The reading I've been doing says that Farrah will be plumping up in the next 11 weeks, and getting more snug in the uterus. Her kicks and jabs are supposedly going to become less, and I'll feel more elbows and knees. Well, whatever stage we are at currently, I am loving. I feel her move all the time, whereas I struggled with not feeling her a lot throughout this pregnancy. She moves down low and up high at the same time. Cold water or food or anything really can get her moving. She's still (and always has been) more active in the mornings, and calmer in the evenings. We'll see if this pattern persists after she's born. But child, please consider that your momma is not really a morning person. Mornings shall soon be your bonding time with Daddy because he wakes up with the roosters.
I was looking back at old notes I had made for previous doctor's visits and there was one that mentioned the top of my uterus being about two finger-widths under my belly button. (My uterus is now like 4 1/2 finger-widths above my belly button I think.) Part of me feels like that was so long ago when my baby was only taking up such a small space in my belly, but at the same time, it wasn't that long ago either. To all the moms who are anxious to be further along in your pregnancy journey (which I still am even at 30 weeks), it really does fly by.
There's a part of me that is already missing the days when Farrah is along with me every day, everywhere I go. Cliché, I know. How can it be that one day soon she will have a little life of her own, away from me during the days when I am working and she is at daycare? When I let my mind go there, I completely and honestly embrace this time, growing Farrah safely in my womb, protected and snuggled safe, and near. I am carrying her daily, and feeling her movements. I never, ever want a day to go by that I don't get to be near her, hold her, feel her, and talk to her. I know my life will be blessed when I can also see her, smell her, hear her, and touch her, but I am also happy to be right where we are at this moment in time, because it too is fleeting, and I will miss it.
Cravings: Morel mushrooms - not because of pregnancy, though, but because it is finally that time of the year again! It is by far my favorite type of "hunting" and such a delectable treat!
Symptoms: RLS in the evenings (luckily only on the couch and not after we climb into bed), trouble maneuvering in bed or anywhere really (bending or turning is nearly impossible), low back pains occasionally, more frequent urges to pee, thirst for water, heartburn (especially when laying down at night), and getting exhausted much easier and quickly.
Mood: So very happy with my life, my family, and my pregnancy.
Missing: Feeling "cute." The weather is changing and the outfits of choice for girls are shorts, rompers, dresses, and other cute summer. Needless to say, these are not ideal for a 7-month pregnant body.
Excited for: My baby shower this weekend!!!!
Body changes: My pregnancy body is ever growing. No stretch marks, no protruding belly button, and no complaints.
Sleep: Honestly, sleep has been good this past week. I have been sleeping throughout the night, or with less bathroom trips, and being able to fall right back to sleep. Though not always, but more than I have been experiencing. It has done this momma some good.
Movement: I am feeling much more (bigger and stronger) movements often throughout each day. Down low I am beginning to feel her slightly more on the left side, but up high it is still only on my right side. Some days she bulges out of my upper stomach area, and it brings me great pleasure to be able to feel some body part of hers so near to my hand.
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