Pregnancy: Third Trimester

During my third trimester we had a lot of exciting things going on.  In October Zack and I went on vacation to Oregon and took a road trip around the state, we moved into our house, and celebrated Thanksgiving and Christmas.  We were really on the go for those couple months and, of course, that is when I really started slowing down and getting pretty uncomfortable.  I had really bad swelling in my legs and feet, my back and hips hurt a lot, and I all of a sudden felt giant.  Now I can honestly say that I really enjoyed being pregnant most of the time but there are things about it that can make you miserable once in a while.  I always felt bad when I would complain because we didn't have the easiest time getting pregnant and I remember telling Zack that when I finally got pregnant I would never complain about anything.  When I said that, in my mind I was thinking I would have morning sickness in the beginning then the rest of the pregnancy would be a cake walk.  Well I did not have morning sickness at all, but the last couple months were hard, I didn't see that coming.

Thankfully I have a wonderful, understanding husband.  He put up with my complaining and he always knows what to do to make me feel better and feel like what I'm feeling is normal and ok.
Up until my third trimester I was still working full time (5 days a week, 8 hour days) so I talked to my amazing boss (who was also pregnant at the time) and she let me change my schedule to 4 days a week.  That day off during the week made a big difference, it was nice to be able to take a day and relax.

How far along? 24 weeks

Weight gain: 13 pounds

Maternity clothes: Mostly maternity clothes.  I’m loving the gap fit tank tops!

Stretch marks? Not so far, still using Mustela cream.

Sleep: Sleep hasn’t been so great this week, I have had a lot of back pain so it makes it really hard to get comfortable.

Best moment this week?  I am finally feeling BIG movements from little boy. It feels like he it rolling, it’s so strange.

Movement? Lots more movement! It seems like every week he moves more and more.

Cravings? Not really.

Anything making you queasy or sick? Nope.

Belly button in or out? It’s neither… It’s flat, I guess that would be the best way to describe it at this point.

Wedding rings on or off? On.

Miss anything? Sleeping on my stomach and making it through the day with no back pain.

How far along? 25 Weeks.

Weight gain: 13 pounds as of my last appointment.

Maternity clothes: Oh yeah.

Stretch marks? Nope!

Sleep: Not so great, lots of back pain.

Best moment this week? Getting a prenatal massage.

Movement? Still lots of movement.  I’m not sure what it is, but when I lay down at night for bed he pushes out on the right side of my stomach and makes a huge bulge.  I’m thinking it’s either his head or his butt.

Cravings? No.

Anything making you queasy or sick? Nope.

Belly button in or out? In, but it’s barely in… like hanging on for dear life!

Wedding rings on or off? On.

Miss anything? Finding a comfortable position to sleep in.  I have to figure something out soon!

26 weeks pregnant on vacation.  Picture taken in a park in Longview, Washington.

27 weeks pregnant on vacation.  Picture taken at the Trees of Mystery Redwood National Park.

How far along? 27 Weeks

Weight gain: Around 15 pounds, will find out next week at Dr. appointment.

Maternity clothes: Oh yes!

Stretch marks? Nope!

Sleep: Not so great… I may have to cave and get a pregnancy pillow.

Best moment this week? Being on vacation in Oregon with Zack for 10 days,

Movement? Movement has slowed down a little bit this week.

Cravings? Fruit.

Anything making you queasy or sick? Nothing in particular.  I still want nothing to do with red meat though.

Belly button in or out? Its flat! Not quite out yet, but definitely not in.

Wedding rings on or off? On.

Miss anything? Sleeping on my stomach.  Also, hard cider. I haven’t missed alcohol at all during pregnancy, but we ran across a Ciderfest in downtown Portland and there were so many yummy ciders that I wanted to try!  Zack took one for the team and tried about ten different ciders though.

How far along? 28 Weeks.

Weight gain: 19 pounds.

Maternity clothes: Oh yes… even my maternity clothes are starting to get a little snug.

Stretch marks? Nope.

Sleep: Sleep hasn’t been great, having a hard time finding a comfortable position.

Best moment this week? We started moving into our new house!!

Movement? Movement has been good, it is starting to feel different though.

Cravings? Nothing in particular.

Anything making you queasy or sick? No.

Belly button in or out? I think my bellybutton is officially out!

Wedding rings on or off? On.

Miss anything? Sleeping on my stomach.

30 weeks pregnant.  Everyone has to have at least one bathroom mirror picture right?

How far along?  31 Weeks

Weight gain: 22 Pounds

Maternity clothes: Yes

Stretch marks? Nope

Sleep: It’s good some nights and bad other nights.

Best moment this week? Starting childbirth classes!  It makes me so excited, I’m getting so close.

Movement? Lots of big movements, he is still breech so my belly is lopsided a lot of the time.

Cravings?  Fruit, and good fruit has been hard to find lately, so that’s a bummer…

Anything making you queasy or sick? Nope

Belly button in or out? Out out out, I kind of feel like it isn’t going to go back in.

Wedding rings on or off?  On.

Miss anything? Being able to bend over, having more than 5 items of clothing that fit, not getting short of breath from walking up the stairs.

How far along? 33 Weeks

Weight gain: 25 pounds

Maternity clothes: Yes.

Stretch marks? Nope!

Sleep: Not so great, pregnancy congestion came back with a vengeance.

Best moment this week? Spending alone time with Zack. We have been so busy this week, it was nice to sit down and watch a couple movies and relax.

Movement? Yes, and it is actually a little bit painful at times!

Cravings? Smoothies!

Anything making you queasy or sick? Nope.

Belly button in or out? OUT!!

Wedding rings on or off? On.

Miss anything? A good night of sleep and being able to bend over.

34 weeks pregnant. Thanksgiving day.

How far along? 34 weeks

Weight gain: 26 pounds

Maternity clothes: yes

Stretch marks? nope

Sleep: Sleep has been pretty bad lately.

Best moment this week? I finally broke out my sewing machine and made a baby blanket! Its not quite square… but I made it myself!

Movement? Lots of movement still although I think he’s getting pretty cramped in there and I’m sure laying sideways isn’t helping.

Cravings? Not really.

Anything making you queasy or sick? Nope.

Belly button in or out? Out

Wedding rings on or off? On mostly.

Miss anything? Sleep!!! And a hard cider or glass of wine here and there.

How far along? 35 Weeks

Weight gain: 25 pounds

Maternity clothes: Yes.

Stretch marks? Nope!

Sleep: Sleep has been a little better this week.

Best moment this week? My mom and sisters threw me a baby shower this weekend with a bunch of my friends.

Movement? Movement has slowed down but he is definitely still moving throughout the day every day.

Cravings? Popsicles!

Anything making you queasy or sick? No.

Belly button in or out? Out.

Wedding rings on or off? On but getting a little tight.

Miss anything? My feet not being swollen to twice their size!

37 weeks pregnant

How far along? 38 Weeks

Weight gain: 31 Pounds!

Maternity clothes: I am starting to grow out of my maternity clothes! Thank God we only have a week left!

Stretch marks? No! YAY!!! I am so excited, I was sure I was going to end up with at least a few.

Sleep: Sleep has gotten worse, and the annoying “your body is just preparing for when the baby comes” comments have been rolling in like crazy.

Best moment this week? This is kind of a best and worst moment, baby boy has been breech for the majority of the pregnancy and he just does not want to move head down.  So last week I had a consultation with the only Dr. in town that does external version to try and move him around and the dr. just did not feel comfortable trying because of the position of baby boy’s spine.  So we have a scheduled C-Section for December 30^th.  I am pretty bummed that having a natural vaginal birth isn’t an option for me but I am also thankful and excited to know when baby boy is going to finally be here! In the end, all we care about is that he gets here and he is healthy and happy.

Movement? Lots of big rolling movements.

Cravings? Crackers, grapes, oranges, and chai tea.

Anything making you queasy or sick? Nope.

Belly button in or out? Out.

Wedding rings on or off? On, but they are getting a little tight.

Miss anything? Being skinny…

My huge lopsided belly and my Rowdy man.