TOTAL WEIGHT GAIN: I had my Week 28 OB appointment and according to the doctor's scale, I'd actually lost 2 lbs since my last visit. That makes total weight gain 25 lbs. OB was not worried about the weight loss (especially since I'd packed it on so quickly the first trimester). He noted that my belly was the right size and the heart rate was perfect (one of my milestones...they're starting to measure my belly).
MOVEMENT: I've started feeling her on and off all the time - no more night owl only movements. I can tell that she's definitely bigger/gaining weight. The movements are so much more pronounced. I'm not sure if I've felt the hiccups yet, but occasionally there is a little earthquake in my belly like rapid fire movements...wonder if the is the hiccups? I can also feel definite pressure from her if she's settling in a specific spot or what I imagine as her head or bum pushing into my organs or out through my belly.
When I'm laying on my side now, she sometimes shifts to the part of my body that's on the bed. I can feel this big pressure. Last night I stuck my hand under there and pushed at her and she pushed back!!! I had Nick do it and she did it again...he was struck in amazement with actually interacting with Cookie rather than just sitting and waiting for the movement.
CRAVINGS: Nada. I'm still watching my diet better, but with the elimination of the gestational diabetes scare, I have to admit I've been splurging in some goodies. In my defense, my OB noted the holidays were coming and I should splurge, just responsibly...working on the responsible part.
SYMPTOMS: Emotional ups and downs, missing feet, swollen fingers (wedding ring still fits - but it's getting much tighter), crazy dreams, heartburn (and it increasing with a vengeance - TUMS still solves all my problems), spicy food aversion, frequent urination, mild constipation, mild lower back pain. I noticed I'm not so hot/stuffy any more since winter's setting in. I actually use a blanket nightly now...although it's much lighter than the comforter on our bed so still no close blanket sharing with Nick. I had one crazy pregnant lady meltdown last week after my last blog. The first one in quite a while. Although I have an excuse, I'm still not very proud of them when they happen.
New this week: I'm getting hip pain when I lay in bed now. I was only rolling over once a night, but now I'm rolling several times because of discomfort in my hip. I now have a nest in bed. I take four pillows and lay them out to sleep on (foam pillow at my hip), have the body pillow, and a fifth pillow for putting my head on. This method puts Nick and I farther away, but he hasn't complained for lack of space in the queen sized bed...yet.
BELLY BUTTON: Nick has totally lost the bet...now I just need it to hold out until Week 30 which was my guess. There's nothing at stake except for bragging rights which is huge in our household. The top half is now poofed completely out, but the bottom half is still a solid innie...
PREPARATIONS: No preparations completed this week...we were at Disneyland (fun, fun, fun, but we didn't get any pictures - I actually lasted until almost 10PM at night!) last weekend and seemed to have something going on every weeknight so everything is at a standstill. It's actually raining in San Diego today (we have a pretty big storm and it's supposed to rain all weekend so the nursery is the top priority).
MILESTONES: We officially started the third trimester!!! VERY humbling and a little freaky. Nothing to count down to except for the birth now...wow. Baby preparation classes are going well...we watched birthing videos this week and talked about C-sections last week. Nick's getting excited, I'm just getting scared. I've been looking at all the little clothes that have starting flowing in as gifts. They're so tiny. It's crazy to think we're going to have something that fits into those things!
Second milestone – not one I like at all. I had the first stranger rub my belly this morning when Nick and I went out for breakfast. I tried turning away slightly and even put my hand up and she just kept right on going while she was talking to me. Yuck. I'm surprised crazy pregnant lady didn't come out at that moment...wonder if she noticed my fake smile/grimace?
Third milestone - I started looking into daycare for Cookie. We'd prefer a nanny, but even with nanny sharing, it just won't be financially feasible for us. The first one I went to made me cry. I don't want to get into it, but there's no way in hell I'd ever leave my Cookie there, EVER. The fact that some people do appalled me (although maybe I expect too much). The second one I went to I loved (although moving up from the first one wouldn't take much AND it was more expensive by $200 per month). I have a couple more to look at, but put Cookie on the wait list for the the second one. They just really had their poop together. One last comment, holy crap...day care IS expensive.
WEEKLY WISDOM: We all grow up and a lot of us move away from home. My weekly wisdom this week - my family (especially my mom). We're very close and I miss her a lot - she lives in Tacoma. I'm embarking on this new phase of my life and becoming a mom myself. I know I want to be just like her in my mothering skills, she always knows just what to say and do. While I've always missed her and had a little ache because I don't live near, I've never felt it so acutely and so deeply as I do now (to the point of tears sometimes). Moms always know the right thing to say and she does it when we're on the phone, but I'd give anything for a hug, a kiss, and a "you're going to be a great mom, don't be scared" from her. Embarking on the third trimester has been an eye opening experience for me...I'm scared, anxious, and excited all at the same time. Nick is wonderful and my friends are wonderful, but sometimes you just need your mom.
And now for the pictures...
Carmel apples I got as treats for all the fabulous guests (thank you again!).
Yummy spread prior to lunch...those cupcakes were fabulous - and thank you for saving some virgin punch for me...it was delicious!
Those decorations were hand made for the shower...they were all over the house. Gorgeous!
...and here is my 28 week growing body.
1 comment:
Hmm, I only commented in my head last week... I'm totally sick of the repetitive veggies as well. Bebe over here does the same thing when I'm on my side. Goes with gravity I guess. But it is super fun to have them react to what you're doing. I think one crazy pregnant lady meltdown is doing quite well actually. Um, and getting excited/scared here, too. I remember when my best friend was about this far along and she told me that she just kind of realized that she was going to have to get that baby out of her. At the time I thought, "Well, duh." I totally had that moment last week. No stranger belly touching, thank goodness. And I still need to get on the ball re: daycare. Yes, sometimes you just need your mom. We going to be that person for another human very soon. Isn't that freaky?! And yea for the shower and the belly pic!
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