How far along? 29 weeks 3 days
Maternity clothes: Still able to wear some of my normal clothes...except for maybe my size small/medium t-shirts which now creep up and make it look like I'm rocking the 90's belly shirt. I think I'll be stealing D's t-shirts for the remainder. :)
Stretch marks: This is a very sore subject because I'm starting to see some faint purple lines in areas that I was hoping to avoid. I keep reminding myself that I'm a tiger, earning my stripes...but it's still hard to see.
Sleep: I swear it's for the birds, and this is God's way of preparing both Mommy and Daddy for life with a child. I'm up, so D is up...then one of us falls asleep until something wakes us both up. It's a never-ending cycle these days...err nights.
Best moment this week: Getting the nursery worked on! The walls are painted, thanks to my amazing work horse of a husband. The dresser is all up together, and we love it. Just waiting on the call that our glider/recliner is ready for pick-up so we can go get it and the crib to put in the room. We are so anxious to get this done to a point that we can see a "baby" room.
Miss Anything: Not being so achy all of the time. The ability to sit on the floor and get up with some grace and dignity. My old work clothes. And not having to worry about things all of the time...I suppose it comes with the territory, but if I'm the least bit stressed, I worry even more about what it is doing to baby and how in the world I can avoid it even in an unavoidable situation at work or with life.
Movement: He is very busy nestling in to this third trimester. I can tell he is getting bigger though because the jabs are starting to feel more like rolls. He still startles me sometimes with how hard he can move my stomach to one side! We have a strong little one in there!
Symptoms: Sleepiness...are we back in the first trimester again, I swear?! Leg cramps; overall body aches, especially in the hips; swelling; oily skin (which I am NOT used to because I used to be very dry on my face, but now I have to blot three times a day!); hunger/thirstiness; and general nerves about the next 8-10 weeks...feeling like there is still so much to do, but zero time.
Symptoms: Sleepiness...are we back in the first trimester again, I swear?! Leg cramps; overall body aches, especially in the hips; swelling; oily skin (which I am NOT used to because I used to be very dry on my face, but now I have to blot three times a day!); hunger/thirstiness; and general nerves about the next 8-10 weeks...feeling like there is still so much to do, but zero time.
Food cravings: Basically anything. Peanut butter tastes really good these days, but I've always loved it. For whatever reason this week I've craved more carbs than usual...trying to avoid that craving is nearly impossible!!
Anything making you queasy or sick: The usual.
Have you started to show yet: It is so strange that some people I see on a regular basis (the deputies at the Courthouse I see daily, and some of my clients) said this week "Oh my gosh, I had no idea you were pregnant!!" and then other people (our saleswoman we bought the crib from, other clients in the office, and people in public) ask me if I'm due any day because "you just look like you're ready to pop...are you due this week?!" Um no...thanks, I just ate a huge bowl of fruit and am swollen out to there...and you don't look so great yourself! haha One woman even told me she thought I was almost due because it looked like I had "dropped". Yikes.
Labor Signs: Still dealing with Braxton Hicks contractions every now and then, but other than that, we're good.
Belly Button in or out?: Same...flat and sometimes pouted out.
Wedding rings on or off: Off most days because I'm worried they are getting too tight.
General Mood: Happy, but very sleepy.
Best advice this week: People keep telling me to stop wearing my heels to work. I only wear them one or two days a week...but I'm starting to think it isn't even worth it because of all the comments I have to hear throughout the day. And one of my clients gave me some funny, but apparently true, tricks to induce labor naturally after 38 weeks if the doctor wants to induce anyway so that it can happen without the use of drugs. She is apparently "medically trained" in the field...and I looked them up to see if they were a joke, and couldn't find that she was wrong.
Belly Button in or out?: Same...flat and sometimes pouted out.
Wedding rings on or off: Off most days because I'm worried they are getting too tight.
General Mood: Happy, but very sleepy.
Best advice this week: People keep telling me to stop wearing my heels to work. I only wear them one or two days a week...but I'm starting to think it isn't even worth it because of all the comments I have to hear throughout the day. And one of my clients gave me some funny, but apparently true, tricks to induce labor naturally after 38 weeks if the doctor wants to induce anyway so that it can happen without the use of drugs. She is apparently "medically trained" in the field...and I looked them up to see if they were a joke, and couldn't find that she was wrong.
Worst advice this week: Nothing really. I sort of miss hearing all of the funny tales people have, but I suppose that does come most when you are newly pregnant.
Exercise: Stretching, walking, and some stairs (we have a flight at work that I have to use at least five times daily)...which are getting to be a bit more of a task because I'm out of breath a lot faster than I used to be! haha
Looking forward to: All of the fun things we have in store the next few weeks. Getting the nursery done, Pete and Lindsay's wedding, Virginia baby shower, Ohio baby shower (finger's crossed we get the doc's approval since I'll be 34 weeks, yikes!), maternity pictures, and pregnancy prep class and hospital registration/tour (this makes it feel REAL!) After that, it will be October 1, and hopefully we can just enjoy each other and wait for baby.
Exercise: Stretching, walking, and some stairs (we have a flight at work that I have to use at least five times daily)...which are getting to be a bit more of a task because I'm out of breath a lot faster than I used to be! haha
Looking forward to: All of the fun things we have in store the next few weeks. Getting the nursery done, Pete and Lindsay's wedding, Virginia baby shower, Ohio baby shower (finger's crossed we get the doc's approval since I'll be 34 weeks, yikes!), maternity pictures, and pregnancy prep class and hospital registration/tour (this makes it feel REAL!) After that, it will be October 1, and hopefully we can just enjoy each other and wait for baby.
Hey Sara! I just wanted to tell you I love reading your blog. It makes me want to be pregnant again and that says a lot since I just had Ella 7 months ago! Reading your blog takes me back to when I was pregnant with my first. I'm not sure if I ever congratulated you and Daniel so it is better late than never. Congrats!
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