How far along: 32 weeks 6 days (7 weeks to go as of tomorrow OMFG)
Size of baby: Average = 2.5-3.8 lbs, 15.2"-16.7" long, or the size of squash. Our 20 week ultrasound had placed him/her in the 97th percentile for size (!!!!) buuuut our 32 week ultrasound's guesstimate was in the 65-75th percentile range. I'll take it!!
Physical symptoms: I'm either constipated or have diarrhea at any given time. Pretty stellar. I hadn't had any of those really awesome dizzy spells all week until Sunday, but I was sitting on the dock in the sun so it was kinda expected since it seems to happen when I get really hot. Ribs still feel like they're going to break from the pressure inside (like they're being pushed out). Back pain, especially while standing for more than 30 seconds. Anxiety levels are still elevated but I haven't had any more full blown panic attacks... Been able to fight them off.
Weight gain/loss: Haven't actually checked since last Tuesday (we're on vacation in Canada!) but that day I was still only up 20lbs. And I was 3 lbs less than I'd been the month before according to the doctor (bc the month before I ate a big breakfast Before the appointment AND was constipated) which he seemed a bit nervous about but the baby's growing juuuust fine so then he chillaxed.
Maternity clothes: Same- mostly maternity shirts, two denim maternity skirts (one was a hand me down and is getting kinda snug), elastic waist skirts and normal nylons still somehow fit. Maternity dresses or old non-maternity empire waist maxi dresses. I got some cheapie maternity/nursing bras and like sort of sports bra type things before we got to the lake bc my normal bras were juuuust a little too tight and therefore murdering me. I'll probably need to get some better quality ones once I'm actually nursing but these are a million times better than my normal ones. I can actually breathe... Sometimes.
Stretch marks: I don't think so.
Size of baby: Average = 2.5-3.8 lbs, 15.2"-16.7" long, or the size of squash. Our 20 week ultrasound had placed him/her in the 97th percentile for size (!!!!) buuuut our 32 week ultrasound's guesstimate was in the 65-75th percentile range. I'll take it!!
Physical symptoms: I'm either constipated or have diarrhea at any given time. Pretty stellar. I hadn't had any of those really awesome dizzy spells all week until Sunday, but I was sitting on the dock in the sun so it was kinda expected since it seems to happen when I get really hot. Ribs still feel like they're going to break from the pressure inside (like they're being pushed out). Back pain, especially while standing for more than 30 seconds. Anxiety levels are still elevated but I haven't had any more full blown panic attacks... Been able to fight them off.
Weight gain/loss: Haven't actually checked since last Tuesday (we're on vacation in Canada!) but that day I was still only up 20lbs. And I was 3 lbs less than I'd been the month before according to the doctor (bc the month before I ate a big breakfast Before the appointment AND was constipated) which he seemed a bit nervous about but the baby's growing juuuust fine so then he chillaxed.
Maternity clothes: Same- mostly maternity shirts, two denim maternity skirts (one was a hand me down and is getting kinda snug), elastic waist skirts and normal nylons still somehow fit. Maternity dresses or old non-maternity empire waist maxi dresses. I got some cheapie maternity/nursing bras and like sort of sports bra type things before we got to the lake bc my normal bras were juuuust a little too tight and therefore murdering me. I'll probably need to get some better quality ones once I'm actually nursing but these are a million times better than my normal ones. I can actually breathe... Sometimes.
Stretch marks: I don't think so.
Sleep: Frick. Restless legs are back with a vengeance. Hot water supplies are limited here at the lake cottage, so I've been limited to the hot water bottle method, which hasn't been great. I fall asleep eventually, but like, it's kinda embarrassing showing up downstairs at noon. Did I mention we're here with my in-laws? Yeah. Hopefully they don't think of me as their lazy ass daughter in law...
Best moment since last week: Vacation!!! Actually getting to see E for days straight! The trip up here wasn't horrendous... We usually do it in one day but it's a 12+ hour drove so I knew I wouldn't make that happen. We slept in a hotel in upstate NY and did the rest of the drive the next morning. Much more leisurely than usual. Here's the view from our bedroom (this has been E's family's lake cottage since the 1960's): 
Oh and this was from our drive up:
Movement: S/he has been going nuts. Lotssss of movement, lots of turning (eek, s/he was head down on Tuesday at the doctor's but now I'm not so sure), lots of hiccups, lots of visible-from-the-outside punches and kicks.
Cravings/aversions: Really wish we'd brought some kosher Parmesan with us. But! I've been eating meat! Chicken still grosses me out, but I've had grilled steak, kielbasa and turkey and enjoyed it! Craving mustard, which I normally hate. Pickles a little bit. We finally made Shirley Temples on Shabbos. I've been doing a LOT of noshing, really gotta cut back bc our next doctor appointment is 3 days after we get home from this vacation lol.
Gender: Confirmed!! But we're keeping it a secret...
Labor signs: Hopefully not anytime soon.
Belly button: Innie, but the top is kiiiid a starting to poke out a little.
What I miss: I'd still love love love like an extra 2 feet worth of internal body space.
And alcoholic beverages.
What I am looking forward to: The rest of our vacation, the relief of having a house sitter, E's sister and brother coming up to the cottage on Thursday, hopefully seeing friends in Toronto on Sunday, mayyyyybe hitting up Niagara Falls on the way home?? Busy, fun week!
What I am looking forward to: The rest of our vacation, the relief of having a house sitter, E's sister and brother coming up to the cottage on Thursday, hopefully seeing friends in Toronto on Sunday, mayyyyybe hitting up Niagara Falls on the way home?? Busy, fun week!
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