Only 5 weeks to go! Wahoosers.
I saw this questioneer on a friend's blog and of course she is good at record keeping and does it each week, but I thought it would be fun to document this pregnancy before it's over. Here we go!
Total Weight Gain: 24 lbs. My doc gave me a little grief about a month ago for only gaining a lb in 4 weeks. That was about 10 lbs ago! Come on, I have no appetite and have to chase two little hoodlums around all day!! But at the last appointment, he said my weight gain was good. So all those cupcakes and ice cream sandwiches did the trick!
Maternity Clothes: This is probably my favorite part of being preggers. Although I am starting to outgrow some of the shirts I was able to wear all pregnancy last time! My favorite outfit is Jeff's Batman shirt that I stole from his drawer. This is very confusing to the boys, but oh so wonderful for me :)
Sleep: I've actually been sleeping better this week than last. Every once in awhile I wake up really hot and
nauseous. But for the most part, when I wake up to help the boys go potty or put the stupid cat out, I can go right back to sleep. Tylenol PM is my new best friend!
Best Moment of the Week: Doing baby laundry on Saturday! I was seriously smiling like a giddy little girl as I washed, folded and hung all the darling clothes we got from the baby shower. Everyone was SO generous and kind and I won't have to buy an outfit for this girl for at least a year!
Miss Anything? I miss being able to sleep on my stomach! That and bending over, picking up the boys, being able to tie my shoes/put socks on (luckily its summer), oh and my brain- where did that go? And I really hope it comes back when this baby gets here.
Movement: So much movement! Especially at night and first thing in the morning. At night she is so busy that I almost feel sick like something is constantly squirming around, kicking and punching my insides! But I love every movement and the reminder that she is alive and well inside of me. The funny thing is I only remember Tyler moving around this much-- Jackson was a much calmer baby (in utero and out-- in fact when I was pregnant with Jackson I freaked out cuz I didnt' feel any movements and went in to get monitored. No worries with this baby!) She is going to be spirited and energetic like Tyler- lovely!!
Food cravings: This week I have watched Cake Boss a lot and I crave a delicious layered cake with lots of cream filling, and maybe some raspberries!
Anything make you queasy or sick? I'm back to the eat every 3 hours status like in the beginning, and if I get too hot I feel sick. Raw meat or the smell of greasy food makes me feel yucky too.
Labor signs: I've had tons of Braxton Hicks contractions with tons of pressure and tightening all the way around my belly/lower back. They come especially hard at night after a busy day, so I've tried to take it easy and sit as often as possible. I've learned that the second I sit on the couch the kids love to run over and attack me. Good to know. How am I going to sit and nurse a baby without being brawled?! Seriously?
Gender? This baby better be a girl. That's all I can say! When I asked my doctor to double check the ultrasound right before my baby shower he told me to have faith (and didn't double check.). We have tons of pink, purple and frill! If I didn't know she was a girl even before the proof, I might be worried.
Symptoms: achy body pain- especially in my lower back and upper legs. Some heartburn and nausea. And that horrible round ligament pain! I keep reminding myself that my symptoms are way easier than c-section recovery so I should be enjoying this!
Happy or Moody? If you ask me, I'll say happy. If you ask Jeff or my boys, they may tell you otherwise!
Looking forward to...? Finishing the birdie themed nursery! We are so close to being done. Can't wait for it to all come together.
Realization of the week? This just came today: I keep thinking how ready I am to hold this baby and dress her and cuddle her. Today it hit me that I really need to enjoy this last month. I will never be able to go back to only 2 kids, having my hands free to cook or sweep or take a shower when I need to. Being able to sit up without pain, sleep most of the night, get in the car without buckling somebody. So I am going to stop saying
I am so ready and enjoy this last month!!
