29 Week Preggie Update

Happy 29 weeks....and 6 days!  I'm a little behind on the blog post.  Today we had a doctor's appointment and it went well.  The doctor measured my uterus and it's measuring at 30 weeks, so right no schedule, yay!  I'm in my last week of my 6th month and I can't believe I'll be 7 months in 2 weeks. 

Rewind: This week was a long one as we went out of town with family to Edisto Island, South Carolina.  It was nice, relaxing and much needed!  What wasn't fun is the 14 hour drive there and back.  Took a little toll on my expanding body.  We did a historical tour and the beach and just hung out together. 
I also hosted my best friend's bachelorette party this weekend.  We went to brunch, hung out at the hotel, they went swimming, we went to dinner....annnnnd then we all fell asleep, haha.  It was a long and exhausting day not just for me, but for everyone as well, haha.  So I didn't feel too left out being the only one pregnant.  It was also exhausting because I arrived home Friday and the festivities started Saturday.  I can say that I had a great time and had a fun time hanging with all the ladies!
Sorry this post is so short.  It's late and I'm trying to get it done before I'm actually 30 weeks, haha!

 

What Fruit/Veggie are you?   Head of Cauliflower (What to Expect), Coconut [Like an island one] (Ovia), Butternut Squash (BabyCenter & Photofy)

Due date:  October 18, 2016

How far along:  29 weeks, 6 days

Next appointment:  August 24

Gender:  #teamgreen More and more people are saying girl now...not sure why!

Total weight gain/loss:  17 pounds

Exercise: Walking the dog when I'm not being lazy

Stretch marks:  Still no stretch marks!  

Swelling: Just my fingers

Maternity clothes:   Yep, I actually wore one of my maternity dresses today!

Belly button:   It's starting to poke out a little more

Wedding Rings On/Off: On

Happy or Moody: Pretty happy

Sleep: Sleep varies from night to night. Sometimes I have pains, sometimes I don't.  

Food cravings:  Still the Snickers.  I've indulged in some Heath bars as well...only minis though

Symptoms:  Still have this stupid heartburn!!  I've been advised by my OB to take some Tums.

Movement:  Baby B is still moving all the time...it's amazing!

Labor signs:  Definitely having Braxton Hicks contractions.  I asked the doctor about them today and that's exactly what I'm feeling. 

What I miss:  Being on vacation with the family, I really missed having a real drink, like a cider sitting on the patio or on the beach.  

Food/Smell Aversions: None

What I'm loving:   Everyone really, really noticing that I'm pregnant and treating me like a princess, haha

What I'm looking forward to: I finally picked out the nursing furniture and my Gramps purchased it.  Takes a load off of me seeing as though I feel like we are behind with everything.  I didn't know how difficult it was to pick a chair for a room.

Best moment this week: Going on vacation and celebrating my best friend's upcoming marriage :)

  

Milestones: The baby had hiccups this week.  

XoXo, 

Crystal

28 Week Preggie Update...Third Trimester!

So happy to be in the third trimester.  I swear this pregnancy is going by so fast and soooo slow at the same time.  I think because we don't know the gender, we are just so excited to see Baby B!  According to my many apps, Baby B is about 2.5 pounds and almost 16 inches long.  The baby is or is moving to birthing position (head down). Baby B can now cough, suck, hiccup and practice breathing!!  The baby's sleep also includes the REM stage and could possibly be having dreams! :)
I played music for the baby this week.  We even found some music turned into lullabies such as the Beatles (hubby loves this) and Rihanna, haha!  Can't wait to play them for Baby B.  We aren't taking our babymoon as of yet, but we are taking a family vacation to Edisto Beach, SC for about 4 days.  I will miss our little Spartacus, but he will be in good hands!  My best friends bridal shower was also today.  It was a great time! Can't wait for her big day!

WARNING: My nipples are poking in this pic because it's cold as hell in the basement and I have on no bra! #nojudgementzone  On another note, I can really tell that my boobs are bigger!

     

From the shower.  Yes we have the same glasses :)

What Fruit/Veggie are you?   Head of Cauliflower (What to Expect), Coconut [Like an island one] (Ovia), Large Eggplant (BabyCenter & Photofy)

Due date:  October 18, 2016

How far along:  28 weeks, 4 days

Next appointment:  August 8

Gender:  Still #teamgreen...many people are saying boy!  The girl count is slowly going up

Total weight gain/loss:  16 pounds

Exercise: Pretty much non-existent as it's been super hot

Stretch marks:  Still no stretch mark!  Wonder how long this will last

Swelling: Still just my fingers

Maternity clothes:   Yes, I am still wearing maternity clothes and not buying anymore

Belly button:   It's flat

Wedding Rings On/Off: On

Happy or Moody: The moodiness from last week wore off...I'm back to happy me :)

Sleep: I didn't have to sit up this week but I've been pretty restless. 

Food cravings:  Still the Snickers.  I've indulged in some Heath bars as well...only minis though

Symptoms:  My heartburn has been bearable this week and hasn't been daily.  My linea nigra is seeming to be getting a little darker.  Mine is below and above my belly button.  I also think I had my first real bout with sciatica.  AJ and I were walking the dog and twice, I got this shooting pain from my butt check down my leg.  It was shocking and pretty painful, ouch!

Movement:  Baby B moves A LOT!!  I can tell that he baby is getting bigger by the way the weight is distributed and I can feel it at the top and the bottom now, not just in one place.  It's still crazy to believe that a baby is growing inside of me!

Labor signs:  Nope, but I have started having Braxton Hicks contractions...I think!

What I miss:  Nothing this week

Food/Smell Aversions: None

What I'm loving:   Feeling my baby and the excitement from others.

What I'm looking forward to: The nursery....still. I have finally settled on what I want and I can't wait until it all comes together! :)  Outside of baby things, we are heading to South Carolina this weekend for a little family vacay.  What I'm not looking forward to is traveling 14 hours in a car :(  Got my pillow ready...

Best moment this week: My best friend's bridal shower

  

Milestones: Hitting my third trimester.  We're in the home stretch now!!

XoXo, 

Crystal

27 Week Preggie Update

Week 27 means 13 weeks left and a closing to second trimester!  We have come a long way.  According to my apps, Baby B is about 15 inches and 2.2 pounds.  He/she can open and close their eyes and sleeps and wakes at regular intervals.  The baby may also be sucking it's fingers.  It's very common for baby hiccups to get more common during this time. 

One thing that I started noticing last week was the amount of pressure that can be put on a uterus when laying on your back...UGH! It makes it hard to breathe, so make sure you are sitting on an incline when on your back.  My apps also state that leg cramps may start soon. I haven't gotten those yet, and I'm hoping that they stay away!

I also went to the doctor this week to voice some of my concerns that I brought up last week.  She said that I am gaining the appropriate amount of weight and that my uterus is right on track for growth!  

    

Here is my survey for the week:

What Fruit/Veggie are you?   Cucumber (What to Expect), Bunch of Bananas (Ovuline), Head of Cauliflower (BabyCenter & Photofy)

Due date:  October 18, 2016

How far along:  27 weeks, 6 days

Next appointment:  July 22

Gender:  Still #teamgreen...many people are saying boy!  The girl count is slowly going up

Total weight gain/loss:  15 pounds

Exercise: Pretty much non-existent as it's been super hot

Stretch marks:  Still no stretch marks but I can feel the stretch

Swelling: Fingers are starting to swell as rings are getting a little tighter.  

Maternity clothes:   Nope

Belly button:   It's flat

Wedding Rings On/Off: On

Happy or Moody: I've been pretty moody this week...darn...I was doing well too!

Sleep: One down this week was having to sit up while sleeping.  I had the most uncomfortable night, with back and hip pain.  

Food cravings:  Snickers minis!!  And I'm really specific as they had to be minis, haha. Definitely NOT one of my fave candy bars (when I actually eat chocolate)

Symptoms:  Heartburn still in full effect.  I have also had some round ligament pain (RLP).  I also think I had a round of "lighting crotch". Its like a zinger in the cooch!  Also, for the past couple of weeks, it's difficult to sneeze or laugh really hard without peeing on myself...Embarrassing, I know! That means it's time to start some kegals.  

Movement:  Still feeling the baby move as it gets a little more intense everyday.   I get nervous when he/she doesn't move, but then Baby B starts up again.  I just love watching my stomach pulsate or Baby B's little booty moving across my stomach:)

Labor signs:  Nope, but I have started having Braxton Hicks contractions...I think!

What I miss:  Eating whatever I want, not having to think about if my pregnant ass can eat it or not 

Food/Smell Aversions: None

What I'm loving:   My husband...he's the best.  He's definitely been my shoulder to lean on and my support system through all this.  I could not have asked for a better life partner.

What I'm looking forward to: Designing the nursery...I have actually bought some things to start organizing the closet.  I think we're going to be buying nursery furniture soon!!

Best moment this week: Not really any "bests" this week

  

Milestones: None

XoXo, 

Crystal