Pregnancy Update
My friends and I do these occasionally, to compare notes. This is the one I sent on Tuesday. (I am trying to remember to put these on the blog for archival reasons. I also have a journal that I started [don’t worry, it’s in a moleskine], but I am a BIG slacker about writing often enough).
disclaimer: some of this stuff is a little TMI, but hey, whatevs, I’m pregnant.
28 weeks, 1 day. 3rd trimester!!! (today I am 28 weeks, 4 days)
Feeling: fine, just have this one stress point in my back that hurts really badly, especially at work and while driving. I think it’s from sitting crooked or something.
Cravings: Dr. Pepper (thanks to E for creating this monster), peanut butter, TCBY, pretty much something sweet after every meal.
Weight: I have stopped officially caring, but I did have a goal not to gain as much weight as I did last month (8lbs-yikes!) and I am doing well. I have only gained 4 – whew! I just don’t want to get in trouble with the doctor. I swear I am not stuffing my face y’all, I honestly don’t know where the 8lbs came from. Anyway, this month I have been swimming more, and limiting desserts to one a day (most of the time).
Sleep situation: It’s getting harder to sleep comfortably (mostly because of my back). I am also out of breath more, probably because I’m running out of room!
Bra size: still the same. Got a hand-me-down bra from E that I’m loving, but I didn’t check the size. All I know is that it fits, and it’s very comfortable. It’s also the first non-padded bra I’ve ever owned/been able to fill! Exciting!
Body developments: new booty stretch marks, but still none on my stomach. When I look in the mirror, I see all belly, although I know my butt and legs have gotten bigger because I can’t wear old pajama pants (and because of the stretch marks).
Super thankful for: E’s advice to start taking stool softener as soon as I started my iron pills. That stuff was $25, but TOTALLY worth it. Not to get too graphic, but I haven’t had ANY problems in that department, and I am really excited!
Excited about: Dr.’s appt this Friday morning, breastfeeding class this Saturday, and After Baby Comes class on Monday and Wednesday night.
Baby developments: I felt her first hiccups last week. At first I thought it was rhythmic kicking, but then I realized it had to be hiccups. I have felt them a few times since then. Cute!!
