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Pineapples & Tums

 I haven't been writing too much about my pregnancy, because honestly, I don't have a lot to report. 

At my last OB appointment, my doctor said "You're one of my most boring patients I'm seeing these days. Keep it up!" Which is the best thing I could ask for... 

I'm currently 33 weeks and 2 days along. Not that anyone's counting. The baby is the size of a pineapple (those fruit comparisons make zero sense to me, by the way...). 

But here are some updates that maybe I'll look back on in my future pregancies...

Symptoms: Heartburn, Restless Legs, and Insomnia. 

I'm having to be really careful about what I eat and when I eat - or I'm up all night with agonizing heartburn. It is not uncommon for me to be pacing the halls of our house chomping on Tums at 2am lately. 

I always have wicked restless legs at night. No matter how much I stretch and try rolling out my calves - my legs seem to contort Emily Rose Exorcism style. 

Ryan got me a Pregnancy & Beyond cookbook, and it had a recipe for your own electrolyte concoction and I tried that and it actually seems to be helping! It has coconut water, a little OJ, fresh squeezed citrus, and salt. I've been having a small glass in the evenings.

Cravings: Peppermint Tums. Ha! I don't actually crave that. But I seek heartburn relief. 

Other than that - vinegary salads are sort of my jam these days. I take cucumber, greens, feta cheese, avocado, and walnuts - and toss it with lemon and oil.

I also eat a lot of fruit these days. (oranges, kiwi, green apples, and lemon...yes, I said lemon) 

Aversions: I have to admit... I still don't love coffee like I used to. It isn't necessarily an "aversion" - but I rarely can finish a full cup these days. I used to consume so much coffee. 

Exercise: I'm still running, but that has significantly reduced in the last 2 weeks. I am starting to transition to more of a run/walk pattern. Especially after I hit 3 miles. Nothing is uncomfortable, I just notice I am getting more out of breath so take more walking breaks!

And I'm doing 2 Barre classes/week still - which has been awesome! Those workouts feel great and I truly feel they are helping keep my back from hurting. 

Worries:  I worry there will be issues getting my husband into the hospital with me. I worry the hospital will be a freaking warzone the day I give birth. I know for years women gave birth with no support person, and they all survived - so I am being extremely privileged here. But, I really just don't want to do this alone. 

Those worries far surpass any worries about childbirth or bringing a child into the world. 

Favorite Part: My favorite part of being pregnant right now is her constant movement. There are very few moments I don't feel her kicking and moving around these days - which is the best reassurance ever. However, when I feel her kicking and twisting at 3 am...it makes me wonder what kind of "sleeper" she won't be ;) 


Comments

Lisa's Yarns said…
The size comparisons never made any sense to me either. It seemed to switch between length and weight approximations! But still made no sense or gave me a good idea of how big he was. So bizarre.

I hope things go ok when you deliver and you don’t have any issues at the hospital with Ryan coming or there being Covid cases on your floor! Sucks to worry about that in the midst of everything else. Isn’t it weird to think husbands were never there historically? I can’t imagine!!!
December 30, 2020 at 5:24 PM
Marlys said…
I hope the remaining weeks go well, but know the discomfort increases as you get closer to delivery. You’re tough so I know you will do well! I so hope Ryan can be there to hold your hand and share in the joy of seeing your child for the first time! Luckily, your Dad was present at all of our births except Chad. He was with me during labor, but when I moved to the delivery room, he was sent to the waiting room. It was torturous for him, as for myself, as I so wanted him beside me. He saw Chad after he’d been cleaned up bundled in blankets and through the nursery room window. How awful is that?

I admire that you can still run! I would never had been able to do that as I felt so clumsy and was afraid to topple! I did take walks but that was it. I’m sure it does help to take that class to strengthen your last few weeks of my pregnancies, I slept on the couch so I could press my back against the back of the couch, but my babies were pretty big, so I’m sure that’s why I was uncomfortable.

Keep us posted as to how these last weeks go! We are so excited for both of you and send our love through the airs!
January 12, 2021 at 12:34 PM
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