WHW {#82}: Bumpdate

Can you believe it's already the first day of March???
And it's Wednesday, which means it's time for another edition of What's Hap-"Pinning" Wednesday, and another bump-date!

How Far Along: 30 weeks! How did that happen??
Size of Baby: A zucchini or a cabbage depending on what app you look at (although these two seem rather different in sizes). She's about 15.5 inches long and weighs about 3 pounds!

Gender: A girl--at least as far as we know that hasn't changed haha

Weight Gain: about 18 pounds; I think my weight gain stopped with the gestational diabetes diagnosis, because I haven't been enjoying as many snacks (or not great nutritionally) as I did before.

Food Cravings: again, now that I have GD, I crave sweets even more now than I did before. I try and make my snack choices good ones, but dammit sometimes a girl needs her Klondike bar (or in my case, HALF a Klondike bar)

Food Aversions: None really. I made MG cook pesto salmon at home on Monday because I still can't stomach touching it, but I was getting bored of eating chicken all the time as my protein.

Movement: YEP! She is a wiggly, kicking machine, especially at night when I lay on my side. Sunday night she was doing karate kicks in there and moving ALL around--that was also coincidentally the night I had my 1/2 Klondike bar so baby girl was probably like "Finally, SUGAR!!!!!" haha

Sleep: Has been good, thankfully. Still sleeping through the night and haven't had trouble falling asleep. Knock on wood that continues!

Clothing: Maternity clothes all day errrrrryday. Luckily my maternity dress from Old Navy came in handy and looked good this weekend at the wedding, and an old Loft dress that was just a smidge too big (but I kept anyway) fit like a maternity dress, too.

Other Pregnancy Symptoms: occasionally at night I get cramps in my hips, or if we go for a walk, the muscles above my butt bone/lower back start to tense up a bit. And apparently I've been having some Braxton Hicks contractions which I didn't know until the doc told me that the tightness in my stomach from time to time was that. Who knew! haha

What I Miss: I'm betting you can guess this one: eating whatever I'd like whenever I want (and not having to log it) and not having to prick my finger to take my blood sugar levels 4 times a day/carry around my tester.
And also having a week without a doctor and/or nutritionist appointment--they are eating away at my maternity leave!

Best Moment: We got our stroller and our crib this week and the crib is all set up, the stroller is all put together, and holy moly this is getting real!
 
I'll add one more "best moment" from this weekend, which is seeing how much MG has gravitated towards kids now, especially babies. He's all about them, and getting to watch him with our friends' little boy this weekend just got me. I just know he's going to be the best dad to our little girl and it makes me smile from the inside out!
Looking Forward To: my baby shower in Virginia next weekend. And sort of looking forward to (for preparedness) our birthing class this weekend that we're taking with my friend who is pregnant and due a week before me. Also a little nervous about the class, too.

Now it's your turn to link up with Jessi and I to share what's hap-"pinning" with you!





32 comments:

  1. This is by far my favorite post! I loved seeing all of the baby items and the nursery is looking so good! My husband is a type 1 diabetic and has to check his blood sugar around 4-5 times a day so I feel for you on that. Luckily it's only temporary!
    Sarah at MeetTheShaneyfelts

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  2. 30 weeks already - it's hard to believe that I remember the exact moment you texted me to tell me that you were expecting...ahhh!! So very exciting!! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston

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  3. I can't believe how fast your pregnancy is flying by. And send me any questions you both have since I'm very familiar with the hospitals and such in your area. Ps. A was asked to interview back up in DC!😳 Just waiting to find out if we move back to NOVA.

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  4. Your bump is the cutest! Your baby shower is going to be so much fun!

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  5. I feel like you just told us you were preggers! 30 weeks already crazy how time flies! I also can't believe it is March 1st already! I feel like Christmas was just over and bam it is March! I love it though since I really dislike Jan and Feb! Such blah months!

    The nursery is looking so good! Happy Wednesday hun!

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  6. Ah - getting so much closer to the end! So exciting that some of the big items are in and set up already!

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  7. 30 weeks! AH! Just think..Andi was born right a the end of 36 - definitely homestretch time! Loved that red dress on you (and red in general) keep on trucking with the GD and don't be afraid of those ice cream bars haha love ya!

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  8. AHHH!! The crib and stroller make it seem SO real! Wowza!!!!!!!!!!!! And thank goodness for loft dresses/generous sizing! They've been my saving grace! XOXO, R

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  9. You look awesome! How exciting that she's almost here :-) The nursery looks beautiful!
    Xo
    Amanda @ Cupcake N Dreams

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  10. 30 weeks?! So crazy how close it is to baby time!! I can only imagine how stressful and time consuming GD is. It will be worth it when she gets here but I'm sure it makes the cravings 10x worse.

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  11. Grow baby, grow!! Your pregnancy is flying by! That Mamas & Papas stool is fantastic. Sofia still uses hers :) I've heard great things about the City Mini so you'll have to let me know how you like it. We need to get a lighter weight travel stroller at some point. xo

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  12. Have a WONDERFUL baby shower! Eeek! it's getting real, and I love the crib!

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  13. Your nursery is totally coming together and I BET it got more REAL when you saw the crib/stroller/etc.! Yay! You look adorable in your maternity dresses girl :)

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  14. I can't believe how close to the finish line you already are, I feel like you just announced! Those dresses go perfectly with your bump! Also totally loving the nursery, hope the birthing class goes well! Yay for baby showers :)!

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  15. The nursery is so cute..... I am 36 weeks and already gained 31 lbs :( It is so crazy with my first I only gained 28 lbs.. Crazy how the second one packs the pounds on...
    Chelsea @ http://thewilliamsjourney1.blogspot.com/

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  16. Her room looks great!

    LOL on the Klondike bar.

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  17. It's amazing how real everything feels when furniture and things arrive! :)

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  18. The nursery is so pretty! She is one very lucky little girl. You look fab!!

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  19. Time is a flying, 30 weeks already!? You look great in that red!

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  20. seriously feels like this has flown by! i mean from this side haha. i love how the nursery has turned out and how cute are you with that little bump in your dresses last weekend :) eek! so soon now!

    xoxo cheshire kat

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  21. She's getting so big! Do you guys have a named picked yet? I still realllly lover your nursery!

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  22. You'll be able to enjoy a klondike bar very soon, don't you worry! lol You look adorable!

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  23. Holy moly 30 weeks already?! Time is flying!!! I'm so excited for you!

    I love the color scheme and theme you've gone with for the nursery! The elephant theme is so cute! Have y'all settled on a name yet?

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  24. You look amazing gurlie, these last few weeks are going to fly by <3

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  25. So good to hear you're getting some good rest and feeling healthy overall. Those 18 pounds must be all belly because you look amazing especially for 30 weeks! Holy cow!

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  26. My nursery (at least the walls) are VERY similar to yours. We did gray throughout the room and striped the wall behind the crib gray and coral. :) So exciting!

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  27. The nursery is so cute!! I can't believe you're 30 weeks already!

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  28. I love your nursery so far. Love the mobile in the crib. I can't believe you have your shower coming up soon and then 10 weeks or less until she is here. So crazy! Love the wedding looks!

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