The big 30

We are at week 30 folks, I feel like the countdown is certainly on now, only 10 weeks left. I am just amazed at how the weeks are flying by.

Our appointment today went very smooth, which thankfully they all have been so far. Getting to listen to his heartbeat never gets old. Today it was at 141bpm, so a little faster than it has been, might have had something to do with the mint chocolate chip klondike bar I ate before the appointment :) Our doctor said I'm measuring right at 30 weeks which makes me very happy knowing we don't have a huge baby in there. I'm up 2lbs since our last appointment so that puts me at a total of gaining 21 pounds so far.

I have been feeling great and really don't have any complaints other than some insomnia every now and then. Last night I was lying awake and could feel the little guy having hiccups, its blows my mind that I can feel that.

30 weeks

Hello Third Trimester

As the third trimester begins I'm both excited and a little sad. Excited of course to finally meet my little boy and see what he looks like and begin creating a life time of memories with him. On the other hand, I absolutely love feeling him kick and turn and will certainly miss that. The back pain that has started and the vomitting that has returned, will certainly not be missed.

We had  our 28 week appointment today and it went very smoothly. Our doctor said he sounds great, heartrate of 130bpm and she thinks we are looking at a  7 1/2 lb baby. This I am very relieved to hear as big babies run on James' side of the family and was seriously worried about having to pop out a 9+ pounder. I'm up 18 pounds since the beginning of the pregnancy, thank goodness all I crave is fruit. After failing the one hour glucose test, I did have to take the 3 hour one, which I'm happy to report, I passed, so no 'diet' for me. Our baby appointments now will be every 2 weeks.

These last couple of months are going to fly by. We  have so much going on between now and when Chase makes his arrival. I ordered some items off of etsy to finish decorating his room with and will put the finishing touches in place with the help of Leona when she is in town. James and I have taken a few days trip and are planning a weekend away in August, and basically trying to make the most of the time we have left just the two of us. We think Cisco is realizing his time as the 'only child' is coming to an end soon as this past week he has started sleeping on our bed every night.

As always here is a photo of the ever growing bump at 28 weeks