Wednesday 25 June 2014

Pregnancy update 40 weeks+ 5 days


Visible changes in my body: I think my bump is more rounder and maybe slightly lower

Other: Still going 2-3 times a night to the toilet. As you may recall from my last week's post we are in a kind of a limbo at the moment as our landlord didn't agree yet to us moving out, and we are desperately in need of our own place as we were forced to take refuge at my husband's parents house, which is not ideal for me at all. We wanted to vacate property on Friday, but it's now been a week and a half since the incident and them being informed about the situation. This situation stresses me out a lot, I cry almost every day and I'm worried about baby as well,-when she will arrive, how she will arrive and where we will be staying. Baby is active, especially during the evening, from time checking heartbeat with doppler. My sweep is booked for this Saturday, will see if it helps to fast forward labour.

How do I feel: Apart from stress, feel good (touch wood). If out and about feeling tired quicker.

Cravings: still none.

Fitness: stopped any fitness routine due to no treadmill available and not sure that it's a good time to carry on swimming in a public pool


Baby: At 40 weeks baby is getting a little heavier and may grow a bit more in length. The average baby is about 51cm long from head to toe and weighs about 3.4kg at birth. Baby continues to shed the greasy, white substance (vernix caseosa) which has been protecting her skin. If she shows no sign of making an appearance after another week, she may have slightly dry skin when she arrives.
She has mastered all the skills she'll need 
after she's born. She can instinctively search for her thumb and suck it, just as she will search for your breast for a feed soon after birth. 

27 comments:

  1. aww whatever happens it won't be long now! Hope you get your house sorted. As if waiting for labour to happen isn't stressful enough! Wishing you all the best xx

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  2. ooo how exciting! I remember all of those trips to the loo, I thought I'd never sleep properly again. Hope it all goes well :) #ShareWithMe

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  3. Ohh exciting times! It won't be long now!! Good luck! I hope all goes well x

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  4. It won't be long my sweets so close and we all get to meet our new family addition. I am so excited. Hope all goes well good luck and hope the house thing gets sorted instantly if not before it will shortly after so big hugs to you and stay positive if you can!!! You have lots who love and support you there for you. Thanks for linking up to Share With Me #sharewithme

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  5. I'm sure it won't be long now until your cuddling your little one. It must be so exciting for you. I hope it all goes well xx

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  6. Ah so exciting! Sorry to hear things aren't good regarding accomodation though. Good luck...hope you don't need the sweep!

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  7. Ah so exciting! Sorry to hear things aren't good regarding accomodation though. Good luck...hope you don't need the sweep!

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  8. How exciting. Good luck when the time comes!

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  9. This is the part of pregnancy that I didnt experience as I gave birth early (I have to be induced as my water broke). So its always nice to read this. Its going to be soon so rest as much as you can as you will need all the energy =) #MMWBH

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  10. Bless your heart I know when I hit 35 weeks I was so ready to deliver. I was bouncing on a yoga ball at 37 weeks all day everyday and going on walks all the time. Good luck hun!!

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  11. I always went over due. I hope baby comes soon for you and a massive good luck with the birth. I also hope then stress an situation is resolved quickly x big hugs x #sharewithme

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  12. Exciting times! Hope everything goes well for you :) #BabbyBabble

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  13. I never went that far in either pregnancy, but hopefully your little one will make an appearance soon. Sorry that your living situation is still in limbo but hopefully the landlord will see sense and then you can find a new place soon.

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  14. Hope you're feeling less stressed soon, it must be so worrying for you with everything going on so close to your due date, but I'm sure it'll all work out in the end x
    #BabyBabble

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  15. I never got any cravings either, funny how some do and some don't. Good luck with the sweep and fingers crossed you'll have your baby with you soon x #BabyBabble

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  16. I hope you get a solution to the living situation very soon - must be stressful for you to be up in the air like that. But as others say here, it will all be sorted out soon enough and you need to focus on staying calm and getting enough rest to prepare for the labour. Thank you for linking up to the #BlogBumpClub again! x

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  17. Both of mine were past their due date by the time they made an appearance, it can be a physically tough time, these last few days (and it really is only days now) so take care of yourself and try to find some rest in among all the crazy!

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  18. eeeeeeeeek, not long now. :) I hope you're not waiting too much longer. Good luck! x #babybabble

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  19. I've had both my babies earlier (37 weeks and 39 weeks) but I can imagine how excited you must feel knowing baby will be here any day. Looking forward to seeing a baby update soon!and try not to get too stressed about the house, I know it is easier said than done though! #bloggerbumpclub

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  20. Oh nooo I hope the landlord thing sorts itself soon. I'm not surprised it's stressing you out. So not what you need right now. At least you'll have some good news in the next few days when bubba arrives hey?
    Thanks for linking to #babybabble
    Carsonsmummy.blogspot.co.uk

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  21. How are you feeling today? I hope all is settling down for you xx #BabyBabble

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  22. Oh no how horrible! I hope you get your living arrangements sorted soon!

    ✰Transatlantic Blonde✰

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  23. Gosh, hopefully your sweep today will see things moving along, and I hope you manage to sort the housing situation too. Try not to stress too much, focus on one thing at a time
    x x

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  24. Oh wow, exciting times.. any day now :):):)

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  25. Not long now, hope you're feeling well and don't have to wait too long :) Looking forward to seeing the good news soon x

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  26. not long left!! good luck hun!! x
    Steph | stephaniejayne-xo.blogspot.co.uk

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  27. Blimey woman! That beautiful bundle needs to be E-vacuated!! lol. Bless you! But as others have said...it could literally be any minute now...stuff this day business! This little one will be out SOON and I cannot wait to see photos of the newborn glory!!! Thanks so much for linking up with #MMWBH xx

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