Pregnancy Post: 30 weeks

How has it been 6 weeks already since my last pregnancy post?! Holy crap!! I am 30 weeks everyone!! So much has happened since then and this baby is getting mighty big. Quick story: I saw my OB the other day and he went to measure my belly…”wow, this baby is growing!!” is what came out of his mouth lol. It made me feel happy but also terrified about just how big this belly will be getting. Plus, I didn’t like the looks of the scale. Is that bad to be obsessing about weight gain?? I feel like I’m starting to really notice it and I almost feel like I am no longer in control of my body. It’s such a strange sensation. Part 2 of that story: as soon as my doctor put the heart monitor on my belly, baby bean decided to boot him a few times. He’s got some spunk already, I can tell!

Here are some more details at 30 weeks:

Baby’s Size: A green cabbage

Currently Feeling: It’s true that the 3rd trimester is where you see a change in energy levels. Mine have certainly plummeted. And I’m feeling, for the first time since getting pregnant, that I’m big. Yes, I know that a growing belly is good and that the baby is healthy and happy in there. But I’m starting to lose sleep now because I can’t get comfortable and I am DEFINITELY feeling a lot more cumbersome overall. Plus, trying on clothing for Palm Springs didn’t help…nothing from my summer wardrobe fits anymore!

Food Cravings: Good hearty meals…but then, I can only eat smaller portions at a single serving. I’m loving Christmas oranges right now or any food that feels thirst quenching.

Food Disgusts: None!! It’s safe to say that I had ZERO aversions this pregnancy!

Best New Developments: That we decided on a name! I am debating sharing it now rather than when he is born, since most of our family and friends now know! I will keep you posted on that. Also, that we had the baby shower and it was beyond amazing. We are 90% done buying the necessities for this baby, and so, overall I feel more prepared.

Worst New Developments: The back pain is still going strong coupled with some new joints that have started to flare up again. Cursing my RA at the moment!! Also, I now have to see my OB every 2 weeks…which means seeing a lot of that particular waiting room (couldn’t they at least have WIFI!? lol).

Currently Living In: Fall dresses with long sleeves and my comfy LuLuLemon tights. Oh, and my favourite black maternity top (I did a post with the navy version here). I basically wear this top non stop and it’s perfect for layering!

Excited For: The nursery is only waiting on a few things to come in the mail and then I can get to photographing it. Cannot wait to show you!! I’m also really excited for the holidays, since after that, it’s basically baby mode!! Getting really close now!

Love from me and the 30 week old bean! XO