Wk 36 - Signs are in the air

Funny how the mind works and what an impact it has to the body.

I have all along decided and told Sisu as well, that after the doctor's visit on week 36 we can start preparing our adventure day.

Well, my husband and myself hardly got back home from the doctor's office as the signs started kicking in! :) It felt also like Sisu started having his farewell party in the belly, he was very active whole Tuesday afternoon. He must have heard when the doctor said that it seems like Sisu is ready from physical perspective and for the remaining weeks following up that he moves on regular basis is important.

Based on the information gathered, once the mucus plug is out it means that within 1-2 weeks one is going into labor. Now that the signs are in the air....one starts of course a whole new mental battle.

Previously it has been all about relaxing and having the mind set to keep the baby in as long as possible. Now the eagerness of meeting the little guy is definitely kicking in.

So, the week went by trying to make a good mixture of resting well but keeping myself busy. Apart from few nights I have been able to sleep well, luckily.  Also cannot complain having uncomfortable feeling or pains. 

On Monday I was able to trick my husband to extend our walk :) He kept suggesting that at some point we turn around but I insisted taking the slightly longer route and keeping going. We walked 9 kilometers! It felt so good! I did my walk as a Nordic Walk (Finnish invention), means with walking poles made specially for the purpose. If you haven't tried it yet....I can only recommend! Great also outside pregnancy. During pregnancy it helps to keep the posture straight and work the upper body at the same while walking. Increases also support, which allows one to go on uneven terrain easier than during a normal walk.

Sisu has been head down for a while already. Related to that the only occasional reminder I get of him being out of space are his kicks, which result to soreness over the left rib cage. 

On Saturday we joined my American parents for a musical. Sisu definitely likes music :) He was active throughout the musical. Doing his own moves. It was at times hard to focus on the musical itself and its artistic depth...as the little guy kept me amused with his own choreography.

I was told that low air pressure may trigger labor, e.g. during hurricane or tropical storms. Sisu did not seem to be too bothered about the storm Patricia's remains, which arrived to Houston on Saturday afternoon. Mainly just lot of rain. Great reason to take it easy on Sunday.

So...we wait....and we wait.... :)