So it's been a while since I have been on here and figured I was due for an update.
I missed a major mile marker I wanted to blog about (100 days until ETA) but this week I also finish my 6th month and start my second trimester so we'll blog about all 3. (The picture above is 2 weeks old, I'm 26 weeks now)
I can't believe it's less than 100 days away, 6 months completed and almost my 3rd trimester. They aren't lying when they say the second trimester goes by fast. It did for me with the exception of 20-24 weeks (emotional rollercoaster). In less than 14 (16 assuming I'll go 2 weeks over) weeks my little man will be here!!!
We started working on the nursery yesterday. Cleared about half the junk out of that room and now we just need to organize and store what's remaining. We set up the playpen/bassinet/changing table we got from Michael's sister last night and that got us all excited! We are slowly collecting clothes, baby toys, and other miscellaneous items from very generous friends and family.
I was starting to prepare for the possibility that we wouldn’t be having a baby shower and just when I was about to start purchasing things (they always say don’t buy anything until after the shower) I had a few wonderful friends/relatives offer to throw them! I will have a small open house where we live for our church/friends/co-workers, one for my family/friends and another for Michael’s family and friends due to distance and weather in January.
Baby is more active than ever now! He is constantly moving and kicking, often times to my discomfort. He has also had hiccups a few times.
My symptoms are:
Morning Sickness: Yep, morning sickness! Even with the Zofran I still get nauseas if I don’t eat every 2 hours.
Back pain: this is just increasing and I am scared what the next 3 months will bring
Sciatic pain: what a weird feeling!
Tired: just walking I can feel how weak I am getting… where is all that energy?
Insomnia: I am pretty sure this is caused by my growing belly and extreme back pain
HUNGRY: My stomach gets full on half a plate but sure enough 2 hours later I’m hungry again.
Swelling: I can’t see it in the mirror but we took pictures a few days ago and my face looked pretty… swollen. I actually changed wedding rings this morning in fear that I wouldn’t be able to get mine off again.
Frequent urination: with baby growing and using my bladder as a punching bag I find I take more trips to the ladies room.
Hot: now I know how those poor menopausal women feel, I just can’t seem to get cold enough even when it’s 7 degrees outside.
Weight gain: for a while there I was averaging 2 pounds a week but this week (after 2 Christmas parties) I only gained 1/2 a pound so I'm still on schedule for the 25-35.
That was a long update, hopefully I'll blog more often so it doesn't end up like this again.
