Currently dying rereading my first trimester update when I thought I had a bump lol. Seriously comical and I’m sure you all had a good laugh too 🙂
I debated recapping my second trimester but since I’m already 4 weeks and a few days into my third trimester… I decided to make this just an overall preggo update so here go with our smoothie break aka preggo update #2!
Today’s status:
I’m 32 weeks and 3 days today! And it’s the last month before baby month (aka August). Crazy how time flies…
I had an OB appointment yesterday and the babe’s heartbeat is going strong at 135 bpm! Though, my bump is measuring on the smaller side (about 3 weeks behind >> 29 weeks vs 32 weeks) and I didn’t gain any weight between my last two appointments (two week window)… to be honest, this made me worry A LOT yesterday (I even cried some in the bathroom at work) but my OB wasn’t worried and my sister talked me through it since everyone grows differently so I feel better today. PLUS, I get an extra ultrasound next Friday and I’M SO EXCITED. Many of my friends said they didn’t get ultrasounds after the 20 week anatomy scan and I’ve been fortunate enough to have one at 28 weeks AND 34 weeks. I’m super grateful! Also, the babe is kicking like CRAZY. This thing is a moving machine. I just can’t wait to meet him or her!!!! 8 more weeks!!!!
How am I feeling?
Overall, pretty great still! Second trimester was just as easy as the first thankfully! I had tons of energy and zero pain. However, about two weeks ago, I started getting some rib pain… I think the babe’s butt or foot is perched under my right rib cage and it’s pretty uncomfortable but for that being the only preggo pain I’ve had to deal with… I still consider myself pretty lucky. I do notice some soreness around my lower belly area after I run or workout a lot but it’s pretty manageable. Sleep is definitely becoming more difficult and I do wake up at least 3 times during the night to pee ha. Haven’t really noticed any back pain yet but I’m sure that’s coming.
Do I have a bump yet?
OH YEAH. Here’s some progress shots since the last ones I shared at 16 weeks >> it’s insane how much the babe has grown over the past 16 weeks! In total, I’ve gained 23 pounds. I’m supposed to gain closer to 35 pounds so I’ve got 8 weeks to gain 12 pounds 🙂
Do my normal clothes still fit?
Some of my normal dresses still fit but at least 90% of my normal closet doesn’t fit me anymore. I’m living in flow-y dresses, fitted maternity dresses, the best maternity leggings ever plus maternity tank tops, and workout clothes (as you can clearly see in my bump progress photos). Though, I’m very ready to have a waistline again ha! 🙂
How am I staying active?
Still running! Not as far as normal (usually 3 or less miles now) and definitely slower but I’m still getting out there. I also walk a lot, sometimes with Montana outside, sometimes on my treadmill with weights and an incline. I’m really trying to avoid swelling because it’s literally the worst. I figure if I keep moving I can hopefully avoid it all together?! We shall see. The heat is definitely NOT helping.
What am I eating/craving?
So my only real preggo craving so far is fountain coke/diet coke… I CANNOT GET ENOUGH BUBBLES!!!! However, I totally ate normal-full-of-dairy ice cream on Sunday and it was HEAVEN. Blank Slate, I love you. Also, I totally felt fine afterward… MAYBE I CAN START EATING DAIRY AGAIN?! That would be amazing. As I get further into the third trimester, I’m definitely feeling more full >> there’s just not a ton of space left in my tummy anymore. So smaller more frequent meals are definitely happening. Lastly, I’m also SO THIRSY. Like I cannot get enough water. Ever. Gimme all the water haha.
Baby Showers? Nursery? Ready for the babe?!
I’ve had two of my four baby showers already… so many showers, I know! Baby Brady is so loved and I feel incredibly blessed and grateful. My mom and sister threw us an amazing couples shower back in early June with our friends and my mom’s family plus I had a beautiful shower with Tom’s family last weekend. We still have a couples shower with my dad and step mom’s family and friends at the end of July along with my work shower! We’ve received so many amazing gifts and the nursery is almost ready (sneak peak below, I’ll do a full post on it with links when it’s finished) >> just need to buy a rug and hang some artwork and shelves! Our hospital bags are almost ready (well at least mine and the babe’s ha), our car seat is installed, diaper bag is packed, we’ve done a few test drives to the hospital, and I’m feeling really ready! I know I already said this but I seriously feel so lucky and blessed it makes me cry happy tears. Baby Brady is SO LOVED and it makes me soooooo freaking happy… I might explode 🙂
Gender? Names?
Still don’t know the gender muahaha but I’M DYING TO KNOW. Only 8 more weeks… I can make it!!!! We have a final boy and girl name but we’re not telling anyone, sorry! You’ll just have to wait until late August/early September to find out 🙂 That being said, I was like 99% sure I was having a girl but now I’m second guessing myself… maybe it’s a boy?! GAH I DON’T KNOW AND I’M SO CURIOUS.
Are you nervous about labor? Do you have a birth plan?
Not that nervous surprisingly?! Maybe I should be IDK. But either way this babes gotta come out somehow so there’s no sense worrying about it. We do have a birth plan but it’s pretty low key? I don’t really have that many expectations for birth other than I’m very pro-epidural ha >> no pain for me please!! How detailed was your birth plan?! I need help with this apparently lol.
Hope y’all enjoyed this little preggo update and that it wasn’t too boring ha! If you have any more questions just asked me in the comments. I’ll be back at the end of this week with a delicious new food recipe 🙂
Madeline Farley
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Adrienne
Love you!!!!!!!!!!