Almost 33 weeks journal entry

I haven’t posted in forever 🙈 but it’s because my pregnancy has been really smooth and I haven’t had any major issues. I managed the carpal tunnel well and heartburn is tolerable with Tums but oh now I am starting to feel the difference. For reference, I always thought I would gain so much weight on my body in arms and legs and I didn’t. So that has helped me feel good. But my belly is growing so much by the day now. The doctor said he’s a big baby and is already 5lbs 9oz. I have no idea if that’s normal or not. Overall, I do feel heavier, tired and starting to feel some pains in my abdomen. I hadn’t had any symptoms for a while. I’m going back in 3 weeks and if he measures big again they want me to try and go into labor at 37weeks naturally. They can’t induce me until week 39 unless there’s more complications. For now, I’m to eat a lot of protein (not my fave) and possibly walk.

Questions,

Did walking help you deliver sooner?

Is it true most first time moms tear during delivery?

Anyone deliver sooner naturally without warning? Like should I still prepare my bag and all?