33 Weeks Pregnant: It's Getting Real /
On Saturday, my mother and mother-in-law threw me a baby shower, and man, it was a doozy. I had SO much fun hanging out with my family and friends! As you may know, I love whales--they're my favorite animals. So, needless to say, there was a marine theme to the event. It's been over 36 hours, and I'm still recovering. It's a lot of work to chat with everyone, open presents, pose for pics, hold back tears and play games for a few hours. To be honest, it didn't sink in that I was actually having a baby until the shower. When you gaze upon outfits, thermometers, diapers, and toys for your baby, I mean really, it puts it all into perspective. All of those kicks and jabs I feel all day every day were only gas, as far as I'm concerned! I really can't believe that life is about to drastically change. I have no idea to prepare for it, but I'm eager to figure it out!
And you know what else, I've been nesting over the last couple of weeks, and I can't get enough of it. I want to organize everything, re-decorate, do some major food prep, and prepare for the holidays since I'm not sure how I'll be feeling next month. Speaking of holidays, I am 100% in the Christmas spirit! I bought a gorgeous wreath at Target, and I wasn't about to wait until after Thanksgiving to hang it. I'll be at Michael's this week buying garland and fabric paint for stockings for the kids. Oh man, the next few weeks will be magical.
I digress. Check out some of the pictures from my awesome weekend below!
10 Things About My Second Trimester /
Everyone says your pregnancy flies by and your children's youth flies by. But you know what, now that I've hit my third trimester, I'm looking back and realizing that my second really did go by quickly! It was much more easy going than my first, and I'm excited to get this little boy in my arms!
- I thought I'd be taking way more structured pictures, but nothing makes me more excited than taking a bathroom selfie at work. It's great lighting and a huge mirror.
- I had nausea in my first trimester, and rarely had it in my second. However, I actually yacked once this semester! I can't even believe it.
- I lived in the Liz Lange for Target dresses, wearing at least two or three a week. I rotated lots of jewelry and cardigans and vests to switch things up.
- Laying on my back was the absolute most uncomfortable position. The body pillow that my sister-in-law let me have was too flimsy, so I stack two pillows on top of it.
- I haven't had any swelling, but the pain in my hips while I sleep is insane. I'm tossing and turning all night, and it's so darn annoying. What I would give for a good night's sleep!
- I am 120% overwhelmed everytime I think about buying a stroller or car seat. Good Lord, there are just too many options. I have no idea which one to choose.
- The nursery has one item in it: a crib with no mattress. I've got to really buckle down and start buying (although I'm really trying to wait for my baby shower). I'm still crazy about the underwater theme.
- I watched The Business of Being Born, and I will absolutely be considering a midwife and water birth for my next pregnancy. It totally rocked my world. It's all simple things like delivering while laying on your back (closes the pelvis) and why hospitals pump you full of drugs to get things moving (because they want to get you in and out of there). It was really intense. Check it out on Netflix or Youtube.
- I've asked every mother that I know about her labor experiences. 9/10, they offer way more details than that. I've realized that every pregnancy is different, and listening to everyone's "advice" is overkill. I've stopped asking for everyone's input.
- The baby loves to snuggle really, really high up. I feel like he's playing Ms. Mary Mack with my intestines. NOT a great feeling!
Here we go, third trimester!