How far along? 30 weeks -- ONLY 10 weeks to go! 2 months and 2 weeks (I mean who is counting).
Total weight gain/loss: 10 pounds total
Emotions: I am trying to focus on Christmas and making new memories with Jeffrey this year. Easy tasks are becoming harder and harder and Jeffrey being gone for work is becoming more stressful. Hey, you find out who your friends are right!! haha! All in all, God is SO GOOD!
What are we most excited about next: CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What are we least excited about: Getting bigger. I am already so uncomfortable and I know the "best" is yet to come.
What I miss: My husband and mom. I miss my mom, dad, and brother so much! I miss there support and laughs. I miss having my husband at home to help me cook, pick things up, take Roxie outside, and simple things like just putting my shoes on. Trust me, IT IS NOT EASY!!! I miss my friends back home in Georgia, I miss my friends in Raleigh, I miss stability, I miss not stressing, and I miss having my life together.
Movement: She is moving all the time. She is the most active in the morning right after my cup of coffee! She must be like her mommy; she wont get up until there is hot coffee in her belly.
Belly button: It is beginning to poke out more, but it is still an innie.
Size: Baby Nelly is the size of a large cabbage.
How I’m feeling: OVERWHELMED. With the holidays, new baby, and all the opportunity/changes Jeffrey and I have upcoming (none baby related), it is easy to see why the Nelson's are a bit CRAZY! Although we have a lot going on, we can both see and feel God at work. We are so humbled and overwhelmed by the doors HE is opening for our growing family and we cannot wait to see how they play out.
Sickness: I ate to much the other night and did get sick :( Baby girl does not like it when mommy overeats.
Cravings:
- Water
- Apples
- Oatmeal
- Eggs
- Peanut butter
- I have been trying to increase my protein intake and I love these new "think thin" protein bars!
Aversions:
- Spicy foods
- Sweets
- most meats
Physical changes:
- I have a sweet little bump. She has made her appearance! My clothes are snug and I am fully wearing leggings and maternity pants. I can still wear my over-sized or flowing tops!!!
Workout: I am still taking it easy but I am still going strong for 8 months pregnant! I am going to pilates, walking, and lifting 5 pound weights when I can. I am still taking it easy though. I cannot wait to go on a run-- I may start running and never stop.
Nursery: Well, we had a crib! When we went to look at the crib we ordered, it was terrible in person so we are back to square one.
BABY CLASS: We went to our first baby classes. Oh man, it was interesting. Jeffrey and I laughed, were wide eyed, and built some amazing memories together. After our classes, I cannot WAIT to experience this miracle with Jeffrey. I have dreamed of becoming a mom and I cannot wait to actually do it and become this sweet babies mommy and make my husband a daddy!
**UPDATE: We had baby girls 28 week appointment in regards to her kidneys and heart. The spot on her heart is still there but it is moving with her heartbeat. The doctor said she believes this is just the result of a thick heart wall. This is great news! We are praying baby girl just has an extra strong heart!
Her kidneys are still measuring larger then normal. One is 3mm and the other is 5mm with 0mm being normal. Our doctor said we still need to monitor them, but we are still in an okay spot. Apparently, 10mm is dangerous and we are not there. Please pray her kidneys stay small.
God is a good, good father! Jeffrey and I have some AMAZING things and opportunity ahead for our future and I cannot wait to see them play out. We are so blessed and humbled by the outpouring of love and support we have seen! I cannot wait for my daughter to be surrounded by so much love.
