Well, 3rd child problems, but I figured I had better post a pregnancy update! Part of me is thrilled I made it past the 20 week, or halfway, point, but the other part of me is like, what? That’s all?! Ha! I am very happy to be on this side of the 20 week mark though, and to be on this side of the New Year. It’s the end of January, which means it’s basically February, which means May is getting SO CLOSE. But not close enough 😉

22 weeks along.

Due Date: May 21, 2018

How Far Along? 23 weeks.

Gender? Unknown! We’re not finding out. And nope, I don’t have a feeling either way!

Weight Gain? +2 pounds. Ironically, even though I’ve thrown up so much more this time around, I didn’t lose as much weight as I did with my first two. I lost a couple of pounds, and have gained those back, plus two more. I’m currently weighing in at 162 pounds, and I started at 160.

Current Symptoms: I still feel queasy off and on, but it’s not all day every day, so no complaints here! (Even if I did just throw up last week… Yay.) I have terrible stuffiness and congestion (as with both my other pregnancies), and I still often have a bad taste in my mouth most of the time (UGH). I have heartburn and acid reflux most evenings. I have to wear pantiliners all day, every day. My back and hips have really started to hurt t00 so, you know, feeling really good around here 😉

Feeling Baby? Yes! I have off and on since about 17 weeks, but in the last week or so the movements have gotten strong enough to feel on the outside, which is always fun. Still not too many or too often, but it’s still a fun reminder that baby is growing.

Birth Plan? This time around, I’m hoping to go unmedicated (at least no epidural). I’ll post more about why in another post, but for a refresh I had Abe via c-section with a spinal block, and Eliza via a VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) with an epidural. So why not give another VBAC with no epidural a try? I’m planning on reading some hypnobirthing books and articles, and then laboring at home until I feel like I’m going to die, in hopes that when I get to the hospital I’m too far along for an epidural anyway 😉

Thoughts & Feelings: Now that I’m feeling better, I’m feeling much more like myself, and much more excited about having another baby and all that it will bring into our lives. I’m still unsure if this is our last baby or if we’ll have one more, but I”m trying to treat it like a final pregnancy, and really cherish these moments that are indeed a blessing and so special.

I’ve had so many people tell me that they “couldn’t do it’ when I tell them we weren’t finding (and now haven’t found) out the gender. Enough so that before we did have our anatomy scan, I got a little nervous, wondering if I would have anxiety after the appointment, or change my mind, or regret my decision. 4 weeks past our anatomy scan and …. NOPE! I don’t even think about it unless someone brings it up or asks me the gender. I honestly don’t even remember that I could know the gender right now if I wanted to. It’s not been a big deal at all, and I’m so, so glad we made the decision to be surprised!

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