Here we are with two months to go. The realness of it all is starting to set in. We are signed up for our birthing classes. I'm signed up for a few other classes to get me even more prepared. I've traded in my hours wasted on Pinterest and Facebook for a stack of books and my membership to my mommy birth club. :) If you know me, you know I don't do anything without being 110% committed and prepared. I'm not going to lie, I had a panic moment last week feeling so unprepared. The nursery isn't complete and all my weekends are booked until May 19th. After a few people including my amazing husband talked me off the ledge I realized two things, knowing my luck since Mason flipped I will be overdue and the last 4 weeks are going to drag on forever which will give me more than enough time to get everything ready. We also made some progress while Dana was off this last past week. The "to do" list is getting smaller by the day.
Like I mentioned, Mason officially flipped. I had been doing yoga twice a day to help flip him and apparently it worked because within 2 weeks I could feel his little hiccups really low in my abdomen. After our last doctors visit it was confirmed that indeed he did flip and is in the ready position. My doctor is optomistic that he will stay right where he is until the BIG day. I'm also back on track with my weight gain. Hopefully that means he'll stay in the 6-7lb range. I'm crossing my fingers. I had to stop running this last past week. I was pretty bummed but I couldn't handle the Braxton Hicks and the back pain that accompanied the running. I have a 5k next weekend that I promised Dana I would walk but we will see how I'm feeling that day. ;)
How far along? 32 Weeks
Like I mentioned, Mason officially flipped. I had been doing yoga twice a day to help flip him and apparently it worked because within 2 weeks I could feel his little hiccups really low in my abdomen. After our last doctors visit it was confirmed that indeed he did flip and is in the ready position. My doctor is optomistic that he will stay right where he is until the BIG day. I'm also back on track with my weight gain. Hopefully that means he'll stay in the 6-7lb range. I'm crossing my fingers. I had to stop running this last past week. I was pretty bummed but I couldn't handle the Braxton Hicks and the back pain that accompanied the running. I have a 5k next weekend that I promised Dana I would walk but we will see how I'm feeling that day. ;)
Daddy showing off one of the many onesies I got made for Mason. I figured since it will be summer when he gets here that's all he'll be wearing. :)
It was so nice having Dana home for a whole weekend. My sister Ang made an amazing Easter dinner followed by egg games. Dana took home 2nd place behind Mike, of course. :)
How far along? 32 Weeks
Total weight gain: 24-25 lbs
Maternity clothes? I bought some maternity spanx for all these events coming up. We'll see how they work out.
Stretch marks? Nope.
Sleep: I sleep great when Dana is home!
Best moment this week: Spending the whole week with my hubby home. It was so nice!
Miss Anything? Being comfortable. I think I forgot what that feels like.
Movement: Yes, and he flipped! Hooray!
Food cravings: I made carrot cake cupcakes this week.....bad idea!!!
Have you started to show yet: I love my big belly!
Gender: It's a BOY!
Labor Signs: I get Braxton Hicks all the time and he keeps dropping. Yikes!
Symptoms: Back pain, Braxton Hicks, extreme hormone overload and I'm tired all the time! I can't even get out of bed until at least 8am. So not like me! I feel exhausted all day long.
Doctors Appointment: In two weeks.
Belly Button in or out? It's officially OUT!
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy, excited, anxious, tired but the tears are back. :)
Looking forward to: Maternity pictures and The Color Run.
