Weight gain: I am up only 4 lbs in the last 3 weeks, so I was right about the weight gain slowing down. Still, I am now 150lbs... which is a new milestone. Holy cow. No wonder my body aches all over! At an event on Thursday night, a random woman pulled me aside to say "You are the most beautiful pregnant lady I have ever seen". Confidence boost, thank you very much! Much needed after seeing 150lbs on the scale (haha).
Maternity clothes: The constant struggle... what to wear. I haven't purchased any new maternity clothes lately, so I'm still in the same "uniform" most of the time (leggings and a sweater).
Nursery: If you haven't seen my post from yesterday yet, take a look. I finally posted photos!
Development / Movement: Baby moves like crazy. I can now feel distinct hardness with my hands to my belly when an elbow or knee is sticking out. Trey can feel it, too - it is so strange and yet makes me feel that much closer to this little package inside of me. Most of the developmental work is done now - Squish is just plumping up and getting ready for birth now! Since baby is growing fat deposits under the skin, his/her energy is surging because of it (and I'm certainly feeling it). Baby's brain can also control his/her body temperature. The doctor tells me to get my hospital bag packed. This doesn't mean baby is coming, but Squish could arrive any time between now and 40 weeks, so it is best to be prepared. I know that I took Anita to the hospital at 29 weeks because she was in pre-term labour. Thankfully, little Linden stopped his temper tantrum and didn't come that day, but it sure was scary!
Sleep: Thursday night I woke up in the middle of the night with stabbing pains in my lower belly that lasted about 10 seconds. It was so painful I could hardly breathe through it. Poor Trey. I am officially getting really bad ligament pain. It is nothing to worry about (thank goodness for my friend Diana who is also a maternity nurse and always able to answer my crazy questions), but it sure is painful. Aside from that episode, I really have been sleeping better than I was a few weeks previous.
What I miss: I'm feeling ok, even though I can tell this third trimester is going to be tough. I don't want to take this amazing thing they call pregnancy for granted. It will be over before I know it and I'm trying to enjoy every minute.
Best moment this week: There are always so many of these that I can't just pick one. Trey became a Canadian citizen on Monday! That was pretty cool and special. I know he was happy about it. I joined him at the ceremony and then we went out for brunch at Medina afterwards. I also had a walk and lunch date with my two Mommy friends, Anita and Diana on Tuesday. It was the coldest, windiest day of the year and we were packing two strollers (complete with two babies), and three dogs... it was kind of a nightmare of a walk, but we warmed up nicely afterwards at lunch.
I also had an amazing "tummy and Mommy" facial at Skoah mid-week, amidst a ton of design work and prepping for the holidays, which was so relaxing. On Thursday evening, Trey came with me to The Cross' 10-year anniversary and grand reopening party. That was really nice and we picked up some gorgeous ornaments for our tree. Last night we headed off to Nanaimo, where we are spending the weekend at a cozy little inn and taking a cooking class. Going to meet my cousin, Melanie today and her baby girl Ashlyn for brunch/lunch, which I'm very much looking forward to!
Looking forward to: Seeing Melanie and Ashlyn today. The cooking class tonight. Picking out our Christmas tree on Sunday (and picking it UP after having it flocked on Tuesday). Finishing up a sub-project of a Design Project I've been working on, as well as lots of Christmas baking. Next weekend we head to Whistler with Anita and Jeff (and Linden), which is going to be so much fun!
Cravings: Terry's chocolate oranges are so scrumptious. Still eating 2-3 oranges (the real fruit, this time) per day. Same cravings lately.
Symptoms: Ligament pain, heartburn, the sorest of feet, and a little tired. My iron levels which are normally really good, even compared to meat-eaters, are starting to deplete as baby demands more of me. I'm dipping a bit low on iron, but still taking supplements of course. Doctor says I'll start feeling that first trimester exhaustion again soon (hooray). These days I do get worn out by the end of the day but it is nothing compared to all of that sleepiness I felt in the beginning (yet).
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