I was going to post my 36 week picture, but we never took one. Here’s one from my work shower instead.
Ishrat insisted everyone touch my belly, which was as awkward as it looks. I’ll post pictures from the friends shower once Julia posts them :) Everyone has been very generous. I can’t believe I was worried about people not buying stuff off our registry. I did the registry completion on Amazon and Babies R Us, the cash gifts we received were enough to cover everything left. I haven’t had to spend any of our own money on this kid so far and he has so much stuff!
Pretty much the only stuff we didn’t get was anything related to cloth diapering, lol. OK, I get it, you don’t think we’ll stick with it. Challenge accepted! I’ve done so much research on cloth diapers, there’s no way I’m not putting some effort into this. Plus, look at dem! I’ve bought all different kinds to see what we like best.
Baby was head down as of our last ultrasound. Hopefully he stays that way. I met the third doctor in the practice at my last appointment. She giggled a lot, “he’s as big as you are!” I mentioned the sharp pains I’ve felt in my pelvis when he moves. She says he’s moving down. He’s definitely dropped some. I thought I might get off stretch mark free, no such luck. I guess he stretched my lower belly because as of a few days ago, I have a stretch splotch down there. I can only see it if I look in the mirror though :D My lower belly really itches too. On the bright side, he can’t reach my ribs anymore.
All in all, this pregnancy thing, not too bad. Actually I’ve enjoyed it quite a bit. Sure I could have done without the nausea, fatigue, gas and being asked the same damn questions every single day, but otherwise it’s been pretty fun. Feeling him move around in there, shopping for baby things and perfectly clear skin have been my favorite perks :) Glad I haven’t experienced much back pain, heartburn or mood swings. No swelling, constipation or sciatica. I’d do it again. Well, let’s see how this whole labor and raising a child thing goes first.
LOL, no sooner do you just have your first baby but then people start asking when you are having a second! I would do it all again in a heartbeat but not just yet.
I loved the idea of cloth nappies, it just wasn’t for us :) Fingers crossed he likes his head down position and stays that way for you guys.
Gary and I so want to do cloth diapers! I would love to hear which you end up liking the most. I’ve researched a lot, but still have a lot to learn! Plus, I like to hear first hand from people I know. :)