Saturday, April 25, 2015

29 Weeks

29 Weeks, pretty sure we've finalized our name selection

HOW FAR ALONG?: 29 Weeks

TOTAL WEIGHT GAIN?:  I've gained 18.5 pounds as of today at the doctor's office.  Whoa.  

MATERNITY CLOTHES: Most definitely.  I got a bathing suit because I wanted to take Veda swimming since it's been so hot and now this week it's been quite cold and cloudy.  I'm not complaining though, I am so not ready for summer heat!  Luckily I think I'll be holding this baby before it gets too unbearable.  

SLEEP?:  Still sleeping quite well, with the exception of my middle of the night wake up and trying to turn from side to side.  It's definitely getting harder..  

BEST MOMENT/S THIS WEEK?: Finishing my work week Wednesday.  Unfortunately that means I worked 44 hours in four days.  Yuck!  And this morning I had a doctor's appointment/ultrasound.  It's so fun to watch Veda. On the way in she said, "Going to the doctor's office.  Gonna make you better."  Then when we started the ultrasound I asked her, "Who is that Veda?" She responded, "Dat's baby brudder!"  So cute :)

WORST MOMENT THIS WEEK?: I just feel so tired.  It's really difficult to maintain a good relationship with the hubs when he's traveling so much and I'm trying to work when he's home to avoid paying for childcare.  So this week he came home Sunday (while I was at work), I worked Sunday - Wednesday and then Wednesday he had to leave for a one-nighter (while I was at work) - he got home around 2am and we brought him to the airport by 10am the next day.  It sucks but this is his second to last road gig before baby.  He has one more mid-May.  That's one of the reasons I want to go on leave early, so I can spend time with my family before all of these major changes.  Oh and Brett also had an MRI and learned he has a torn MCL - so that needs to be addressed too.  

MISS ANYTHING?:   Hanging out with my little family.

MOVEMENT?: So much still, I'm surprised and relieved! 

FOOD CRAVINGS?: No cravings.  

LABOR SIGNS?: No!  My doctor's already began checking my cervix the last couple of times to make sure and so far so good!

SYMPTOMS / MOODS?:  No but I was just saying at work that I don't think I have baby brain as bad this time!! It's a miracle, although I'm sure it'll come back when I start breastfeeding.  My (male) boss informed me this week that studies have shown there is no such thing... Eat it! 

BELLY BUTTON IN or OUT?: Almost flat.

WEDDING RINGS OFF or ON?: On.

LOOKING FORWARD TO...?  Brett coming home, me being off work.... I've been getting a lot of things done early on this time because last time we were not prepared at all for Veda to come a month early.  We've purchased a new (to us) crib for baby boy, it's set up and ready to go in our room.  The car seat is pretty much ready.  I got a double stroller awhile ago.  Our registry is quite boring, but it's stuff I know we will need!

28 Weeks//Hello Third Trimester

28 Weeks Boy//28 Weeks Girl
This week I did a side by side for comparison 

HOW FAR ALONG?: 28 weeks, third trimester already! 

TOTAL WEIGHT GAIN?:  I'll check next week....

MATERNITY CLOTHES: Maternity clothes or sweats... ha!  

SLEEP?:  I would love to, all the time... so tired.  I've started waking up around 3am every day and doing a little tossing - which is no easy task, but still get a decent amount of rest.  

BEST MOMENT/S THIS WEEK?: My mom has been here to help with Veda, which is really great since Brett has been having back to back road gigs.  We took her to Underwood Family Farms last weekend and it was so much fun!  Veda was so brave, she rode ponies (twice!) and bottle fed baby goats.  She'll be such a good big sister, she said, "Ok baby goat, bottle all done now."  It was adorable!

WORST MOMENT THIS WEEK?:  I did not get out of jury duty so easily.  OMG... it takes FOREVER to select a jury! I got stuck in a courtroom that was selecting a jury.  I was number 73 of around 95.  They question everyone, all kinds of personal things - do you have any family or friends with mental illness? How has that affected you? Do you have any family or friends that have been arrested? For what? Do you think their treatment was fair? Plus a million other questions.  They were being very selective, and luckily, I'm just nuts enough - I got out Tuesday afternoon!!

MISS ANYTHING?:  Having a drink with dinner!  We went to a restaurant this week 50 beers on tap... the iced tea was wonderful.  

MOVEMENT?: He feels so strong!

FOOD CRAVINGS?: Not cravings, but since they're in my freezer, I'm doing a great job killing a Costco sized package of Magnum ice cream bars!  HAHAHA 

LABOR SIGNS?: No, thankfully.  Not even Braxton Hicks.  I've been wondering, if I had back labor with one, will I have back labor again? 

SYMPTOMS / MOODS?: I'm starting to drop things again, so that's fun to pick up.  And I'm feeling a lot like Eeyore because I've been so frustrated at work.  Seriously, the stress there is not good for this mama.

BELLY BUTTON IN or OUT?: In, but getting real big and nearly flat.

WEDDING RINGS OFF or ON?: On.

LOOKING FORWARD TO...?  I have a doctor's appointment again next week, hooray!