34 week update

Things are good health wise. My blood pressure has been normal, my weight is on track, and I have been feeling...well...pregnant I guess. Sleeping is an issue mainly because my little one kicks for about 30 minutes starting at around 11:15 each night. Once I fall asleep (around 12:00 usually) I awake to pee at 1 or 2, and if I am not exhausted I wake again at some point later in the night. Luckily, as I mentioned before my classes are mid-day and go into the night so I have been able to sleep in when needed.
I haven't been to prenatal yoga in awhile and am wishing that I could keep it up. I have lost a lot of my flexibility, and my muscles feel tight and sore by the end of the day. The problem is that it is offered only once a week on Saturday morning. And lately we have either been busy or I have been too tired.
I have noticed minor swelling this month in my hands and feet. Standing or sitting in one spot for longer than 30 minutes makes me very uncomfortable, although moving around and changing positions frequently seems to help.
I am still walking/waddling (wishing I was running) almost every day outside while the weather is good. I usually make it between 2 and 3 miles before one of two things happens... I have to pee, or my stomach muscles start cramping and I have to slow down. It takes me 30-45 minutes. I am wondering if that maternity belt they sell would help.
The indigestion was so bad last month that I started taking extra strength Zantac twice a day. It's quite hard to describe because it's not indigestion from eating too much or from eating spicy. Not to be gross but it's like throwing up in your mouth and constantly feeling as if the food you ate hours ago is coming back up your throat. At my last checkup my doctor prescribed 24-hr indigestion medication. I have to say it has helped tremendously. I still find it odd that I am taking way more meds than I ever did pre-pregnancy.
The nesting has started! I scrubbed my shower today with bleach first, then oxyclean, and finally vinegar to get the grout clean (a trick I saw on hgtv today). The nursery is done, and my hospital bag is partially packed (meaning it's out of the closet and contains a breast pump, my pajamas, and the baby's going home outfit.) The only thing left is washing everything which I hope to do when school gets out in a few weeks. In the meantime, I still have a Christmas tree to put up and tons of Christmas shopping to do. January 11th can't get here fast enough for me!

3D/4D ultrasound

The 3D/4D ultrasound was amazing! It is so cool that you can see your baby's face. If I do say so myself he is adorable and we can't wait to meet him.

The Diabetes Test
The gestational diabetes test was the same day as the ultrasound. I got up at 7:15 and starting drinking my orange sugar drink. I had to drink it all in 5 minutes and half way through I really thought I was going to puke. I will say that making sure that the drink is cold is key to keeping it down. So as soon as I finished the drink, showered, and got dressed we were on our way to the doctor's office. We had to make it there within 1 hour of finishing the drink to have my blood drawn. I was nauseous and had to pee the entire way and it took us 15 minutes longer than usual because of 8:00 traffic. Thank God we left earlier than usual. We made it on time and the nurse took my blood first thing.
A few days later we got the results...my iron levels were normal and no diabetes. I feel so blessed to have had no major issues thus far and hope to deliver a healthy boy in about 8 weeks.

Baby Shower

Jennifer hosted a fabulous baby shower for us this past weekend at her house. I feel so blessed to have such thoughtful and giving friends and family.

Thanks

I am reminded through several dear friends experiences this past week that I am truly blessed to be carrying a child.

For all my complaining this has been a healthy pregnancy thus far and I am grateful.

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you a future." Jeremiah 29:11

Nursery Pictures

Thanks to Mom, Dad, and Elizabeth for all their help painting and putting things together! I just love it!

30 week update

Unfortunately the morning sickness has reared its ugly head the last couple of weeks. No vomiting yet.... just nausea and slowed digestion. (This may be a good thing since it will keep me from eating everything in sight.) The ravenous hunger has subsided and hopefully there is not too much weight left to be gained.

Baby Verno is flip flopping and stretching all the time and is currently still sideways (head on left and feet tucked under). I am told that he will turn on his own into the head down drop position sometime before he arrives (hopefully).. My mom has a bit of a horror story about my sister being in the breach position and a large nurse sitting on her stomach in the delivery room trying to turn my little sister's body around. Whatever the nurse did..it worked because Miranda did not come into the world via C-section.

Chris is and has been on a diet for the last two months and has been working with a personal trainer. When I say diet I mean absolutely no white products..no sugar unless natural...no flour unless wheat..no chips..no ice cream..no dessert. Just lean protein, wheat bread/wraps, veggies, and fruit. Guess what I am cooking right now?? Homemade 100% whole wheat pita chips for my husband to have with his lunch this week.

As a result of all of this I have eaten all the junk food in the house or have had to throw it away.

I am curious as to why the two extremes with husbands...some put on the pregnancy weight with you..while others decide to lose weight and be healthier.
Why not just maintain?

I am glad that my hubby chose the latter for his own health and well being. On the flip side I am a bit envious of his muscular figure, and of his weight loss............just not enough to give up my baby or my daily dose of chocolate.