30 Weeks

How crazy is it that we are at 30 weeks!  Oh my goodness!  75% of the way thru pregnancy!

Our little man will most certainly be a Gopher fan so I had to take the photo opportunity to stand in the middle of the TCF Stadium field and relish in being 30 weeks pregnant!!  This picture was taken during the Opening Ceremonies Dinner for USA Diving Nationals!

Pumpkin this week...

~ His skin is getting smoother
~ His brain is getting wrinklier-- to make room for brain tissue
~He is strong enough to grasp a finger

Size of the Baby?

Almost 3 pounds and 15.5 inches long.

Total Weight Gain/Loss?

+2 more pounds.

Maternity Clothes?

Nothing new this week but I'm loving my yoga pants at the diving meet.

Stretch Marks?

Still none and I'm pretty happy about that.

Best Moments?

Hands down- maternity pictures with Brett!  I cannot wait to share them with everyone!

Movement?
Kicks to the rib are pretty great :)  I love feeling him stretch inside of me.

Nausea/Vomitting?

Still getting light headed and feeling faint sometimes.  And I'm really out of breath randomly-- I can be sitting or driving and all of a sudden I feel like I just ran a marathon.  It's weird and I'm definitely going to address it next week at my weekly appointment.

Labor Signs?

Heck no.

Gender?

Baby boy-- and a guaranteed Gopher fan with his dad!

Belly Button In or Out?
In but the edge has popped.

Wedding Rings On or Off?

On but was tight yesterday when I worked in the humid pool all day.

Sleep?

I feel like I've been tossing and turning a lot more this week.

Wisdom?

Take your maternity pictures before you are uncomfortable and swollen.  When I told Brett I was pregnant and wanted her to do my maternity pictures she suggested we do it around week 30 or so-- before I felt uncomfortable and not as cute.  And before my bump was huge and not adorable.  I am so glad I listened to her!  She was totally right and I LOVE the way our pictures turned out!

What am I most excited about?

Getting thru this week.  I'm working nationals at the pool and these are long days!

And I cannot let this post end without a Happy Birthday shout out to my niece Rose!  I cannot believe she is 13 today!  There is no way she can possibly be a teenager already!  Rose- you are such a ray of sunshine!  I love your energy, your quick wit and sense of humor, and the huge heart you have for others!  You are quite a special lady and I love you so much!  I hope that if I ever have a daughter, she is like you!  Happy 13th Birthday Rosie!!

Cheers,