30 week update

3 quarters of the way there!  I'm hoping the next 10 weeks go by quickly because I am IRRITABLE.  I'm hot, I don't sleep at night so I'm tired all the time, I can't bend over without grunting like a meathead lifting weights, I rotate between about 4 outfits that I'm sick of looking at, and I'm confined to flip flops because none of my cute shoes fit me anymore.  I figure the only way to deal with this is to stay busy.

I'm at the point in my quilt (thanks for the compliments, everyone!) where I only have hand sewing to do, so that frees up my machine to make curtains.  I also want to get all the material to make the bookshelves I found on Pinterest some time this week.  We also have an appointment at a pediatrician's office this week to find the little guy/girl a doctor.  Yesterday, we went shopping and found a mattress and some other essentials for Sprout's room.  We're getting there!  I want to get my hospital bag packed this week too.  So my time should be occupied enough that I can maybe forget about how immobile and gross I feel.

Sprout is about 3 pounds this week and about 16 inches long.  I don't really feel full on kicks anymore (maybe because there's not enough room in there to get enough momentum for a real kick) but s/he moves around more than ever, even during the day.  Sometimes it kind of hurts my organs and is especially uncomfortable when s/he pokes my bladder or lungs, but I'm to happy s/he seems as active as s/he does!

How far along?  30 weeks

Total weight gain?  Since I've been doing a lot more strength exercises, I've been weighing myself more often and the weight gain seems to have tapered off...so why do I feel like I keep expanding?

Maternity clothes?  Summer is ending and I ordered myself a pair of jeans and leggings this week.  I hope they're comfortable!

Stretch marks?  I'm doing well here.

Sleep?  Taking a bath before bedtime seems to help a little...then I can sleep for 2 hours or so instead of 45 minutes.

Best moment of the week?  A doctor's appointment without a failed test!

Miss anything?  Wearing clothes for style, not comfort.

Movement?  So much!  I wish I could tell which body part is always hanging out around my belly button.

Food craving?  I've been eating a lot of melon and Greek yogurt.

Anything make you sick or queasy?  It mostly depends on how Sprout is laying.\

Gender?  I can say for sure now that Sprout has a name, either way.  Sprout is totally a cool name, right?

Labor signs?  Some Braxton Hicks contractions, especially when I walk my dogs.

Symptoms?  I think we covered that above.

Belly button in or out?  Flat.

Wedding rings on or off?  Sadly, I can't wear them anymore.  I really hate not wearing them.

Happy or moody most of the time?  Moody.  Definitely moody.

Looking forward to?  Another productive week and a break in all this heat and humidity!