Welcome, third trimester!
We're so excited to see you! :) It's incredible to think we've already hit the homestretch of this pregnancy. This baby is COMING!!! A few things that have got me extra excited and ready to meet our little guy:
- all my doctors appointments up to my due date are made
- his room is (almost) ready.
- I feel him move ALL. THE. TIME.
- it's May and May = Summer and Summer = BABY
- Addilyn asks to see the baby 'kick' almost daily and always talks about 'baby boy' and his clothes and his room. I think she's getting it....
- Everything at our doctor's appointment today was 'perfect' all the way from his heartbeat to my weight gain!! What a blessing!
Here's a few 'frequent symptoms of 3rd trimester' I keep getting emailed and what's actually going on...
- Braxton Hicks Contractions- Yes. But, a lot less the last week or so as I've been with family so often and everyone makes sure I don't hold Addilyn too much. (thanks guys.)
- Fatigue-some days. Thankfully, I still get to nap with Addilyn a lot of days.
- Back Pain-not really any more than any other time during pregnancy.
- Hip Pain-YES.
- Heartburn-YEP!! I feel like a fire breathing dragon most of the time....
- Hand pain, numbness, weakness- not really.
- Breathing Difficulty-I struggle to catch my breath sometimes, but it's not consistent and this little guy is down pretty low so it doesn't affect me as much.
- Mild swelling of your feet and ankles (edema)- NOT YET!!! :) I'm sure as summer approaches and it's hot all the time, it'll come, but I'm thankful it hasn't yet!
- Difficulty sleeping and finding a comfortable position-Probably by biggest complaint (other than heartburn). Thank goodness for body pillows and our new recliner!
A few concerns:
I remember being pregnant with Addilyn and worrying about the silliest things, only to realize afterwards none of them matter or were a big deal...but, now, with two, somehow all that worrying seems validated again.
- Sleep. With Addilyn, I really slept significantly better once I could hold her than I did when I was pregnant. And, I don't have the personality type that struggled to make myself nap when she did. So, I really wasn't that tired most of the time. Now...I won't be able to nap when the baby does, because Addi will be awake, or visa versa. Addilyn's also been waking up at night a lot lately too...which makes me dread being tired all the time.
- Enough time with both kids. I know , I know. I'll laugh at myself about this later. But, right now, it seems overwhelming to think of getting enough snuggle time in for Addi (remember...she's a HUGE snuggler) and for a brand new baby.
- Derrick having enough time for all three of us. He's an awesome dad and amazing husband...but working two jobs makes his time at home limited and I love how close all three of us are now, will it happen when we add another one to our family.
- Going out in public by myself with two kids and baby boy needing to eat and then Addilyn running off or refusing to listen while he's eating.
- Labor and Recovery. Until lately I just remember how great it was to have a baby and that it really wasn't that bad and recovery came quickly enough. Now, I remember most of it again and those rose colored glasses are OFF. The second one has GOT to be easier, right? Right? (someone say yes, please....)
I know most of these worries are silly and are going to take care of themselves...but right now, other than being crazy EXCITED, it's what I think about.
But, little guy, we're so so SO excited to meet you. I can't wait to hold you, snuggle with you, kiss you, and wear you in that sling! And, I promise you'll have a name by the time you get here. :) Love, Your Mommy.
