I can’t seem to keep up with how quickly the weeks are passing! Last weekend was the baby shower for our little guy and I just felt so blessed. Thank YOU to everyone who was able to come, and for the generosity of so many people. We received a bunch of everything including clothes, items for the nursery and just about everything we need for the arrival of Baby Parker. Huge THANKS to those who helped with everything including my sister-in-laws Andrea & Hannah, my amazing mom, great friends Krissy & Darcie and anyone else who helped do something so sweet for us.My sister was also here from Ontario for over a week, so we had the chance to take another belly shot and swap pregnancy stories. She is finding out the sex of her baby this week! In Ontario, they’ll tell you the sex at an ultrasound but since her other half was out West, she had it sealed in an envelope. Ever since, this envelope has become the #1 question everyone keeps asking. We’re all awaiting the opening. Lol
So far my 3rd trimester seems to be going well. I have really been enjoying pregnancy overall. My belly is still growing and is really hard. Movements are very strong and oftentimes I get jabbed unexpectedly which makes me laugh. The last week or so, our little guy seems active much more during the day AND night. Now I wonder when he sleeps. Hehe :)
As for my sleeping, it’s still going pretty good, but I have needed to bring in some strategies. I got a body pillow to help out, but it seems to work best when I actually sleep on the body pillow. Those nights when the body pillow finds its way sliding away from me are the nights I wake up. Otherwise I have been fortunate as the sleep is still going well. I do find it hard to lift my belly and turn from side to side, but thankfully I don’t wake up too often most nights. I think I do have less energy than my 2nd Trimester now, mainly because I find myself needing a nap everyday lately. But my spirits are still good and I feel good, so I am just listening to my body. :) Just means I can’t plan to do TOO much in a day, especially when it means being out and about, otherwise I start to feel the effects the following day in my energy.
We had our dr. appointment this week and again it was like 5 minutes in and out. I think because all is usually the same and well, we’re in and out of there pretty quickly. Nothing new to report! I now ‘officially’ have gained 20 pounds, so I expect I’ll be somewhere between the recommended 25-35lbs by full-term.
Last night for prenatal class we toured the labor and delivery at the hospital. It was SO warm in there, I think I am going to have a few fans on stand-by. My tolerance for heat isn’t the best normally, so can’t imagine when I am in labor. I was familiar with most of it as I had been admitted there when I had my water intoxication episode in Week 23, but it was good to see everything.
We’re getting the nursery underway as well. The crib was on backorder, but should be here by the end of the week. Yay! We will try to post some pictures if we manage to get it finished anytime soon. Hehe :)
So far my 3rd trimester seems to be going well. I have really been enjoying pregnancy overall. My belly is still growing and is really hard. Movements are very strong and oftentimes I get jabbed unexpectedly which makes me laugh. The last week or so, our little guy seems active much more during the day AND night. Now I wonder when he sleeps. Hehe :)
As for my sleeping, it’s still going pretty good, but I have needed to bring in some strategies. I got a body pillow to help out, but it seems to work best when I actually sleep on the body pillow. Those nights when the body pillow finds its way sliding away from me are the nights I wake up. Otherwise I have been fortunate as the sleep is still going well. I do find it hard to lift my belly and turn from side to side, but thankfully I don’t wake up too often most nights. I think I do have less energy than my 2nd Trimester now, mainly because I find myself needing a nap everyday lately. But my spirits are still good and I feel good, so I am just listening to my body. :) Just means I can’t plan to do TOO much in a day, especially when it means being out and about, otherwise I start to feel the effects the following day in my energy.
We had our dr. appointment this week and again it was like 5 minutes in and out. I think because all is usually the same and well, we’re in and out of there pretty quickly. Nothing new to report! I now ‘officially’ have gained 20 pounds, so I expect I’ll be somewhere between the recommended 25-35lbs by full-term.
Last night for prenatal class we toured the labor and delivery at the hospital. It was SO warm in there, I think I am going to have a few fans on stand-by. My tolerance for heat isn’t the best normally, so can’t imagine when I am in labor. I was familiar with most of it as I had been admitted there when I had my water intoxication episode in Week 23, but it was good to see everything.
We’re getting the nursery underway as well. The crib was on backorder, but should be here by the end of the week. Yay! We will try to post some pictures if we manage to get it finished anytime soon. Hehe :)
Here are a few shower pics!
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