timeline of the bump.

[photo by hc]

how far along?  30 weeks {this pic was just a tad delayed, a bit over that mark}!  the baby weighs about 3lbs. and is practicing her breathing!

weight gain:  25lbs.  a one pound weight gain since my last appointment.  i was a bit scared of that scale!  this pregger lady’s anxiety!

maternity clothes?  a mix.  i love my work maternity pants.  i bought two cute maternity dresses.  otherwise, it is a blend of regular clothes and maternity pants.  i still rock the kiddie leggings of mine, an essential piece in my wardrobe!

sleep:  i figured out that if i sleep a little later in the night, i’m more apt to sleep through the night.  phew.  it’s helped a lot.  I sleep straight through and it feels so great!

physical state:  well, i am borderline anemic.  some of the effects are sleepless nights, clumsiness {oh yeah…i’ve been dropping stuff like it’s a contest i have to win}, & feeling tired.

miss anything?  sushi.  wine.  coffee.

baby movement:  oh, she’s a kicker!  she is getting stronger by the day.  she swirls, kicks across my stomach, smushes herself into a ball on one side of my belly {the pressure is a bit uncomfortable}.  she dances after i eat.  and now she hiccups.  at first i wasn’t sure what it was but then i realized since she ‘practices’ her breathing, it causes her to hiccup.

food cravings: hmmm, not really craving anything specific.  i’m eating regularly.  i snack a lot, i love mott’s fruit snacks, luna bars, & nutrigrain bars.

bump status:  big tummy!  feeling fussy and round.  although the belly feels way out there, peeps have been so kind in their compliments.  a pregnant lady makes everyone around her so super friendly!

gender reveal:  it’s a girl!!  it’s been really fun lately!  i’m really enjoying the cute little outfits, decorating her room {hopefully i will post a sneak peek soon!}, and getting to know her better and better becoming a little lady in my tummy.

timeline of the bump.

[photo by hc]

how far along?  28 weeks!  i can’t believe we only have 12 weeks to go {yikes}!  the baby weighs over two pounds & can open and close her eyes.

weight gain:  24lbs…whoa nelly!  i was shocked.  the nurse was shocked.  the baby was shocked i had gained so much weight!  i’m in awe.  this is the most weight i have gained in a four week period!!!!  my diet hasn’t changed much {i’m actually eating what i normally ate before i was pregnant and i’m still very active // i’m going to blame all the popsmart popcorn i’ve been eating} but this body is doing it’s thing!  c’est la vie!

maternity clothes?  still just rocking the maternity work pants.  although, we have a party coming up and i did buy myself my first maternity dress!  i’m quite excited!

sleep:  oooohhhhh, sleep.  i miss you already.  i tend to sleep for 4 hours, then wake up and never go back to sleep.  ugh.  so i’ll typically wake up around 2:30-3 am and i’ll have trouble falling back to sleep.  i’m lucky if i do get myself back to sleep.  i get sooo tired.  yucky.

physical state:  i’m feeling great overall.  in the last week and a half, i’m starting to feel the tummy weight gain on my whole body.  my lower back hurts a bit.  i’m actually starting to slow down!  walking is becoming very slow {at least in my book, i’m becoming slow!}.  i’m getting tired walking the normal distances i typically did before i was pregnant.  now i get a bit more exhausted and my legs start to hurt. and to think this is the beginning of the third trimester!!  i can still bend, but getting in and out of the car and bed has been more challenging physically!

miss anything?  sushi, bagel and lox, wine.

baby movement:  strong movements!  she likes to punch and kick now!  i feel it all over my belly.  she still likes her head to my right and kicks to my left, and she typically stays there all day.

food cravings:  fruit & salad.  i’ve honestly lost a bit of my appetite.  nothing appeals to me {this statement is the opposite of my weight gain!}.  i eat just because i should.  not as fun as it should be!

bump status:  feeling huge.  my profile is so big!  it’s been nice to hear everyone say how ‘small’ i look!  looks are deceiving!  this belly is getting BIG!

gender reveal:  it’s a girl!!  i’m really excited to have this baby girl!  it’s such a sweet idea!  i’m most excited to decorate her room!  i love decorating, so it’s been so fun thinking about all the cute ideas!