Oops! A couple of days late posting this one. It's been a manic week of work with plenty of late nights to boot. That's something I'm getting used to as a freelance designer – when it gets crazy, there's no 'team' to share the load with! Last night was supposed to be my first early night in a while, but our dear pooch Juno was unwell. So I was up and about every now and then, making sure her water was by her bed, cleaning up messes (you don't want to know). Living in an apartment means we're without a yard, so I also took her out in the early hours for some fresh air. Ben was helping out too, and we both laughed that this is what life with a baby will be like, except it'll be every night, and it'll be a bit more noisy!
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How far along?
22 weeks.
Symptoms
I feel like it's been so cruisey for a while, but lately I've been having some extra symptoms. I find that my tail bone can get quite sore! Last night my lower back was in a bit of pain, but there was no muscle or pressure point I could rub to relieve it. Also, this week has been abundant with those lovely mood swings.
Maternity clothes
Just the usual, trying to wear flattering pieces from my usual wardrobe, along with my maternity jeans (I have a black and a blue pair). And I'm turning to gym/yoga gear more often – because it's super comfortable and totally acceptable out in public, win-win!
Stretch marks
No.
Sleep
Sleep has been a bit broken this week because of Juno and work. But I'm still having trouble getting comfortable some nights, tossing and turning. Last night the only comfortable position was sleeping on my back, which you're not advised to do at this point. I wish I could sleep on my stomach but that 'water balloon' is in the way!
Best moment this week
I've been wrapping up some fun work that I did this week. Also, speaking of 'wrapping' – last night I won a competition for a discounted baby wrap! I've been eyeing up these Elki Baby wraps for a while, but now I've got one half price. So great. Ben is planning to wear baby a lot too, so we've chosen a colour that doesn't look to feminine (I'm not one for being too girly anyway). The colour we've chosen has our name on it, literally!
Worst moment this week
Yesterday was just a really up and down day. While there were plenty of 'ups' (obstetrician appointment, a lovely walk with Juno amongst the Jacarandas, winning the Elki Baby competition), the 'down's were hard to deal with. I felt really homesick, a work project I'm doing was being difficult, and other totally irrational, emotional thoughts (such as contemplating Juno's life expectancy, oh dear!). Little things just got me really emotional. I was out at a coffee shop the other day visiting a client, and a man there said he thought I was 23. Yesterday that comment played on my mind as I walked around the busy train station, I find I get more eyes on my belly now, and all I could wonder was if they thought I was some young, irresponsible, knocked up girl! Made me feel self conscious. So silly.
Movement
I've definitely worked out a bit of a pattern with bubs' movements. At around 10pm every night bub wakes up and has a dance party. This is the best time to feel (and see!) movement. Probably also because I'm reading in bed at this time, and lying down quietly allows me to notice the movement more.
Food cravings
Fresh foods, veges, salad wraps, smoothies.
Anything making you feel sick or queasy?
No, feeling good!
Gender
It's a surprise!
Belly button in or out?
Innie.
Happy or moody?
Definitely more on the moody side. I wouldn't say I'm ever really effected by my hormones like some women can be, but boy I'm feeling it lately. I even catch myself out and realise that I'm having an irrational moment, which I trace back to baby and put all the blame on, hehe.
Looking forward to...
Summer getting to the swing of things. It's been a rainy week here, but I'm definitely keen to get out in the sunshine and do some more exploring when I can! Also, I have a session with a prenatal workout trainer next Monday. It's a free trial, and I'm not sure how much it'll be yet (and if I'd keep doing it), but I'm looking forward to learning about a safe pregnancy workout. I feel so 'rounded' now – I've put on a little weight which is fine and expected, but not working out at all is making me feel so blobby!
This week's tune:
Sometimes, at my pregnancy yoga class, the yoga instructor plays this sone while we rest at the end. It's pretty sleepy and gentle, very beautiful – Sol Seppy's Enter One.
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