When doing the dishes, my bump is so heavy that, I need to rest on my elbows while leaning forward. If I leaned forward without bracing myself then I think I might fall over
When you stay in the bathroom too long and your coworkers ask if you're in labor. And when they won't let you bend down (like you can) to pick up the breakfast you spilled on the floor!
When you feel a 'tickle' in your vagina but can't tell if it's just discharge or fluid. And you're too embarassed to find out so you pray it's the former. After 6 hours I'm pretty darn sure.
And I'm seriously beginning to wonder if I will be dependent on Colace for the rest if my life.
Please don't take this the wrong way but none of us are 8 months pregnant yet, particularly not 9 months. Almost everyone is 7 months (though a few of us have yet to get there).
34 weeks is 8.5 months pregnant. Based on the 40 weeks/10 month model. I know many don't follow this model, but my doctor's office and I do. I am 8.5 months pregnant; in my ninth month of pregnancy
Please don't take this the wrong way but none of us are 8 months pregnant yet, particularly not 9 months. Almost everyone is 7 months (though a few of us have yet to get there).
I consider myself to be in the 8th month of my pregnancy.
Please don't take this the wrong way but none of us are 8 months pregnant yet, particularly not 9 months. Almost everyone is 7 months (though a few of us have yet to get there).
34 weeks is 8.5 months pregnant. Based on the 40 weeks/10 month model. I know many don't follow this model, but my doctor's office and I do. I am 8.5 months pregnant; in my ninth month of pregnancy
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In no world does 34 weeks equal 8 and a half months. At all. Just because we're pregnant doesn't mean time counts differently.
This is not directed at you, nor is it intentionally bitchy. Maybe it's an unpopular opinion, but I hate that pregnancy makes simple math obsolete.
I get where you are coming from, and I'm not trying to start a debate. I just wanted to point out that there are communities where this lingo is used. They compute a month as four weeks. The average month is not, in fact four weeks, but this is the methodology. In my anatomy classes, it was often referred to that pregnancy lasts an average of 40 weeks, or 10 months, contrary to the 9 months we have been taught.
It's not a pillar I will die on. If someone asks how far I am, I say I'm 34 weeks or that I'm due during the holidays.
When you toss and turn for so long that you give up and just go take a bath in the middle of the night. Yep, that was me at 3 am today. So. Much. Pain.
When you're surprised and thrilled if you can breathe through your nose first thing in the morning.
When you have to turn to the side to do the dishes because your bump is in the way.
When, if you have older kids, you feel like a bad mom because when you hear your child start to cry (unless it is a serious, something is horribly wrong cry), instead of attempting to "jump" up and waddling/limping to go see what is wrong, you tell them to come find you if they need a hug.
When even your husband says that you look too uncomfortable to be having sex, and HE is okay with simply cuddling you instead of making moves for more.
When your husband continues to be amazed how fast your favorite foods/snacks (mine currently being cookie dough ice cream!) are gone after you go grocery shopping.
When you FINALLY find that comfortable position to sleep, only to have your baby start kicking you in the ribs to let you know that HE is uncomfortable in that position, and you spend the next half hour hoisting yourself back and forth trying to get comfortable again.
Almost all of this. DH wants to do the deed more the further along I get anticipating the 2 months plus after the baby comes that he knows to not even try to attempt anything.
When shoes with laces are a necessity for extra width to accommodate swollen feet, but an impossibility to actually put on.
When "slip-on" boots just aren't.
When, no matter how comfortable the maternity outfit you have on for work may be, all you want is to get home to take off your pants and bra and give everything a good scratch.
When your three year old has gone from enthusiastically helping you put on boots and get off the couch to telling you that you can do it because you are a 'really big girl.'
Please don't take this the wrong way but none of us are 8 months pregnant yet, particularly not 9 months. Almost everyone is 7 months (though a few of us have yet to get there).
I took weeks and divided by 4, anyway, whatever, we are all further along then the last time this was posted!
You try to figure out the magic combination of tums, tylonel, and pepcid ... only to still have acid reflux, a headache, and no sleep.
Your cat has stopped attempting to sleep on your stomach as he is also tired of getting the crap kicked out of him.
You let anyone and everyone walk up the stairs before you because you "take awhile"
I walk up three flights of stairs every day at work. Last week I took the first step and then my momentum pulled me back down. I'm officially so slow I'm going backwards.
I was always confused by the calculation of months, but my midwife goes by this, so I'm sticking to it:
But anyways, back to the topic....I echo a lot that has already been said. Putting on boots, coat, etc. in the morning feels like a workout, getting comfortable at night is nearly impossible and I have taken a few 3am baths because my back hurts and I can't get back to sleep otherwise.
When you are too tired to go shopping in one of your favorite stores and instead tell your DH that you want to leave the mall.
When sounds come out of your mouth constantly every single time you move - OH OW EW AG - and you respond with a dirty look every time your SO says "What's wrong?"
When you wake DH up just by getting out of bed to pee in the middle of the night because the combination of rolling yourself over, hoisting yourself up, and then standing on legs that are cramping cannot be done quietly.
When everytime you move you bump into someone or something even if you try to suck in you belly or squeeze into the space you once could with no success. Letting out a fart feels like the best relief because it felt impossible for days.
When you discover you can sit a cup on your belly when sitting back and it doesnt tip over.
When you get up to pee in the middle of the night and the movement wakes up your husband and he asks if you're okay. Then when you get there your whole trip was in vain because you only pee two drops.
I'm jealous of people who can take baths for pain relief! I tried that and it was so nice.. until the strenuous effort of trying to get my wet, naked ass out of the tub undid it all.
I groan every time I stand up, sit down, get in the car, etc... not just bending at the waist.
Please don't take this the wrong way but none of us are 8 months pregnant yet, particularly not 9 months. Almost everyone is 7 months (though a few of us have yet to get there).
34 weeks is 8.5 months pregnant. Based on the 40 weeks/10 month model. I know many don't follow this model, but my doctor's office and I do. I am 8.5 months pregnant; in my ninth month of pregnancy
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In no world does 34 weeks equal 8 and a half months. At all. Just because we're pregnant doesn't mean time counts differently.
This is not directed at you, nor is it intentionally bitchy. Maybe it's an unpopular opinion, but I hate that pregnancy makes simple math obsolete.
4 weeks = a month for various applications where there is a need to simplify. This is typically how effort months are measured for project management as well.
Its an estimate, sure, but its not terribly far off. The current month, November has exactly 4 weeks and 1 day in it.
Since I got pregnant in early April and we are near end if Nov, you can count by the calendar. There is no way I'm not 8 months. EDD Jan 3.
So, now, I'm curious what your calculations suggest?
In any case, I've recently crossed into the final stretch of it-does-not-really-matter, physically, I'm miserable and can't wait for delivery.
When your wardrobe is getting majorly repetitive and you cant wait to wear your "normal" clothes again, its going to feel like getting all new clothes!
When you get moody and cranky out of nowhere just like a 2 year old without a nap.
When your belly gets wet everytime you wash your hands
When you get RLP so bad that you literally want to cry....
When the whole 4weeks=a month totally annoys you beyond reason. 12X4= 48, there are not 48 weeks in a year .... Arg . My friend even took it further....her son was born March 4 but on April 29 she was all "Wyatt is 2 months old" no....Wyatt was 8 weeks old and on August 19....he was not "6months old" either. Blech I need sleep and to be far less grumpy....I am 33 weeks along and not so suitable for public anymore
@nickicl - You will be 8 months pregnant on December 3rd and 9 months pregnant on January 3rd. Would you say you were 1 month pregnant on the first day of your last period? Probably not.
Being in the 8th month of pregnancy =/= being 8 months pregnant. Just like being in the first year of life does not mean that a baby is one year old.
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And I'm seriously beginning to wonder if I will be dependent on Colace for the rest if my life.
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It's not a pillar I will die on. If someone asks how far I am, I say I'm 34 weeks or that I'm due during the holidays.
Eta: I'll be 32 weeks. My Dr. Office follows the 40 weeks is 10 months. So 32 weeks I'll be 8 months. 36 weeks I'll be 9 months.
When you're surprised and thrilled if you can breathe through your nose first thing in the morning.
When you have to turn to the side to do the dishes because your bump is in the way.
Is it January yet?
When "slip-on" boots just aren't.
When, no matter how comfortable the maternity outfit you have on for work may be, all you want is to get home to take off your pants and bra and give everything a good scratch.
You can bend at the waist? I am super jealous!
You can bend at the waist? I am super jealous!
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It has to be for something reallllllllly important!
Letting out a fart feels like the best relief because it felt impossible for days.
When you discover you can sit a cup on your belly when sitting back and it doesnt tip over.
I groan every time I stand up, sit down, get in the car, etc... not just bending at the waist.
4 weeks = a month for various applications where there is a need to simplify. This is typically how effort months are measured for project management as well.
Its an estimate, sure, but its not terribly far off. The current month, November has exactly 4 weeks and 1 day in it.
Since I got pregnant in early April and we are near end if Nov, you can count by the calendar. There is no way I'm not 8 months. EDD Jan 3.
So, now, I'm curious what your calculations suggest?
In any case, I've recently crossed into the final stretch of it-does-not-really-matter, physically, I'm miserable and can't wait for delivery.
Being in the 8th month of pregnancy =/= being 8 months pregnant. Just like being in the first year of life does not mean that a baby is one year old.