pregnancy update.

I realized this week that this is the first pregnancy that I've had in my 30s.  (I'm smart like that...)  It explains a lot about why it has been so different than the other ones.  I have more aches and pains and my body is really feeling it.  I am trying to savor every moment because who knows how many more times I will be able to do this.  My number one craving this pregnancy has been for oreos.  I am not a huge fan normally but I have enjoyed them so much.  It's not rare to have at least four varieties in our cupboard.  (I don't eat them all by myself... the kids love them too.)  The lemon twist kind are my current favorite.

I had to do the 3 hour glucose test again.  It's normal for me... my levels are always really high.  Luckily it came back normal and I don't have gestational diabetes!

I am feeling super large.  Whenever I go out people are kind enough to tell me that they think so too.  I can't handle it and have been more of a home body than ever before.  I am short... I have had several children close together.... and I get huge.  The. End.

This is how I prefer to eat my oreo's.

My whole body is super puffy and uncomfortable.  I am able to put my ring on maybe once a week or so.  Then it is a struggle to take it off.  This picture shows you just how bad it gets in this heat and humidity.

Also, this morning I woke up to numbness and pain in my hands and wrists.  This is classic for me during the third trimester.  Luckily the braces help and my hands are back to normal within an hour of waking up.  This just means that I am getting closer to my due date which makes me really happy!

That seemed like a lot of complaining... I really am so grateful to be able to get pregnant so easily... and I will take all of the hard things in a heartbeat.  It really is such a blessing.