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30 weeks.

This week has been a whirlwind. I had my gestational diabetes class which has started me on a controlled diet. The diet isn’t so terrible, but it’s hard to manage on weekends like the one I just had. I am so thankful to have the baby shower over, but I am starting to panic a little because there is SO much I need to get still.

From the shower I received some big items like:

-crib

-bassinet

-high chair

-stroller/carseat

-bath

-swing

-rock n’ play

-LOTS of clothing

and probably some stuff I forgot. Realistically the only MAJOR purchase I have left is a rocking chair which I intend on buying in the next few weeks to tie the room together. It’s really just little things I need now like soap, washclothes, diaper rash cream, etc. That stuff adds up quick though!

Either way, so stoked to be done with that. Now just a few weeks until I get to meet my little babe.

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I LOVE this idea. Though my house is small so I’m going to have one in my living room as well as at my inlaws house since we spend so much time there.

Keep a basket full of baby necessities in a basket so you don’t need to constant run to the changing table! This will be perfect for healing post partum because I know already getting up constantly is going to be annoying ESPECIALLY if I have a c-section.

-small basket

-diapers

-wipes

-lotion

-diaper rash cream

-burp clothes

-powder

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Zulily Fail

My baby shower is in a week, and specifically ordered my dress a month ahead of time off Zulily. I thought this wouldn’t be an issue, but it turns out my dress won’t arrive now until June 2nd because who would have thought it’s coming from China. So, now I need to go drop money on some other dress, and I’m grumpy because I don’t really foresee having any events I can wear it to before I give birth.

Zulily is usually dope, but I guess not smart to order for specific events.

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29 Weeks.

Starting a pregnancy blog is something I meant to do much earlier in the pregnancy, but I’ve found that it’s really easy to get caught up in doing nothing as much as possible. By nothing, I mostly mean sit around Googling all of the things freaking me out about this miracle going on with my body.

Overall, the first two trimesters were fine, but I swear the day I hit 28 weeks shit began to hit the fan. My doctor first informs me he’s worried because my past three appointments I’ve come in with high blood pressure. I’m pretty sure that’s a fluke mostly because I have been running up the stairs afraid that I might miss my appointment. I’ve been monitoring my vitals at home for the past week, and I’ve only had one day where I had abnormal vitals.

After my blood pressure scare I had to do my gestational diabetes test which I failed, of course. So, this week I went in for the three hour test which included having four separate blood draws which was a night mare for me. Once again, I failed so it looks like it’s a diet change for me. I can’t complain though because it’s healthier for me and the little one.

Next week I should be meeting with a dietician to discuss the changes that need to be made. Until then I am gorging on everything I can until I’m cut off.

Goals For Next Week:

-Start going on more walks. It’s been recommended that I take a ten minute walks after each meal. I personally would love to make go a little bit beyond that. Maybe do a nightly walk with my partner. He’s feeling down because he’s gained a bit of sympathy weight so, I think that could help the both of us.

-Consciously remove sugar and carbs from my diet. I know this is a big part of any gestational diabetes diet. I don’t want to make any big moves until I receive word from my doctor and dietician on what needs to be removed/cut. So for now bread, soda, sweets, etc. are out of the picture…..um….maybe next week.

-Mentally prepare myself for my family to meet my partner’s family. They aren’t polar opposites, but they are very different. I spend nearly everyday with his family, but mine lives in another state so we have not had the chance to see them. Family has become a very important part of life to me since becoming pregnant. I don’t have contact with my mother because she’s mess. My relationship with my father, whom is visiting, isn’t terrible, but we aren’t close by any means. I don’t want this for my own child and so actively letting my father/step family in my life is a trial in its own, but I believe a needed step in my journey.

-Not stress about the baby shower. I’ve only lived in California for about a year so most of my close circle of friends aren’t here. My initial worries from the very beginning of the pregnancy were that I wouldn’t be able to have the average baby shower experience. I’m thankful to have met some great people since I moved here, and also very happy for my partner’s family. They have been enthused about the baby shower from day one, and they are working hard to make sure it’s not another boring shower. This doesn’t stop me from having a nightly breakdown in which I pour over my Babylist, and worry that no one will buy anything off my list. I doubt that will  be the case, but still.

-Finally start moving furniture into the nursery. My partner and his grandfather completely re-did the entire room, and it’s looking gorgeous. We just stained the floor today so just need to do a top coat on the floor and add baseboards. I feel once the crib is in place things will start to feel real for me, but I still need SO much stuff. Either way, I’m glad to have my living room back because it’s been a construction zone/holding area for two months now.

-Enjoy the calm and serenity of pre-baby life. Things are super busy, but holy shit I know it’s going to get crazier in ten weeks.

-CLEAN THE DAMN HOUSE! I think we are both taking advantage of a very carefree style of living. A lot of things are “on hold” while we renovate the house which makes actually having a clean space impossible. Not to mention we have a cat that likes to pee on new things and a dog that has had the worst diarrhea this week. The dog pooped on the rug this week, and I cried because all I can think of is how my little one is going to learn to walk and crawl on that rug. Needless to say there’s a steam clean en route for it.

It’s a long list, but there’s a lot going on this coming week. I’m excited to post progress on the diet change and nursery progress.