39 Weeks and Counting

The cliche' time flies really becomes so evident when 9 months of gestation quickly comes down to the last 2 weeks. Where did all that time go? I know for the last few months I was busy with 3 baby showers, Christmas and the New Year but what about the months before. Being blessed with an easy and uncomplicated pregnancy I guess answers it, as I was truly able to live life as I did before the bun got into the oven.

The weeks after we found out were the hardest, as getting off the sofa seemed impossible. The term "morning sickness", which I found doesn't apply to only the morning had me spinning all day long. I thankfully didn't spend anytime befriending the toilet but the whooziness just wouldn't go away. At least not until literally week 12, it was like a switch and I was able to get back to business.

I quickly signed-up for prenatal yoga at the Presidio YMCA and got outdoors walking. Acupuncture also seemed to work. I was introduced to an awesome acupuncturist that helped me throughout the pregnancy. Besides check-ins, I also tried something called the "Calm Baby" treatment, which helps deliver a calm baby (I'll keep you posted if that worked). But if you need a little boost check out Cass Hicks on Union Street, not only is she great at what she does, she's a gem.

I must say though, now with 14 days left, routine day-to-day activities have become a chore.  For example sleep, no... it wasn't 8 hours a night for the last 39 weeks, but it was acceptable up until this week. The bathroom breaks every hour are annoying and once I'm awake around 6am it's hard to get any rest. But I'm proud of my body that can make it through the day feeling refreshed and aware.

With such amazing weather over the last few weeks, staying outdoors has been relatively easy.  As sometimes getting the baby's room cleaned and organized takes up most of my time.

This is my first pregnancy and it's an amazing experience to watch my body change and adapt to the baby growing inside.  This pregnancy has been the easiest milestone I have yet achieved in the my 32 years of life. I'm looking forward to the day we meet face to face and gaze at each other.

Love Lots,
MommySF

Locals:
Cass Hicks, Acupuncture
Presidio YMCA