6 More Mondays

33 Weeks and I actually like this picture

We have just 6 short weeks until my scheduled c-section and 4 weeks until I'm comfortable with her coming early. I swear I don't feel as big as I look. I don't know what it is about mirrors, but they kind of suck. I could actually see my feet yesterday morning. On the other hand, some shirts are getting shorter on me. I wore a different shirt than the one in the photo today and my belly kept poking out.

Had my NST at the hospital today. We were in and out. Under 1/2 an hour total to trace the little mover. The woman next to me's baby was a mover, but not enough so they sent her to ultrasound. My mother in law said she was very upset. I remember when Jack wouldn't react after about an hour they would send me to ultrasound. I wish I had eavesdropped a bit better and let her know that in our case everything worked out. I hope she and her baby are okay.

I cheated a bit on my bed rest today. We went to the outlet mall to look at some Halloween costumes for Jack and found nothing. I did find a coming home outfit for Miss Nina at the Children's Place. I promise I've been restful since we got home. Jack, on the other hand, skipped a nap today. I'm pretty sure I can count the number of skipped naps on one hand total. We're going to try and get him down for bed early.

I'm starting to get the "anytime now, eh?" comments from strangers. I repeat, I don't feel as big as I look, so I'm always a bit taken aback when someone says that to me. I am not offended, especially when the comments come from men (because seriously, how would they know?!). I just honestly don't feel like I look big enough to pop yet! My belly button is flat, and sometimes is even almost an innie depending on how Nina is positioned in my belly. I weigh less than what I did with Jack at this point, but only by a couple of pounds. I think, especially if I go to my c-section, that I will meet or surpass my full weight with Jack. (And hope to lose it as quickly too. With Jack, I was down to my "prebaby" weight at 2 weeks postpartum. Go breastfeeding! Of course, my body was a different shape, but whatever.)

I have an OB appointment and additional NST later this week. Will update at that point.