Ready Or Not: The Third Trimester
I’ve kinda been in denial for a few weeks now that I’m officially in the third trimester of this pregnancy. This past week, I hit 30 weeks and could no longer deny that we are in the home stretch of this thing called “not having kids”.
It is WILD.
Here’s the update on this pregnancy. Not that you asked, but I would honestly probably forget to document this if I didn’t write a whole post, so, buckle up.
baby update
Baby is the size of a beet (leaves and all), and measuring right on schedule. Our doctor says she’s expecting him to be around the 40th or 50th percentile, which is just FINE BY ME. You stay right on track there, little buddy.
how am I feeling?
Large. I’m feeling large.
I know I’m really not that big, but I’m telling you, this belly is getting in my way. I was grocery shopping earlier this week, and I bent over to put something in my cart and my belly literally stopped me from reaching into the basket.
Um, hello? I still have things to do, here.
Not only am I getting large, but ya girl is dense, and so is my baby. My front half is feeling really heavy these days. If I don’t exercise for a couple days in a row, my body gets stiff and achey and I have a hard time sleeping. Which brings me to my next topic.
fitness
I’m still exercising around 4 times a week, and I walk my dogs every day. I honestly think consistently moving my body is the only way I’ve made it this far without pain or discomfort. I do a rotation of prenatal weightlifting, barre and yoga (all on Beachbody On Demand) and it’s been a real lifesaver. As someone whose hips don’t move well at a baseline, these workouts have kept my joints and muscles loose and flexible. And I sleep better. Win-win.
food
Since a sip of water can give me raging heartburn, not a lot of food sounds appealing most of the time. I have to remember to eat small meals more often, and I’m loving me some apples as a light snack. Perfect time of year, am I right?
Coffee isn’t my favorite, mostly because I can feel the heartburn just looking at it. However, I’m a big fan of cool, refreshing drinks, like juices, Starbucks refreshers and strawberry lemonade.
mental health
Surprisingly enough, I’m doing pretty okay. Every so often, I get overwhelmed and stressed thinking about all the things that still have to happen in the next month or so, but overall, I’m doing pretty well. Very excited for upcoming holidays and meeting the little guy who’s been hanging out on my bladder for the last few months.
I’m definitely in nesting mode where I don’t really want to do anything that’s not hanging out in the nursery, putting things away and adding the last few finishing touches. I’m so happy with the way the nursery turned out and I can’t wait to share it with you guys in a couple weeks. It’s got such a nice vibe and I just want to spend all my free time in there.
here are some bonus photos of birthday shenanigans from this past weekend. enjoy.
“There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.” 1 John 4:18
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7