30 Weeks! Home Stretch!

Finally, 30 weeks. Just about 9 to go until my cesarean. Last time, I was so worried about the impending birth process that I think I enjoyed this last stretch a bit more, plus there was a lot of cleaning and preparing for the baby room. Now, the crib is (and has been) set up, and the room is mostly done, as he's sharing with his sister for now. Although I'm suddenly envisioning a baby room downstairs, and I can't say I mind the idea at all...

No - we are moving in the next couple of years!

What's left to do? Well, the baby shower is happening in February, invites have gone out. I have some anxiety looking at my list vs. the number of guests, as it's a lot and I know some will bring whatever they want, but it's okay! I have some time still to buy the necessities. So after the shower, I'll have to wash and put away all his clothes, set up his bassinet, swing, and I need to put together his little grow with me chair. And find the bumbo seat. Mostly though, he'll be pretty snug against me or in his bassinet/swing/lounger so I don't have to worry too much. I also have to wash some bottles because this little guy will hopefully be able to handle bottle and breast feeding!

Oh jeez. I have to pack our bags. Okay so maybe I do have lots to do still! I can at LEAST take care of mine right after the baby shower, and get his sorted out pretty soon as well.

How far along: 30 weeks

Due Date: March 24, 2020 (aiming for an early cesarean around March 17!)

Baby is the size of a(n): bunch of broccoli (seriously, this is a weird measuring system)

Total weight gain/loss: No idea. I assume at least 15 - 20 lbs. I'll check...sometime.

The Bump: Growing slowly and steadily. He should be weighing around 3 lbs currently, though I suspect he's bigger than that.

Symptoms/How I'm feeling: Rib pain, nerve pain, back pain, hip pain. I'm also really tired.

Food Cravings/Aversions: Carbs

Sleep: Bad again, but it's normal. I bought a knee pillow...which only sort of helped. I think.

Weddings Rings On or Off: On. I'm thinking I should probably take them off soon, I'm starting to swell a bit.

Exercise: A little, I have wanted to strengthen my arms a bit, maybe build up some muscle. I just don't have the energy.

Any Names Picked Out Yet: Yes. Not telling.

Gender: Boy!

Movement: Lots, yes. 

Maternity Clothes: 100%

Labor Signs: some tightening, likely braxton hicks.

What I miss: not being pregnant. Yea! Still!

Best Moment of the Week: I can't really think of anything... it's been a good week, lots of time with my sweet little family. 

What I’m excited about/looking forward to: shopping and the baby shower. I'm also looking forward to being off work.