Officially one whole week into the 3rd trimester! I had an OB appointment this week, and it was uneventful except for having to do the 1-hour glucose test. Still waiting on results, but hopefully no news is good news.
Symptoms: fatigue, back pain, eczema, eye issues, nasal congestion, nausea, SPD?, 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 didn’t even try wearing them this week.
- Unfortunately, nausea seems to be making a return. I’m hoping it’s not a regular thing, but it definitely was this week. Sometimes I feel hungry AND nauseated, and I’ve found the only thing that helps with that is a can of Sprite.
- I’m self-diagnosing myself with a mild case of symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD). I was a little irritated that my OB brushed off my concerns regarding the pain I’ve been having, so I did more research on my own. Already after trying some of the suggestions to relieve the pain, I’m noticing it’s not as painful to walk, so hopefully I can keep the pain minimal since I have a few months to go yet.
- Still having a lot of BH contractions in the evenings or any time I’m on my feet for awhile. My OB blew this off too, so I’m just continuing to try to stay more hydrated and take breaks to sit as often as I can.
Maternity clothes: All the time. And I even had to pack up a shirt that is too small already!
Stretch marks: no new ones
Belly button in or out: in
Sleep: Hit or miss
Best moment this week: Okay, this is a weird one, but my best moment this week was going to the dentist. It had been over 4 years since I had gone to a dentist, so I was long overdue, and I had been meaning to get Gerrit in for his first dental exam. I felt SO MUCH BETTER after having my teeth cleaned though! Sad day… they found 3 small cavities, so my cavity-free days are over. I wasn’t too surprised though after the neglect! Oh, and Gerrit did amazingly! He was excited and sat really well through his whole cleaning — I was so proud of him! No cavities for him, and we just got instructions to focus more brushing closer to the gumline.
Miss anything: Bending over haha
Movement: Definitely. I did my first “kick count” the day I hit 28 weeks, and I counted 10 kicks in just under 20 minutes. He/she is a mover!
Cravings: I still have a green apple and some extra sharp cheddar cheese every night. But the sweet tooth is still there… I find myself looking for something sugary to eat way more often than before this pregnancy.
Looking forward to: Packing! My lists are made, and now I’m just antsy to do it. I did pack the baby’s suitcase, so that made me feel better. I’m just eager to see how much room we’ll have and what I may need to leave behind.
On An Even Kiel 