my pregnancy thus far!

30 weeks pregnant. only 10 weeks to go.
want to know how my pregnancy is going?? GOOD!

some people hate being pregnant, others love it. from what my OB tells me, i've had it pretty easy. i was extremely tired, but only had minor nausea for the first few weeks. i'm gaining the "right" amount of weight - i've been told to expect an average of 25-35 pounds. and i'm carrying mostly in my belly so far. my booty and thighs have gotten a little bigger, which has made fitting into my pants difficult... trying to wear jeans, forget it. i'm down to leggings and maternity jeans now. womp womp. sometimes i call myself big booty judy - one of my old coworkers introduced me to that phrase and i think its pretty fitting. my husband reminds me that i'm beautiful every day. and it is SO incredibly helpful to have someone cheering me on when i'm having an outfit meltdown, don't feel pretty, or get frustrated at being overly emotional.

speaking of being emotional... i have my moments people. yes, those hormones really mess with you. tears for no reason, tears because something is pretty, or because i feel extra sad. watching tv shows or movies... i will cry, it doesn't matter what it is. somewhere between the beginning and the end, it'll get me. for those of you harry potter fans, i cried when hermione created her patronus charm of an otter in order of the phoenix ... seriously, tears streaming down my face because the otter was so cute and happy. can't explain that one, it was definitely the pregnancy hormones. it goes both ways tho, i've been really mad over something incredibly not worth it. or yelled when i didn't need to. this is when sorry and an understanding husband comes in handy. bonus points for wes.

in the beginning i only had one craving... pickles. i like them more than the average person anyways, but it was out of control. i'm talking a jar a week. that subsided and i haven't really had any major cravings since. i've always been drawn to sweets. it could be because i'm home more and baking a lot, but i find myself unable to resist them - cookies, brownies, ice cream, oreos, etc. at one point i was worried our baby would come out addicted to sugar, BUT i found this myth article from parents.com that made me feel better.

this is what it said...
Myth: Pregnant women shouldn't eat sweets.
REALITY: There's a big exception to this rule: chocolate. New studies show that pregnant women who eat chocolate every day during pregnancy have babies who show less fear and smile and laugh more often at six months of age. Another study finds that women who eat five or more servings of chocolate each week during their third trimester have a 40 percent lower risk of developing the dangerous high blood pressure condition known as preeclampsia.

at my last appointment i had low blood pressure so i believe the article. i haven't really noticed much of an increase in my appetite. according to pregnancy folklore, if you're having a boy you should have a big appetite. FALSE. oh another old wives' tale is that you crave sweet things with a girl and salty things with a boy. that couldn't be more FALSE for me. and another one that didn't quite work out in my favor, your hair becomes fuller and more shiny if its a boy. again FALSE. some people swear by those old wives' tales, i do not.

now that i'm in the third trimester and my baby bump is noticeably growing each week, i have begun to feel less comfortable. and since i'm short my torso isn't that long, so Graham doesn't have a whole lot of wiggle room. i've already felt him up in my ribs, not pleasant. my back gets sore if i stand for a long time... shoot it gets sore if i sit too long. some nights i feel like i need a forklift to help me turn over. and i do feel bad for wes, his "side of the bed" is rapidly shrinking. the fort of pillows is really taking over. and our cat has become very attached to me, especially at night. she wants to sleep right next to me. i feel bad so of course i let her even tho it leaves less room for wes and makes me hot. so here's to the last two months of becoming more uncomfortable... for both of us.

oh! the other thing i didn't mention, my bladder. it is always full. and i will admit i have peed my pants. a forceful sneeze will do the job or too much laughter will send me waddling straight to the bathroom. TMI? sorry. if you want to hear the story about how my sister really got me, just ask.

pregnancy is an adventure. everyone's is different and i've really enjoyed mine. it is a beautiful time that comes with a little bit of junk, but when i see my baby boy for the first time, none of that junk is going to matter.

counting down til we get to meet him!