Krista Lauren

Wow, I am uncomfortable. I think I’ve been complaining about that for a minute on here, but I’m at the point where it feels like my abs are ripping when I get out of bed or bend over, and the sensation lingers instead of coming and going. I hope I don’t have too many residual effects post pregnancy! What women go through is wild. And I feel like I’ve been pretty tough, so I’m a little impressed with myself. I’m not so sure I will be like that in labor though — I can handle more long spurts of not feeling well, but am nervous about such intense pain. We shall see. No matter what, there will be an end in sight for the pain, and lil boy will be worth it!

He has been kicking me so hard lately that I found myself asking ChatGPT, “can a baby rip through your organs in the womb?” at 4 in the morning. It is not something I need to worry about. I figured, but OW! I don’t know how he is kicking and rolling around so hard on me. I had to mute my mic during a work call the other day to squeal in pain with how badly he was pushing his foot into my side. I wish I had a picture — I saw his entire foot popping through my skin. It’s wild.

Anyway, I’m hoping to hang on a bit longer. I’m getting contractions, but they are Braxton Hicks, so not an indication of labor. I also think Baby has dropped. The lightening crotch has taken effect and makes me lose my breath.

Wish me luck sleeping tonight! I need some good rest.