bump update: week 30

It's so hard for me to believe that I will have my little boy in my arms in a mere 10 weeks. Seems like yesterday we were just finding out we were pregnant! But then I think about how we found out we were expecting about 2 weeks before Halloween... that seems like forever ago! I have enjoyed cooking my little turkey and providing him with the best oven possible and look forward to all that this last trimester has in store for us!

Due Date: June 28, 2013

Gender: Boy!

Movement: He's still moving often, but he's much more consistent with his movements. He's seemed to calm down quite a bit, I'm guessing because he's slowly running out of room in there! Before, I would quit counting kicks when I got to 100... now he kicks/moves much less. And I've noticed that although he does move on my left side, his movements primarily happen on my right side... which is where I'm carrying him. My belly is so lopsided!

Feeling: I love being pregnant. 'Nuff said! (see... I've already blocked out my hellish 1st trimester!)

Food Cravings: Thankfully, still no cravings. Bryan's stunned that I haven't sent him on a late night food run or called him on his way home from work requesting he pick up a particular food item for me. I'm kind of shocked also, as I really expected to experience cravings...

Food Aversions: salmon, most other fish and v8... still!

Clothes: I continue to be in a mix of clothing -- pre-maternity sundresses, lounging clothes and tops (the top in the above/below pictures I've had forever), maternity and regular clothes sized up. While back in CA I borrowed several of my mom's bra's... they'll get me through the remainder of the pregnancy.

Stretch Marks: No ma'am. And I'd like it to stay that way!

Sleep: So. Much. Better! I still wake up to use the restroom once or twice throughout the night, but my aches and pains have subsided and I, thankfully, am not experiencing leg cramps... yet. By the end of the day I'm just exhausted and am finding that I'm starting to go to sleep earlier and earlier.

Symptoms: frequent urination... like very frequent (thanks to baby boy sitting smack on my bladder), an unusual amount of daytime energy, faint linea nigra, slight pregnancy mask on forehead (my skintone is so uneven), tailbone pain, light heartburn, carrying on the right/lopsided, hand swelling... I'm afraid my wedding ring will have to come off soon :(

What I Miss: Salami. Salami. Salami! And having thin arms...

Best Moment: Taking my tummy to California for his 1st unofficial visit :)

Memorable Moments: 

* Week 28 - Measuring Ahead - My doctor informed me that, for the 3rd appointment in a row, I am measuring ahead. At 28w4d I was measuring 31 weeks. Yikes!
* Week 28 - Flight - I had a horrific flight out to California... nausea, vomiting, frequent urination... all while in the air
* Week 29 - Vacation - Spending a week back home in southern CA for the last time sans parenthood
* Week 29 - Baby slowing his movements down. And he seems to not like the limelight, just like his parents. He only lets his Daddy and my mom feel him move... everyone else he disappears on. And, of course, Cali feels him move more than anyone else :)