30 weeks

This week has been a week to remember.  I started off Monday by waking up sick.  Ick.  At first I thought I wasn't feeling so bad, so I went to work... but as the night went on it became 10x worse!  Turns out, I had a nasty stomach bug.  8 hours into my shift I had chills, diarrhea, horrible nausea and stomach pains,  I was pale and I felt weak all over.  I wasn't able to eat a thing all day long but I did continue to sip water and keep my fluids down.  Fortunately, I was able to end the night at 8 hours so I could go home and go to bed.  I was in bed by 8 and didn't wake until 8am the next morning.  Tuesday (election day at that) I awoke feeling 80% better.  I was able to eat and decided to head into work for round 2.  Fortunately, as the night went on, I felt better and better.  On the flip side, my poor husband picked up my bug... glad it only lasted 24 hours for the both of us.

As Friday rolled around, I had my long awaited 3 hour glucose test to deal with.  I started my special diet on Tuesday (which didn't go so well considering my deal with illness) and continued it until Thursday night until 10pm.  I ended up having to call my doctor on Wednesday to discuss this crazy meal plan.  This diet consisted of more food than I normally eat on a regular basis, let alone when my stomach is not up to par.  The nurse told me it was OK and that I just needed to do my best.  And that I did.  By Thursday I was closer to following the diet than I had started.  Friday morning, I arrived to my OB-Gyn's office (starving), had my blood drawn, drank that nasty orange syrup, stuck it out for another 3 hours having my blood drawn each hour, and I survived that horrid 3 hour test!  I could've ate an entire cow by the end of it.  Worse part is, by the time it was over, everywhere was packed with people needing lunch.  I eventually found my way to Chipotle (go figure) and had a fulfilling lunch.  Here's to next week when I find out the results.

 My family baby shower was yesterday.  It turned out very nice.  I had a lot of family and a few close friends come to celebrate our little bundle of joy.  I started off the day by getting my hair cut and styled (I love that) and running a few last minute errands.  It was so nice to have everyone together again and even more exciting to show off my baby bump.  Last time I had everyone together in the same room was the day I was married.  I was a bit thinner then ;o)  I'm so thankful for the friends and family that came to help set up and clean up as well.

Here I am at 30 weeks!

(sorry, no chalkboard this week)

Delicious cake, compliments of Shanna Browning

My dad built the cradle on the left for me when I was a baby

Sweet and Salty Snack Station

 

How far along? 30 weeks

Maternity clothes?  Oh yes, and barely anything else!

Sleep?  Not so much.  Waking up every hour to make bathroom breaks or roll over.  I've been trying to sleep on my sides but I continually wake up on my back.  I think I'm making the effort to roll over but I just can't get there.  Hehe.

Miss anything?  Wearing my pants below my belly button on purpose, ha!  Seems like any regular pants (and I'm talking elastic waist sleep pants) I have just end up rolling down on me.

Movement?  So much!  Especially at night when I'm trying to rest.

Food cravings?  Food! I can't fit much in there but I feel like I'm always hungry.  I've also been keeping myself super busy so I think that I'm burning a lot of energy too.

Anything make you queasy or sick?  No.

Labor signs?  Not yet.

Symptoms?  Heartburn and pressure.  Numb spot seems to have faded, hooray!

Belly Button in or out?  It's still in, I can't believe it.  It looks and feels like it is on it's way out.

Wedding rings on or off?  Still on and hopefull they will stay!

Mood?  Good but stressed.  I have a lot on my plate right now... so much to do.

Looking forward to?  Sorting through all of the wonderful gifts that we received, putting all of it away in it's place, and sending out thank-you's!