….
I plan on doing another one in a few more weeks (pending baby’s arrival of course)…
Oh, and my friend S is coming over this weekend to take some professional belly photos - I am so excited - we have some great ideas and hopefully I will have some really great new pics to post soon!
I’m not sure “professional” is quite the right word, lol. I’m feeling so much pressure!!!
Comment by gearhead mama — June 7, 2007 @ 6:48 pm
Yeah, thanks for the update. I’ve been thinking about you and your belly.
Yes, the photos will be both professional and lovely.
Great belly cast - I love the pic of Rosie kissing it!
Oh girl, GOOD for you and for baby for being head down. WHOOHOO. We love that. As for mine…no idea!
I anxiously await your other updates. Your birth will be peaceful, beautiful, and empowering. You are so strong.
And S gets to take your photos? Didn’t know ya’ll lived by each other. I’m jealous of BOTH of you.
XOXO
Comment by Leigh — June 7, 2007 @ 10:26 pm
Thanks Leigh for your kind words - you are such a sweetie and your comments always make me smile…
I am really excited for the photos and I have to tell you that we are using the rockin 70’s photos that Jeanette took of you for inspiration!
I am thinking of you too and I know your birth will be an amazing experience as well, I hope it will be everything you are hoping for…
Comment by Administrator — June 8, 2007 @ 7:18 am