I've officially entered that pesky uncomfortable stage of pregnancy. I've had some cramping and can feel my tummy stretching, and when I walk, I occasionally have so much pressure that I feel like Benjamin may just fall out at any minute.
I'm still sleeping okay though. Some nights I have at least one bathroom run, others I can sleep through until morning. When I do wake up, I realize how much my hips hurt. It literally feels like my pelvis might crack in half. I give a new definition to the word "wobble." All of this said, I am truly grateful that I can sleep at all and that I'm just now feeling this way. With Madeline, all of this started in the 20 weeks timeframe.
I was concerned about the cramping and intense pressure (the timing of it) so I asked the doctor at my 32 week appointment. No need to worry, according to the doc. Apparently with each pregnancy, these feelings and symptoms come on earlier and earlier. She also assured me that because I carried Madeline to term, the chances of me going into pre-term labor were slim. I feel much better about it all now. I just want him to stay put until he is full term and ready to meet the world. His heart beat was still beating strong at this last appointment and I'm up 23 lbs. No doubt with Halloween lurking around the corner, I will pack on a few extras (these mini Snickers bars will be the end of me).
We're still enjoying watching our little guy move up a storm and having fun trying to figure out which body part is poking out - even when it's a little painful. He's a strong little man! So grateful for this experience.
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