30 Weeks Pregnant

(ignore my really pretty bruise, no idea how I got that!)

How far along? 30 weeks and 1 day! Ah, less than 10 weeks to go!
Total weight gain: Well my scale decided to crap out on me this week so I can't say for certain but I'm gonna guess 28ishlbs at this point. Midwife said I'm on track and not to fret. Easier said than done, my friend!
Maternity clothes?  This outfit includes maternity leggings from Destination Maternity and a dress from Forever 21. I'm still fitting in my regular leggings but these have a built in belly band that I just love! I usually wear a belly band with my regular leggings but it's so much more comfy this way.  The dress is just a size up from what I usually wear in regular clothes. It's form fitting and shows off the bump. Pretty comfortable material too which is nice. This was actually one of the options for my bridal showers that are coming up!
Stretch marks?  Some on my hips but none on the belly yet.
Best moment this week: Vince and I are redecorating our living room and have been super busy with that. It's been fun and only a little stressful... I have a tendency to change my mind, a lot. Which he totally loves! Not. I'm really hoping it's all done within the next few weeks but we shall see. Also this week my mom came over and we had a sewing day! Or rather, she had a sewing day. I can't sew at all. Although, she bought me a lovely sewing machine for Christmas two years ago, I haven't buckled down and committed to trying it out. Did I mention I change my mind a lot? I tend to be a bit of a hobbyist without actually ever committing to said hobbies. Anyway! She did a fantastic job working on a pillow, bed skirt, and blanket for Baby T's room that I will post about later.
Miss anything? Being able to sleep through the night and get out of bed without looking like an 80 year old. Yeah... I miss that.
Movement: Yep! At our first midwife appointment she said he was head down but I'm fairly certain this stubborn little dude is now butt down because I think I can feel his head on the right side of my tummy. I still have time though for him to move, I guess by 34 weeks is when you want them to commit to the head down position. Hoping he moves back to where he's supposed to be or else we will have to have a serious talk about this business.
Food cravings: Pizza and Cadbury cream eggs.. Not together, though... Gross. 
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope
Gender: Boy! I still think it's amazing how I was so sure he was a boy from the very beginning! Just goes to show how powerful a mamas intuition really is.
Labor signs: I have been getting some occasional Braxton hicks contractions, or so I think. I also spoke with my midwife about how I get crampy doing any activity such as walking. She gave me a powder Cal-Mag Citrate to drink that is supposed to help and so far it's been doing wonders! It's even making me sleep a little better at night because my hips don't hurt as bad, which is a huge relief!
Symptoms: I am sad to say I have discovered the main antagonist in my heartburn story, his name is Chocolate. Oh chocolate, I will miss you! I went about a week without eating any and was regularly taking my papaya enzymes as recommended by my midwife. Then one rainy night I decided to indulge in some chocolate and holy heartburn! Even with the papaya enzymes, Malox, tums, you name it... I was being tortured by that darn Cadbury cream egg. Which is especially unfortunate because I seem to crave them on the daily. Oh well, goodbye for now my friend, til we meet again!
Belly button in or out? Outie!
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or moody most of the time: Happy as a clam :)
Looking forward to: Another midwife appointment on Monday! I'm now at the point where I have to go every other week but it's so nice because now that I've found a place I really like, I thoroughly enjoy the appointments and look forward to them. Last appointment at 28 weeks my fundal height was measuring at 30 so I'm curious to see what it is this week. I've read that the fundal height measurement usually coincides with the amount of weeks you are. So we'll see what it's like for my 30'week appointment on Monday.  And hopefully he will get back into position by then too!

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