Thank goodness this week has started better than last week. While sleep hasn't been what I would classify as amazing ... I'm still thankful it has been more than the 2 hours I was getting, which has proven to make life with this preggo a lot less terrible.
Things I have learned this week:
Crying is a lot easier to do when you are about to pop. I've cried "happy" tears, "scared" tears, "mad" tears, and "I don't even know what the hell I'm crying about" tears this week. Crying has become a fluent form of communication ... and all I can think about is my poor husband who encourages me to "let it out" as I apologize a hundred times for being crazy. I thought I had really nailed the "emotional" part of the pregnancy because up until now crying spurts have been few and far between.
Being on your feet for more than 30 minutes is now classified as "long day" and will make your feet swell like you worked a 12 hour day. All it takes is a walk from the front door to the truck and my toes start looking like little sausages.
Food is love. I don't know if this is all women but food in general is amazing at this point in the pregnancy. If it's edible ... I will eat it. And if its something I like ... its probably best to steer clear because I will mow you down to get to whatever food is calling my name. Sharing on my plate is no longer an option ... unless you're feeling frisky and want to lose a finger.
Picking things up off the floor is a thing of the past. Seriously. Who knew bending over to pick something up off the floor would turn into a crossfit workout. It's like human oragami ... depending on the size and shape of the item you are trying to get to determines what way you navigate the beach ball you are currently smuggling to get to that item. Most days it's not worth it ... which is why my living room currently looks like a toddler already resides here.
The difference between the second and third trimester is world's apart. You're pregnancy quickly goes from "Oooh!" and "Aww!" and "This is so magical!" to "What the heck is this kid doing in there?" and "Hey kid! I don't stretch that far!" I remember a gushing about how amazing little kicks were and how the flutters made me giggle ... and now I'm trying to not pee my pants as this little ninja puts every ounce of her weight on my bladder. Still a magical experience ... it's just less fairy tale magical and more I'm ready to have this baby magical.
All joking aside, this really has been an incredible experience. Being able to carry a child is a beautiful blessing and I'm thankful that I've been able to do so with little complication thus far. I've recently found that I have readers that like to take my sarcastic spin on crazy hormones and twist what I have written to reflect my spin on pregnancy as negative and ungrateful ... not only have they taken what I have written about out of context, they have then used that information as fuel to make themselves seem superior and all mighty on the subject of pregnancy on social media. #haters It is my nature to find the laughter in everything but especially the things that are uncomfortable or not so pleasant. And let's face it ... all aspects in the journey of pregnancy aren't always rays of sunshine and rainbows and giggling at the fact that by the third trimester you feel like you are toting around a 20lb watermelon does not mean I am ashamed of my belly. I have enjoyed every moment of this pregnancy and that includes the moments that test my patience, make me feel down, and even the moments that make me a crazy woman. Those moments do not make me ungrateful or a bad mother ... it makes me human.
How far along? 35 weeks, 6 days
Total weight gain? Holding out at 28lbs ... We'll see if that changes at next week's appt.
Maternity clothes? These days anything I can fit into ... which is not much at this point.
Stretch marks? I'm amazed that I haven't seen anything yet!
Sleep? Is better. I still wake up multiple times a night but the quality of sleep in between wake ups has improved.
PEAK of the week? A sweet baker friend dropped off a dozen of my favorite cupcakes she bakes for me and baby! It was the perfect pick me up this week and made for one happy preggo!
PIT of the week? Understanding that putting your life out into cyberspace will bring out the ugly in people.
Miss anything? Missing the beach! Moving and preparing for baby means less time for beach days. I'm hoping I can sneak one more in before this little girl makes her arrival.
Movement? This little lady has always been a mover but these days space is tight so she is stretching this belly to the max!
Food cravings? Everything. Just food in general. At our weekly Waffle House trip this week the cook was this little Asian man who didn't speak very good English but brought a plate full of pickles to me (unprompted, I might add) with the biggest smile on his face. I got a sweet giggle out of it because not only was it adorable, I also thought it was pretty stereotypical ... but I'll tell ya there was not a pickle left on that plate when I left. #picklesforthewin
Anything making you feel sick or queasy? Nope.
Gender? Girl!
Symptoms? Emotional! Whoa. Still some swelling ... I doubt that will go away at this point.
Belly button in or out? Still flat as can be.
Happy or moody? I've hit every emotion on the emotional spectrum this week.
Milestones? We graduated childbirth class this week! I suppose we are ready to be parents now! Also, the nursery isn't fully ready but we got the crib set up this week! I find myself just standing in the doorway staring at the crib in awe. It's getting so close!
Looking forward to? Finishing the nursery. Hopefully the rain will hold of this weekend so we can get baby girl's dresser done, painted, and in the nursery!
I had a blog friend who was also attacked for her comments on pregnancy. I don't get it! Pregnancy isn't perfect and it can be uncomfortable. There is nothing wrong with being honest especially on your own blog. I'm sorry to hear this has happened to you too. This is YOUR story and YOUR blog so you can and should talk about whatever you want. My friend stopped blogging and I wonder if it was because of the criticism. Just ignore them and keep updating about your baby girl. :)
ReplyDeletePeople are hating on you because they are jealous. Totally obvious :). I've have thoroughly enjoyed your preggo updates and glad I found/cyber stalked you through Instagram! I totally got that monogram for the nursery as well!! We are almost there lady!!!
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