Slow down

...Week 36

I think, it's time to slow down. Do less, take more rest, go to bed earlier and just wait...

To day I played for the last time at the service. I got a beautiful-thank you-flower from the congregation. Will get back next year, I guess.

One at the service said that my tummy has dropped lower. Other can tell that I am having a baby boy looking at the shape of my belly.

I feel good, in good mood and shape... Excercising is one you don't want to miss if you want stay fit and have an easy delivery, so I try to do it while watching telly. A massage is still a nice routine.


YOUR BABY THIS WEEK

You will probably visit your health care provider on a weekly basis now—a sign that the delivery day is drawing near. Although your appointments will be frequent, they''ll also be short; bring a list of any questions you have, particularly about labor and delivery.

Your Baby: Nearly 21 inches (53 cm) long and weighing in at 6 pounds (3 kg), your baby is rapidly approaching her birth weight. You may notice your “belly” seems to have dropped and may seem slightly smaller. That’s because your baby has dropped lower in your pelvis, relieving some of the pressure on your abdomen. While she may still move around a bit in the weeks to come, generally she''ll settle comfortably in the lower part of your uterus. In the meantime, baby''s brain tissue continues to develop, and finally, the lungs and respiratory system are nearing maturity.

Your Body

Well there’s no getting around it—you’re feeling like a beach ball! Driving will become more difficult, as will sitting in the front seat of a vehicle; going up and down stairs will start to feel like climbing a mountain! Even though you have a few weeks to go, your weight may stabilize around this time, so you won’t get much larger. Stay off your feet as much as possible to minimize swelling and cramping, and rest when you can.