38th Week

Today is Thirdy's 38th week. At least I can now be assured that he won't come out prematurely. If he would like to come out anytime this week or even today, I am confident that he will survive because he is full term already. But I am hoping that he will not come out not until he has reached his 39th week because according to what I have read, 39th-40th week is the most ideal time to give birth. Every week that the baby spends inside the mother's womb counts a lot in its brain development. Also, I would like his Dada to be around when I give birth. He'll come home on July 25th and that's only 6 days more to go. Thirdy's due date according to my last menstrual period (LMP) is still Aug. 3, but I don't mind if he'll come out on the last week of July as long as Dada's around already. It would also be nice if he decides to make Aug.7 or 8 his birthday because Aug. 7 is also Dada's birthday and Aug. 8 is a significant date for us as a couple - it's the first time we were formally introduced.

I've been dreaming and fantasizing about Thirdy for the last 9 months. 2 more weeks and I'll get to meet him. I feel that my nesting instinct is starting to kick in. I've been itching to get rid of my mother's tacky knicknacks so I could rearrange the house to accommodate a newborn. I'm also dying to clean the service area. As of now, I still have things to do in school before I take a maternity leave so I hope to start 'nesting' only after I'm done with what I need to do in school.

I miss doing non-pregnant activities like:

1. Eating sweets every single day! I've been controlling my sugar intake ever since I found out I have polyhydramnios (one sign of gestational diabetes) on my 7th month, but thank God I don't have that at all. Still, I've been cautious about what I take. I do give in to my sweet tooth occasionally and when I do, I'm on 7th heaven.

2. Jogging around Sports Complex

This morning as I took a walk around the block, I saw a guy jogging and it hit me that I haven't jogged for 9 months now. Sure, I've done my daily walks last summer vacation, but jogging exercise feels more invigorating. After I give birth, I'll get rid of my 'baby fats' by jogging around the subdivision.

3. Shopping

I miss buying non-pregnant dresses and shoes. I've been sticking to about 7 maternity dresses for schoolwear and to one pair of shoes to accommodate my swollen feet. But to be honest, being pregnant has helped me live frugally.

4. Pampering

I'd like to go to the spa and avail of the package with sauna, body scrub and whole body massage. But pregnant women cannot enter a sauna because the hot temperature will do harm than good to the baby. I'd also like to get a pedicure. I've been avoiding this one to avoid the risk of getting wound infections.

I know that after I give birth, I still can't go back to these activities because I have to be with my baby around the clock. It will even be a miracle if I'd still have the chance to look at the mirror and comb my hair. But who cares? As long as I've got milk, my baby won't care about the way I look.

Well, see you soon Thirdy Boo!

Poem XII

I used to buy everything and anything I want,

without any thought or care.

"I have my salary, I have my job,"

I told myself. "Nothing could go wrong..." 

Then, I became so careless.

I incurred more than I could pay,

and neglected my responsibilities.

Now, I have no choice.

Frugal living is a must.