My best friend Haven was thinking she might be having her baby today, but the doctor scheduled her for next Thursday, so excited but yet so surreal. Haven is the first of us to kick off the "baby train" (we have about 6 friends who are preggo right now and due within 5 months of each other, nuts!) It's so crazy to think about...we are all getting so close. I cannot wait to meet baby Harper!!!
How far along? 30 weeks
Size of the baby? 3 pounds, 16-17 inches. The length is what really blows my mind…l know she is curled up in a ball, but it amazes me that there is 17 inches of a BABY in my belly. NUTS.
Maternity Clothes? No change. I am still amazed at the mix of clothes I can wear. That for sure is one thing I now know, you don’t really need TONS of maternity clothes…you can still make your regular clothes work for a LONG time.
Stretch Marks? None have appeared yet, still using the Palmer’s and Bio Oil a few times a week.
Movement? Same. They are definitely getting harder though. I swear the movement thing is the absolute BEST feeling and scariest all at once. For the most part, I feel her pretty constant now. I’ve even started noticing more of her moving from side to side as you can look at my stomach and see her move from the outside, like an ocean wave. But, there are still times…where I will stop and think that I haven’t felt her in a while and I will begin to freak out. I know most of the time it is just because I have been busy/not paying attention but it is still scary.
Sleep? I can still make it thru the night without having to get up to go to the bathroom, I consider this a personal victory as I hear most pregnant women do not make it this long without having to do that. But, I definitely wake up and flip sides a lot trying to get comfortable.
Food Cravings? Nada. I don’t know who invented that whole “pickles and ice cream” thing…maybe it’s just me. Sure I’ve been indulging in a few more sweets and McAlister’s spuds lately just because I can…not really because I am CRAVING them though.
What I Miss: Same.
Symptoms: Same. Back pain is the worst if I lay on the couch for a while at night, or when I first get out of bed in the morning. I’ve noticed that my hands are feet are beginning to swell a little bit. I’ve got to watch that carefully because my mom had to have her wedding band cut off when she was preggo with me!
Best Moment of the Week? Had a really good 30 week appointment!! 10 weeks to go:)
you are lucky!!!! I get up sometimes 4-5 times a night to go to the bathroom - maybe I drink too much dang water before bedtime. It's ridiculous! Now in 3rd trimester, the bigger he gets the more I have to go. Again, consider yourself very lucky - you've had an awesome pregnancy and look fabulous!!! Can not wait to see baby Collins and Miss Harper - omgosh so soon! I'll be praying for Haven
ReplyDeleteoh and definitely agree with you - be creative and you don't have to have a TON of maternity styles. I'm rockin' out a regular dress today at 33 weeks prego. Sure may have to go up a size....ok, or two... but it works! ;) and they actually are more comfy than the maternity stuff. Wild.
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