THIRD (AND FINAL) TRIMESTER

THIRD (AND FINAL) TRIMESTER


This week instead of doing my traditional "bump date," I wanted to take a moment and reflect on how the last 6 months have been for me. We have begun the third trimester and the final stretch of the pregnancy with Everly, and I feel so lucky in every way. This week we hit a little bump in the road with me feeling light headed and almost passing out - they took me over to the hospital to make sure baby wasn't in distress. Everything seemed to be fine and I feel her move on and off all the time. Overall though, she has truly blessed me with a great pregnancy - I can't complain, and even if it was a terrible pregnancy with every symptom I still don't think I could complain because of how far we have come. I have never felt so in love with my body and what it is capable of doing, she is growing every day and I couldn't be more thankful. 

The road we took to get here was far from easy, there were days when I would cry and just not understand why this was happening. However, it led me here and it led me to my daughter. Not only that but I have found so many women, many being close friends that have gone through similar things and it has allowed me to hopefully help them in some way shape or form. Six months ago I started a job that I absolutely love, I took the leap to make myself happy after months of hell and when I least expected it she came into our lives. It has been a chaotic 6 months, but in that chaos we have found beauty and hope within our own lives and we could not be any happier. 

So here we are in the last trimester, sometimes I can't believe how fast time has gone! We are entering our 7th month of pregnancy and we are excited and nervous for her arrival. I cannot wait to see her beautiful face for the first time but I understand why people miss being pregnant! I love feeling her movements, and I never truly feel alone. She has changed my life in every way, she has made me believe that even when things seem impossible there is always a light at the end of the tunnel. Everly I can't believe we have made it this far together and I am so happy we have! Knowing you're continuing to grow everyday makes my heart so full - I can't wait to meet you in September!

26 WEEK BUMPDATE

26 WEEK BUMPDATE


These last few days I have really been enjoying my pregnancy and being able to be part of her for a little while longer. I can't believe that next week marks the third trimester and my 7th month of pregnancy. I feel so blessed everyday to be able to carry her and have everything be healthy so far - I have never been so in love with my body and everything it has been able to do these last 7 months. Last Sunday was my baby shower and it felt really special to have people there celebrating Everly and the love was felt all day. My last baby shower with my side of the family is just under a month away too, time is just flying and I think by the end of July it is really going to hit me what is going to come. 

How far along? 26 weeks

Total weight gain? I am sitting at around 10lbs gained now.

Maternity clothes? Yes sir!

Stretch marks? Yeah, no new ones though.

Sleep? Sleep is still hit and miss, some nights are better than others but it has been nice that our night's lately have been on the colder side which helps me sleep a lot better. 

Best moment this week? My shower last Sunday was really special - I was so happy to make some great memories.

Miss anything? Being able to sleep on my tummy. 

Movement? She seems to be really active from 5pm onwards, and I think it is because that is usually when I am relaxing and not moving around as much. 

Food cravings? Still white and chocolate milk haha and a few sweet things like ice cream.

Anything making you feel sick or queasy? Nope! I have been feeling really great this last week.

Showing? Yeah I'm all baby now.

Gender? GIRL!!!

Labor signs? None.

Symptoms? Nothing that really stands out this week, still getting the odd charlie horse at night which is the worst. 

Belly button in or out? Still just chilling half in and half out haha I thought for sure it would've popped by now. 

Wedding ring on or off? On, but still taking it off at night and putting moisturizer on my hands, for some reason wearing them at night really bothers me. 

Happy or moody most of the time? I think overall it was a very happy week :)

Looking forward to: Our second shower in just under a month, and my monthly doctor's appointment in 2 weeks!

According to my app, baby...

  • is about the size of a bowling pin
  • weighs just over 2 lbs now
  • her eyes are starting to open and she can see light 
  • she is still piggybacking off my immune system