Pregnancy Things:
Third trimester. I'm 28 weeks today. 7 months. Crazy I tell ya! I do not have a picture of the bump today. Andrew is gone for a Bachelor party in Nashville so I will probably take a picture at 29 weeks next Friday. I do have pictures of the nursery though.
We have a crib! I was searching everywhere for a white crib that I liked and was affordable. Found that gem on Amazon. It is also one that "grows with baby" and turns into different beds. I absolutely love it. Dad and Seth put it together for us. Mom, dad, and grandma (Seth too!) bought it with money they made from a garage sale they had. They also made enough money to get the mattress and that adorable mobile with the whales.
We are doing an arctic animal theme. There are penguins, whales, and polar bears that will be incorporated into the room.
Quickly I want to say a huge thank you to my family who has been amazing for all of this. They have bought and offered so much. I've had my registries at Target and Amazon for awhile now and slowly they are knocking stuff off already. It's truly appreciated and words cannot express the gratitude Andrew and I have.
Andrew's grandma also gave us the cutest little rocker that I am going to have in Carson's reading corner. It really is the cutest little rocker I have ever seen.
Oh, and of course since the crib is built we are dealing with this:
Both cats think the crib is a wonderful place to sleep. I have news for them - they won't want to be in there once there's a baby taking residence in there.
Cravings: Lately it has been skittles, gummy candy, chocolate milk, and cold foods. My planetbox has been perfect lately because I have been able to pack fruits, veggies from my garden, fresh lunch meats, cheeses, and crackers. It has been the only thing I've wanted for awhile. I'm also obsessed with Kind bars, chex mix, and nut mixes from Hy Vee's fabulous bulk section. I don't really eat meals - I just snack all day. Also, to the "OMG YOU CAN'T EAT LUNCH MEAT WHILE PREGNANT" thing.... it's usually the first trimester they say to avoid it and it's packaged/processed meats. My OB told me that I could eat fresh deli meats. And guess what? Hy Vee is full of fresh, natural, deli meats. They only sell two kinds that are processed and I don't buy those. I was so glad my OB cleared that up for me because again, I've been craving those types of foods!
Feeling: WEEPY. I cry all.of.the.time. I told my doula and my doctor that I will be a sobbing MESS during labor and delivery and even after Carson is born. I'm just a crier. TIRED. The last two weeks I've been exhausted which makes me laugh because I can't sleep! I am starting to have a hard time getting comfortable in bed and I toss and turn a lot in the night. Luckily I usually only have to pee once if at all. I'm sure that will change now that baby will be getting big really fast. My muscles always feel sore too. Like I've just had a vigorous workout.
Carson is kicking up a storm in my belly too. I feel him throughout the day. Some days he is super active and others I just get one or two kicks here and there. He loves music though. I'll play songs on my phone and lay them right on my belly. I can usually get him to move when I do that.
Other Things: I had a fabulous bladder infection! I'm still on my antibiotics but that really knocked me on my ass. I only missed one day of work though so that wasn't bad. My OB also sent me to a chiropractor for my back pain. That woman popped me twice and it was like I was a completely different person after. Weird. I have my next appointment with my OB on Wednesday and I get yet another sonogram because Carson never cooperates for the technician. I don't mind though. I love seeing him!
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Random Stuffs:
I have to start all over with potty training Walter. I have NO idea what has happened but that dog has completely regressed from everything he ever learned. He still pees outside but I have to physically walk out into the grass and coax him to follow me. Sometimes he poops outside, but most times he doesn't. That is really bugging me. I'm going to have a baby in my house. I don't need dog shit everywhere for Carson to stumble across. I'm going to go to the store and buy some training treats and just start all over from the beginning. Praise and treats.
Hobbs is still marking on my carpet. I'm about to kill that cat. I love him. I will NEVER get rid of him - but I'm going to kill him. Hahaha. It's not a full out pee because it doesn't smell of ammonia. I had bought a really good cleaning chemical and he hasn't marked in those spots again but I ran out. Looks like I'm buying more of that.
He's been on antibiotics for his UTI. We've switching him to UTI food. I think I need to do one more month of antibiotics as well as possibly get another box and put it somewhere. It's possible he just hates sharing the box with Rhea. I know some cats are very territorial about their bathroom habits. Problem is, Hobbs is a BIG CAT. Not just any box will do. We'll have to get a decent sized one and then figure out a plan from there. Like, where the hell is that going to go so the dogs don't get into it.
I have to get my animal problems situated before Carson arrives. I also keep thinking about what I am going to do once Carson is here and I go back to work. Walter is a VERY spaztastic dog. If he doesn't know you he barks... and barks.... and barks..... and barks..... I can't have a dog barking non-stop when Carson is trying to sleep. Walter still barks at my grandma and he's been around her multiple times. Right now the only person Walter is OK with being at the house is my mom. He just adores her. I think Andrew and I kind of decided that she would be the primary sitter until Carson is about 6-9 months old anyway. So I guess I don't have to worry too much about Walter yet.
I'm going to meet with my doula again soon and bombard her with all sorts of questions and "what ifs" because that's what I do. Haha. I'm sure she's used to it. I am also hoping to get Carson's dresser/changing table combo this month too. I found one on Amazon that I LOVE. It's on my registry but if I can save up enough out of the budget to get it I will be very happy. It's super cute and it's white so it matches the room!
Ok, I think I've babbled enough now. Have a happy weekend everyone!
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