32 weeks

32 weeks already! Yes, we skipped a week. There’s really no excuse as to why either, it’s just by the time I’d get to thinking about taking a belly pic and writing in the blog it’d be 10 p.m. and I’d be DONE FOR THE DAY!

At 32 weeks, I am feeling good! I mean, the regular uncomfortable third trimester symptoms are all there, and having a toddler running around this time makes things a bit more tiresome but, other than that, I can’t complain. God has blessed us with two completely healthy as can be pregnancies that have truly been the most exciting times of my entire life so I am trying to relish these last few weeks of this precious time.

I’ve been going a mile a minute trying to get all the baby prep done and stuff bought so I can try and relax as much as possible the last month or so. October is a VERY busy month with so much going on. I’m trying to get all the major stuff out of the way now.

The nursery is going to be so stinking cute! I am very pleased with what we’ve done so far.

We went to our midwife today and baby is measuring right on time and couldn’t be healthier.

We’ve decided to labor mostly at home and then deliver at our birth center. I feel so privileged to have the opportunity to labor this way. Our birth center will have everything we need to birth the way we want to and in such a peaceful and relaxing environment. I highly recommend Fruitful Vine!

How far along? 32 weeks (yes, we skipped a week. Too much going on)
Total weight gain: Almost 30! EEEEK! At least I have all winter to lose it J
Maternity clothes? Yes
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: Sleeping ok. Indigestion has kicked in a lot at night which means I’m up a lot.   

Miss Anything? There are a lot of non-pregnancy things I’m missing…but all can wait because before I know it…this pregnancy will be over. 
Movement: Yes. Baby is head down and kicks are steady in the ribs these days.
Food cravings: Ice, still, and it’s driving everyone around me insane.
Anything making you queasy or sick: No
Gender: BOY
Labor Signs: Not yet but we are gearing up for this big event! Birth stories and Ina May quotes all day long to get mentally prepared…
Symptoms: Nothing new really…just very pregnant.
Belly Button in or out? Out
Wedding rings on or off? Off
Happy or Moody most of the time: Very Happy
Looking forward to: Our baby celebration with all our loved ones this weekend!

28 Weeks

Time is not slowing down. We are into our third trimester now and it seems unreal. Despite the uncomfortable symptoms this pregnancy has contained, I’m sad to see it coming to an end so soon, yet happy and excited all at the same time. Pregnancy is such a roller coaster ride of mixed emotions all at once. That’s the only way I can describe it.

How far along? 28 weeks
Total weight gain: I’m afraid to look! At least 20 lbs.
Maternity clothes? Yes
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: Sleeping ok minus the leg cramps  

Miss Anything? Nope…things are just as they should be.
Movement: Constant.
Food cravings: ICE…24/7…ice. And here’s another weird symptom I can add to the list of crazy symptoms from this special pregnancy...weird smells smell good to me. I’m talking about things that shouldn’t smell good like the smell of Randy’s garage/workshop, cleaners, building smells, etc. Isn’t that insane? No, it’s not pica. I don’t feel like munching on any of these things…I just like the smell of them. You probably think I’m nuts.
Anything making you queasy or sick: No
Gender: BOY
Labor Signs: No
Symptoms: New symptoms are the ice fetish, enjoying the odd smells of things, and the insanity that is LEG CRAMPS. I’m talking about calve leg cramps that hit me out of no-where while I’m in a dead sleep at night. Spasm Charlie horse type pains. I can’t even describe how painful. I’d take the transition phase of labor any day over those cramps. Luckily, I’ve got a few ways of dealing with them but they are no fun at all.
Belly Button in or out? Very very out
Wedding rings on or off? Off
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy
Looking forward to: Fall! Oh I love fall. It just puts me in an instant good mood. Cooler weather, autumn yankee candle scents, festivals, fairs, hunting, fires, football, holidays, baking, and BABIES! It can’t get better!