Have you started to show yet? For sure! Definitely feeling huge these days. Trying to keep up with a toddler is getting to be interesting!
Total weight gain/loss: I was at 37lbs at my last appointment last week. The weight has been creeping up but I have been eating healthy so I'm not too worried about it. I feel like these last few weeks, you're just starving and trying to keep up with the hunger.
Food cravings: Macaroni and cheese. I could eat the whole box in one sitting if I let myself. I've only had it a few times despite the constant craving for it 😅
Anything making you queasy or sick: Still nothing! 👍
Miss Anything? Walking for more than 10 minutes without my feet getting puffy. It's just a way of life now 😫
Mood: Great! Starting to get anxious and I've been nesting quite a bit. But I'm definitely ready for this baby.
Sleep: If it's not too hot, I'm only waking about twice a night. If it's hot, then I'm up every hour. Pregnancy during the summer is the WORST.
Best moment this week: We went to Florence for the weekend with the Stantons. It was so nice to get away from day to day life and get away from the heat. It was exactly what we needed as a last trip before baby comes. Also, I just installed the infant carseat today! I think that means I'm officially inviting Connor to arrive 😆
Annoyances: Still getting Braxton Hicks, but the recommendation from my OB of taking Magnesium twice a day has really helped them during the day. There's not much I can do to stop them in the evenings anymore. Also the puffy feet have limited me to one pair of shoes. Luckily it's my favorite pair of sandals that are pretty darn comfy.
Maternity clothes? Oh yeah. I actually invested in some maternity pajama pants a few weeks ago. It seemed like an indulgence at the time, but after weeks of wearing them, I've decided it was the best maternity purchase so far.
Looking forward to: I am planning on getting a pedicure tomorrow, since I can't really reach my feet anymore! I'm sure my toesies could really use the TLC. Then I have an OB appointment on Wednesday, and a really relaxing week at home otherwise.
How Young Living is enriching my life this week:
We began using the Peace and Calming oil this week for bedtime. I diffuse 4 drops in the diffuser in Sean's room and he seems instantly relaxed and ready for bed. He usually tosses and turns for up to an hour to get himself fully asleep. This week it has not taken longer than a half hour. This is even while traveling and being in a new bed for two nights! If anyone knows Sean's sleep troubles, this is a huge improvement. The scent is a gentle, sweet blend of Ylang Ylang, Orange, Tangerine, Patchouli and Blue Tansy. I have known other Young Living moms who SWEAR by this oil. Check it out here: Peace and Calming.
How would you feel about me doing weekly posts from now on? I know it's a tall order once the baby comes, but I feel like so much happens in a week that I'd like to try to do once a week. Let me know!
Xo,
Kelsey
