29 Weeks

How Far Along: 29 Weeks

Baby Size: Acorn Squash

Symptoms: Lack of concentration and motivation. I just can't seem to get myself going in the mornings. Part of that may be do to the cold weather last week. The beginning of the week was frigid. Sore back in one spot when I sit too long. I have a numb patch just below my sternum to the right. It's about the size of my palm. Apparently my sister had it and it never went away after her babies. It's the weirdest feeling and the edges are slightly painful, like never pain. I'll have to ask my OB when I finally get to see one.

Weight Gain: 16 lbs

Sleep: I had the pleasure of waking up to a party in my belly at 4am one morning and the way bébé was kicking my stomach I nearly got sick. Changed positions and he/she stopped kicking so hard.

Best Moment of the Week: Gilles agreeing to cloth diaper ourselves from the get go. We had thought about using a service but we did some more comparisons and it's cheaper for us to buy newborn cloth than to use a service. Now I'm on the hunt!

Worst Moment of the Week: My OB saga: In January my Dr referred me to a clinic that only delivers at Rockyview hospital which is not the one we wanted. I declined since that is not what I asked him for at EVERY appointment since 8 weeks. I went back to him and said do it again. He sent it out to only 1 out of 2 clinics that deliver at the new hospital, and they declined me as they are full. They had to resend my referral to all the other clinics in my area and now I finally have an OB appointment, but it's at the hospital we didn't want. I'm sad and disappointed. I'm also kicking myself because I could have been seeing an OB for the last 2 months if I was going to end up at Rockyview any way. My first OB appointment will be at 31 weeks. My last prenatal appointment at that point will have been 6 weeks before. 

Any cravings or aversions: Still loving oranges.

Wedding ring on or off: On.

Belly button In or Out: In, but getting flatter.

What I'm looking forward to: Chiro this week.

What I miss: Wine. (It's a continual thing.)

Emotions: Excited. Thinking about the birth process is fascinating.

Nursery: Nothing this week

Shopping: Not really shopping but I joined a cloth diaper co-op.

To-do: Research newborn cloth 

27/28 Weeks

I missed posting week information last week. It was a really busy week and I never got around to sitting down, making the time.

How Far Along: 28 Weeks

Baby Size: Eggplant

Symptoms: This week has been good. I've had very little back pain or hip pain. The previous week was much worse. I definitely had SI Joint pain and knee pain.

Weight Gain: Up 14 lbs since prepregnancy. I feel like I should be gaining more because of my low starting weight.

Sleep: Up 2-3 times a night to pee, but usually in a 4 hour, 3 hour and 3 hour set. Good training? I didn't have a lot of discomfort which was great.

Best Moment of the Week: A woman I met at a birthday party said I look beautiful. Gilles is able to see my belly move while we watch TV. I organized the nursery a little and feel much better about it.

Worst Moment of the Week: Not hearing from an OB. We're almost at the bi-weekly appointment weeks and I have yet to see one. My family Dr is alright, but I don't feel like I'm getting the care I should be at this point.

Any cravings or aversions: Clementine oranges. They are the perfect size and I've been eating 1-2 a day. Love the freshness!

Wedding ring on or off: On. The cold weather is actually making it loose. I also don't have much swelling anywhere at all, so that would also make a difference. My massage therapist commented on my lack of swelling when she was doing my feet and calves.

Belly button In or Out: In, but very flat.

What I'm looking forward to: Getting a phone call from the maternity clinic. I'm really hoping I get a call this week!!

What I miss: Shrimp. I've been wanting shrimp and rice, but avoiding the seafood.

Emotions: 27 weeks I was feeling a little bit nervous. Not about birth, but about having a baby. It's crazy to think I'll be a mom. This week, I'm excited! I held a 4 week old baby girl on the weekend and I can't make these next 11 weeks go fast enough.

Nursery: We bought stain for the glider, ottoman and shelf. Gilles wanted everything the same colour. The mattress came in for the crib so that is officially all set up. I repurposed some baskets I had been using for other things and now I don't need to buy any special ones. I washed all the clothes I have already and organized it in to size. The drawers are organized for the most part now.

Shopping: Stain for the glider. A couple onsies for newborn.

To-do: Blood tests Monday. Start reading up on breastfeeding and baby care

Week 26

How Far Along: 26 Weeks

Baby Size: Head of lettuce

Symptoms: Little bit of nausea creeping up here and there. Hip pain when I sleep some nights. Heartburn. Low back discomfort. Feeling squished into my diaphragm. According to my yoga teacher this is relatively normal for a first pregnancy.

Weight Gain: up 13 lbs since prepregnancy

Sleep: Good nights and bad nights. Some nights I wake up and can go back to sleep easily, others I toss and turn.

Best Moment of the Week: Having the crib set up

Worst Moment of the Week: Getting sick after having too much dairy

Any cravings or aversions: nothing.

Wedding ring on or off: On

Belly button In or Out: In

What I'm looking forward to: Nothing really baby related this week. Organizing a bit more of the nursery?

What I miss: Sleeping on my back without being out of breath

Emotions: Nervous. I get my Gestational Diabetes test results back today.

Nursery: The furniture is set up!

Shopping: Ordered the crib mattress. Should be delivered next week. We bought a change pad, a couple covers, some clothes for newborn, and a couple sheets for the crib and bassinet. I also bought a new sports bra finally.

To-do: Start reading on baby care and post-partum. 

Second Trimester Bump Pics

It's been since first trimester that I posted a bump photo on here.
Here are a few over the past couple months.
I can't believe there is only a couple weeks left until third trimester. Crazy!

15 Weeks

17 Weeks 

19 Weeks

21 Weeks

24 Weeks

Week 25

How Far Along: 25 Weeks - or less. My chart at my Dr's office says my due date is May 11, not May 5. So that would put me at 24 weeks and a couple days. Since I started this blog with the May 5 due date, we'll stick with it.

Baby Size: Cauliflower

Symptoms: Sore hips after walking too far. Heartburn comes and goes. Getting up twice a night like clockwork. Low blood pressure and low blood sugar are hard to deal with. Just keep drinking and eating! 

Weight Gain: Didn't gain anything this week. Still up 11 lbs.

Sleep: Still sleeping pretty good. After stretching and going to yoga last week I've noticed a big difference in sleeping better

Best Moment of the Week: The nursery painting is complete.

Worst Moment of the Week: Low blood sugar and feeling ravenous in the morning for the past few days. Not sure what is up with that. Growth spurt?

Any cravings or aversions: Nothing

Wedding ring on or off: On and still comfy

Belly button In or Out: flat. Still technically in.

What I'm looking forward to: Setting up the nursery furniture.

What I miss: Wine. Gilles had a couple glasses at dinner which made me jealous. I was happy he could enjoy it and have me drive home though.

Emotions: Happy. We're starting to get down to the last few weeks of 2nd tri. Can't believe it!

Nursery: Painted. Set up is coming

Shopping: Bought a nice sweater for myself.

To-do: Gestational Diabetes test Monday. Yoga Wednesday. Chiro Thursday. Going to be a good health week.

Week 24

How Far Along: 24 Weeks

Baby Size: Canteloupe

Symptoms: Heartburn, depending on what I eat. Calf muscles are tight when I wake up. Low blood pressure still pops up every once in a while. Drinking water helps with that. 

Weight Gain: 11 lbs from prepregnancy weight. I'm right on schedule. I've started tracking my intake to make sure I'm eating enough. I've always struggled with weight gain so I'm keeping an eye out. Also trying to up my protein intake as much as I can.

Sleep: Still sleeping solidly. I love my body pillow. I'm waking up really stuffy every morning which makes it hard to go back to sleep after I wake at 4am or so. The first sleep is solid, the second is not so I find I'm more tired now.

Best Moment of the Week: Gilles painting the nursery. Almost done!

Worst Moment of the Week: Feeling light headed from low blood pressure

Any cravings or aversions: Bacon. I can't get enough of it!

Wedding ring on or off: On

Belly button In or Out: In

What I'm looking forward to: The nursery being done and setting things up

What I miss: Running. Lifting weights. I really miss working out hard lately.

Emotions: Happy. Slow stress building. I have a lot of things to do that aren't baby related before baby arrives.

Nursery: Paint! We went last weekend and got paint. Gilles started painting. The top colour and bottom colour are done. He just has to do a line between the two colours and it's completely painted.

Shopping: I bought some maternity yoga pants, another pair of tights and two shirts. I needed some workout wear for the prenatal yoga class I'm starting this week.

To-do: Schedule Gestational Diabetes blood test

Week 23

How Far Along: 23 Weeks

Baby Size: Grapefruit

Symptoms: Round Ligament Pain, back ache

Weight Gain: Didn't gain anything this week. Must be detoxing all the Christmas goodies

Sleep: Still catching up

Best Moment of the Week: Hearing the heart beat at 150.

Worst Moment of the Week: Going to urgent care because I thought I might have had a UTI. Turned out to be ligament pain and the fact that my uterus is now pushing on my kidneys. Lovely!

Any cravings or aversions: Veggies are more and more appealing

Wedding ring on or off: On

Belly button In or Out: In

What I'm looking forward to: The nursery getting painted!

What I miss: Shrimp. I've been wanting a quick shrimp dinner for a while.

Emotions: Slow panic arising. We have a lot of time but also not that much. Really need to get things organized

Nursery: Bought paint after deciding on colours! The baseboards and outlets have all been taped up and it's ready for Gilles to paint.

Shopping: Stopped at my sisters and picked up a bunch of things she saved for us. I'll have to inventory it and see what we still need. (which is a lot still)

To Do: Schedule my glucose test for a few weeks