We did it! We made it to the 3rd trimester!!
Wooo, what a busy 2 weeks it's been! Feels like we have been around the world and back! We had our shower (more on that in a separate post) which was absolutely amazing. We flew up to PA when I was just about 28 weeks. We had a bit of a rough travel experience. We flew up at night so that Chris & I could get a full day of work in first and our flight was delayed which would have been manageable if it weren't delayed then not delayed then delayed again... you get the picture. Thankfully, at one point we were given the option to deboard the plane while they figured out what the situation was (the delay was weather related). We were able to get back into the terminal and do some stretches. It is becoming more and more uncomfortable for me to sit for long periods of time. I feel like I am compressing my belly and more importantly compressing poor Adelaide. Neither of us likes that very much. The flight attendants were very sweet to me actually and asked me a bunch of questions and even gave us extra ginger ale haha. When we walked back onto the plane a guy in his seat said jokingly, "you're not going to have that on the plane are you??" Haha I replied, "I wasn't planning on it." Wait till they get a load of me during our next trip at nearly 32 weeks!
Overall, travel seemed to be more difficult this time around. Besides it being more uncomfortable to sit, I still tend to get motion sickness (especially during landing) and if I'm in the backseat of a car. I would get car sickness here & there before I was pregnant but not very often. Having my belly bounce around or move in any flip floppy motion is not a good thing for this mama. Travel just seemed to take more of a physical toll on me this time too compared to when I traveled last at about 17/18 weeks. It really is as though my body knew the second I hit the 3rd trimester and it slammed on the brakes. Even Chris noticed. He said the whole pregnancy has seemed so smooth and now you've hit a wall. Haha, that's exactly how I feel! It felt like she was hitting a growth spurt shortly before our trip as all the sudden my appetite seemed to skyrocket. My belly seemed to take off too! It was as if it was overnight. I got more uncomfortable, hungrier and more tired. Felt like I was back to square 1 at the 1st trimester!! The heat up north didn't help either. It was hotter there than in FL! Over 100 degrees. That was tough. That did nothing but make me feel more sluggish and puffy. Besides the difficulties of traveling, we really did have a wonderful visit full of family and friends and a ton of love for Miss Addie June. Absolutely worth any side effects!
We had our regular doctor's visit last week and Chris came with to hang out. A nice quick & easy visit! I gained 23lbs overall which puts me on track for a total of 35-40 probably when I deliver. I believe 35 was my original goal (I'd have to scroll back through my posts) so within the 35-40 range suits me just fine. As I mentioned above, it feels like she hit a growth spurt and with my appetite increasing I'm trying to put good stuff in my body as much as possible (although let's be honest a few treats get thrown in along the way). Sometimes it's tough though because my belly feels so full already from having her in there that even though I'm hungry I feel like I'm runnig out of room! Anyway, back to the doctor's visit. Glucose test came back with nearly perfect score. Heartbeat was strong. Belly measured right on track. Everything was A+! Always a great doctor's visit when that happens. We went through some questions about pediatricians and birth plans and the like and Chris & I have some homework to do in the next few weeks it looks like. I will now be going back every 2 weeks until I am 36 weeks so I will have plenty of opportunities to ask questions along the way!
I really am happy & blessed to be having such a wonderful pregnancy. Although I am starting to complain more & more about being tired & uncomfortable, I know that is 110% normal for this point in my pregnancy so I keep that in mind. I am lucky to have such a healthy & strong baby and to have great overall health. I remind myself of that everyday!!
Dear Adelaide,
Oh baby, mama is getting more and more anxious to meet you!! You are giving me quite a thrill lately with your movements. They certainly can't be missed! Your turns really crack me up. I can feel your whole little body twisting around. You feel so huge to me now but I know you're still just a little peanut. Some of the movements that really make me laugh are the real slight ones that feel like you're burrowing down in my belly. I call these your "snug movements." It feels like you're trying to find a nice cozy place to take a nap. You remind me of your mama with those haha! The busy bee times are all from your daddy I think. We constantly try to guess what you're up to in there or what it might mean when you're born. I am trying to keep myself busy with preparations for you (which there feels like there are still quite a few) in order to keep myself busy and not get too antsy. I know you need to bake awhile longer. I can't imagine how restless I'll be in the last few weeks! I am already so eager just to hold you and stare at your beautiful face and rock you to sleep and touch your soft skin and kiss your toes and oh my I'm getting carried away haha. It gets harder every day to concentrate on anything but you, my love! As I type this, you are quiet, probably taking a nap. They say you have sleep cycles now and REM sleep which can mean dreams. Do you dream about us as much as we dream about you? I can't imagine what goes through your perfect little baby mind. Well, until next time, Junebug, sweet dreams!
Love,
Mama
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