Mini-Wolverine.

My doctor called me last night to see how I was doing after I had emailed him some symptoms to see if they were normal. As it turns out, they are and are not. The weight of the baby is pushing on my vena cava - one of the main bloodflows in the body. Normally in pregnancy, its only bothered if you lay on your back. Mine bothers me sitting, laying on my left side, my right side, my back. Pretty much any position except standing - except I don't have the energy to stand and that can be painful on its own. I was told to stay away from any position that causes me to feel a rapid heartbeat, lightheaded, thirsty, dizzy, etc. Well that is pretty much impossible.

I also think homegirl may be sunnyside up or posterior (her face is at my tummy instead of my back) which causes back pain, back labor and quite possibly c-section dependent on the position. Reason being that the head has to go around my body's curves more and in an unnatural position so its harder. But currently, I feel like my back has been sliced apart and stabbed. Whether its just the giant belly or my girl takes after Wolverine has yet to be determined. I am pretty darn sure DH would be thrilled to have a female Wolverine.

Otherwise I am drinking lots of water, peeing a few times every night, having my first delivery dreams (I seem to be behind on those) and looking forward in 2 weeks to having a LOT of spicy food that may help with labor. Oh and, you know, rocking a few times in order to get off the couch or bed and grunting. Belly is overtaking body, but at least its only with a few weeks left.