I can't believe that I am writing my last update for this pregnancy. I know everyone says it but I cannot believe how fast time has gone by! I am really trying to stop and enjoy the end of this pregnancy (even though the excruciating groin pain is making that difficult). But I am also really trying to focus on spending as much time with my baby girl before Mason arrives. I really want to cherish this time with Lily.
I think the best way for me to summarize my 3rd trimester is to break it down for you guys!
Movement: I cannot believe how much more active Mason is than Lily was. Chris likes to think he is having a little baby Ronaldo. I am finding that he is most active at night time (come on boy can't you let momma get some sleep before you arrive!) & when I eat. But boy am I going to miss all those movements once he arrives. It is my favourite part about pregnancy. And it is my favourite reminder everyday to stop and enjoy every moment of this pregnancy and the beauty that our bodies can create.
Weight gain:
I am happy to say that I am gaining weight much more appropriately this pregnancy than I did with Lily! I look back at photos of when I was pregnant with Lily and compare and I looked a lot heavier. I find this pregnancy I am just gaining in my belly, whereas with Lily I gained all over! I also started off at a smaller weight pre-pregnancy this time around but my eating habbits this time are better. Chris is excited for me to not be pregnant anymore so we can diet together. It is so much easier when we diet together. I am looking forward to getting control of my body back. I found it helpful after I had Lily to diet because my food was prepared and I never had to worry about what I was eating. Hopefully it will be the same this time around!
Most importantly I love my bump! This is the 2nd thing that I will miss the most about being pregnant is showing off my bump! Check out the picture below to see the difference between 34 weeks pregnant with Lily (first 2 photos) and Mason (last 2 photos). I am wearing the same dress and the photo was taken at the same location.
Favourite maternity clothes:
I am loving my fitted dresses from Thyme. I usually enjoy more of a loose and flowy fit however I am really enjoying showing off my bump in some snug clothing. I also am obsessed with my Wooly Doodle Tank Romper (featured in photo) and my SmashTess Black Romper. They are 2 pieces that I would highly recommend for during pregnancy. They are SUPER COMFORTABLE and grow with your bump! You can also wear them post-pregnancy and they are breast feeding friendly.
Sleep:
By far this has been the hardest part about this pregnancy. Lily co-sleeps with us and I am finding that the more pregnant I get the more difficult co-sleeping can be. She is not sleeping through the night right now so I am up with her 1-2 times a night plus however many times I have to pee. I have hit the point where it is difficult to get comfortable at night time especially due to the bad pelvic pain I am experiencing this time around. I try to get every minute of sleep that I can before Mason arrives as I know that it will only get harder from here. Thankfully I have started to have a love for Iced Coffee which helps get me through the day when needed!
Mood:
Overall I am happy. I still haven't really hit that point where I just don't want to be pregnant anymore. I have really enjoyed this pregnancy minus the whole barfing everyday during the first trimester. And I could do without the pelvic pain. But realistically if those are the 2 worst things that have happened and they are healthy things to happen then I really can't complain. Every time I go see my OB it is the boost that I need to remind me to be grateful that I am having a healthy pregnancy. She always reminds me how I am the "perfect patient" (yes she is good for me ego) and how she wishes all pregnant women could have my blood pressure! I am also really excited about expanding our family and the new adventures coming as a family of 4. I know Lily is going to be the BEST big sister ever and the closer Mason's arrival comes, the more Lily is talking about having a baby at home and all the things she can do to help momma take care of the baby.
Favourite moment:
A few weeks ago we were lying in bed and Lily felt her brother kick. I thought maybe before she had felt it as she often lays against my belly and he is moving around but I wasn't 100% sure. But this time I know for sure that she felt it and I caught it on video! She was giggling and got the biggest smile on her face. She gave my belly big hugs and kisses. It is a moment that I will never forget.
I also really enjoyed our maternity photo shoot with @nadinewatson. We always have a blast with her during our photo shoots but there was something about this one that was extra special. And the fact that the photos turned out as beautiful as they did was the icing on the cake. Stay tuned for a special post featuring our maternity session with the amazing @nadinewatson Here are a few sneak peeks from our maternity photo shoot
Symptoms:
Bad acid reflux! Just when I thought I got rid of the morning sickness and was on cruise control when it came to my symptoms I was hit with brutal acid reflux! Thankfully my OB prescribed me some medication and it works WONDERS! But the worst symptom by far is the pelvic pain. I never had pelvic pain with Lily but boy does this pain stop you in your tracks. I find that as the day progresses it gets worse and I have to be very careful how much I do throughout the day or I really pay for it. It is a pain that I have never experienced before. The hardest part is trying to explain to Lily that momma can't do somethings now because its too painful. It breaks my heart because I just want to run around, sit on the floor, carry her everywhere and chase her but I just can't. However, my little monkey I think also knows that I can't chase her so when she sees an opportunity to bolt boy does she take off! She definitely is keeping me on my toes. However I am enjoying every precious moment of our last days spent together as a family of 3.
Favourite foods:
With both Lily and Mason I haven't found that I get craving for anything. My appetite is kind of dependent on how nausea I am feeling that day. But right now I would have to say my favourite foods are Chris' BBQ Jerk Chicken and Caesar Salad.
Nursery and Baby Gear Prep:
Mason's nursey prep has been put on a hold a little. Which let me tell you is killing me because one of my favourite things to do is design my kids rooms! But, we are in the process of moving and unfortunately until we get settled into our new home I cannot go crazy decorating Mason's room. What I can tell you is, that I will do a blog on his nursey once it is complete. And I am so thankful to collaborate with some amazing small shops (who will be featured on my blog soon!) in creating Mason's perfect nursery! I also plan on redoing Lily's room when we move as well so will post about that as well. But, Mason's room will be Monochrome Themed! That is all I am going to say though :) For baby gear prep I've been trying to support Canadian small shops as much as possible this time around. I won't lie I have shopped at the big box stores like Carter's because when they have a sale you can't beat $2.99 pants or shirts especially when they outgrow them so quickly. However, we have purchased some amazing items from small shops. Some of my favourite companies that we have purchased from are @alifesheloves (Tiny Blessing Onesie) @thimbletheory and @shopbabyoctipi ("Loved" newborn gown). One of my favourites is Mason's motorcycle hat from @blvdbaby (featured in photo) that I picked up at the @themodernmomshow in London. MOMS! If you are looking for the latest in baby, toddler and mama products you MUST attend the @themodernmomshow I've attended the last 2 events and it was well worth the drive from Hamilton to London! Tickets for the month of September are discounted so be sure to grab them while you can!
Worries:
My biggest fear is how am I going to love someone like I love Lily. I know that there is room in my heart for both of my children as I already love Mason to bits and pieces. But, I am afraid that my connection with him won't be the same as it is with Lily. Lily and I are inseparable. We do everything together and go everywhere together. She is my littlest best friend and I wouldn't have it any other way. I fear that I won't be able to be the best mom for her and Mason at the same time. My hope though is that with time, we will adjust as a family and figure out a routine that works best for us. One of the things I am hoping will help is keeping Lily registered in some programming during the week that is manageable for me to take her to but also bring along Mason. She thrives when she does her varying programs throughout the year and it is special time that her and I get together as well. So I am hoping by keeping as much of our regular routine as possible we can make it work.
Thing's I'm looking forward to: Experiencing that moment when you first meet your baby and hold them against you. I will never forget that moment with Lily and I can't wait to experience it with Mason. But I think I am most excited for Lily to meet her little brother and to see her hold him for the first time. I truly believe that she is going to be the BEST BIG SISTER EVER! Lately she has really taken an interest in baby's and taking care of them. Watching her play with her baby dolls and some of our friends baby's melts my heart into a million pieces.
I would love to hear your stories about some of your highlights/fears/cravings etc. during your third trimester? Also any tips or encouraging words of going from 1 to 2 babes!
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