How far along: 30 weeks, 8 weeks (56 days) until possible delivery at 38 weeks. I might have "waddled" for the first time this week... My stomach has definitely grown! But it still doesn't have that pretty D shape, which I'm not sure I will ever get.
How big is baby: a Zucchini. Ovia app:
Weight Gain: +7 lbs
Stretch Marks: Nothing new.
Symptoms: Nothing new.
Sleeping: Nothing new.
Food cravings: Chocolate is THE thing... and so are Lucky Charms! Oh man... so tempting and bad for me.
Food aversions: Nope.
Maternity Clothes: My maternity pants are feeling not so comfy lately... I'm hoping I can manage to make it through the rest of the pregnancy without wasting money buying new ones as I've worn these ones into the ground. I might just have to switch to skirts/dresses full time really soon.
Movement: Baby boy's movements have been pretty strong this week. They are so strong, that sometimes they wake me up in the middle of the night because I feel someone poking me in my arm (when my arm is laying on my tummy). LOL. I wish I was able to "catch" it more, as there are no predictable patterns and I haven't really been able to show my son yet. I've also been trying to get a video of my tummy moving, but of course - once I turn it on he gets quiet!
What I did / Got for Baby: I'm having a nesting issue! I want to do-do-do, but there's nothing to do-do-do right now! Argh. It's frustrating.
- I've been researching breastfeeding a lot and even talked to my daycare about the process with breastmilk. It was nice to hear that I can go during lunch time to breastfeed the baby if I want! I might do that on days I work from home... will see.
- I'm planning my L&D Nurses gifts -- but too early to put them together or buy everything. But I have a plan! I'll post a separate entry about this when I actually make them.
- I've been thinking about my hospital bag and contemplating when to pack it... I'm making a list and I'm sure my list is way too long and I don't really need all that crap. I'll also post a separate entry on this when I start putting it together... maybe at about ??32 weeks??, which isn't that far away!
- I've been thinking about when to install my car seat! Trying to just stay calm and wait until the beginning of May. I don't think I'll last that long though. I want to get my car detailed and all clean before putting it in though, so need to put that on my calendar somewhere.
- I've been thinking about my maternity pictures and am going to purchase a pretty new dress JUST for the pictures... oh my. I hate spending money for a dress that will only be good for ONE thing, but it's so very pretty... I'll post a separate entry on this as well after I figure out my outfits.
- I received my Lillebaby carrier this week! Woohoo! I'm liking the back support.
What I miss: Having more energy.
Workouts: This is how tired I get... I brought my son to a fire station grand opening in town. He had a GREAT time and keeps talking about going back. Well, we were on our feet for almost 2 hours straight. No biggie normally... but man, I felt like I was beat up and was completely exhausted afterward. Not just from being on my feet, but having to keep up with my son's toddler-tudes and all. He even threw himself on the ground at one point in a full-out tantrum (which hardly ever happens with him). I was so tired at that point, that I just looked at him and walked away. He followed quickly and turned his attitude around, but I just didn't have it in me to deal with a 3 yo screaming on the ground at that moment.
Working out? Good in theory. But if I can't even stay on my feet for a long period of time and I get winded so easily, it makes it hard to be motivated to workout. Not to mention scheduling issues and just general life-busy stuff. Props to the pregnant ladies that make it work! I try not to compare myself to other pregnant moms that are able to maintain a workout schedule while pregnant. The reality of taking care of my 3 year old, all his appointments, all my appointments, my work schedule, house responsibilities -- it's just not in the cards for me. I wish I could be super mom and "make" it work somehow, but I've learned that its not always possible unfortunately.
I am starting to think about post-baby and a workout schedule.Just to think, it'll be the first time I'll NOT be on any fertility meds or pregnant -- since maybe my hysteroscopy surgery in February 2015?!! Crazy to think about being medicated for so long. I used to be really good at working out pre-fertility treatments. I'm really hoping to find a good balance after we get into a routine after baby boy is here.
What I'm looking forward to: The repeat elective ultrasound. Hoping baby boy cooperates this time!
Best moment of the week: The week feels like a big blur, not sure if there was a "best moment" for the week really.
Rants/Raves: Sorry for another rant. My son got sick again this week, strep throat AGAIN. It was a lot worse this time, as his throat hurt him so bad -- that he kept spitting, wouldn't eat/drink, and would just cry. Not to mention he had a fever and Tylenol / Ibuprofen didn't even help much. It was pretty horrible for him and for me. Getting strep throat 2x's in 3 months is highly concerning and hoping there's not a bigger issue coming up.
Appointments Next Week: I think going forward I will have one or two appointments minimum. Next week is packed with appointments.
- 4/5 Bi-Weekly OB Appointment
- 4/7 Therapist Appointment for Antenatal Depression
- 4/7 3D-4D Elective Ultrasound Re-do.
- 4/8 Breastfeeding Class
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