It’s the last week of the 2nd trimester! I can’t believe we only have 3 months to go, and I can’t believe we STILL have 3 months to go haha.
Symptoms: fatigue, back pain, eczema, eye issues, nasal congestion, nausea, aches, Braxton Hicks contractions
- My level of fatigue varies… some nights I sleep fairly well, and other nights I’m tossing and turning quite a bit. Same with naps. Andrew is great about letting me lay down and try to nap when I can, but there are days that I just can’t sleep.
- Still limiting my contact lens use. I wore them for only 4 hour the other day, and my eyes were so uncomfortable after that.
- I’ve been having some nausea again, but very mild. I’ll start gagging when I’m brushing my teeth in the morning, for example, and some evenings I feel nauseated.
- I think the general aches and pains of the 3rd trimester are already setting in. I feel like my whole pelvic region is just achey lately.
- I’ve been having some long-lasting BH contractions. Instead of feeling them come and go, I just feel them come on and last for an hour or more. No real pain, just uncomfortable. Trying to increase my water intake to help with this.
Maternity clothes: Pretty much all the time
Stretch marks: no new ones
Belly button in or out: in
Sleep: Hit or miss
Best moment this week: What did we even do this week? It’s been exciting seeing Gerrit’s new bed come together. Hoping it’s done in the next week so Gerrit can try it out before we move.
Miss anything: Bending over haha
Movement: Definitely
Cravings: Still loving the green apples and sharp cheddar! I picked up a box of Smorz cereal to indulge the sugar cravings as well as some seriously yummy frozen yogurt.
Looking forward to: My OB appointment this week and moving. I’m feeling the stress of getting ready to move (appointments, phone calls, organizing), and I’m ready to just put it behind us and feel settled again. For a few months anyway.
On An Even Kiel 