33 weeks
On April 27th, 2012 by Katie
Lately I just DO NOT know what to do with myself and feel like I am in a TUG O WAR! I am exhausted but can’t sleep, hungry but nauseous, bored but don’t feel like doing anything, lonely but I don’t feel like talking to anyone, anxious and scared and cranky but beyond excited and happy…
How far along? 33 weeks on Sunday April 22, 2012
Weight gain/loss: +22.6
Size of baby: over 4 pounds…possibly the size of a honeydew melon
Maternity clothes? finally broke into Matias’s bibs :/
Stretch marks: none
Belly Button in or out? surfaced most of the time but out when baby P is underneath it
Sleep: tough…I am starting to be pretty uncomfortable with this…you can not lie on your back while pregnant…laying on my side I get lots of pokes and jabs…propped up on my back little guy is too scrunched and I get pangs in my ribs and pelvis
Food cravings: the USUAL and shrimp…I don’t know why but it is so tasty these days. orange pop…whenever I do not feel well I crave orange pop…YES, I said pop…I am from OHIO and proud of it!
Food aversions: nausea has hit…not a lot is appetizing lately
Pregnancy Signs: I feel like I have had really bad PMS for the past 7 months. I feel physically exhausted. I am feeling the most nauseated in the past few weeks than I have throughout the whole pregnancy. I feel guilty for having these feelings about being pregnant when I have a miracle inside of me and I want EVERYTHING possible for him to be healthy and safe.
Movement: LOTS. and more rolls, pushes, and larger movements opposed to the smaller kicks and taps. I feel painful twinges in my ribs and lower pelvis…must be getting tight in there.
Gender: BOY
What I miss: tri season is really getting going…I miss the adrenaline high from a solid tough ride or from a crushed race. I miss feeling physically exhausted the day after a hard workout (opposed to just feeling physically exhausted). I miss riding my bike or rollerblading everywhere. woe is me….NO really I would not change a thing…
What I am looking forward to: I am SO excited and at the same time SO anxious and scared for the future. I have been having more and more vivid dreams about baby P…where I forget about him, something happens to him, etc…I guess this is preparing me for the constant worry of a parent for their child. I can not even imagine…I love him SO much already.
Best moment this week: We went out to Bluemont Vineyard last weekend…first time since the BIG DAY…Matias raced the 5K and defended his title of winner and first to the top of the 951′ mountain…2x champ! Even though I could not race OR drink wine I had a lovely time hanging out with Mums and Pops
Milestones: we had another obgyn appointment this week…all is looking well. measuring at 33cm…right on for 33 weeks.
Weekly Wisdom: an object in motion stays in motion…meaning if I keep moving hopefully I won’t stop…swimming, trainering, yogaing, walking, just keeping active. I have some weeks were I feel like I am slowing down (this week for sure) and then I pick back up…hoping I pick back up…
Going the Distance: baby P has swam: 364.42 miles and biked: 1267.48 miles and done: 44 hot yogs classes
orange pop! my husband loves that stuff, I always tell him it’s turning his insides orange.
I can’t believe how much you are still riding!
love my orange POP!!
yea…the riding is going to have to go soon….I wish I could swim everywhere 
hey, if you are ever looking for a dog walking buddy let me know…I am always up for a walk!
Hang in there! It’ll all be worth it!
The exhaustion and nausea are tough, especially when you are so used to being active (and I wasn’t nearly as active as you!). Luckily, you’re in the final stretch. Does eating small snacks throughout the day help, even when you don’t feel hungry and the thought of food is just awful? Snacking usually helped me…a handful of almonds, cereal or a string cheese.
And don’t feel guilty about not loving how it feels to be pregnant. I had a friend who was the same way. She was sick, tired, swollen…so excited for the baby to arrive but just felt awful along t he way. Her 1st baby, she was In tears cause she felt like s he was supposed to be loving every moment of the experience and yet she couldn’t wait for it to be over. Even worse, our other close friend with kids at the time had thought (and still does) that being pregnant wad the most amazing she had ever felt and wishes she could be pregnant ALL the time! She felt awful until after giving burnt and finally meeting other parents who felt the same way and knowing she wasn’t alone and there were others who felt the same way. You’re still going to love your child more than you can evn imagine. and remember, don’t feel guilty for also wanting some time to yourself after the little guy arrives!
You look amazing and are doing awesome even if it feels awkward to even move and just sitting up or putting on shoes is a chore.
Hang in there!
Hey Katie! Just wanted to let you know you are doing great. All the feelings you have are totally normal and great job for expressing what is REALLY going on inside- we can all empathize and we are here for you! Ugh, I had a terrible 3rd trimester with both and pretty much complained every moment of the day to whoever was listening…or not listening – ha!! We are all here for you and sending lots of love
and ya, who calls it soda?!