I know, I know.
By the time you read this, I’ll be onto week 39 and I’ll actually be two days before my due date.
Anything could have happened in the time since I’ve written this to when it gets posted… if you’re interested to know how I’m getting on, check my Twitter here.
Now I’m at week 38, what exactly is happening with my baby in the final few weeks?
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My baby is ready to meet the world, although still building a layer of fat to help control body temperature after birth.
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All my baby’s organs are fully developed, the lungs being the last to reach maturity.
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I’m apparently meant to be suffering with feeling huge and uncomfortable in these final weeks – this is definitely true!
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My hospital bag should be packed and I should have a birth plan ready, should I go into labour, (Be proud of me, I actually got this done!!)
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I should have discussed pain relief and my birth plan with my community midwife – this has also been done.
Not much happening now really, is there? Seems just like a waiting game to me!
Now that it’s all so near, I can’t wait to meet them – although the prospect of me being a mother is still quite daunting in itself. However, I have a great support network – having such a large family certainly helps. I’ve also got friends with childrens, friends who’ve not only had children but work as or have worked as midwives, friends who are nursery nurses, friends who have plenty of experience with children. I also know that there’s a few bloggers that I can ask for advice if needs be, too.
Not much left to say, except…wish me luck!
& I will let you all know very soon 🙂
xo
awwww i think you've prepared yourself well enough, so that already makes you a super mummy 🙂
good luck with the birth, i can't wait to see him!
you will have to blog about it 🙂
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Thanks honey, I certainly will blog about it hehe xx
I am so excited for you!
Good luck with everything. The time has certainly crept up fast.
You certainly seem very good at organising things, so well done xxx everything will be fine!
Thanks for all the kind comments =) xo