Pregnancy Notes – 35 weeks update

How far along? 35 weeks!

Total weight gain: 11.5kg. So my weight is now 64.5kg!!! Woah…

Stretch marks: Thankfully still no. But my tummy circumference has been measuring the same (41 inches) the past few weeks. So who knows what will happen at the next growth spurt. Lol.

Sleep: Ok. Still sleeping on one pillow. I did try sleeping with two, but got shoulder aches so I gave up on that.

Best moment this week: Seeing her again at our 35th week check-up!

Here’s how she looks at 35 weeks! =)

Miss anything? My mobility. I can still walk pretty quickly actually, and still no problem with breathlessness. But I do feel my tummy getting bigger so I have to sit with my legs open (how ladylike) and of course I’m missing ballet a lot… Oh I can still do développé though slightly less than 90 degrees, and rotate all around. Just checking that I haven’t lost all my muscles. Wahaha..

Movement: The same squirms and wriggles. I asked my doctor about the ache on my upper right abdomen and he said it’s normal, the baby is just pushing against my liver. Well based on her position, that’s where her legs and feet are so I guess she’s been treating my liver like soccer ball. =p

Food cravings: None. And I have to stick more closely to my diet. It turns out that while I only gained 0.4kg since my last check-up 3 weeks ago, my baby gained 0.9kg! She’s now about a week ahead weight-wise. So my doctor is telling me to exercise & watch my diet more. Boo.

On a side note, her femur length measurement is consistently about 2 weeks behind, which means she may be on the shorter side. I keep picturing her as this chubby baby.. hahaha.. well her cheeks always look chubby in scans anyway.

Anything making you queasy or sick? No.

Gender: Girl

Labour signs: None.

Symptoms: Nothing new. I get tired after work and not feel like doing anything. The back ache still comes and goes but still doesn’t affect my daily activities. No cramping or swelling (yet). I’m also still going to the restroom about the same amount of times, not getting more frequent. Oh the joints on my fingers are achy these days when I flex them since I have no swelling I’m not sure what’s causing it… too much calcium?

Belly button in or out? I think it’s considered out now. I don’t think there’s anything more in there to come out. Haha.

Wedding rings on or off? On.

Happy or moody most of the time: Still the same. Ok most of the time, irritable and impatient sometimes. Getting more excited and anxious about her arrival. I wonder if she’ll be early, on time or late.

Looking forward to: tonight’s company dinner and finally getting a cot this weekend washing all the newborn & 0-3 months clothing, blankets, towels, etc finish packing my hospital bag. Loads to do!