32 Weeks

We went a visited my mom in Columbus, TX again on Saturday.  We always love visiting and exploring new places.  We found a great General-General Store which was completely off-the-grid with solar panels and a variety of plants.  I found some great succulents to add to my collection of house plants.

Work was stressful because of testing.  The kids were cranky with no recess and excessive testing.  By Thursday, I was passing out candy to keep the kids focused.  The stress must have gotten to me because I started having frequent Braxton Hicks contractions and my blood pressure was elevated at my midwife appointment.  She gave me strict orders to keep my feet up and RELAX! Which was good timing, Dale and I are headed to Phoenix for a weekend without the boys to attend a friends wedding.  I am so looking forward to sleeping and relaxing!!!  We got to listen to the baby and found out he is head down, measuring 33 weeks, with a strong heartbeat!

 32 weeks

Date: 04/25/15
Week: 32 weeks 5 days
Estimated baby size: honeydew
Total Weight Gain: +18 pounds 
Symptoms:
THIRSTY. Hip pain, restless nights, LOTS OF MOVEMENT, emotional ups and downs, and leg cramps!!!
Cravings: Clementines, black beans, milk, cereal.

What is baby doing?Hair: Some babies have a full head of hair by this point; others have only peach fuzz.Toenail: Your baby's fingernails and toenails have now grown in.Uterus: With your uterus pushing up near your diaphragm and putting pressure on your abdomen, you may be dealing with heartburn more often or feeling a little short of breath.

31 Weeks

This week was fairly uneventful.  We are preparing for Spring testing at school which creates panic, anxiety, chaos, and fear in many of us school teachers and students!  Friday, I went to my uncle's company picnic and had a blast watching the boys jump in bounce houses, get their faces painted and make balloon animals.  We stayed the night at their house because of severe weather that left our neighborhood flooded.  Fortunately, it was just street flooding and few houses were affected.  We lost a few tree branches but nothing that damaged the house.  Just a reminder to us to BE PREPARED! Texas weather changes quickly!  Here were some photos of our neighborhood during the flood.  http://www.khou.com/picture-gallery/weather/2015/04/18/dozens-of-vehicles-flooded-as-storms-move-through-houston/25980773/

Date: 04/18/15
Week: 31 weeks 5 days
Estimated baby size: pineapple
Total Weight Gain: +18 pounds 
Symptoms:
THIRSTY. Hip pain, restless nights, LOTS OF MOVEMENT, emotional ups and downs, and leg cramps!!!
Cravings: Clementines, black beans, milk, cereal.

What is baby doing? Fat: Your baby is accumulating a layer of fat under his skin. As a result, his legs, arms, and torso are filling out.

30 Weeks

This week was busy as I spent my afternoons in trainings or driving to the chiropractor to fix this hip pain. The chiropractor is helping which is great news.  I am able to get in and out of bed easier and am sleeping much more comfortably. I ended up having to leave work early on Wednesday because Kannon's mouth broke out into a bunch of canker sores.  Poor guy still isn't feeling better :(  This week marks the beginning of our single-week countdown!!

 

Date: 04/11/15
Week: 30 weeks 5 days
Estimated baby size: cabbage
Total Weight Gain: +15 pounds 
Symptoms:
THIRSTY. Hip pain, restless nights, LOTS OF MOVEMENT, emotional ups and downs, and leg cramps!!!
Cravings: Clementines, black beans, milk, cereal.

What is baby doing?  Your baby is able to distinguish between light and dark. At birth, her vision will be about 20/400, which means she can only make out objects a few inches from her face. Baby is measuring over 15 inches and close to 3 lbs this week.

29 Weeks

This week was pretty miserable.  I am still sneezing and stuffed up--although it may be allergies.  My hips hurt, I got my first leg cramp which was so bad it caused my muscles to stay sore for days.  I am tired.  Yep, its the 3rd trimester!  

I saw the midwife on Friday.  Baby is measuring at 31 weeks, is currently lying sideways in my belly, and he has a nice strong heartbeat.  She mentioned that I passed my glucose test with very low numbers (my fasting was 69 and one hour was 99 and 2 hour was 75) so to be sure that I am eating protein every few hours because I was borderline hypoglycemic.  She also encouraged me to take Rolaids at night for leg cramps and calcium boost and continue filling up on iron and protein.  She also encouraged some different stretches and motions to get baby to turn.  We took a sneak peak of baby on the ultrasound and he looks perfect!

After my midwife appointment, I headed to chiropractor for the first time.  The chiropractor was wonderful and said my hips probably have a lot wear because of being a teacher, standing for long times, third pregnancy, etc.  She was very thorough and did 10 minutes of soft tissue massage before adjusting me and then put me on a special table with massage rollers for 10 minutes.  It was a very relaxing experience and I slept so HARD last night without any hip pain.  I will definitely be going back!

The boys and I checked out some bluebonnets today and cleaned the house.  We also finished planting our herb garden. We are growing basil, oregano, thyme, cilantro, tarragon, and mint.  We also planted a tomato, blueberry, and strawberry plant.  I love having fresh herbs around!!! Tomorrow, we are going to my aunt's house for Easter brunch and egg hunt!

I can't see my feet anymore...

Date: 04/4/15
Week: 29 weeks 5 days
Estimated baby size: a butternut squash
Total Weight Gain: +14 pounds 
Symptoms:
THIRSTY. Hip pain, restless nights, LOTS OF MOVEMENT and horrible heart burn!!!
Cravings: Clementines, black beans, milk, cereal.

What is baby doing? Bone: Your baby's skeleton -- which is now hardening -- receives about 200 milligrams of calcium a day.

Head: Your baby's head is growing bigger to accommodate his brain, which is busy developing billions of neurons.