They weren’t joking when they said the second trimester flies by. This week I’ll be entering the third trimester (today actually)! How crazy is that?! I have loved every second of being pregnant but I can’t wait to meet this little nugget of ours. The past couple of weeks haven’t been too exciting. My baby shower is right around the corner and we have two baby classes this month!
Baby Messore has grown to be the size of a bunch of bananas and has been moving around (flipping and kicking) like crazy and the best part is Aaron can feel them too. My favorite is when the baby rolls. My stomach ripples. It’s nuts! But definitely one of the best parts of being pregnant.
Glucose test was last week and I failed the one hour. The doctor said that it was nothing that I could control since I didn’t have any of the prior factors that can contribute. He said that GD happens to people who were completely healthy prior to pregnancy – that it has to do with your hormones and placenta. Ironic part is that it is related to your endocrine system and my thyroid also decided to get wonky during pregnancy. I also read that your thyroid plays a part in regulating your blood sugar so I’m not surprised I failed since they are still figuring out my dosage for that. Failing the first one I guess doesn’t matter but it means I had to do the three hour glucose test. I didn’t mind since the drink wasn’t even orange like I’ve been told! It was clear and just tasted very sweet. They make you chug it in three minutes anyways. So not like you have time to really enjoy or hate it! I think the worst part about having to do the test again was that three hours is a long time to sit in a waiting room and having your blood drawn four times is never fun. Waiting for those results seem to be taking MUCH longer than the first time around. Luckily I feel amazing so even if I fail it won’t be a big deal. Just have to monitor this like I already do with my thyroid. Better than puking all day long in my eyes. Wish me luck. 🤞🏻
We started to slowly set up the nursery, I can’t wait to see the end result. We built the crib and it only took 30 minutes!!! So that wasn’t as bad as people had warned us. Our glider just came in so we’ll have to build that next. Maybe this Sunday! Nursery is on hold til after the shower though that way we can sort and set up what we have and figure out what we need. We registered at Target! Just because they have great prices and offer online and in store shopping to make it easier. People have been amazing and already sending me stuff in the mail but I am trying to wait to open them. But if you sent me something, thank you sooooooo much 😍 and I’ll be opening them soon!!!!!!!! Aaron and I are so thankful to have so many people love us and this tiny human they haven’t even met yet!
Now to the basics!
Health –
Minus the heartburn I feel great! ❤️ Wish I could be pregnant all the time. Too bad we only want one baby! 😉 Thanks to my Zantac I don’t feel it that much. I had my first bouts of leg cramps waking me up in the middle of the night, not fun. It’s only happened twice so far but definitely not the best feeling. No other real pain so that’s good. 🙂 I also experienced my first semi swollen foot (yes just the right one lol). It lasted less than an hour and I instantly bought compression socks and haven’t had any issues since but I know that’s normal during pregnancy. They say anywhere from 23-27 weeks swelling can start; just took my foot a little longer I guess!
Emotions –
Still feeling all sorts of happy. I haven’t had much moodiness since the first few weeks of being pregnant and haven’t had any real bits of sadness. Just my normal emotions. For that I am thankful for. I love growing this human in me. So grateful for this experience.
Currently Loving –
- Water, lots and lots of water.
- Naps
- Massages from my husband
- My heartburn medicine
- Curly fries!
- Baby flips and wiggles
Looking Forward –
- Baby shower this weekend 🙂
- All these baby classes
- Finishing the nursery
- Our 3D/4D ultrasound
- Transplanting my garden outside
- Warmer days!!!!!!!
Well that is all for now. Excited to see how the third semester goes and so ready to meet our little human. 12 more weeks! ❤️
XOXOX – Tiff