29th week

time for another baby update

we have finally made the jump into the 3rd trimester!!

these last few weeks have been a bit rough

our cruise was absolutely fabulous (a full post will be dedicated to it), with one exception-

a combination between pregnancy, flying, heat, sunburns, and lots of time on my feet caused my legs to swell like you'd never believe!

i fondly referred to my legs as thankles- we went above and beyond your average cankles- there was absolutely no definition whatsoever between my thighs and my feet.

terribly embarrassing, and even more uncomfortable/painful.

thankfully i have an amazing husband who would help rub them, wrap them in cold towels, and find me shoes that i could wear.  i also had sweet travel friends who didn't make fun of me and allowed me to put my feet up on chairs everywhere we went :)

after returning home from the cruise, my legs didn't get any better and after a week, josh finally called the dr and told them i needed to get them looked at.  my blood pressure was high and it was a friday so the dr. put me on a light bed rest for the weekend.  luckily, a few days off my feet helped.  that, and lots of water, less salt, and lots of propping my feet up caused most of the swelling to go down.  a few days later, i had a dr.'s appt where they made sure i didn't have preclampsia or toxemia- thank goodness i don't.  i did get some fabulous maternity compression socks (they are anything but flattering/attractive), but they have worked wonders on my feet and legs.

besides my fabulous swelling,

i feel the baby move all the time, especially when i'm laying down trying to sleep

i took a leap of faith in my sewing skills and actually made her her bedding.  i love how it turned out, too!

i still have acid reflux all the time and it's typically the worst at night

still no real cravings, but i eat lots of fruit and ice cream/frozen yogurt/popsicles

she is still nameless- and it looks like she probably will be until we see her and decide for sure what name fits her best

i don't wake up at all during the night.  i don't know if i have a bladder of steel or if the baby cuts me some slack once i actually fall asleep, but i definitely enjoy not getting up all night long!

our nursery chair arrived this weekend and it is absolutely magical

i did my glucose test this past week and didn't think the drink was as bad as everything has made it out to be. maybe i drank one too many jones fufu berry drinks in high school and am accustomed to super sugary drinks.  

the baby room is still in the works- everything has been purchased, it's just a matter of painting the room top to bottom and adding all the little details that we want.

my patients are finally asking if i'm pregnant, and not just assuming that i've let myself go and gotten fat

we are so excited that the weeks continue to tick on by- 

these next few weeks will be busy with working, work trips, showers, showers for friends, family gatherings, working on the baby room, and getting all the little things figured out before she makes her grand appearance.   

only 10 more weeks to go!