Week 38

37+5

Urgh. I'm definitely at the 'had enough' stage!!! I'm just soo unbelievably achey and uncomfortable. I constantly have to move about and not stay in one position for too long (although walking too much and being too active also makes me sore!) otherwise I seize up! Night-time is awful, I'm still peeing frequently (usually 4 times a night) and it's just such an effort to try and get out of bed each time! My back and pelvis seem to lock into position while I'm sleeping and just rolling from one side onto the other is a huge mission!

Girly's movement are just so painful most of the time. Especially at the moment - there's an obvious bodily part poking out (not sure if it's a knee/elbow/foot) which she wiggles constantly. I'm really noticing the lack of fluid now! And when poor Noah sticks an elbow in me while cuddling he gets squawked at! Ouch!!

Have had some very strange niggles over the past week, many in my back. Not sure if I might have a urine infection or something as it almost feels like it could be my kidneys. Unless it's just painful Braxtons in my back (goes all the way up to my neck sometimes!!).

I'm bouncing on my ball and going for walks like crazy. Have also started on the old raspberry leaf tea. I tried all the old tricks last time. Might try eating copious amounts of fresh pineapple soon but there's no way I'm going down the sex or curry route! Can't manage either without serious discomfort these days!

I'm curious about the scan on Thursday. As much as I want a natural labour, the thought of being induced sooner isn't bothering me! I'm going alone this time as Sy can't get off work and I'll have to take Noah so I hope he behaves!! He'll be pinned into his pushchair with lots of snacks and books to keep him occupied!! Hope he doesn't create! The whole thing took about an hour last time what with the waiting, the scan, the consultation etc. It's a long time to keep a little man occupied.