Most Exciting Moment…
Popping! That’s not exactly one moment, but the second half of this trimester has been getting more and more fun!! I love my bump, I love feeling the baby, I am FINALLY starting to like being pregnant. I guess if I had to sum it up in a moment it would be one of the few moments when he first went crazy in there with his wiggles. Ping-pong ball from side to side that was visible from the outside. When this happens I can hardly believe it!
Most Challenging Moment…
Definitely hearing the doctor say he was a bit concerned about my possible cervical shortening. My second scare, but one that I had to think about for a few weeks before an ultrasound to see if things were OK. Thankfully, everything was fine (and we got to see him again! And he was head down!) But it had me on edge for a few days.
One Thing I’m Proud Of…
Healthy eating. In extreme contrast to the first trimester, eating well was very easy these past few months. I really haven’t had that “I’m going to eat whatever I want because I’m pregnant” attitude and I think that has helped keep my weight gain right on track. I’m just eating as normal as possible and making those few changes I mentioned in this post.
[Salads are back!!]
One Thing I Wish Were Different…
I’m really slowing down in my workouts. I don’t really wish this were different, per se, but it’s a bit sad! I really enjoy working out so the fact that my Body Pump weights keep getting lighter and lighter is a bit frustrating. Not because I’m afraid of losing muscle or anything, but just because my routine is changing and figuring out ways to modify and alter my workouts has been hard. I’m not ready to give them up quite yet, but I have a feeling I won’t be going to Pump at 40 weeks with contractions. Although I could still surprise myself! I feel like my body is having a hard enough time just living now that I’m carrying a 2+ pound baby around so I don’t want to challenge it so much anymore.
Favorite Food…
Fruit. All kinds. Berries, cherries, peaches, watermelon. It tastes soooo good!!!
Least Favorite Food…
Garlic. I’ve never been a huge lover of garlic (or obviously onions…) but garlic is particularly strong for me right now and I won’t go anywhere near a food if I know it has raw garlic inside. The last time that happened I tasted it all the next morning. Almost worse than a hangover…
My Physical State Included…
Lots of SI joint pain, hip muscle pain, loosey goosey joints, good energy, good sleep, increased stomach fullness, turned off by too much savory food at once, a few weird moments when lying on my back, dry skin, leaking boobs! And lots of exciting baby movements!
Symptoms I [Thankfully] Didn’t Have…
Still don’t have to pee that often. Still sleeping well. Luckily no leg cramps. No heartburn. No stretch marks. I don’t think I’ve had any Braxton Hicks contractions yet.
One Thing That Surprised Me…
How much my boobs are leaking!! Geez. And that I can tell when they are. No need to wear a breast pad or anything, but still…I’m very surprised!
Looking Forward To…
Finally knowing what labor is like, seeing limbs move across my stomach, HOLDING HIM! SEEING HIM!
See the First Trimester Recap here.
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