I made it to full term in this pregnancy – YAY! This is what 40 weeks pregnant looks like! I’m big, I’m uncomfortable, and I’m a jumble of emotions leading up to the birth of my second baby. But I can’t deny I’m very excited to meet him or her!
sweater: Billa-Bong (similar one here and here) | shirt: Nicole Miller (sold out, find similar shirt here) | pants: lululemon | necklace: Stella & Dot | tassel garland: Fox Paper LA
I am super nervous as my doctor has told me today that I haven’t dilated anymore than I was last week. I have another appointment booked and then if nothing is happening then I will be induced a few days after that appointment. I am thankful that my doctor knows that we wish to try to keep our birthing experience as natural as possible, so she’s given me a few days after that last appointment to go into natural labour before inducing me.
So, immediately after that appointment I took my toddler, Annaliese, for a stroller ride in the river valley and it was not a walk in the park (it was a dirt trail rollercoaster). Up hills, down steep hills (thankfully I had the brake on our jogging stroller to help me out), and then up a monster hill. Half way into our walk I was experiencing some painful cramping but I walked through it because in my brain if it hurts then I am that much closer to my baby.
Walking, bouncing on exercise balls, and drinking raspberry leaf tea are now my lifesavers. Though I am equally open to being induced as I am having a c-section, my only focus is to help this baby be born healthy and strong. Any prayers would be fantastic this week – for me and my baby!
P.S check out our fresh baby GIRL, Abigail.
How did you feel at 40 weeks pregnant? Or if this is your first, are you feeling nervous about birth?
If you like this post, check out all my pregnancy updates:
weeks 20 & 21 / weeks 23 & 24 / weeks 26 & 27 / weeks 29 & 30 / weeks 35 & 36
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Good luck! I hope everything goes well 🙂