30 Weeks - Squash

Weekly Pregnancy Journal

How far along: 30 w, 1 d. HOLY SHIT, I'M 30 WEEKS PREGNANT

Total weight gain/loss: Lots. I think around 27 pounds - the new receptionist at the doctor's office actually says my weight out loud instead of just writing it down like the other girl, and I think I'm in the 27 pound range now.

Maternity clothes: Yup. And up until now I've been loving it. But it's started to get a little cool in the mornings and I'm reminded of how many cute sweaters I won't be able to wear this fall and I'm getting a little nostalgiac for my non-mat clothes.

Stretch marks: Nope. Fingers crossed.

Sleep: Is awesome.

Best moment this week: There have been a few really good moments this week related to the baby room. We're making a little tiny bit of progress - the new light's up and curtains too. And yesterday we brought back a ton of stuff from London, including the changetable, portable bassinette, and bouncy chair. On the list for this week: buy a big fluffy white rug, a glider and dresser. And this weekend we hope to drive to London to pick up the crib.

Movement: Yup. The once-cute little nudges and rolls have become full-on jabs.

Cravings: Nothing really.

Aversions: None

Gender: I'm still not convinced one way or the other.

Labour Signs: None

Belly Button in or out: In

What I miss: Let me see... let's just name a few

• My shoes. When the weather starts to get chilly, I want to dig out my cute boots - like those cute red leather ones I bought last year. Stupid Elefeet.
• My wedding rings
• Gin martinis and red wine
• My favourite jeans
• being able to easily put on my underwear
• My old complexion

What I'm looking forward to: Getting the baby room looking like a baby room

Weekly Wisdom: Pregnancy hormones make for fantastic sex (despite the considerably limited number of comfortable positions at my disposal).

Symptoms this week: Ridiculously swollen feet (normal), charley horses in my calves (normal - the doc. says my muscles are just tired), swollen fingers (normal) and that's really about it. I am probably her easiest patient ever, because all my symptoms are so minor and not really problematic.

Milestones: Nothing major this week.

Elefeet

I fondly remember when I used to have cute feet, and those cute feet had many, many pairs of cute shoes to wear. Now, I have Elefeet.

Behold:

29 Weeks - Squash!

Weekly Pregnancy Journal

How far along: 29 w, 1 d.

Total weight gain: No idea

Maternity clothes: Yup

Stretch marks: Nope

Sleep: Is still pretty good. I've been propping myself up the last few nights so I can sort of sleep on my back - at least until I sink down partway through the night and have to roll on my side.

Best moment this week: Nothing major this week, baby-wise. I guess it would be that we're starting to make some progress in the baby room. I hung curtains yesterday, and Nick put up a new light in the room to replace the awful 60s-esque Ikea pendant light that was in there. This weekend when we go to London, I hope to bring the crib back from my SIL's house (but she may want to hold on to it a little longer), and at the very least, we're bringing back the change table.

Movement: Lots - and you can see a lot of it from the outside. Most of the jabs are on the left side, and sometimes I think the baby is trying to bust its way out my belly button. Baby's still super-active at night after about 9 p.m.

Cravings: Nothing really. The fruit and mozz/tomato salad obsession has waned a bit. Both are still great, but I think I've gorged myself enough that the novelty has worn off a bit.

Aversions: None

Gender: I'm not convinced either way. So I guess Nick and I both got what we wanted - he found out the sex, and since I don't know if I really believe what the ultrasound technician told us, I'll still be surprised in the delivery room.

Labour Signs: None

Belly Button in or out: Still in, surprisingly

What I miss: My wedding rings. These fake ones are meh - fine, but they're not my pretty rings.

What I'm looking forward to: Getting a crib in the baby room. And buying a glider and dresser.

Symptoms this week: Still swelling and acne.

Milestones: I think I'm starting to waddle. It's not cute. It's only when I'm getting tired and/or my back's hurting because I've pushed myself too much (i.e. after an entire weekend of being on the go, getting stuff done around the house), but still. I don't want to waddle.

Baby’s energy is surging, thanks to the formation of white fat deposits beneath the skin. (Have those kicks and jabs to the ribs tipped you off yet?) Baby is also settling into sleep and waking cycles, though -- as you’ve also probably noticed -- they don’t necessarily coincide with your own. Also this month, all five senses are finally functional, and the brain and nervous system are going through major developments.

28 Weeks - Still an eggplant

Weekly Pregnancy Journal

How far along: 28 w, 1 d.
Total weight gain: No idea
Maternity clothes: Yup
Stretch marks: Nope
Sleep: Is generally good. I really wish I could sleep in though. And everyone telling me, "it's jus getting you prepared for when you have the baby!" can go to hell. I don't have a baby yet, I should be able to sleep in on a Sunday for crying out loud.
Best moment this week: So many little moments have been great, but not really baby-related. Mostly house stuff. Every little thing I check off the big house to do list brings me one step closer to being able to concentrate on baby stuff.
Movement: Lots :)
Cravings: Nothing in particular this week
Aversions: None
Gender: The other day we found out that a girl we know was told she was having a boy 3 weeks before her due date - when she was told GIRL up until this point. She's in panic mode, exchanging all the pink stuff she got at her baby shower for blue stuff. That's stressful as hell. So last night I had a similar dream, and now I'm worried. We really need to have two names picked out, despite the fact that we know the sex.
Labour Signs: None
Belly Button in or out: Still in, surprisingly
What I miss: My wedding rings.
What I'm looking forward to: Getting the baby room in order - right now it's an empty room with two boxes in it.
Symptoms this week: Still swelling and acne.
Milestones: Nothing major

Green Light!

So I got the results of my glucose tolerance test today (I've decided I won't spend a whole paragraph complaining how my appointment was a full hour late and only took 5 minutes... grrr). And I passed! She said, "So, you're not diabetic! Now you can eat all the cake and chocolate and cookies you want!" How's that for enabling? If only I didn't have to worry about working it all off after...

The rest of the appointment was short and sweet. Took my blood pressure - normal. Told me again that the swelling in my feet and hands is fine because my blood pressure is normal, and it'll probably only get worse. She felt my belly and said the baby's measuring right where s/he should be at 27 weeks. Then we listened to the heartbeat, and that was it. I didn't have any questions, so we were out the door in 5 minutes (well, make that an hour and five minutes... Did I mention that we waited an hour to have a 5 minute appointment? Ya. Awesome).

27 Weeks - Eggplant

Ack, I totally missed my 26 week post, and now I'm late for 27. I have a good excuse though! I'm now blogging from my brand new office in my brand new house!

Weekly Pregnancy Journal

How far along: 27 w, 3 d. Hello 3rd Trimester!
Total weight gain: I actually think that in the last week, because I've been so active with the move, I've probably lost weight! On the other hand though, I think my belly feels heavier, and my boobs definitely are too!
Maternity clothes: Yup
Stretch marks: Nope
Sleep: Has been great the last few days, probably because I'm just so damn tired after a long day of unpacking and doing other house stuff. I still can't sleep past 7 though.
Best moment this week: The last two weeks have been crazy memorable! My new niece, Jordyn Anne, was born on Wednesday, July 29! She's gorgeous, and my brother and sister-in-law couldn't be happier (my nephew likes here some of the time). We took possession of our house and got our new car on the same day - that was amazing! And on Saturday, August 8, we moved into the new house and officially became adults!
Movement: Lots :) I can see it from the outside now when the baby kicks hard, but Nick hasn't seen that yet.
Cravings: Tomato mozzerella salad
Aversions: None
Gender: We were in the parking lot at Home Depot the other day, and some random worker collecting carts shouted from across 2 rows of cars, "You're going to have a baby girl!" I just shrugged. That was weird. One of the moving guys said boy. So that makes 3 people saying boy, the whole rest of the world saying girl.
Labour Signs: None
Belly Button in or out: In
What I miss: My wedding rings. Seeing the bones in my feet at the end of the day. It's been particularly bad this week because I've been on my feet all day getting stuff done at the house.
What I'm looking forward to: Having everything unpacked
Weekly Wisdom: Listen to your feet when they start filling up like water balloons and just go sit down! (Easier said than done when you have a to-do list a mile long!)
Symptoms this week: The bones in my feet have been replaced with water. I can't wear my wedding rings at all anymore. Acne. HUGE boobs, and now they're all veiny. Hot.
Milestones: Seeing the baby kick from the outside of my belly! hitting the 3rd trimester a few days ago!