22 of 30 - Preparations

8 days to go. I've started my to-do lists for this last week before BB arrives. Breaking it down day by day of the week so that I can be sure to get it al done. And yes, there is another trip to Ikea programmed this week. 

I've been experiencing pretty strong contractions all last week especially when I find myself on my feet for more than 5 minutes. Walking has become a chore so I've assigned myself to bed rest pretty much this last week. Sitting and laying down as much as I can. My feet are swollen. By 30 weeks with Maximilien, my feet were already swollen and uncomfortable so I am happy to only have to experience this in the last week of my pregnancy. I went to get a pedicure yesterday and the esthetician amused herself by pressing her finger into the top of my foot and watching it leave a dent. She let me have a salt soak for my feet free of charge which was nice. 

I miss being able to be fully mobile. I want to play with Max and keep up with him and I can't. The fact that I don't have full use of my body and that it's been impossible to sleep is very frustrating and makes the end of this pregnancy very uncomfortable. 8 more days to go. 8 more days to go. 

Comments

[Vanessa]

you are so close. hang in there mama!

that pedicure was a fantastic treat, I remember getting one right before O was born and so happy to have my feet pampered.

[Mary Anne]

I am with you sister...I can't wait...:)

Mary Anne

[shakesrear]

Wow, it's getting close.

Love pedicures when I'm pregnant. Both times I was in the maternity ward, there was a lady who came to the hospital to give pedicures and facials. I'm so looking forward to that again.

[My open roads]

OMG, that was me, washing and drying a bunch of months back... only most things had some blue in it :) Loving reading your posts as you await your daughter's arrival!

[Kim B.]

are you seriously going to Ikea in your last week?!!!