I hurt. ALL THE TIME. It's nearly impossible to walk quickly, or move quickly, or really, do anything like I used to. Being that I'm about the only one who knows what I'm doing when it comes to setting up the sound system in our auditorium, I have setting up all week for the Variety Show. Holy hell, is it a lot of work when you are this far along. UGH!
Either way, I only have three more months until I meet my little guy. I remember thinking with the first pregnancy about how little time I had until I met him. With this pregnancy? Not so much. It seems like February 5th is a lifetime away.
Anyway - onward to the update, of which I took a couple questions from the other pregnancy updates, just for fun and because, surprisingly, I have some time to do that...
Random Thoughts from This Week: I just need the Variety Show to be DONE.
Maternity clothes? Um, yes. Of course.
Weight gain? Most likely!
Stretch marks? Not yet, which is impressive. And my linea nigra has yet to show. Probably because this is the third pregnancy and my stomach is used to stretching this way!
Best moment this week? Not last night, I can tell you that. Possibly the fact that I looked at all my "acts" for the Variety Show and said, "Huh... they are definitely ready."
Worst moment this week? Last night. It was horrible. I was busy with work, Eric was busy with work. Everyone was pissed off. It sucked.
Miss anything? Not feeling like a huge heifer.
Movement? Absolutely. It's been crazy. The other night, I didn't get to sleep until well after midnight because he would not stop moving around! Arg!
Food cravings? Spice spice and more spice. I love it!
Anything make you queasy or sick? Not particularly this week.
What pissed you off this week? I had a student make a poor decision, and he has definitely been my stressor. Not to mention, his parents. But at the end of the day, he made the poor decision and violated the behavior contract I had him (and his parents) sign, because his behavior warranted it.
How far along? 28 Weeks! Wahoo!
Maternity clothes? Of course. Today I was wearing my brown pants, white shirt, brown flats, and a cute pearl necklace with a floral accent on the side, and a student told me I looked really pretty today. It made my day!!!!!!!! Still have these pants, which I wear regularly. But this shirt that I'm talking about does NOT fit this pregnancy. My boobs are out of control!!!
Weight gain? I'm pretty sure only the typical 3-4 pounds (Update: I was right on the money with only 3 pounds gained). I stubbed my toe on our scale in the basement moving something else (it's buried beneath God knows what) and decided to step on it. Granted, it has never worked correctly, but I've made it work for the most part. I think I've gained a few pounds since my last appointment, taking me somewhere in the upper 160's, which I'm ok with. Some people my height would have a hard time with that weight, but to be completely honest, at 150, I look like I weigh 130. It's really bizarre, and it's not like when I weigh 150 that I actually have fat on my body. The least I've weighed in my female adulthood was a dangerous 145, and I looked anemic. It was kind of gross. So I'm pretty happy that I've only gained about 18 pounds. My pregnancy calculator said that I should gain about 11 pounds in the third trimester, which would only put me in the 170's. That's only about 20 pounds more than I would normally weigh, so I'm good with that. It's healthy, but not the unhealthy 40 pounds I gained with James! I am right on the mark to gain a little less than I did with James, and more than I did with Catherine. I am trying really hard not to stress about it, but even with all the movement I do every day, plus the fact I truly am watching what I eat, it still doesn't help. I just have to resign to the fact that with this pregnancy, pineapple for lunch every day is just not good!
Stretch marks? No, thankfully. Still lotioning up!
Best moment this week? Eric's mom came to visit, so we were able to escape for a night out. We went out to eat, and then saw a movie. We're really homebodies and like to be at home, or at someone else's home. We hate spending money like that, but at the same time, sometimes we need that. It was nice to sit across from Eric and talk about adult things, instead of trying to keep James occupied. Not to mention we had a snow day on Monday, so we were able to take some time to work on our master bedroom/closet/bathroom remodel, which was nice. One of our favorite things to do together are home renovations and we've done them all - remodeled bedrooms, bathrooms, our living room and dining room, sided our house, put in new windows, insulated our attic, finished our basement. All by ourselves. Although it was hard to move being almost 28 weeks pregnant, it was also nice to give my husband shit about how he grunts when he's exerting a lot of energy. It took me back to our pre-children days. :)
Miss anything? As of right now, not really. Everything is really falling into place!
Movement? Yes, and only on one side, which is odd. And usually, a ton after I eat (duh) and 9:30 or so at night, which is annoying! You also love to move during the night and wake me up when you're in my rib! This guy LOVES to move at the exact same times. I just finished supper and he is boot scootin' away in there. Not to mention, about 9:00, it's like he strikes up the band in my abdomen. Holy crap.
Food cravings? This week, it's been sweets. I've been dominating the candy jar at work, and buying candy bars that the post prom committee is selling in the teachers lounge every day. It obviously gives me more energy, but I also am craving sweet things. Which is probably where the pineapple comes in. I need to get back on that track rather than the sweets train I've been riding. But it's so good...
Anything make you queasy or sick? I can't remember what it was this week, but I wanted to puke all over the place. It was something kind of obscure and not something that I run into all the time. But oddly enough, I cannot, for the life of me, remember what it was!!!!! But I just remember wanting to gag in my mouth. And typical to my last pregnancy, someone posted a chicken recipe on facebook, complete with a picture of the chicken breast, and I wanted to barf. So, I haven't had chicken in a really long time!!!
Labor signs? TMI, but tons of mucus discharge. I remember with James at 28 weeks exactly, and the morning of my doctor appointment, I lost my mucus plug. I remember crying when telling the nurse, terrified that labor was starting and I had no idea what to do. She asked me if I was sure it was my mucus plug. YES. There is absolutely no mistaking the mucus plug. After checking me, the doctor assured me that yes, I did lose my mucus plug, BUT the mucus plug usually regenerates if you lose it too early and don't go into labor. Seriously? So I've been looking for that to happen again, but luckily, nothing! Although this time, I'd say I'm much better prepared!
Symptoms? Pregnancy insomnia is back (shit!). It sucks. Could be a direct correlation to all the sweets I've been eating?? I'm not sure if it's pregnancy insomnia, or the fact that I have small children, but the insomnia is definitely beginning to return.
Belly button in or out? In, but barely. I'm waiting for it to finally pop!
Linea nigra? Nope! Smooth belly!
Wedding ring on or off? On! But this time, it's slowly getting tighter. I doubt I will be able to wear it much longer!
Happy or moody? It's been off and on moody this week, thanks to me being so tired.
Looking forward to: TOMORROW! We have our ultrasound, my glucola test, and our 28 week appointment. I'll be anxious to hear what they have to say about the placenta. Hopefully all is well! :)
And this is my update with James...
How far along? 28 weeks
Maternity clothes? My yoga pants rock and pretty much, anything that's comfortable. I love changing into really comfortable clothes when I get home from work!!! Still do... still definitely do.
Stretch marks? No! Hooray!!! I'm super excited that I still don't have stretch marks. I'm hoping hoping hoping that it stays that way!!!
Sleep? It a little touch a go a couple days ago, but last night, I put a pillow between my knees. Heaven! It worked like a charm and I woke up this morning feeling refreshed! After reading this particular post this week, I tried it again and guess what? It worked like a charm (again) and yesterday morning I felt incredibly refreshed.
Best moment this week? I saw you MOVE. As in, MOVE. My whole belly moved really slowly! I can tell things are getting tighter in there and you must be uncomfortable, but hopefully the more uncomfortable you are, the sooner you'll come out and join us! :)
Miss anything? Not waking up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom!!! Once again, this is true. However, I have began limiting myself to water only before 9:00 p.m. After that, I don't drink anything. It has helped!
Movement? A ton! And real movement - not just kicks. I've noticed moreso this week than any other week that you do this twitching thing that sometimes scares me a little bit. It's like when you get an eye twitch, only in my belly! Pretty crazy!!!
Food cravings? Not really. I really like all of it! :)
Anything make you queasy or sick? Not really, although I have been feeling slightly queasy on and off for a week or so. It goes away fairly quickly...
Labor signs? None!
Symptoms? I have an incredible urge to nest!
Belly button in or out? It's in...but my mole has begun to stick out!
Linea nigra? A very faint line on a very stretched, smooth belly!
Wedding ring on or off? On!
Happy or moody? Still ridiculously happy. All the time! Hahaha, how things have changed...
Looking forward to: My baby shower is this weekend. I can't wait to see everyone and get all those great gifts that is going to make this even more real! :)
I love how I have switched from the count-up to the count-down! Only 12 more weeks until I get to hold you in my arms! :) I love you already! Nope, still in the count-up this time around. Haha...
My linea negra never really showed up with Julia. I wonder if it will show up at all for you this time.
ReplyDeleteThree months to go. You can do it (as if you had a choice)!!