Total weight gain: 15 pounds
How big is baby?: Baby is approximately 13.5 inches long and weighs 1.5 pounds-- about the size of a rutabaga.
Maternity clothes: Yup, but still a mix of maternity and non-maternity. Maternity pants are definitely a must... the shirts are negotiable.
Stretch marks?: Noticed some are a little pinkish in color but not stretching, so I don't think I have any new ones yet.
Sleep?: Eh... I'm getting increasingly uncomfortable so it's harder. Plus Jax has a double ear infection right now so he's not sleeping well which means I'm not either.
Best moment this week?: Uh... nothing pregnancy related really. But we went to the pumpkin farm over the weekend & Aaron and I celebrated our 2 year wedding anniversary yesterday!!
Movement?: Yup! I can tell certain body parts now and hiccups are a daily occurrence.
Food cravings: I really wanted authentic Mexican tacos from the corner store by our house. They aggravate my heartburn but they are delicious!!
Labor signs?: Just a fair amount of Braxton Hicks depending on the day.
Belly button in or out?: In still, but it's not as deep because it's flattening.
What I miss: Not peeing myself when I sneeze or cough. Thank goodness for pantyliners!!
What I'm looking forward to: Buying our new family car in a couple weeks!! I think we are going to get a Ford Freestyle (Aaron's choice but it's actually pretty nice). We just need to get our financing in order this weekend and then we get to shop early next month... wahoo!
Weekly Wisdom: Practice your Kegels as much as possible to help strengthen your pelvic floor! I keep forgetting to do mine regularly, but they will help you not to "peeze" yourself (pee when you sneeze) and will help for a more effective labor. Also, start drinking Red Raspberry Leaf Tea as soon as you can. It also strengthens your uterine muscles. I love me a cup a day of that stuff!!
Milestone: Baby fat is continuing to pile on, therefore baby's wrinkled skin will start to smooth out. Baby is growing more hair now-- if it could be seen, both color & texture could be discerned.
Oh, and I followed up with my regular doctor regarding my thyroid. I do not have Hashimoto's, but they do need to increase my medication since my thyroid is pretty much depleted and cannot make as much hormone as it used to. So, additional supplementation is needed and I have to have my blood levels rechecked every month until I am stable again.
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