Sorry I haven’t done one of these in a while. I could probably think of a few reasons why, but it really boils down to: I didn’t feel like taking a picture. True story. Not to mention, I didn’t truly feel like I had a lot to say. But since my last bumpdate I have some things to share and a picture, so let’s get onto it!
Weight gain: I haven’t shared this yet from what I can see, but I’ll do it this week since I just went to the doctor. So far, I’ve gained 22 pounds, which for some pregnant women is a lot but considering with Ryan I gained about 70 pounds… I mean, I’m pretty content with that. I’m on target to fall under the 35 pound recommended max which I’m happy about!
Cravings: Pizza. I really, really want some ‘za. And lo mein. No Chipotle, for once, since now that they’ve enacted their e.coli fighting procedures and make like, nothing in store, I don’t think it’s that great. But I haaavee been craving plain sweetened lattes. Maybe it’s from an overload of fancy holiday ones last month? Who knows. Also, fresh fruit, and not the cheap kind (bananas, apples etc.) I want mangos and blueberries and strawberries. You know, stuff not in season.
Aversions: Nothing, really. I can’t think of any, which is awesome.
Doctor Appointments: I touched on it in this post, but I switched OB’s. After my last appointment (almost 21 weeks, OOPS. Like with Ryan, I was holding off until my insurance kicked in, and since I was changing doctors, it lined up well.) Alex and I decided we would not feel comfortable with the doctors there delivering our child, as we had a pretty horrendous experience with the doctor we met that day. After looking into it a bit, we decided to go back to the practice that delivered Ryan, since I loved them and the hospital I delivered at. We originally didn’t want to go there since the office we visited is now almost 1.5 hours from our house (we moved since Ryan was born), but there’s another office very close to my dad’s house and about a half hour from our house. The major concern is delivery, since the hospital is 45 minutes away and I had a very quick labor with Ryan. Let’s all pray I don’t have a roadside baby.
ANYWAY, my appointment on Thursday went really well, so I’m very happy I transferred back. The staff was so nice, baby looks great, and the doctor wasn’t rude. Moral of the story: if your gut says that your doctor isn’t the one for you, figure out a way to change it.
27 weeks
New things: Nothing too notable besides feeling large and in charge. I’m definitely feeling like my lungs don’t have their fair share of room anymore, and I’m filling up faster than normal. Sleep is getting pretty uncomfortable, but I mean, who needs sleep anymore. The other day I had so much trouble putting on boots that I gave up and put on slip-ons. I miss having a pregnancy where it’s starting to get warm and I can wear flats and flip flops.
Also, LOTS of movement. Like a humorous, huge kicks where my entire body shakes. And also, poopy sleeping and hip pain.
I think that’s it, for now friends! I hope that you all are safe and toasty if you got snow yesterday, and if you didn’t, you stink. I’m off to shovel!
For past bumpdates, check out these posts!
Ellie says
You look so cute! Some pregnant women just glow and you certainly do. I’m always craving lo mein so I think pregnancy cravings are my normal haha
Morgan says
Oh gosh, can you just follow me around all day and compliment me? Thank you so much!! Ahaha and some cravings just never fade. I think I’ve been craving lo mein since I was like, 2 and it just gets stronger when I’m preggo 😉
Heather @ Polyglot Jot says
I found a recipe for lo mein using rice noodles that are gluten free..i’ll have to find it again and share it with you since youre trying not to have gluten. it was really delicious! You look great 🙂
Morgan says
Oh, yes when you find it please pass it my way! Lo mein is my fave, and a way to make it gluten free would be amaaazing!!
Edye says
I cannot believe you’re already 30 weeks! It won’t be long until your little bundle of joy will arrive 🙂 YAY!!
Blessings,
Edye
Morgan says
I know, this pregnancy is flying! it’s a little bittersweet, but I can’t wait to meet him!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
I hope you’re really not having to shovel much at 30 weeks! You’ll need extra pizza. 🙂 You look fabulous!
Morgan says
No, my husband didn’t let me 🙁 I actually really like shoveling, because I’m weird! ahahh
Destiny says
Oh my goodness, you look INCREDIBLE!
Kate says
You are looking so cute!! I am so excited, because you are pretty close!! I can’t imagine if my pizza cravings increased anymore…I think that would make my husband very happy, haha.
For a brief moment I thought you were going to say that you chose a doctor 1.5 hours away and I was like “oh no…”, glad to hear they have an office near by, haha!
Morgan says
Yeah, pregnancy cravings are no joke. I usually alwaaayss want pizza but when I’m pregnant it’s like.. pizza. mouth. now. And oh gosh, yeah no to a 90 minute one way drive. Especially since I’ll soon be going once every 2 weeks, then once a week. That’s why we orginally went to a new doctor, because I didn’t know the other office was so (relatively) close.
alexandra @ my urban family says
You look adorable! And how are you 30 weeks already?!
Morgan says
I genuinely have no idea. When I was pregnant with Ryan I feel like every week draaaaagggedd by. This time I’m like, noooo, I like this! Slow down!
Amy @ Elephant Eats says
Goodness, you’ve grown since the last update! Can’t believe you’ve only got about 10 weeks to go. You’re looking great! Ugh, I totally remember that not-having-room-to-breathe feeling. And I’m so thankful i was majorly pregnant during warm weather. People complain about being so hot in the summer, but i bet it beats having to put on so many layers and real shoes! Hopefully we won’t get any more mammoth snow storms so you can keep the slippers on 😉
Morgan says
Seriously, though, I feel GIGANTIC compared to Ryan this time. Even Alex keeps going, you’re really big. Like, REALLY big. Thanks, babe. Yeah I will never complain about a warmer weather babe. My girlfriend has had both of her kids in October or November and she’s ad to struggle with sick babies! I will say winter pregnancies are not ideal due to the layers and what not, plus with Ryan it was that year where it was snowing/icing/freezing melting every other day, so I fell a LOT. It was kind of scary to go outside!