B2 Bumpdate: 31 Weeks

As 31 weeks comes to a close, you know, because I'm becoming super stellar at updating you on the very last day of the week, I can't help but think about the differences between both of my pregnancies.  When I first found out I was pregnant with Rowan everything was the same as it was with Mykenzi.  The first symptoms, the morning sickness, the cravings, all which led us to think we were having another girl.  Somewhere in the second trimester this pregnancy took a turn into Crazy-town and then the third trimester to a direct right into Looney-ville.  I try very very hard not to complain because it is a blessing to carry at child at all, but y'all, this one is kicking my you know what.  Between worrying about the effects of the blood type incompatibility, and impending major surgery, a hernia, and now gestational diabetes, I'm not too sure how much this little body of mine can handle.  We've battled bronchitis, an upper respiratory infection, plus an incredibly awful stomach virus where all I battled with Mykenzi was a measly little head cold.  Rowan has definitely given me a run for my money.  It almost makes me a little scared to wonder what life is going to be like once he gets here.  I'm trying to hold tough as I know we will meet him soon and all this negative juju will melt away and I'll be ready to do this again in no time.  Ah, Motherhood.

So, when I left you last week I had just completed my 3 hour glucose screening after failing my 1 hour.  I got call bright and early the very next morning telling me my numbers were very high. Great. My information was faxed to a Diabetes Counselor who would sit down with me and coach me through everything I needed to know.  I couldn't get in before the weekend, so it was up to me to keep my sugars in line with no knowledge of Diabetes.  Awesome.  After eating my feelings in carbs the day I found out, I jumped on the healthy train and did a ton of research of where my numbers needed to be and what I needed to eat to get there.  I came to realize that my entire diet is sugar and carbs and I swore I wasn't going to survive.  After a few meltdowns and extremely bruised fingers because I obviously don't know how to prick myself, I started getting my numbers in line.  After finally meeting with my Diabetic Counselor this week I'm starting to feel a little more confident and my sugars have been great.  Now we just need Rowan to slow down on the growing train and we'll be golden.

How far along? 31 weeks, 6 days

Total weight gain? +25lbs, I go back to the doctor this week, so we'll see how much I've gained since my last appointment.

Maternity clothes? Shirts yes, but I've been sticking with flowy dresses mainly.  They literally require no effort and effort is just not something I have on hand right now. Lol.

Stretch marks? Just the small little patch I mentioned previously just above my belly button.  I haven't seen anything else as of yet.

Sleep? Surprisingly has been better.  I have now graduated to taking the couch throw pillows to bed with me and adding them where the pregnancy pillow doesn't hit.  The pressure on my belly has been crazy so these have help alleviate some of that actually allowing me to sleep.  Although, I'm definitely a bull in a china shop when I have to roll over which hasn't been great for the hubby's sleep schedule. Lol.

PEAK of the week? We bought a couch.  I'm grasping at straws here because it's been a really crappy week, but this couch is amazing.  There's more seating and more room for me to prop up comfortably which is a huge plus these last few weeks of pregnancy.

PIT of the week? Gestational Diabetes, whomp. whomp.  This was a hard one.  Not something I ever thought I'd have to worry about.  This pregnancy is definitely testing me, but so far I think I'm doing okay.  It's not ideal, but I'll make it through this too.

Big Sister?  is my little leach again.  I think she can sense my stress and hasn't really left my side. She's my sweet girl.

Daddy? I'm sure I've stressed him out more than anything, but he's handling everything really well and being super supportive.  He's even offered to change his diet with me so I'm not alone.  Having his support through all of this is everything. I'd be a basket case without him.  I mean, I'm a basket case with him, but could you imagine how much more of a basket case I'd be without him?! Yikes!

Miss anything? Sugar and Carbs. Y'all, literally everything is a sugar and a carb.  I'm totally having Regina George moments, "is butter a carb?!"  There is nothing I want more than a cookie, cupcake, or anything super sweet, but they are all trouble, trouble, trouble!

Movement? Yes.  He moves so much right now and my stomach moves into the craziest shapes.  He's a strong little guy.

Food cravings? Anything sweet, which is everything I can't have.  

Anything making you feel sick or queasy? The other day water made me extremely nauseous.  It only lasted that day, but it was weird.  The tiniest sip would just make me want to vomit.

Gender? Team Boy

Symptoms? I'm not sure what is going on here, but I suspect something is not right as I've had some pain in my pelvic region, hips, and lower back for days.  Sunday it literally hurt to walk.  At first I thought he was positioning himself head down, but now I suspect there is something else going on like maybe a bladder infection or something.  We'll see what the Doc says.  I haven't experience my "show" or anything like that yet, so I don't think it's labor just yet.

Belly button in or out? It's actually consistently pokey.  Not like a true outie, but its definitely out there.

Happy or moody? It's been an emotional week for sure.  I bet if you ask my husband he would say the lack of sugar and carbs make me kind of moody.  But hey, let me take away your cake at 30 something week pregnant and see how pleasant you are!

Looking forward to?  I never wanted to say this, but I'm looking forward to the end of this pregnancy.  I have a lot of battle wounds that need to heal and this Momma is looking forward to getting healthy after baby.  Also, this weekend a sweet friend is hosting a Sprinkle for us.  I'm excited to get together with all of our friends to celebrate this little rebel of son I've got on my hands.  I think a good dose of friends is exactly what we need to even out the stress of everything right now.