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 ;)