30 Weeks and Dr Appt

I had my monthly check up on 10/19 (last Friday) with one of the nurse practitioners.  I wasn't a huge fan of her and definitely would have preferred a midwife.  My next appointment is in 3 weeks and with a midwife, thankfully.  

Baby's heartbeat was 140bpm and I was measuring about a week behind.  Normal for me and they aren't concerned.  I was the same with Joey and it's just the way this baby is positioned.  I asked about the pain/pressure down low and she said it was normal although she did mention the pain could be a bladder infection.  I'm hoping not and didn't push the issue so they probably won't have results from my sample until Monday.  They also won't be checking my thyroid levels again until my next appointment.  Hopefully it all checks out okay.  Overall it was an uneventful appointment which is fine with me!


How far along: 30 weeks

Weight gain/loss: I have my next appt in 3 weeks.  

Maternity clothes: Haven't purchased anything.  Joey and I went to Somerset on Saturday morning to hang out/walk around and it was kind of depressing to see all of the cute fall clothes that I can't fit into right now.

Stretch marks: Staying strong hopefully until the end!

Symptoms: Still having pain in my lower abdomen/pelvic area.  I'm going to call the doctor tomorrow and see what they say.  Other than that just feeling full and not able to eat often or much when I do.  Also peeing all.the.time!

Sleep:  It's okay, but could be better.  I wake up often to go to the bathroom and sometimes struggle to turn my mind off and go back to sleep.

Best moment this week: We took Joey to the Rochester Hills Cider Mill on Sunday.  It was his first time tasting a cider mill donut, which he really liked.  He only liked the plain ones though.  He tried a cinnamon/sugar donut and put it back in the bag to pick out a plain donut.  Sort of made me happy that he didn't want all that extra sugar!  He wasn't a fan of the cider though.

Gender: I still feel like it's a girl but would be ecstatic if it's another little boy

Belly button in or out: In, but looks funny

Food cravings:  Red or purple grapes, apples, yogurt and that's about it.  They aren't really cravings either.  Just the only foods that sound relatively good.  And soup....I've made soup every weekend and had it for lunch at work every day.  Either Chicken Noodle or Broccoli Chowder.

Movement: Baby seems to have more active moments than before.  But also is quiet too.  I still think Joey was more active than this one.  He or she is definitely getting bigger because my stomach jumps and sometimes there are little bulges sticking out.  Baby likes my left side as well.  I don't feel/see as much on my right side.

What I miss: Having more energy and being able to move around easier.  I feel bad but I get so frustrated with Joey when he is cuddling with me and jabs his elbows into my stomach.  It normally wouldn't bother me but it hurts and I get annoyed when he does it repeatedly. 

What I'm looking forward to: Halloween is next week.  Excited to take Joey out and hopefully get some good pictures of him in his golfer costume.