28 Weeks and Feeling Swollen
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| Taken on Tuesday, 28 Weeks exactly. |
HOW FAR ALONG?: 28 Weeks + 1 Day (as of Wednesday)
TOTAL WEIGHT GAIN?: Why do I leave this question on here? As of today on the dreaded doctor scale, 19 pounds. Goal is 1 pound a week for the rest of pregnancy...that's 12 more pounds. I can do this.
MATERNITY CLOTHES: If anyone has any business casual maternity clothes that
would fit me (unlikely), I just started a new job, and there is a dress code. I
bought all casual maternity wear thinking I'd be at SOTL...so...yeah. ;)
STRETCH MARKS?: On my behind, a little. Not bad, and not on the tummy at all yet.
SLEEP?: Miserable. Falling asleep (at 8 or 9 PM) is no problem, it's when I wake up around 11 PM or midnight that I want to cry...lol.
BEST MOMENT THIS WEEK?: We got a surprise gift from our friends Erin
and Chad for baby Cooper filled with adorable, personalized gear. They nailed
it.
Eric and I had a lovely date day on
Father’s Day – CPK and Prometheus 3D, followed by grocery shopping.
And today, which is technically this coming week, but whatever. I got to hear little man's heartbeat, which was super solid. He's just under 3 pounds, which is average (thank you for slowing down, buddy!). Doc seemed very happy with my health, which was nice! All in all, great appointment - very quick! Have to go back in 3 weeks to retest thyroid stuff, but should be fine. Oh, I also got the rogam shot today. For someone who is afraid of shots, it wasn't that bad. :)
WORST MOMENT THIS WEEK?: Well switching jobs is never fun or easy, but
so far I have no real complaints. The people are very nice, and I am glad there is a bit of a learning curve. Sleep
is pretty awful...so, that's no fun. I am a little moody about my weight, but I have a feeling that won't go away until I am back in my pre-preggo "skinny KK" clothes. How fun for Eric! :)
MISS ANYTHING?: All kinds of alcohol, mainly wine (wine and champagne) and vodka (Ciroc)…and
bizarrely rum (Cracken and Brugal). I also miss being able to
move without breathing like an out of shape, 87 year-old man who has smoked his
whole life. I miss being able to work
out as hard as I used to. I miss when my
work outs actually felt like I was accomplishing something. I miss wanting to eat healthy all the time…woops,
let that one slip a little. I miss looking cute in clothes. Oh
well. I will get back on track once baby
boy arrives. It's allllllll part of the process, right? :)
MOVEMENT?: Cooper was especially active Monday, it
was so fun to see him moving around in there.
There are only 2 places that hurt when he kicks / moves, but otherwise...it's fun. When the doc got his heartbeat this morning, she had to kind of hold him still - he was very active!
FOOD CRAVINGS?: Fruit (blueberries and strawberries mostly),
cupcakes, cheese, quinoa, and cold things...
ANYTHING MAKING ME QUEASY / SICK?:
Guac. When I eat too much, which is literally ¼ of
what I used to eat, I get a little sick too. Also, heartburn is a
b-word. Never experienced it before. Never want to again.
LABOR SIGNS?: Nope. Still praying for late August.
SYMPTOMS / MOODS?: Mentioned feeling a little blue re: weight, and there are a few other things that occasionally "get to me" - but overall I know I am a lucky girl, and that makes me happy. Gaining weight like crazy, feeling swollen
and achy everywhere. Not SUPER motivated to do
anything like go out, but try to rally whenever I can so I can be a fun wife and friend.
I am also looking forward to our
trip home in 13 days. A few days in AZ and
CA sound ideal, albeit toasty, to me right now.
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