28-30 weeks

How far along? 30 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: about 25 lbs

Maternity clothes? Same as always. A mix. It really isn't necessary to buy all maternity clothes. The only think you really NEED is a pair or two of maternity jeans/shorts.

Stretch marks? All over. Sad face. At least they are only on my stomach

Sleep: Exhaustion has come back with a vengeance. I get through the day pretty good thanks to coffee and nesting, but I usually pass out while hubby and I are watching a show after Aurora is in bed. I can't even make it until 10pm.

Best moment this week: My blood pressure has calmed down a little bit (although at my appointment today my lower number was 97), my blood sugar has been good, and my last appointment they said baby boy is now head down. All of this makes me feel relived. I feel more relaxed thinking my birth will go more or less "normal" instead of having to be induced due to high blood pressure, or having to get a c section because he is breech. Since we live away from family my biggest stress right now is making sure I can fly my mom out at the proper time to make sure someone is with my daughter when I give birth. Otherwise I'm giving birth alone while hubby stays with her. All this news makes me a little more confident that baby boy will make it to due date and my mom will be here.

Worse moment this week: I'm really starting to feel run down from the baby. It's scary some days to think I still have 10 weeks left, because I feel 9 months pregnant.

Miss Anything? I miss just having my own body. Its really hard lately to move around. I have so much I want to do and I literally just can't. I struggled just moving a laundry basket down the hallway the other day. There are days my daughter wants to me stand and hold her for a long time before bed and I literally just can not. 

Movement: LOTS of movement all day...isn't he supposed to sleep at some point? 

Food cravings: MEAT. I've been obsessed with ribs and burgers lately.

Anything making you queasy or sick: I got heartburn medicine and I'm feeling much better. 

Gender: Little man 💙💙

Symptoms: Hip pain (I really should see a chiropractor), out of breath, nesting,

Labor Signs: Getting braxton hicks contractions, but other than that he's staying put.

Belly Button in or out? Still in, but pretty shallow.

Wedding rings on or off? on and off. I'm uncomfortable wearing them most days

Happy or Moody most of the time: Very happy and optimistic 

Looking forward to: Maybe a growth scan? I wish I could get a 4d scan but its really pricey in Alaska.

Random thoughts: Officially diagnosed with gestational diabetes again. No shock since it runs in my family. I have noticed this time has been much easier than last time. I have a better idea of what to eat/not eat. I was on a Keto diet prior to getting pregnant and this is way easier compared to that. Hubby is also dieting so we are supporting each other and it works out nicely. This pregnancy I crave meat which is great for a diabetic diet, whereas last pregnancy I hated meat and just wanted carbs. So far my sugars have been fantastic, even my fasting numbers. I'm hoping to stay off of medicine this time.