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Have been meaning to share Bear Cub's 24 week profile shot.  Will share a more updated version in two weeks!

The Single Digits!

Far Along: 30 weeks, 2 days
Size of Baby: Approximately 3.2 lbs and 18 inches (the size of a head of lettuce)
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +27 lbs and continuing to grow!
Maternity Clothes: All over this one.  I’m living in my jean capris, tanks and maxi dresses

Movement: Constant movement.  Up all day and up all night movement
Symptoms: Lack of sleep, sore hips/ass from sleeping on my sides and it’s unfortunate, but I was dealt the evil hand of hemorrhoids last week.  We’re back in business now, but that was NO fun
What I Miss: Sleep (I’ll miss that for awhile!), walking without a waddle and having a normal personality – I’m all over the place these days
Girl or Boy: Still a surprise!
Belly button In or Out: Total outtie now
Stretch Marks: They haven’t shown up yet
Cravings: Still craving cereal and cold milk, ice cream, chocolate (anything sweet for that matter) and toasted ravs!
Best Moment This Week: Hitting the 30 week mark and getting a ton done with the nursery, horray!  

 

So, I have a lot to fill you in on.  I can’t believe it’s been 10 weeks since I last gave an update, but that’s how I roll these days.  And by roll, I mean both literally and figuratively. 

 

Am I hanging in there?

 

Things are going well for the most part!  The summer is hot, which doesn’t make for a fun time when you’re 30 weeks pregnant, but we’re handling it as best as we can.  I mentioned above that I’m having some hip issues, but that is normal (says the doc) and happens because of the extra pressure on my legs and the way I have to sleep at night.  I’ve definitely gained nearly 30 pounds, but luckily the extra weight hasn’t hit my arms or face yet.  The rest of my body?  Not as fortunate.  Just trying to look somewhat normal until my best friend’s wedding on August 20^th.  Then my body is free to do what it needs to!

 

How is baby?

 

Henry or Avery is doing great.  I had another ultrasound at 24 weeks to see if my placenta had risen, unfortunately it didn’t.  So I’m heading back on August 5^th for what I’m hoping is my last one – I want some good news!  If it is still pretty low, a c-section may be in order, but I’m SURE that won’t be the case.

 

Our Bear Cub is punching and kicking up a storm at all hours of the day and night.  He/she keeps changing positions from a transverse lie to a vertical lie (just not sure what end is where).  And BH contractions really started kicking in this week…definitely feels like severe cramping, so I know I have a lot to look forward to come September.

 

Bear Cub’s Nursery

 

We are in a REALLY good place with the nursery.  I’m not quite ready to share pictures yet, since we’re still waiting on the crib, but it’s coming together!  Walls are painted, pictures are hung, mobile is in place, dresser/nightstand arrived, blinds/drapes are hung and we have our comfy chair in the corner.  So stay tuned!

 

The Infamous Bump Progression

22 weeks

24 weeks

26 weeks (from Key West)

28 weeks

30 weeks!