Today Baby T and I are 30 weeks and 2 days along. This feels like a huge milestone to me.
Baby T's hands are now fully formed and can grab things. We may see this next week, I can't wait. I am eager to make sure she has grown the adequate amount with my weight lessoning this week. I also don't feel like my belly is getting much bigger.
Kick Counters - I still run daily kick counters on Baby T, and she is so so so active, she reaches her 10 movements in 5 minutes or fewer.
My belly should get bigger every day, it sure doesn't feel like it.
Bone Marrow is making red blood cells for Baby T now. This is another big milestone that helps add to her ability to live outside the womb soon. I am hoping she stays in for at least 5 more weeks, I will have to continue being watched closely for preeclampsia though. This will get checked again tomorrow. I have not been taking my blood pressure at home, but I am not gaining weight or swelling at all, so I assume things are going well.
Heartburn - My God yes, I feel like I am going to die all the time with the heartburn, I can't stop burping and my throat burns like crazy, I don't know what to do about it. If anyone knows what to eat to help with this, I am surely struggling.
Changes in Fetal Movement - Yes, this was upsetting to me at first last week, but now I can feel her move almost all the time again, only on the sides of my belly and up close to my ribs. I can feel her stretch out occasionally, too. Baby T has not slowed down any, which is a huge comfort to me. Also, so much less painful now that she has less room to move about and I can feel her rolling and switching positions.
Constipation - Yes, last week I was so excited that I did not have constipation, but this week has been pretty terrible again, worse than before. I have been drinking Metamucil again to help with this. Also, that Metamucil helps manage blood sugar, so I think it is helpful to have a glass a day. My blood sugars have stayed okay.
Fatigue - I am pretty exhausted all the time now. I really struggle to get up in the morning and then struggle to keep moving throughout the day.
Using Pillows to Stay Propped - I do this while doing yoga now. And tried this for heartburn last night. It did not help.
Kegels - I try to remember to do my Kegels at least twice a day, ideally three times daily.
Check Skin Care Products - I have just been using the same products my whole pregnancy. I am not planning on changing them too much in the next few weeks and I will have to see after birth what I even have time to use. I have used a soap ideal for pregnancy since Christmas and now that I am out I am planning to use Dove because I have heard most moms have not had an issue with Dove and breastfeeding.
Choose Safe Substitutes - I am dealing with this right now with just being diagnosed with gestational diabetes. I am watching sugar intake. I have only really tried Sola bagels as opposed to traditional bagels. I did cave and have a diet coke yesterday. It was even more delicious than I remembered.
I am gearing up for my virtual baby shower in 4 days. I am cleaning the house for my mom and dad's visit. I want to have a nice place for them to stay, but I am not feeling too great myself.
I worried I had yeast infection over the weekend, but that appears to have cleared up on its own.
I woke up with a terrible headache yesterday, but drank coffee for breakfast and lots of water so my head is feeling alright now. This morning I also woke up with a headache but took my blood sugar and it was 64, so I drank 6 ounces of apple juice and ate eggs with mozzarella cheese and toast with cinnamon and sugar, that brought my blood sugar back up.
I wonder if the diet coke caused the low blood sugar, or if I just sat awake too long this morning before getting out of bed. I woke up every two hours with terrible heartburn, not able to breathe, and felt like throwing up any minute.
Baby T's room is all set for her and I just have a bit of organizing to do, to add all the new gifts that are sure to arrive in the next few weeks. We are probably moving most of the prefolds into her closet to pull out as needed.
I plan to do decorating in one big room for the virtual baby shower and otherwise should just have Baby T's room able to walk through.
I have gotten behind on so many chores the last two or three weeks because I just keep adding things to my to-do list while only accomplishing one or two tasks per day.
I have 62 days left until we expect to be induced to bring Baby T into this world. I can't believe how close it is getting, while I still have the anxiety that it will never happen. I worry about her all the time. I worry when she doesn't move. I worry I am not eating enough and gaining enough for her. I worry she is too small and already suffering intrauterine growth restriction and that we will have to watch closely for preeclampsia.
We are still trying to make the best choices for meals and snacks.
We have been eating humus and veggie sandwiches on whole wheat bread.
I hope this means that I will not put Baby T or myself at any risks because of high blood sugar or preeclampsia. I also hope to continue losing weight in the weeks and months after she is born.
I continue with the yoga.
I can go outside for walks again as we finally are above 50 degrees in my area. This is helpful as I have slowed down so much in my barre class because of being out of breath so frequently and also trying to be careful.
But I have increased energy, and that is helping me keep up with housework and daily activities that use exercise. I guess my baby girl has me practicing for when she is here and we are waking up every two hours for feedings.
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