Week 33 Symptoms :: I experienced Braxton Hicks earlier this week. I get extremely hot at night. Sleeping has become more difficult. I’ve had to start being very intentional about taking my time with things, specifically walking (and I definitely waddle when I walk) Food Aversions :: Nothing specific Food Cravings :: I craved apples a couple times Sleep […]
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my 1st experience with braxton hicks
Yesterday (9.26.16) I had plans to meet up with a friend of mine to do some walking, so I got up as soon as my alarm went off (despite my desire to sleep longer). I typed up a blog post about the women’s conference I got to attend over the weekend, grabbed a banana and […]
bump update :: week 32
Week 32 Symptoms :: This little one is still growing, so I still get physically tired VERY easily. I also officially waddle when I walk 😛 Food Aversions :: Nothing specific Food Cravings :: Juice Sleep :: I haven’t been sleeping well lately and I’m not sure why… Last night I got up 3 times to use the restroom […]
my DC + Ocean City trip
About a year ago, my mom told me that in Fall of 2016, she and my grandma (her mom) would be going to the East Coast on a trip for grandma’s high school class reunion. Grandma had offered to pay for my plane ticket + hotel room in order to join them for the trip. I […]
flying in the 3rd trimester
Preparing for a flight is one thing, but preparing for a flight when you are 8 months pregnant is quite another. Last week (9.14.16) I went on a flight that was a little over 2 hours. I was a little anxious but I also knew I had taken the right precautions and the flight was […]
bump update :: week 31
{SO SORRY FOR THE LATE BUMP UPDATE… I’VE BEEN OUT OF TOWN & DIDN’T HAVE MY COMPUTER. BETTER LATE THAN NEVER THOUGH 😉 } Week 31 Symptoms :: This week was a growth spurt (for her and me), so I got physically tired VERY easily. Food Aversions :: Lately, I haven’t really been hungry lately and nothing sounds good… […]
bump update :: week 30
Week 30 Symptoms :: My leg muscles feel tight often or they completely fall asleep at random times. I’m pretty sure they fall asleep because Rylie is on a nerve, but if I move around it goes away pretty quickly. As for my muscles, I do some stretches (which feel AMAZING!) and it loosens them up. […]
bump update :: week 29
Week 29 Symptoms :: Back pain is a normal thing now. So is going to the bathroom a ton. One thing that is new this week is I’m very aware of when my body doesn’t have enough of something (nutrient wise). I suddenly will feel somewhat weak of light-headed, so I try to get a good […]
bump update :: week 28
Week 28 Symptoms :: My lower back hurts at some point pretty much every day now. I’m still working on figuring out ways to relieve it. Also, the options of which of my “normal” clothes (pre-pregnancy clothes I used to be able to squeeze into even though I’ve been pregnant) are dwindling VERY QUICKLY! I am finding […]
letters to rylie || 28 weeks in my tummy
dear rylie, we’ve officially made it to the 3rd trimester, and even though i know it will have it’s rough days, i am so excited because it means we are that much closer to holding you in our arms. you’ve definitely been growing a lot – which means mama is growing too. it’s getting harder […]