32 weeks

Currently: 32 weeks and 3 days

Left to go: 7 weeks and 4 days

Me on the porch at 32 weeks and 2 days
Sept. 11, 2013

This week has been a rough week in comparison to the others. And it's hasn't been THAT bad, which tells you how blessed I've been the previous weeks. Of course I'm far enough removed from the first trimester sickies to think that it's been easier for a while now. If you went back in time and asked me how I was feeling I'd probably laugh at your question and then gag because you smelled like food.

This weekend I woke up on Saturday with my head and nose completely stuffed up and I just had this gross feeling. I decided it was because our bedroom was too dusty. We store bins of extra clothes and other stuff under the bed which makes sweeping and dusting down there impossible. We had a "warren" of dust bunnies that needed to GO. So me in my eight month pregnancy nesting phase woke Matt up at 8:30 a.m. and told him to get dressed, we were going to Lowe's for supplies. 

We ended up going ahead and purchasing paint to paint the bedroom while at Lowe's. We'd painted it brown when we first moved in and I have regretted that decision so much. If I was going to clear out the room for cleaning we figured it would be the best opportunity to just redo the entire thing. I let Matt pick the color and we got home around 10 and immediately started emptying the bedroom, covering furniture and getting it prepped to paint. Bless Matt - he painted the entire room by himself as I was not allowed anywhere near the fumes. He did a spectacular job and actually got the entire thing finished in one day. He picked a very bright light blue. It's like a bright blue sky in there. If we painted some clouds on the walls we'd have a floating bedroom. 

While he painted, I worked on sorting clothes, purging items and dusting/vacuuming. I even bought a brand new vacuum just for this cleaning spree I was on. (I knew I'd need it when Bea was here, anyways.) 

We painted, sorted, purged, hung shelves, organized, swept, vacuumed, dusted and generally worked super hard all day. Matt finished up in time to settle down and eat some chili with me to watch the Auburn game. We slept in Bea's room that night to keep avoiding the paint fumes. 

Sunday I woke up and still felt horrible and actually felt worse. I had promised Matt after his busy work day that'd I'd go to Orlando with him for some waterpark fun - but I just couldn't do it. I felt terrible. I slept most of the day and vowed to call for a Dr. appointment first thing Monday morning. My terrible feeling had nothing to do with Bea - she was kicking away and seemed just as happy as ever. It was all sinus pain, pressure, fatigue, sneezing and just generally feeling icky.

Monday I called and got a Dr. appointment for that afternoon. Dr. diagnosed me with a sinus infection, probably related to seasonal allergies and gave me a Dr. excuse to miss work Monday and Tuesday. I'm taking antibiotics now (approved by my Doc. and my OBGYN) to get rid of the infection and they are slowly kicking in. I'm noticing pregnancy keeps you from quickly bouncing back after getting sick. I used to feel great after the first dose of antibiotics, but this time has been different. I'm feeling better - but it's a much slower process for sure.  

Other preggo symptoms: Nightly potty breaks (3 or 4 a night), trouble getting comfortable in ANY spot, fatigue, heartburn, swollen ankles/feet and sore hips.

Mommy's Feeling

Still feeling very congested in my head. I described myself as "phlemy" to Matt last night. Having lots of drainage, sinus pain and a very stuffed up nose. My lips are chapped from all the breathing through my mouth. The symptoms are SLOWLY diminishing which makes me happy the meds the Dr. prescribed are working. I came back to work on Wednesday feeling rough and I'm back at work today feeling about 10% less rough. I'm not complaining though, I'll take slowing getting better over slowly getting worse any day.

Had my 32 week OBGYN appointment on Tuesday morning, Sept. 10th. They took my vitals which were all fine. The Dr. listened to Bea's heartbeat which she said sounded great and was in between 140-150 bpm. She measured my belly and I was between 32 and 33 weeks which is RIGHT on target. I'll start my two week appointment now - going back on Sept. 23rd for my 34 week check-up. 

Mr. Pick, our chihuahua, posing with me.
I said I could use him as scale to show my belly size.

Bea's Feeling

She's been kicking away as usual. She'a a busy gal in there for sure. I was glad to feel all her normal kicking when I was feeling so bad on Sunday. I knew that even though I was feeling horrible, it wasn't bothering her and that was good. She doesn't need to know what sinus infections or colds feel like for a VERY long time. 

Speaking of Wil, our chihuahua in the photo above (he has several names/nicknames), I have been laughing at him trying to crawl up in my quickly disappearing lap. He's gotten to where he'll lay across my belly - propping up on it - to reach my face and beg for pets. Bea never kicks at him when he's doing this. I don't know if it's because he moves so quickly or if she and he already have an understanding. I have no doubt he'll quickly adopt her into his pack and be just as protective of her as he is of the rest of the household. 

She does kick at my hands when I rest them on my belly to look at my phone or read a book. I tried to read a magazine yesterday and had a difficult time figuring out a comfortable position to hold it so I could read it. My belly was in the way!

Still trying to catch the baby movement on a video. I tried two videos when I was home and resting in bed on Monday. She'd moved around so I got out my phone to try to catch the movement. I decided just to let the video run and then I could edit around the boring parts to catch the movement later. I let it run for over a minute - nothing. And this was JUST after she had poked me so hard my whole belly shook. I tried another minute of video.....nothing again. So, I sighed - deleted those files - and then immediately she kicked.  I think I actually said out loud, "Seriously?". She's a pistol alright. Here's hoping she cooperates at SOME point.

Poor Matt missed her coolest movement to date. I watched a bump move across my belly and then curve back to the other direction the other night. Cracked me up.

One thing Matt has noticed along with me is we are starting to be able to tell which way she's laying. I believe she's already head down so we can feel where her bottom is poking. Most of the time it's in the mid belly area, sometimes it's over to my right. It's just cool to connect with her in these little ways.

Me this morning - 32 weeks and 4 days
Sept. 12, 2013

Daddy's Feeling

I was able to tell a client about the baby and they were all excited. They hadn't seen me since the spring so they didn't know the news. They asked if we had run any races lately and I said, "No", because we were about to have a kid.

A lot of my coworkers are working very late nights (3 a.m.) and their significant others are not handling it well, but I think I won't have a problem taking care of Bea if you (Ashley) had to work like that.

Final thought: I think you (Ashley) look good. It's nice to have a pregnant wife that looks sexy.

(Mommy note: Aw, thanks sweetie!)

Belly shot from above with Daddy's hands.
I think it's getting harder and harder for him to reach.

Upcoming events:

Sept. 14 - Charlie's Birthday party in Pass-A-Grille and Bama vs. Texas A&M - I only mention the game because I want to remember how big this is being hyped up. Poor Bea will be hopping around in my belly due to gameday adrenaline I know. Dale and Gray are coming down on Saturday for the birthday party and Matt has plans for Gray on Sunday so it should be a busy but fun weekend. Glad I'm feeling better.

Sept. 21- Matt's Birthday!

Sept. 21-22 - Prepared Childbirth Class at St. Joseph Women's Hospital - We'll get some childbirth coaching, some tips on late pregnancy and labor and get to tour the hospital where I'll deliver Bea.

Sept. 23 - 34 week appointment

Sept. 29 - Tampa shower with my sweet friends!

A busy month for sure!

Closing out with a photo compilation of me at 12, 22, and 32 weeks.
I laugh at how much perkier I look in the 12 and 22 photos.
I could blame the sinus infection, but I also know it's the nightly potty breaks and inability to find a comfy position.