30 weeks.

I can't believe it! When I had my ultra screen in my first trimester, the news was daunting. To be told your placenta may not survive, therefore losing the pregnancy, I was emotionally exhausted. And to have made it thus far without any more major complications is a GIANT relief.

30 weeks

How far along: 30 weeks 

Total weight gain: 14 lbs.(ish)

Baby is the size of a: a butternut squash

Maternity clothes: Yes

Stretch marks: Not yet, and I just picked up more of this amazing stuff… I sweat by it. I used it religiously with Aiden and did not get one single stretch mark… Luke on the other hand, I was lucky to have made it out of bed for 38 weeks… so I missed many days!

Sleep: Getting worse by the week… but I am trying to remain positive about everything, because this is our last baby and I should savor these moments...

Best moment of this week: Getting lots of baby stuff done!

Movement: Lots!

Food cravings: Chocolate anything

Anything making you queasy or sick: Not really… if I miss taking a Unisom at night I will wake up not feeling well, but I remember almost every night!

Aches or pains: My ridiculous gallbladder is starting its shenanigans up again!

Have you started to show yet: Yes 

Gender: GIRL!! 

Labor signs: When I get upset with the boys during the week… I can usually feel contractions. I am a constant referee and it definitely takes a toll on me...

Belly button in or out: The top half is out

Wedding rings on or off: On

What are you dreaming about: Weird dreams about trips, weddings, old friends….

Some things I got done this week….

• Washed newborn baby clothes
• Registered for the things needed for the third baby (a whole other post)
• Packed hospital bag for baby
• Boiled new nipples, washed baby bottles, stocked up the cabinet with bottles and Medela supplies

Things I still need to get done….

• Pre-register at the hospital (I don't need the tour, been there, done that!)
• Pack my bag and buy a few more comfy clothes
• Wash the bouncy seat cover, the Rock-N-Play cover, and the swing cover
• Make sure my Medela pump still works (Do not waste your money on any other pump… trust me)
• Buy everything on my registry (I am not having a shower, but once you register, you get 15% off when completing your registry, and who wouldn't want 15% off?!)
• Stock up on after baby supplies
• Buy a lamp for the nursery
• Do a project with my late grandmother's broaches for the nursery

Well, if you made it through this novel and somewhat boring post, yay you!