Update: 30 Weeks! | Pregnancy
How far along: 30 weeks
How big is baby: About 3.1 pounds and about 17 inches long. One of my apps said “cucumber” – but I feel like that’s a rather nebulous size. I mean, some cucumbers are huge! Some are also really small. I’m starting to not trust the veggie / fruit system in my apps.
Weight gain: I’m trying to give myself some slack on this – I not only have been inordinately stressed lately, I’m trying to build a human with my body. I really have been TRYING to cut back on my carbs (this is so hard) and I’ve been working out A LOT. While I am still gaining, I’m trying to not focus on the scale anymore and focus on how I feel.
I’m doing what I have to do and trying to stay active and healthy. Baby is doing really well and that’s all I can ask for. The human body, when pregnant, is going to do what it wants to do and I have to realize that.
Sleeping: This week is a bad example – I’ve been working a lot and I’ve been really stressed so sleep has not been great.
Food cravings: Cheerios and vanilla ice cream.
Food aversions: I still really want nothing to do with Japanese food. So weird! It’s not like it disgusts me, I just have NO desire for it whatsoever. I used to want to eat it all the time.
Symptoms: My back – oh Lord my back – it just hurts. I am going to the chiropractor weekly now and so that is helping keep the pain under control.
I also am now experiencing what is known as “pelvic” pain. Basically, when I stand up, I can totally feel the pressure of the kid on my pelvic bone. It does not feel great, if I’m being honest. But I have learned that this is totally normal and is just the early process of the baby beginning to get ready to get into position. Crazy, right?
Miss Anything?: Sleeeeeeep!
Doctor’s appointment: I have one today! I’m hoping my weight is okay and that my midwife isn’t upset with me! lol 🙂
Wedding Rings: Still on!
Clothes: All maternity clothes (with the exception of a few “larger” shirts I have). My sweet mother-in-law brought me some more maternity clothes and those were such a huge blessing. I am really struggling to find stuff that fits!
Movement: This baby moves SO MUCH! Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE every second of it, but boy oh boy does it sometimes scare the poo out of me! I’ll be sitting and all of a sudden I’ll get a swift kick in the ribs and it just knocks me back. I really do love it, though.
Best moment of the week: Husband and I bought a crib and changing table and he already put it together! It made it so much more real now that I walk into the nursery and see the progress that’s being made. 🙂
Also, my sweet friend Dani and I (we’re pregnant at the same time) – got together and got preggo pictures together on Saturday. I can’t wait to share them with you!
What I’m looking forward to: These next few weeks to go by quickly – I am super slammed at work and I am ready for a little bit of breathing time.
What I did / Got for baby: I guess this also falls under “Best moment of the week” – but we got the crib and changing table. Only real furniture left is a glider… which we are having a heck of a time finding one we like.
What I learned this week: The baby can DREAM! Like, the baby has REM sleep. Whaaaat? I want to know what the baby dreams about!
Prayer requests: Just continuing to pray for the health and growth of the baby. Also, I’m still really feeling the weight and stress of life and pregnancy. I just pray for patience and a sense of calmness and joy in these last weeks.
You look adorable and keep up the great work out routine…healthy momma, healthy baby! We purchased a Best Chairs storytime series recliner/glider. They make several kinds and are super comfy. We bought ours at Buy Buy Baby, but their website lists all the retailers. I’ve also heard good things about some of the ones target carries!
This is going by so fast! How are you already at 30 weeks? You look gorgeous!!!
Awww Molly you look gorgeous! Your baby bump is so cute! And don’t be too hard on yourself, listening to your body is the best thing you can do! You look perfectly healthy and happy! 🙂 I hope the rest of your pregnancy goes well!
You look FAB, Molly. A couple more months left. Anyway, I featured you at my current post on Week’s Best Looks. Check it out.
Also I love Simply Lulu Blog. It is Great all around.
Molly, I totally feel your pain on the weight issues! I’m just starting my 4th pregnancy and have struggled with weight each time… Although I’m not sure if its my weight or the stress I get from my doctor because of it! I wish they would just let us grow our babies! I have had three perfect pregnancies, three amazingly healthy babies, and always work hard to shed the weight after, so I’ve decided to just do what I need to do, and you should too! Good luck to you, sweet friend! Don’t stress too much – you’re a beauty and it sounds like you’re growing a healthy one!
I think you look fabulous! If it makes you feel any better I know someone who gained 75 pounds pregnant and lost it all. Your body is doing what it needs!
Oh hang in there! I know, I had the pelvic pain too – it’s hard. I was totally upset by like 30 weeks b/c (with twins) I was really hoping they would tell me to bedrest it, at least a little bit. But I had no real medical issues, tons of little things (carpool tunnel, feet hurt terribly, just overall hardache on my body). By 35 weeks I was cursing my doctors!!! 🙂 You look so fabulous! Love to hear about how you’re doing every week!
xo Lulu
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You are one amazing lady! I hope your Dr appointment went OK & that you are getting to catch up on some rest & relaxation this weekend!
xx
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every time i see a pic of you in the gym I think how amazing you are! I didn’t work out my entire pregnancy and I haven’t really worked out since Parker has been born. I gained about 50 pounds, but I’ve pretty much lost it all without even trying via nursing…don’t be too hard on yourself!! I think you look amazing lady!
aw ruthy thank you so much! you are so encouraging! 🙂
I love these updates. Lots of prayers your way!
thank you so much, lacey! <3
You are getting so close. My son used to kick the heck out of me but i miss it.
Agi:)
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i definitely think i will miss these little kicks!
Always enjoy reading your updates! It’s so sweet and you are just so gorgeous!
Blessings!
Star
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thank you so much, star!
Happy 30 weeks! You are getting so close Molly! And yay for getting more furniture for the baby. 🙂
xo, Yi-chia
Always Maylee
thanks, yi-chia! we are so excited!
A cucumber is a really strange vegetable to compare a baby to! I could see that being super-confusing. Also, so cool that the baby can dream!
hhaha i agree!! cucumber is not cute, either!!
ps: i got your email! i will get back to you asap! 🙂
I love that the baby is moving so much!!! And cucumber is such an odd reference point! Plus, it’s so straight – I can’t imagine a whole cucumber so straight in my belly! You are so beautiful!
i know, right??? cucumber is too nebulous to me! haha
10ish weeks left! How exciting, Molly! I can’t wait to get the crib, it will seem so official (ha). We have the opposite, got our rocking chair last weekend and I love it. I like to practice sitting in the baby’s room in it 🙂
i know! time is both flying and dragging!! where did y’all find a glider you like? i can’t find one anywhere 🙁
That is crazy … the baby can DREAM? Cool though!
xx
Kelly
Sparkles and Shoes
i know, right??? so insane!