Saturday 17 January 2015

33 Weeks Pregnant


I am now 33 weeks pregnant, which means only 7 weeks until I am due and a maximum of 9 weeks until this little guy arrives!  We are nowhere near ready, but are finally starting to get organised.  I am finding the nesting instinct comes and goes (ok so it mostly goes), but I have periods of productivity interspersed with lots of lazy and hopefully we will be ready by March.

One thing I really wanted to try this pregnancy was a co-sleeper crib and our Snuzpod arrived this week.  I haven't set it up yet, but we have somewhere for the baby to sleep now which is the important thing! I have also started learning about Hypnobirthing thanks to the CalmBirth School - something I have been meaning to look into since I found out we are pregnant.  I am feeling really positive about labour and I am enjoying the course and learning more about my body.


I haven't seen the midwife since 27 weeks but I do have an appointment booked for 34 weeks.  According to my personalised growth chart, if I follow the same line from my last measurement, baby is around 6lb 3oz this week which is scary knowing I have so long left! I don't think my bump is as big as during the last two pregnancies but I am certainly not expecting a small baby.  I am struggling to wear most of my maternity tops as many no longer reach my jeans so there is a lot more dresses worn as tops.


I am definitely starting to feel this pregnancy in my body more, and have a bath every night now as I find I need it not only to relax my body but my mind as well.  I don't have any braxton hicks or backache yet but I think I may have the beginning of mild SPD as I am starting to get aches that I haven't had before (this is according to Dr Google of course).  I am still sleeping well and mostly sleep through the night thanks to lots of pillows and somehow I seem to have more energy now than I have throughout the rest of the pregnancy.

I am definitely getting more hormonal now, and I have a lot less patience with the boys than I would like. I am using the breathing techniques from the hypnobirthing course when I feel stressed as I know it is something I need to work on.  

As for food, I am still munching mozzarella like it is going out of fashion, but the sweet stuff has made a comeback (conveniently timed with the return of the creme egg) and so mostly I am just eating everything now.  

I am still enjoying this pregnancy and I really don't want him to come yet, but I am starting to see how people get uncomfortable in the final weeks.


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14 comments:

  1. Oh LOOK at YOU, you gorgeous thing! You're rocking pregnancy. I can't believe how quickly time is passing, and I'm so excited to 'meet' Pretzel (and learn his real name!).

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    1. I can't wait to learn his real name too! I guess I need to start thinking haha

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  2. Looking good Bex. I am heading into week 30 and the sweet cravings have definitely return. In Australia the weakness for me is the sacrilegious but delicious Choc Cross Buns which have just appeared but I totally sympathise with the demolishing of cheese this time it has been sweet chilli cream cheese.

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    1. ooh sweet chilli cream cheese sounds delicious! I think I would be all over the timtams if I was in Oz

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  3. You look fab! My patience for dealing with the toddler is wearing thin too, I better dig out my hypno tracks and practice some breathing! We're on the home stretch now!

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  4. Your bump is absolutely beautiful! You look amazing - totally jealous, I was a hippo in pregnancy! Love the tee too, such a lovely idea x

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    1. Thank you, I have pinterest to thank for that one!

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  5. Awww looking gorgeous as always! I can't believe how close you're getting, I'm so excited!!!
    Would love to hear how you get on with the hypnobirthing! xxx

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    1. I can't wait to give it a go, I am hoping for a third lovely labour, so fingers crossed!

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  6. Ahhh I am so excited for you Bex. I don't know how you do it all and keep up with all the tots that you take care of and blog. You are truly the supermom of the world!!! And looking so beautiful with that bump. Makes me broody. lol I am getting so excited to see your new family addition. When baby settles the kids and I will have to come visit you on your beach hut for a playdate this summer.... :)

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  7. Oh gosh, I know exactly what you mean about patience and Toddlers! B is being especially awkward at the moment...! You're looking fabulous, and I can't believe you've only got 7 weeks to go - it's flying by! xxx

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  8. Oh bless you, I had SPD with little man, not with the other two. Go to the Drs now and get a support. I got to the stage where I had to drive everywhere and couldn't open the buggy. Can't believe its only 7 weeks x

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  9. I love your bump. It looks like you have a ball up your top! I can't believe you are 33 weeks already, this pregnancy has gone so fast.

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