And I’m on my last leg of pregnancy.  It’s getting harder and harder each day as I need to struggle with my appetite, cravings, baby movements, hormonal changes and sleeping patterns.

Currently, I’m on my 28th week of pregnancy and I think the space is really getting smaller and smaller for baby.

Swelling, sodium and sweets

My feet are starting to swell at night, hopefully it will remain mild until I give birth.  We are still monitoring my blood pressure, still at 90/60.  I have cut down my salt intake, hoping that it will help prevent my preeclampsia.

I also started to limit my intake of sweets as my OB said my blood sugar can rise if I continue consuming sweets every day.  So I really resist the urge of eating chocolates after meal. 😐

Pain, pain, pain

Backache! And hip-ache (if there’s a thing).  Usually, when I lie down on our bed, I cannot stand or change position anymore.  It’s because my back, I think it’s more of the joint between my leg and my pelvic bone, aches every time I lie down.  During the first days that I have experienced this, I had to ask Dann to help me stand up.  But then, I realized that I can’t do anything but just to lie down when it’s time to sleep.

It’s really painful! I can’t even turn or change positions when sleeping.  This is coupled with baby’s movement.  But I still thank God for the experience.  Once I give birth, I will not experience this again until my next pregnancy.

Trouble sleeping

Since 6th month, I have already encountered sleeping difficulties.  I have to pee during unholy hours or I am awakened by baby’s movements.

Schedule

During my last OB check up, we finalized the schedule of my delivery.  We scheduled it on Dec. 4 provided that I will not go into labor or my blood pressure will not shoot up.  I am praying that everything will be alright and that baby will be delivered full term and in good health.

I wanted to give birth on the first week of December because first, I want to attend Ria’s first ballet recital, and second, I want Dr. Abaya to be the one who will perform the surgery.  She said she will be out of the country and will return on Dec. 3.

I also want to maximize our leaves so that Dann can return to work in January instead of the normal 7-day paternity leave.  I’m really hoping that paternity leave will be extended especially for husbands (or partners) whom their wives (or partners, still) underwent a caesarian section delivery.  It’s really hard to be alone when you’ve undergone a major surgery then you have to care for the baby.  Although I have already set that in my mind; the sleepless nights, the pain of surgery, the frustration of not having your baby stop crying, etc.  Yeah, we’ve experienced them already with Ria and hopefully, baby will not be a colic as Ria was before.

Love

This pregnancy has proven me that the song “I knew I loved you” is really true.  I am in love with him even if I have not seen him or even if his movements are too painful.  I know he’s just exercising his arms and legs.  And his movements are my indication that he’s ok and he’s doing fine inside so I don’t have to worry about him.

Today, I’m already looking forward for December because I want to hug him and kiss him.  It will be 2.5 months more but I’m really excited for December.