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34 Weeks 

Monday, October 5, 2015 - Posted by Danielle at 8:20 PM
34 weeks...It's actually feeling like it's closer than what it actually is.  When I think about 6 weeks to go, it still feels like a long ways away!  This week hasn't been too eventful.  I've been dealing with faaaar more contractions than with Adie.  It's very hard to discern what is true contractions and what's just Braxton Hicks.  Some forums say they're totally different, some say that feel the same, it's just that real contractions build in intensity and form a pattern.  Well regardless, I'm having them and they are not pleasant this time around.  He's getting cramped in there I think and is letting me know it too which is making my stomach already feel hard and tight!

I went to D&W the other day to pick up a few groceries and I was standing at the checkout and the cashier looks up at me and says, "Don't take this the wrong way, but you look like you swallowed a basketball!"  Haha...hilarious.  Never tell a pregnant woman how big she is!  I almost wanted to look at her and go, "You're kidding!  Really!?!?!"  Yeah.  No fun.  I'm feeling gigantic.

On the flip side though, while the scale says I've nearly gained as much as I did with Adie, I'm carrying it all totally different this time.  I was belly, waist, butt, thighs, the whole bit with Adie.  With little man, I really am primarily belly which is a blessing.  I was retaining so much water with Adie at the end too - my face was bloated and I just looked heavier.  I had even bought a fake wedding ring to wear for the last bit.  This time, my rings still fit perfectly fine.  So weird how different this one has been!

Next week is the shower- can't wait!  I'm so excited to get all the stuff we need for the room so that we can really feel like we're ready!