I haven't done a pregnancy update in quite a while, so I thought I'd write about what's been happening over the last 6 weeks. Life has been extremely busy recently and getting time to write the weekly updates became too much, however I have continued to take weekly bump photos.
It's fair to say that my bump has done a whole load of growing, though I am convinced I'm smaller than at this point with Isabella. I've compared my bump photos from each pregnancy and I certainly look smaller this time, but according to the midwives I'm measuring 1 week ahead. When I was pregnant with Isabella my bump always measured exactly what it should do - 32cm at 32 weeks etc, however I'm now measuring 33cm at 32 weeks. It's nothing that they're concerned about, but it does make it strange that I feel smaller. Perhaps it's because I know what it's like to have a bump this time around so it doesn't feel so big and unfamiliar.
Movements have become a lot more intense and instead of kicks they're now whole body movements. It's such a surreal feeling when she bumps into my hip bones or swirls under my ribs, things aren't too uncomfortable yet so I'm really enjoying it. I've heard the baby's heartbeat a few times now and managed to record it for my husband to hear. I didn't ever record the midwife listening to the heartbeat when I was pregnant with Isabella, but they were more than happy for me to film it so I wish I had last time now!
The biggest pregnancy symptom that I've been struggling with for a few months now has been trapped nerves in my lower back. It sends an incredible shooting pain down my left (and sometimes right) leg, which quite literally has me yelping in pain at times. If I've been sitting down or walking around for a while then when I stand up/stop the pain can be awful. I know it's not the worst thing to be experiencing, but it has made moving around and getting jobs done really tricky. Getting up and down stairs, carrying Isabella, leaning over, being on my feet for a long time etc. can all aggravate it, making it almost impossible to move for a few minutes. I've been recommended to go to a physio, but there simply isn't time in my week so I'm just trying to get on with things.
Something I wrote about a lot in my last weekly updates was heartburn, which I'm thankful has almost disappeared. I'll still have it every now and again, say once a week, but nowhere near as bad as it was earlier in the pregnancy. Yay!
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Helen x
Oh my goodness getting so close now! That must be a huge relief that the heartburn has eased off. Looking forward to the next update x
ReplyDeleteUgh! Heartburn. I hated it, good to hear yours has nearly gone. I am yet to hear anyone go through pregnancy without anything major...I had all sorts. I bet you do see your bump as smaller because you have been through it before. Not long to wait now :)
ReplyDeleteOh no sorry to hear about your pain and discomfort but glad to hear the heartburn is much better now x
ReplyDeleteHeartburn I remember it well, glad to hear its easing now for u.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry you're having trapped nerve pain in your back, I hope that eases up for you soon. I'm glad your heartburn has cleared up though, that was a killer for me.
ReplyDeleteNot long to go now :) Glad the heartburn is going I remember how horrid it was in pregnancy plus Gaviscon is the most disgusting thing I've ever tasted in my life! x
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear about the trapped nerves, it must be such a discomfort. Not long to go now x
ReplyDeleteI had awful heartburn, lucky you if it has given a break (shame about the nerve pain :( )
ReplyDeleteHeartburn was a nightmare for me! Glad it's nearly gone for you
ReplyDeletewow! you are getting there! I'm glad you enjoy feeling the movements of the baby and hearing her heart :) it must be amazing xx
ReplyDeleteYou are almost there. I remember my heartburn while pregnant. It was horrible. I could hardly eat.
ReplyDeleteAh yes, heartburn. I often say my little boy was made of veggie sausages and potatoes (which was all I wanted), and my husband says, don't forget the Gaviscon.I went through so many bottles of the stuff. Got to the point that I no longer measured it, just swigged from the bottle. So hopefully yours will stay away for now. Hope all keeps going well for you.
ReplyDeleteThis brings back memories as I started my blog recording my pregnancy three years ago. Lovely weekly photos x
ReplyDeleteI hope the last few weeks goes ok and the nerve pain doesn't become a problem. It's hard getting heavy towards the end!
ReplyDeleteI thankfully never suffered heartburn during my pregnancy but my sciatica got a lot worse. I did go to physio which helped ease it but I know what you mean by trying to fit it into an already busy week. I hope the next few weeks go smoothly x
ReplyDeleteAww lovely that you've continued to take the bump pictures. That's fab about recording the heart beat. Wish I'd done that. Such a lovely Idea x
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely post. I remember being pregnang and loved every minute of it, but I do hope the never pain doesnt become to much for you. Get your feet up and let everyone wait on your for a while. xx
ReplyDeleteThis took me right back to some of the things I loved about being pregnant. Feeling baby move is such a special thing
ReplyDeleteNot so long to go now! Sorry to hear you are having back pain, hope the pain goes away very soon.
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