I heart New York!

I was so excited and nervous for our girls trip to New York. A week before we left I started to have these episodes where I was blacking out for 3-5 minutes at a time. It happened three times in the matter 10 days. These episodes always seemed to happen in the morning and when I was I driving. The third time it happened, Dana and I went straight to the doctors so they could run blood tests on me. Unfortunately, all the test came back normal. That made me even more paranoid that thtey didn't have an answer on why this was happening. I was so nervous I was going to have one of these episodes while we were in NY. I didn't want to hold our group back from anything. The night before we left I was a complete mess. Luckily, Dana was flying out that morning and was able to help me check in and go through security. Sometimes I don't know what I would do without him. He was able to talk some sense into me and helped me pull myself together. I know my pregnancy hormones did not help out the situation either. :) After getting on the plane and getting into my book, I realized everything was going to be fine!

Our annual trip to New York was amazing as usual. We had some of the best weather and ate nothing but AMAZING food. Here are a few pictures from our trip:

Brooklyn Bridge

The most amazing candy store, Dylan's Candy Bar! I have been dying to go here.

There isn't a better burger than Pop Burger! 

View of Manhattan from Brooklyn Heights 

Brooklyn Bridge. Doesn't this remind you of the end of How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days?!

Mason got his first rattle and toys from Gma and of course I got him lots of goodies.

9/11 memorial. 

Here is a link to the blog post of our trip. Ang did an awesome job summarizing our good time.

The Vanderwigfords NYC trip!

After getting back from New York we had our follow up doctors appointment. It turns out my episodes we due to lack of protein in my daily diet. That was a relief and also made a lot of sense. I have been eating a ton of fruit and veggies but not really any protein except for Greek yogurt in the morning. I also learned the burning sensation I constantly have in my ribs is my ribs separating. That's always fun! :) Everything else checked out okay and I am now I am going to the doctors every two weeks. That means we are getting close!! :)

How far along? 30 Weeks

Total weight gain: up 20-22 lbs. Double yikes!!! :)

Maternity clothes? I got some amazing legging with back support from Rosie Pope in NY. Love them!

Stretch marks? Not yet. 

Sleep: Actually I am sleeping so good right now. I hope I don't jinx myself!

Best moment this week: A week in my favorite city but nothing beats coming home to my boys! 

Miss Anything? Not having a sore back.

Movement: Yes, especially when I drink cold water. He doesn't seem to be a fan. I can also see his movements in my belly. Kind of weird. ;)

Food cravings: Carrot cake, fresh fruit and veggies.

Have you started to show yet: I'm all belly! 

Gender: It's a BOY!

Labor Signs: I get Braxton Hicks here and there but nothing serious. 

Symptoms: Burning sensation in my upper abs, my back is shot, and I am only comfy when laying in bed or in Mason's recliner. :) 

Doctors Appointment: In two weeks. 

Belly Button in or out? I say its completely popped out by next week. If I laugh hard enough I think it will pop out. 

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Excited!

Looking forward to: Dana's weekend off next week. We have a nursery to finish!