Wow, I can’t believe it! I have hit 30 weeks!! Doctors expect me to go into labor anytime in the next 8-10 weeks. We are so very excited about the thought of meeting the little girl growing inside my belly…who will she look like? will she have her daddy’s eyes??? will she have her mommy’s lips??? We are just so excited. Things have gotten crazy as I enter the last trimester… filled with lots of doctor appointments and tests, today I had to get a gestational diabetes test done… the drink made me sooo sick… but made the little princess kick like crazy…. We have our 2nd try at our 4d ultrasound this Tuesday…hopefully the little lady will give us some good pictures, next Saturday we have our baby shower, and the following Saturday we have our maternity photo shoot, so the next couple weeks are going to fly by before we even know it!!! Before we know it we will be holding our little girl!
So shall we get onto how the princess is growing??
How your baby’s growing:
Your baby’s about 15.7 inches long now, and she weighs almost 3 pounds (like a head of cabbage). A pint and a half of amniotic fluid surrounds her, but that volume will decrease as she gets bigger and takes up more room in your uterus. Her eyesight continues to develop, though it’s not very keen; even after she’s born, she’ll keep her eyes closed for a good part of the day. When she does open them, she’ll respond to changes in light but will have 20/400 vision — which means she can only make out objects a few inches from her face. (Normal adult vision is 20/20.)
…And what about me??
How your life’s changing:
You may be feeling a little tired these days, especially if you’re having trouble sleeping. You might also feel clumsier than normal, which is perfectly understandable. Not only are you heavier, but the concentration of weight in your pregnant belly causes a shift in your center of gravity. Plus, thanks to hormonal changes, your ligaments are more lax, so your joints are looser, which may also contribute to your balance being a bit off. Also, this relaxation of your ligaments can actually cause your feet to spread permanently, so you may have to invest in some new shoes in a bigger size.
Remember those mood swings you had earlier in pregnancy? The combination of uncomfortable symptoms and hormonal changes can result in a return of those emotional ups and downs. It’s normal to worry about what your labor will be like or whether you’ll be a good parent. But if you can’t shake the blues or feel increasingly irritable or agitated, talk to your doctor or midwife. You may be among the 1 in 10 expectant women who battle depression during pregnancy. Also let your caregiver know if you’re frequently nervous or anxious.
How far along: 30 weeks, 5 days
Total weight gain/loss: up 5 pounds
Maternity clothes: yes
Stretch marks: None, gotta love coco butter for stretch marks!
Sleep: sleep? well as long as I don’t drink anything to close to bed… and she doesn’t decide to head but me in the bladder every couple hours…I am waking to go to the bathroom every other hour…
Best moment last week: as always just the feeling of you kick and move like crazy as well as setting up your room!!!
Symptoms: Achy breasts, less nausea, frequent urination, sleeeeeepiness, BAD HEART BURN, getting better sleep… Did I mention BAD HEART BURN!?!?!?!
Food cravings: Milk, fruit (bananas, strawberries, kiwi), zucchini, cheese (as long as its not melted), white Corn, cottage cheese, gram crackers, peanut butter
Food aversions: melted cheese, pasta, spicy food,fried foods
Gender: She’s our beautiful little princess!!!
Movement: All the time!!! I don’t know if baby is doing gymnastics in my belly or what but man is she a mover!!! Daddy feels her kick all the time now- so can others! She is not shy about who she will let feel her!!! My whole belly jumps at night…
Enjoy some of my can you believe it???…30 WEEKS!!! belly photos
