Disability and Pregnancy, Part 11 - Week 33

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Ok, so things are definitely getting more difficult as this pregnancy progresses.  I’ve gained just over 20 pounds, my Dr. is happy with the amount of weight I’ve gained, he says it will be easier to lose after the baby comes if I don’t gain too much.  I’m happy I’ve only gained that much because let me tell you transfers and everything are getting much more difficult, even just getting dressed is a huge chore, I have to take a break in the middle and catch my breath. 

Normally I’m pretty fit and active, but as this baby grows, let me tell you even just trying to get into my car is a workout.  This week I went to speak to a class and had to push up a big ramp into the school and had to stop halfway up to rest, its crazy!  At least I have an excuse, but man I have certainly learned the importance of keeping fit and staying in shape in a chair, otherwise life gets really challenging.

The baby should be just over 4 pounds now.  It still amazes me that there is a living being in my belly.  I still laugh when it gets active and starts moving all around.  We saw the Dr. last week and he is really happy with how everything is progressing.  The baby was head down, which the Dr. said is great, not that it won’t move again, but it’s good to know that the baby can get in the head down position.  The Dr. said that will really increase our chances of having a vaginal delivery, which would be terrific.  I do know that anything can happen and I am working on trying to accept that I might need a C-section, but it would be wonderful to have a traditional vaginal delivery.