30 Weeks 2 Days

It has been awhile since we have done one of these, so I thought what the heck?! I'm also pretty board at the moment waiting for another Saturday night at the office. Coming up this week: nursery accomplishments!!

 

 

How far along? 30 Weeks and 2 Days
Weight gain/loss: According to the doctors I am up 23 lbs. They just don't know about what I gained before my first appointment...oops!
Maternity clothes? Yes please! I guess I pretty much live in yoga pants and cami's these days which are not maternity, but they might as well be.
Stretch marks? Not anymore than I already had, I just got some oil I ordered that is supposed to be the miracle worker so here's to not getting any?!
Sleep? Sweet, sweet insomnia has reared its ugly head again. Just the other night I woke up at 3:15am and was still up doing the dishes at 6am when Nate woke up wondering what in the world was going on!
Food cravings: Ice Cream...my favorite of the moment is Strawberry Shakes from McD's
Movement? Oh the little alien moves around every day. I do think that it moves a lot less than some people say theirs do...I'm hoping this means that I am correct in thinking that this baby is going to be calm...check back in a few weeks when I'm pulling my hair out from all of the screaming. I actually asked my doc about this at my last appointment and she thinks it probably has a lot to do with how active I am. Seeing as I'm not really the sit around all day type, I probably just don't notice as much movement as most.
Belly button in or out? Still in, but growing out. It is kind of weird...
What I miss? Being able to enjoy the outside heat more. I would love to lay out in the sun or I had to miss a Twins game the other day because the heat index was 115!
What I'm looking forward to: Getting my room all put together in the next week. I'm really happy we are still on track with everything over here!

 

It seems as though people stop caring about the fruit size of their babies by now because I can't seem to find one! On my ticker from my Bump group I believe I am a squash...even though it resembles a pumpkin. Here is a picture of a cabbage and a quarter, I suppose it is a descent comparison. The little one is now about 17 inches and 3 1/2 lbs give or take!

 

29 Weeks 6 Days

My Top Ten Reasons Being Pregnant in the Summer is Not That Bad

10. Sweating is normal for people to do in the heat; therefore, when I am doing something that requires a little extra work most people just can't get over how much I am glowing!

9. No one likes to get fat and be pale, at least in the summer you can get fat and be bronzed.

8. Cami's & Yoga pants no longer look like I just rolled out of bed. I look like I could have came from a relaxing stroll around the lake or a pre-natal yoga class.

7. The clothes are so much cuter in the summer...and cheaper. Until chaffing became an issue throwing on any old dress can work...also you don't need to buy a new winter jacket! $$$

6. The State Fair. Do I need to even explain? I have always been self conscious of the amount of food I could consume there. This year there is no one that will stop me from eating a corn dog, a hot dog, deep fried Snickers, and a batch of Martha's cookies during one trip.

5. I no longer have to worry about sucking in that extra 2lbs in my swim suit. Now I proudly let the extra 25lbs hang free...my abs have never been so hard in my life!

4. Having a baby in the fall is going to be wonderful. The gorgeous weather for beautiful walks, a little baby to dress up for Halloween, and maternity leave that covers all of the major holidays!

3. Summer Activities are way more pregnant lady friendly than winter. Trips to the beach, the cabin, local fairs, and outdoor concerts are way more appealing than tubing, skiing, or ice skating.

2. Flip- Flops, no matter how swollen my feet get these shoes will always fit me!

1. Ice Cream. I think I would feel a lot more guilty about my daily (sometimes twice daily) indulgence if it were cold outside. Instead people look at the pregnant lady and the 100 degree thermometer and just nod their heads in acceptance.

27 Weeks 1 Day

Here is my bump progress up until this point. It is SO funny to me how huge I thought I was in the beginning!

4 Days before my BFP (Big Effing Positive in blog terms) The night of my last cocktail at Spike and Rachel's wedding in Fargo, ND. I love how naive we are in this picture to the fact that our lives are forever changed and we have NO idea!

4.1 Weeks Pregnant



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23.6 Weeks for both



24.3 Weeks

26.6 Weeks ( So two days ago...I went to the beach after this and tanned my bump the best I could!)