Monday Morning Pop Tart

Week 30: Your dad and I celebrated our 6th wedding anniversary this week! We had a nice little date night where, no surprise, we talked about you. =) We saw Dr. A this week too and asked her tons of questions. I feel good that she’s our doctor. It’s sort of unfortunate, but she’s been a pretty crucial part of my life the past few years and I know she’s excited for you to be here! I had to drink a really sugary pop while I was there and you were wiggling all around. We’re measuring right on track and your heart rate was 140 again. You’ve been moving a ton more this week - sometimes it’s cool, sometimes weird, sometimes creepy, but always a welcome feeling! If I’m holding a baby you always tend to give them a couple nudges. =) No need to be jealous - I’ll hold you soon enough! Four special girls have been planning us what is sure to be an amazing shower for this weekend. I still can’t believe it’s for US. How lucky are we?! Until next time, stay put and keep a’growin’!

Highlights

How Far Along: 30 weeks

Size of baby: Length of a cucumber

Total Weight Gain/Loss: + 41 lbs.

Maternity Clothes: Had to buy another pair of jeans because I WAY outgrew the others. Couldn't breathe in them for crying out loud and I only wish I was being dramatic about that. All I really want to wear is a soft shirt and my big comfy waistband-less pants. All day every day. That would make me happy.

Gender: Surprise. 

Movement: Yes! The movement has really picked up. Sometimes it's like what is that baby doing in there!?! My belly moves all over the place!

Sleep: I've been taking Benadryl at night for allergies so that's been helping the sleep situation. I still wake up some for pee breaks or with sore hips but I'm able to get a few hours in a row so it's been nice!

Symptoms: Trouble breathing, trouble bending over, sensitive skin, expanding belly button, heartburn, pain, pressure/cramping when walking, etc...

What I miss: Getting to wear whatever I want each day (like back in college where comfy pants were totally acceptable and expected). This dressing up business is for the birds. The thin birds with clothes that fit. =)

Cravings: I haven't been quite as hungry this week. I think it's a combination of the allergy mess and a lack of room. When I do get hungry, I'm hungry NOW - but I don't feel the need to eat as much.

Best Moment this week: My doctor's appt. We got lots of questions answered and it was nice to have Dac there.

What I am looking forward to: My shower! =)