25 weeks
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26 weeks
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28 weeks!!
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How Far Along: 28 weeks!! Last Trimester!!
Current Weight: 135 lbs
Total Wt. Gain: 20 lbs
Waist Measurement: 37.5 in
Innie or Outie: Helloooo Outie!!
Maternity Clothes: My scrubs are definitely too tight now. I have to wear tshirts over my scrub pants. My scrub pants are also getting waaaay small. But I hate to buy new ones at such a late time in the pregnancy. I love wearing sundresses b/c they are much cooler in these hot summer months.
Stretchmarks: Thank God none that are obvious yet. But I'm starting to see something around my thighs...unfortunately, the belly is not the only thing growing but also the butt and thighs..
Sleep/Fatigue: I want to sleep all the time now. My body really does not want to move after a hard day at work the day before. It's so weird. Before pregnancy, I told myself that I would not let pregnancy slow me down - that I had control over my body. Boy was I wrong. After working 7a-7p at work, it takes me a whole day to recover the next day. I have really bad back pains too but I've had that all through pregnancy. But I guess the extra 20lbs does not help with back pain either.
Exercising: Just go ahead and hang this idea up. I'm too lazy, too tired, and too hot all the time to exercise. I've been to the beach several times already and seeing all the beach bodied girls makes me really really miss my old body. But in a way, it's a great motivator. Everytime I see a skinny girl, it makes me that much more motivated to exercise..AFTER baby Ava is born. LOL.
Food Cravings: Still love steak!! I love some sweet potatoes too!! Pretty much eat anything and everything these days.
N&V: Yes some small vomiting but that is usually my fault. I vomit on two occasions: 1. If I've not eaten in awhile 2. If I've eaten waaaayyy tooo much!! My torso is short and Baby Ava is getting bigger and bigger which leaves no room for me to eat or breathe. You would think that I learn my lesson but each time, I always eat and eat and end up miserable after. It gets so bad that I've had to sleep with a ton of pillows at my head. I'm basically sitting up sleeping so that I can breathe. Fun times fun times :0)
What I miss: I really do miss my old body. I miss being able to squat without a problem. I miss putting on my shoes, socks, and underwear without any trouble. LOL.
What I look forward to: Duh! Seeing baby Ava!! I wonder who she'll look like?
How Daddy Charlie is: Charlie is so awesome. He talks to baby Ava ALL the time. He's the only one who can get her super excited. She will kick and roll soo much after hearing him talk. It's amazing. I think she recognizes his voice more than mine. He does it on purpose too like if I'm about to take a nap or go to sleep. He'll talk to her and push on my belly and that is it. She'll be active forever. Those two are plotting against me already :0)
Updates: Charlie recently lost his job. It's a total bummer. It's never a good time to get laid off but at least it's come at a better time this time. Last time he was laid off, I was just starting nursing school and just turned Part Time. This time- I have graduated and will soon start a FULL time position as a RN. We've done it before and I know we can do it again. Hopefully Charlie will find a job soon, but if not, at least we will save money on day care because he can keep baby Ava. I would actually like this better.
