Our little girl is almost here and to say we're anxious is an understatement. I feel like we almost have everything that we need, but still have a huge to-do list before she comes. I guess nothing will ever prepare us for how our life is about to change just in these two short months. I'm taking every moment we have together just as the two of us... well three including skye pie.
I wonder what it'll be like when we're laying in bed snug as a bug watching our crime documentaries, just about to fall asleep, to be woken up by a loud hungry baby. Or what it'll be like to have to revolve our whole schedule around her feeding times, then still be late because y'know, poop happens. Literally. I wonder what she'll look like, who's features she'll have, what colour of hair she'll have... It's crazy to think you have a child for 9 months that you never meet, or know what they look like.
From the middle of the second trimester, to the end, I definitely had more energy. I didn't take daily naps or get exhausted doing little things. I didn't throw up as much. But that's all slowly coming back. I NEED a nap (and a constant supply of water) to survive now and the nausea is slowly creepin' in on some days. But I haven't had a migraine in weeks, hallelujah!!!!! I started noting down everything I ate and drank in a day and figured that gluten products were triggering it. I can maybe have something with gluten once a day, it'll give me a slight headache the next day, I'll just feel exhausted and yucky. But if it's a slice of pizza, it's worth it.
Oh and let's talk about sleeping comfortably.
There is no such thing.
Here's actual footage of me trying to even move in bed...
We go through this routine of me finally getting comfortable enough to fall asleep, then she starts kicking up a storm in my tummy, mostly on my ribs and bladder. I swear I pulled a muscle the other day because she got comfy whilst sticking out of me, for 2 whole hours. Sometimes seeing the movements is so amazing. Like when I can feel her hands moving around, it's the tickliest thing ever. But sometimes, it bloody hurts.
But I take every little moment in and enjoy it whilst it lasts.
How far along? 30 weeks.
How big is the baby? around 15.7 inches.
Total weight gain/loss? usual weight: 107, now 123.
Maternity clothes? will be purchasing soon, but just bought huge t-shirts.
Sleep? what sleep?
Symptoms? braxton hicks like cray, terrible acid reflux, and other TMI stuff.
Food cravings? steak, but only steak with peppercorn sauce.
Food aversions? gluten!
What I'm looking forward to? getting our diaper and hospital bag all packed just for emergency reasons. and hopefully booking my fams tickets soon (prices are all over the place atm)
Bump? one that gets in the way of everything.
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