2-1-18
I'm officially 32 weeks. I am 8 months pregnant. After 2 miscarriages, I didn't think this was possible. But I'm thankful it is, even if it is our only child.
Our first baby shower is this weekend. We're having 2, one with John's family in Kentucky and one with my sister and "friends" in Cleveland. I know several things have already been purchased off of our registry. I went cheap and easy and just registered at Walmart. A couple things even arrived in the mail today! Sophia officially has a huge box of wipes, a few toys, outfits, diapers, and bibs. I feel incredibly blessed. No one has bought any of the more expensive stuff, mostly baby furniture. But it's okay because I totally planned her due date to be after tax season! Lmao I didn't plan it but that's how it worked out so I'm not worried anymore.
I've been having random, sharp pain in my hip muscles when I lay down. Only in certain positions. I finally tried a pillow between my knees and I really wish I would've done it sooner. I feel so much better.
The heartburn has been pretty consistent, every night. It's only been bad enough a few times for me to want medicine for it. I take a few Tums and I'm fine. Sophia has been moving so hard, she's such a strong baby. I've been trying to track her moves in my Ovia app but usually I just count in my head and stop counting after 10.
I'm starting to get worried about tearing during labor. And second guessing my decision for an epidural. And curious what my midwives think the best position to give birth in is. I have a lot to ask my midwife next Thursday at my appointment.
Then I have to head straight to the WIC office so I can give them my due date and to load March onto my card. I had John run out yesterday to get a loaf of bread and a gallon of milk before they expired off the card. My food stamps card should be here any day. I have an appointment the 13th to figure out where/how many hours I have to work off. I only have to work them until she's born. A month and a half. I can handle it.
