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June 5, 2011

31 weeks 22 lbs

Here I am at 31 weeks. I have 6 to 7 weeks, at most, left to go.

I've been doing very well, feeling well. My weight gain has stayed quite minimal. Last week at the doctor's I had gained 5 lbs which is the most I've gained in a two week period so far. That jump put me at 20 lbs officially, but I'm guessing I'm at 22 since being weighed there.

The weather is starting to really get hot now and my feet just started swelling on a regular basis, so I can tell this last month will be the toughest yet.

I've been a little powerless to the feeling of needing a lot of rest. I have been making sure I go easy on myself, but am getting nervous that I'm not ready and that there is a ton of preparation left to do. Yet my brain feels incapable of figuring out what actually remains to be done.

Emotions and anxiety levels are beginning to rise. I still feel like I'm holding it together better than I have in the past and have to just go with it.

I have more confidence lately, and for a while now, that I can handle what life throws me (ever since my mom passed away because that felt like the worst). Drawing from her strength as inspiration, I'll do it.

Here are my pics. My mirror and room are a mess! Pardon me.

Posted by hopeful @ 10:59 AM