40 week (and 6 day) Pregnancy Update

When all is said and done, it really doesn’t seem like that long ago that I made the announcement that I was pregnant and now here I am writing my final pregnancy update.

 

While there were certainly times where I felt like I’d been pregnant forever, most of the journey flew by. Lately I feel like time just slips between my fingers and my biggest goal is to live each day and cherish every moment. When I talk to new moms and mom blogs, what they say most often is how fast the time goes. It actually scares me a bit, but I hope that I can use this knowledge to my advantage in trying to enjoy each moment.

 

I guess that’s why I’ve said many times that I am not in a hurry to rush my baby to come out. I wanted to savor these last few days as a mom-to-be and as a family of two. There is no going back, so why not enjoy what is left of this time?

 

Then Thursday hit. All of a sudden I started to feel anxious about meeting my little girl, and I really wanted her to come on her own versus being induced. I started getting a little upset when a friend who was due after I was had her baby yesterday. I started having contractions last night that were more powerful and regular than usual, and then…they stopped. So as it stands right now, I just don’t see her coming naturally.

 

How I’m feeling physically

I feel pretty good actually. Considering that I’m home a lot and resting, my body is not in nearly as much pain as it was during my last week at work. And I know I’m bigger and more swollen now, but I still feel better. I’m a nesting freak and feel that I want to clean and organize everything. Even with increased activity and more walking,  I still feel more energetic and less achy. I’ve been thinking a lot about my body too. Even though it looks so different now, I’ve gotten used to it and I can’t really imagine going back to being bump-free (or having a much smaller bump). I’m curious and scared as to what my body will look like after I give birth. I pray that I can be kind and accepting of whatever state my body is in. I can’t even begin to describe how grateful and amazed I am at what it has been able to accomplish on its own. I will focus on continuing to love my body through the next stages it is about to go through.

 

A few more notes on my current mental state

Mentally I feel okay, I’m just a bit cranky and very anti-social. My phone rings a lot and I really don’t ever feel like picking it up. Everyone wants news, but I don’t have any and it upsets me when I have to repeat that over and over. Yesterday I told Joe that I feel like a chicken that is about to lay a golden egg or something.  I know everyone is excited and showing love and care through reaching out. I’m just in a weird place though, it is nothing personal.

 

What I’ve been eating

I’m still completely obsessed with goat cheese and eat it every day either on toast or in a salad. Today I had it on an arugula salad alongside a leftover turkey burger.

Also still into grapefruit. It is so darn good.

And another favorite are Haribo raspberry candies

Week 40 bump

I guess that’s about it…not much else to report! Just going to enjoy this weekend and wait to see what happens. I can’t believe this is my last Friday ever not being a mom. Wow. Better go live it up! Before I know it I’ll be rocking mom jeans and driving a minivan.

 

Previous pregnancy updates HERE.

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Week 39 Pregnancy Update

Still hanging out at 39 weeks and 5 days! Guess this little girl is just too comfy to come any earlier than we expected.

I’ve been really enjoying being on maternity leave so far and I think I’ve been making the most of my time. I’ve been running little errands, doing some cleaning, cooking good meals, and relaxing. Yesterday I got a mani/pedi and today I took a nice long bubble bath and it felt great.

I haven’t been sleeping all that well at night, but it’s not a big deal since I am able to ease into my days and relax if I feel tired.

According to my doctor’s visit on Tuesday, things have not really progressed in the “going into labor” department. I have another appointment on Monday and I’ve been scheduled for an induction just incase she does not come before next weekend. If I don’t go on my own, I would go in on Sunday, Feb 5th for the application of a gel that softens the cervix. Most likely it won’t do the trick immediately and I will go home. The following day I would come in and they would start pitocin and the official induction.

I’ve never heard of this gel process, has anyone else?

Around the house things are ready to go. Just waiting for someone to come and make use of them.

As for me, I feel about the same. A little slower perhaps, but not bad at all. The extra rest is doing me good.

(can’t even fit in the doorway)

As far as food and eating goes, my appetite is about the same, I’m not hungry as often, but when I do eat, I want to eat more. It’s been nice making meals at home instead of packing food for work. I’ve especially been enjoying long and leisurely lunches with lots of fresh ingredients.

My current favorite sandwich (toast, goat cheese, spinach, avocado, tomato and salt). I also can’t get enough grapefruit or frozen peaches. Both are delicious all the time.  Another thing I’ve added to my diet is Raspberry Leaf Tea.  Contrary to popular belief it does not induce labor, but it is good for strengthening the uterus and pelvis to prepare for delivery. Not sure if that’s all proven either, but it tastes good, so I don’t mind drinking it.

Guess that’s about it from me! I’ll do my best to keep you posted if anything else changes. Until then…
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38 Week Pregnancy Update

Yes, I realize that my blog content has been all baby updates and little to nothing else. I’m sorry for boring you guys, but honestly I just haven’t been up to much except for work, home/rest, eat dinner, repeat.

 

My meals have not been all that exciting either and I’ve been too lazy to take pictures of my food. I hope that once the baby is here that I will be a better blogger. I’m sure I will feel like writing about my post baby body progress and what life is like with a newborn. Hopefully that will be interesting to those of you still reading!

 

So here I am at 38 weeks. Feeling pretty much the same at this point except a bit more tired. Sleep at night has become VERY choppy. Let’s just say that I’m really looking forward to when work is over and I can relax at home during the day. Just one more day of work!

 

Over the next week I plan to run a few errands, but overall, I feel pretty ready and my to-do lists have decreased immensely. The nursery is pretty much done at this point except I’d like to add some stuff on the walls.

 

Here’s a pic (including Joe’s feet on the bed- he’s worked so hard to help me get this room together!)

At my latest doctor’s appointment I was not dilated but slightly effaced. Sounds to me like things are on par with my predictions that she will NOT come early. I’m due the 29th but I feel like she will arrive on February 3rd. Not sure why.

 

I’m excited but still patient for my little girl to come. It has made it a bit harder because many of the bloggers due around the same time as me are now new moms! Congrats to Gina, Kjirsten, Heather,Alison, Bethany & Shanna on your new arrivals. I think I’m next!

Anyhow- here is a pic of my current enormous bump that is moving and shaking all the time! My little one loves to stick her butt up in the air and it creates a huge point in the middle of my stomach. I love watching it, and I think this will be the part of pregnancy I miss the most.

Other Stuff:

Days Until Due Date: 10

Doctors Appts Left: 2

Things I can no longer do: Call my mom without her thinking I’m in labor

Size of my ankles and feet by the end of the day: Enormous

Current Cravings: Cheese, Peanut Butter, Apples

 

I wonder how many more updates are to come! Any due date predictions?

 

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Week 35 Pregnancy Update

Oops I skipped the Week 34 update. Oh well. Still pregnant.

This week things have been okay, but I’m definitely feeling pretty uncomfortable and cranky as I mentioned in my last post. I know it comes with the territory and I’m trying my best to just accept this as the “new normal”.

Last night I was blessed with an incredible night of sleep and it is amazing how much better I feel when that happens. For the most part sleep has been pretty choppy- waking up to pee, or dealing with rolling over which is very painful due to my pelvic and hip pain.

We’ve also been traveling quite a bit over the holidays and I’ve been sleeping in different beds and trying to navigate my way to different bathrooms in the dark. It’s not fun, but it’s worth it in the end to be able to see family over the holidays. We’re trying to keep all of our traditions this year because we don’t know what next year will bring.

In other news, I’m currently running out of outfits and maternity wear, but I don’t want to buy anything else. I think I may have to break down though and buy a few more casual shirts. Mostly things are just getting short and sometimes I’ll catch a glimpse of myself in a mirror and realize that I look absolutely ridiculous.

Joe has been so wonderful helping me out with things I can no longer manage. For example, grocery shopping . The lifting of heavy bags in and out of the car and up the stairs in my house is now painful so he is going to handle that for now, or we’ll go together.

Week 35 bump (enormous):

Other Stuff:

Baby Positioning: As of my appointment last night, the doctor thinks she is back to being head down, but she isn’t 100% sure. I have to schedule an ultrasound for next week to double check. Fingers crossed.

Baby Clothes: I’m doing really well with baby clothes. I went with my stepmom 2 weekends ago and she bought me the baby’s layette (all the things she needs for the first few months!) It was incredibly generous and SO FUN! My mom also got me some really cute things for Christmas and also helped by taking tags off of everything (I really hope that gender scan was accurate), and washing all of the clothes.

Nursery: Really coming together- check out the pics!

Closet is still being worked on, and doors will go back on

Cravings: Chocolate, Luna Bars, Grocery Store Salad Bar Salads (with blue cheese crumbles (pasturized) and sunflower seeds on top), Spicy foods (loving Thai and Vietnamese food, I honestly could eat a big bowl of Pho with tons of Sriracha every single night and be a happy lady).

I’ll be 36 weeks on Sunday and then 1 more week until full term! Wowza!

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Week 33 Pregnancy Update

Hi everyone!
Greetings from week 33. This week has been a little bit of a doozy just like last week, but fortunately there was no hospital visiting!

 

This past weekend was wonderful, my mom hosted my final baby shower. My mom hosted a small get together at my house with some close friends and a little bit of family. My mother in law, mom, and sister handled everything and it was so much fun and completely relaxing for me!

I spent most of my time hanging with friends and opening even more cute gifts!

My awesome friends Sarah (in the middle), and Rachel (pregnant with twins!)

 

 

My mom and sister even worked late into the night on Saturday doing laundry and helping me set up the nursery. It looks beautiful! I plan to reveal it in the next week or two. I just want to finish a few last things.

At the end of the weekend Joe and I wanted to relax and decided to indulge in some cheesesteaks (complete with spicy hot cherry peppers on top)

They were so good….until around 3am when I woke up feeling really sick. I thought it was just heartburn, but soon enough I was throwing up.

 

I felt a little better in the morning so I went to work. By 11am I was running to the bathroom again and felt super sick. I went home and got there just in time. By that point I was basically laying on the floor in the bathroom and started to get chills. I knew I was also running a fever (which actually ruled out food poisoning, it seemed I had some kind of stomach bug).

At about 3pm, Joe called and said he was feeling terrible too. He came home on the early side and we both spent the evening wrapped in blankets in misery and tried to choke down english muffins for dinner. Trying to sleep was interesting- and we were both exhausted in the morning but feeling better. I spent the day at home but Joe went to work. Ultimately we’re fine now, but it was a pretty horrible 2 days!

 

In other baby news we went to the doctor last night and she thinks the baby is still breech. As a result, at my next visit I was advised to schedule a c-section. If she turns before then I don’t have to have the c-section, but this is just what she advised.

 

The doctor also told me there is a non invasive procedure that they can perform at the hospital to try and turn the baby manually (50-60% success rate).

 

I have to admit that I’m a little upset about the thought of a planned c-section. I guess I just always pictured that traditional "I’m going into labor" moment and not a scheduled surgery on the calendar. It’s not a guarantee that the baby won’t turn (I still think she will), it’s just a reality that I need to face a little sooner than I thought.

 

I’ll keep you posted.

 

Lastly- I wanted to show you a cute gift I received in the mail from the lovely Mindy at Finding Silver Linings. Two adorable headbands for baby from her boutique. How sweet is that?? Thanks Mindy!

Other Stuff

Baby Size: 17 inches (pineapple), 4.25 inches

Cravings: White chocolate (so random for me), spicy things (until the stomach virus), chicken salad

Symptoms: Very vivid dreams (I read this is common from hormones), the other night I dreamt that a huge scorpion jumped on my arm and I screamed out loud "GET OFF ME!!" and woke both Joe and I up. Oops.

Things that are easy that now seem hard: Wrapping presents while sitting on the floor, grocery shopping

 

Any moms out there have a breech baby that turned at the end?

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Week 32 Pregnancy Update – A little scare

Happy Friday everyone!

I’m coming to you with a quick pregnancy update. Sorry I’ve been MIA, it’s been a crazy week.

On Tuesday I had a little bit of a scare. I went to the bathroom at work in the morning and noticed I was having some spotting. I hadn’t had anything like this before, and I was really scared. Earlier that morning I had also been having some back pain and menstrual like cramps – all things that I had not previously had. I immediately called my doctor who told me to get to the hospital ASAP.

I tried so hard to compose myself and stay calm. It’s a 40-45 minute drive to my hospital and I needed to be safe getting there. Joe works in the opposite direction of my office and even though he offered to take me, I just wanted to get there as fast as I could and I was comforted knowing that he was also on his way.

I checked into the labor and delivery triage unit and they quickly had me hooked up to machines to monitor both me and baby. An ultrasound was also done to check on the baby, the fluids, and the placenta. All looked good except that my little girl is now breech (the doctor that felt my belly last Thursday told me she was head down). An internal exam showed that I was not showing signs of preterm labor (thank goodness).

The doctor monitoring me decided to give me fluids through an IV because she thought maybe I was dehydrated and that the fluid could stop some of the contractions I was having. After one bag of fluid, no such luck. I was continuing to have contractions, so I received an injection of medication to stop the contractions. It made me feel like I had drank 300 cups of coffee (heart racing, hands shaking), but it apparently did the trick. About an hour later I was sent home. EXHAUSTED.

The rest of this week I’ve been trying to take it easy, but it’s been hard. On Wednesday the nursery furniture was supposed to arrive, but they forgot one of the pieces. Now they are coming back on Saturday. My mom is also throwing me one last little shower at my house on Saturday so there’s been a lot of planning and preparing and stressing about that. I’ve had a ton to do, and all I really want to do is crawl into bed and put pillows all around me.

But alas, I think the time with family and friends will help get me out of my funk.

 I didn’t take a picture of this week’s bump yet, but I’ll update this post later to add it.

Other Stuff:

Size of Baby: 16.7 inches (large jicama), 3.75 lbs

Cravings: None really, except for a large glass of wine which I did not indulge in

Times I’ve cried over various things (good and bad): Probably 10 or so. It’s been mood swing/emotional city over here. My hormones are certainly raging.

Previous Updates:

You can find previous weekly updates on my new weekly update page. The list was getting long, so I figured I make one place to put them all.

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Week 30/31 Pregnancy Update- Another Baby Shower!

These past two weeks have been awesome! I really have been enjoying this part of my pregnancy quite a bit. I’m cherishing the last few months that I have to spend in this once in a lifetime experience. Yes I hope to have more kids, but there will never be a first time again where it’s all so new and exciting.

I have to admit that I’m also starting to freak out about actually being a Mom pretty soon. I know that I’ll be fine, but it’s still scary. I need to stop reading random things on the internet.

The main pregnancy highlight of this week (I guess it was technically last week) was my second baby shower! My mother in law hosted it on the Saturday after Thanksgiving at a tea room in Pittsburgh. The tea room is a beautiful venue perfect for girly events. My bridal shower was held there as well.There were 55 women at the shower but it didn’t feel overwhelming. It was a fun and warm environment and everyone seemed to be having a good time.

One of my favorite aspects of the shower was the amazing cupcake centerpieces that Joe’s aunt brought. They were so beautiful and SO DELICIOUS! You could smell the buttercream just sitting near them. There was white cake and banana cake. I had a banana cake with chocolate frosting. Ohhh yeah.

I was completely showered with tons of gifts and gift cards, and I’m feeling so excited now that I have so many of the baby necessities. I truly feel so blessed and lucky to have such supportive family and friends.

Other Stuff:

Size of Baby: Length: 16.25 inches (four navel oranges), Weight: 3.3 lbs.

Baby’s Position: I found out last night at my appointment that our little girl is head down! Woohoo!

Exercise:I am continuing with yoga and it has been such a blessing. I took both a beginner class – basic, not an active flow class(where they helped me modify certain moves), and a prenatal class. I actually liked the beginner class even better than the prenatal because it stretched me out more and the room was slightly heated.

Tuesday I got a little overzealous and tried a Zumba like on-demand workout (that was SO FUN) along with some weights. Unfortunately, I ended up in a lot of pain every day since. As much as I loved the sweat and have been craving the cardio, I think I’ve officially thrown in the towel. AGAIN.

Food: I’ve been doing really well with food lately. By “doing well” I mean that I’ve been able to eat healthy nutritious foods and stay away from a lot of the extra sugary snacks I was consuming mindlessly. I’m not depriving the baby of any calories, just making smarter swaps in hopes of keeping my weight and health in check.

Random Things: In my email this morning I got a coupon for a product called “Udder Covers” It’s really just an apron like thing that you can wear so that you can nurse in public (although they aren’t exactly inconspicuous) and um, they are called Udder Covers. I’ve heard the not so fun comparison of breastfeeding moms feeling like cows, but I think I’ll steer clear of the “Udder Cover”.

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Week 29 Pregnancy Update

Hey guys- Happy Saturday! I’ve been meaning to post this week’s update but been pretty busy every day after work so I just got around to it!

 

This week has had a lot of highs and lows (all which are really highs because nothing is that bad). All in all I’ve been feeling very good. Joe and I went to my doctors appt on Wednesday and that wasn’t the most fun. After seeing all of the other doctors in the practice, I finally got to have a visit with my OBGYN that I’ve seen for the past 2 years.  Unfortunately, when the doctor came in to my room she introduced herself. I wasn’t amused. I was hoping that she would have looked at my file (I don’t expect her to remember me), and know that we’d met before. Oh well.

 

Oh and at some point after that she mentioned that I need to watch my weight gain. OH THE HORROR!

Of course I was upset about that. I mean, getting weighed and then scolded about how much you’ve gained isn’t an easy thing to take. If you read this blog you probably know, I’m a woman who has many emotions tied up in my weight. I’ve struggled with this over the years. So, needless to say, I left the office in tears.

I felt like a failure. Like I’d failed myself and my baby.

I felt ashamed and embarrassed.

I felt frustrated that I can’t go back and change some of my eating patterns during the beginning of my pregnancy.

 

Joe and I talked for a while and eventually I felt better. Through our dialogue I realized that this warning from the doctor has nothing to do with me as a person. I asked myself- how can I make things better from here on out? What else can I do to ensure that I’m staying healthy and keeping baby healthy too?

The answers that emerged were more simple than I thought.

I need to be more active- even if I do have pelvic and hip pain, it doesn’t mean that I have to do NOTHING. I ended up getting right on the horse and got in two short workouts on Thursday and Friday, and I went to yoga this morning. I’m going to prenatal yoga tomorrow.

I need to be more aware of my eating habits. I need to eat when hungry but I KNOW I can watch the mindless eating and snacking. I need to focus my calories on healthy whole foods and limit the amount of sugar I’m eating. I have been indulging too much.

 

Looking myself in the mirror and realizing that I can do more to take control of my health made me feel empowered and strong. Instead of crying about how “I’m doing all I can” and how mean the doctor is, I just owned it and moved on. I’ve felt so good in the past few days. Better than I have in a while. It’s amazing to see the effects of a little exercise and reduction in sugar.

 

I also wanted to let you guys know that in the next few weeks I do plan to focus more on food and eating on the blog. I recognize that this has turned into a pregnancy blog and I’m sure some of you are not enjoying that so much. It’s hard not to blog about pregnancy all the time-especially because I enjoy having the blog as a way for me to look back on this journey. But I also want to keep things less one-note.

 

This week’s pic:

Other Stuff:

 

Baby Size: 15.25  inches (Butternut Squash)

 

Baby Weight: 2.5 lbs

Fav Foods: Weekly meal highlight- lunch today (eggs with spinach and goat cheese, bulgar wheat), also loving warm almond milk w/unsweetened dark chocolate cocoa

 

New Pregnancy Gadgets: My sister gave this to me and I’ve been wearing it during my workouts. It has helped with the pelvic pain.

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Week 28 Pregnancy Update

Happy 3^rd trimester to me! I can’t believe it’s finally here. With each week I get more and more excited to meet this little girl that enjoys kicking me all day

Last weekend my Mom threw me an amazing baby shower at her home in Connecticut. The weather was beautiful, and it is such a gorgeous time of year. As soon as I woke up and looked outside, I knew it would be a phenomenal day.

On Friday night my mom, sister, and I worked really hard to finish the favors which were homemade caramel apples. They were not the easiest things in the world to make, but they came out really cute and we were pleased.

We also all worked on prepping ingredients for the next day and got as much stuff done ahead of time as we could. My mom is really a master at entertaining- she is so organized and never seems to forget anything. (I on the other hand get really nervous about entertaining and always seem to forget things)…

By the morning everything was in its place just waiting for the guests to arrive.

The day consisted of lots of eating, laughing, and catching up with family and friends. All of the guests wrote advice cards which were so fun to read. We also played the baby food game (where you have to guess the flavor by smelling and tasting it). Everyone was just so full of love and warm wishes. I felt like such a lucky girl.

(there is a salmon under there)

Bacon & Cheese Quiche

Spinach & Cheese Quiche

 

Opening gifts was so much fun. I felt showered in pink! I wanted to ooh and ahh over every cute little thing. (So that’s exactly what I did) I even teared up when my sister gave me a beautiful musical jewelry box for the baby that she found in Paris. It is so special.

Back at home I’ve been making good progress on a lot of my projects for the baby. Joe finished painting the nursery and we scheduled the carpet installation and furniture delivery. If everything goes to plan, the nursery will be in very good shape by the second week in December.

I’ve also been trying to think ahead to the holidays so this week I got a really good jumpstart on my Christmas shopping. I’m more than halfway done. I just can’t imagine waddling around the mall during Christmas season when I’m 8 months pregnant. Not happening. So I’m taking the time to do it now.

Additionally, I finally scheduled my birthing class, breastfeeding class, and tour of the hospital. Due to the holidays and some family visits we have scheduled, I had to take all of the classes in January. If I make it to my breastfeeding class on Jan. 21^st, I have a good feeling that I’ll be the MOST pregnant lady there.

So far things in the third trimester are progressing beautifully. I can’t wait to see what else these last few months will bring.

Belly Pic (from shower)

Other Stuff:

Baby Size: 14.8 inches (Chinese cabbage)

Baby Weight: 2.25 lbs

Cravings: Back to loving vinegary things (had a major sauerkraut craving the other day), still have a major sweet tooth, and pizza is always on the list

Newer Symptom: I’m hot all the time. I actually thought that I was going to have to leave work on my lunch break the other day to buy a short sleeve shirt. I wore a sweater with only a tank underneath and was DYING of heat at the office.

Fun Thing: My first prenatal yoga class is on Sunday!

Previous Updates:

Week 27

Week 26

Week 25

Week 24

Week 23

Week 22

Week 21

Week 20

Week 19

Week 18

Week 17

Week 16

Week 15

Week 14

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27 Week Pregnancy Update

27 weeks! Woah! This is my last week in the 2^nd trimester and I simply can’t believe it. What I also can’t believe is that I’m not freaked out at all. I’m actually ready to be here right now. There were certain weeks that passed where I was feeling nervous about how fast the time was going, and wondering how I would feel when I knew that my days as a pregnant woman were numbered. As excited as I am to have my little girl, there is also something very magical about this time.

This week I’m not feeling so magical. In fact, I have to admit that I’ve had my fair share of yearning for my pre-pregnancy body. It’s the little things that have started getting more and more difficult – like getting off the couch, packing a suitcase, and cleaning my house. I used to run around like a madwoman to get errands and things done and now it takes me a lot longer to get through my to-do list.

I’ve also been reading about many people who are training for and running upcoming races (Savannah, NYCM, Philly marathons) as well as Turkey trots and all that jazz, and I’m totally jealous. I really miss running.

I actually have dreams about it. Last night I had a dream that I was using a treadmill that required an input of time of year and city. Then the treadmill would mimic a road race that takes place around that time. The treadmill I was on defaulted to have me run at 6.3mph and I was barefoot and could barely keep up. It was not fun.

 (Disclaimer: Please don’t take this as me saying that I’d rather be running than be pregnant. That’s not what I’m saying. I’m just expressing some of my feelings honestly, but I do realize I have my whole life to run races, exercise, etc.)

I’m not very active right now because of the hip and pelvic pain I get from working out. But it’s not just that. I also feel pretty tired and unmotivated to exercise at the end of my work day. By the time I get out of work and run a few errands, I’m spent. And I’m not getting up any earlier than I already do at 6am. But you know what? I’m not going to blame all of my inactivity on pregnancy. I know I could do more, and I’m not. Maybe I’ll find motivation again. I hope so! I think I could use the endorphin boost. I feel heavy, slow, and pretty unattractive these days.

Food wise things aren’t that interesting. We’ve had a lot of evening obligations and errands so I haven’t cooked that much this week. My go-to snacks lately have been brown rice cakes with laughing cow cheese, pears, and fun size Halloween candy, shredded wheat with almond milk.

I didn’t take my usual belly shot this week, so I’ll use a pic from last weekend.

I’m looking forward to getting a lot of new pictures this Saturday at my baby shower! YAY!

 Other Info

Baby Length: 14.5 inches (cauliflower)

Baby Weight: 2 lbs

Cravings: Pizza! I could eat it at every meal. I’m not kidding.

New clothing purchased: 2 pairs of pants. A black pair and a pair of jeans. I really needed a pair of black pants with a full panel. Demi panels just aren’t cutting it anymore. I also bought a new top for my shower.

Days left until my due date: 86

Days until Christmas: 50

Previous Updates:

Week 26

Week 25

Week 24

Week 23

Week 22

Week 21

Week 20

Week 19

Week 18

Week 17

Week 16

Week 15

Week 14

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