Disability and Pregnancy, Part 10 - Week 30

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I think I can see my belly grow each day; it’s crazy! Since getting bigger, I have noticed certain things are getting more difficult: transfers, my daily activities. I need to take more breaks and rest more often.

Breathing is definitely more challenging as the baby grows and pushes up on my lungs and diaphragm. I haven’t been able to work out as much lately; my endurance just isn’t what it was. I still have two months left—getting around could be quite interesting by the end of this pregnancy.

I must admit I am very thankful that I wasn’t too big during the hot summer months. I already have hot flashes, thanks I think to the increased blood volume. But to be 25-35 pounds heavier, with a huge belly in the 100+ degree summer heat, that just might kill me.

I had a friend who delivered a healthy baby boy in August; during the last month in the very hot weather, she was absolutely miserable. I figure my hot flashes and increased blood volume will help keep me warm these last couple of months; generally speaking, I am always cold during the winter because of my poor circulation and all.

I don’t think I’ve mentioned that my husband and I decided to do a huge remodel/addition before the baby comes. We started in June and it was supposed to be finished by the end of September. Of course, as any of you who have done remodels know, they never go according to schedule.