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Weeks of Pregnancy: 27-31
Important Events: During this time we had a couple doctors appointments, including an ultrasound and my glucose test, we took a couple weekend trips and did some work around the house and in the nursery.
So during this time we did have an ultrasound and it is so exciting to be able to see baby boy! During that visit they told us he was 3.5 pounds, about 60% for weight and looking very healthy. He was also head down during the appointment, but he is still able to move and flip at this point so that could change.
Symptoms:
Overall still feel like my symptoms are pretty minor but am experiencing a few things.
- Heartburn- I have been expereincing this on and off thought the last few weeks. Not a daily or predictable thing.
- Slight Foot & Hand Swelling- Nothing major but I have definitely noticed swelling in my hands and feet. I think it is especially aggravated by the heat which can cause you to swell on its own. Due to the swelling I wear slide on shoes whenever possible, only wear one ring (they are thin enough on their own but too much together), or I don't wear a ring at all if I notice my hands seem swollen. I try and elevate my feet and use my new favorite socks, below, to help also.
- Leg Cramps- During this time I suffered a decent amount of "Charlie horse" type leg cramps usually in my sleep
- Pelvic Pain- This started in week 31 and caused me to cut out out activity to rest, I was in a great deal of pain on certain days. I consulted my doctor on this as well, she let me know what the issue was, I will share more on this topic on its own.
Have not had any Braxton hicks up until now, also not having insomnia. I don't sleep great but I sleep decent just waking up a lot throughout the night.
Cravings:
- Still just don't feel like I have really had many if any cravings
- I suppose fruit if anything
Aversions: No aversions during this time
Miss Anything: No, only thing I mention in the video is missing be able to more easily put on my shoes, as well as tie them. Right now that is a whole lot of work, but I can still do it.
Weight Gain: After my last update when they said I might be gaining too quickly, I had a weigh in this time where I only gained 2 pounds so they said that leveled it out and put me back in range for healthy gain. Overall it stresses me every time they weigh me and I have finally had to accept that I am doing the right things to stay healthy and some of it is entirely out of my control so I will just keep doing my best.
Workouts: During this time I was still successful with regular workouts. Mostly gym workouts or at home resistance training. It started to get too hot for hikes sometime during this period. However sometime during week 31 when I started experiencing the pelvic pain I decided to take some time off and just rest. Since then I have done no lower body work, since I do not want to make the pain worse.
Favorites: (I am going to keep adding here)
- Cold Therapy Socks- these are my new favorite for this period and I talk about them a decent amount in the video update. They are basically ice pack socks so they feel great on pregnant achy and swollen feet. I think they also help a little bit with the swelling. I put these on at night once I know I will be sitting on the couch or in bed for a bit.
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- Snoogle Pillow- Serioulsy every pregnant woman needs this pillow or a similar it is a game changer and I really have been sleeping well
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- Palmers Skin Therapy Oil & Cocoa Butter- I put the oil on immediately before I get out of the shower then pat dry. It has roeshemp oil and others in it perfect for stretch marks as well as my very dry and itchy skin. Then later, usually before bed I will also apply their cocoa butter on my belly.
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- Epsom Salt Baths- with all the tailbone pain I have been taking so many epsom salt baths, they help sooth all my muscles and it also feels nice to just float when my tailbone is bothering me. I use both the Dr. Teals salts and the salt soak, often in the same tub.
- Water Pick/ Water Flosser- This helps treat and prevent the bleeding and agitated gums that pregnancy can cause and is great for just everyday use if you're not a great flosser like me.
- I got this travel size one here
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