30 Weeks

I am 30 weeks pregnant today! I haven't owned a scale for quite some time, but I checked my weight on my boss' scale today and I was shocked to learn that I am about 130 lbs. At my last checkup 3 weeks ago I was like 122, so I definitely didn't estimate that I had gained any 8 pounds in that amount of time! Apparently, my appetite is quite healthy, but I'm thinking maybe it's time to cut back on the chocolate whole milk, fruit salads smothered in whipped cream and marshmallows, and maybe even the brownies. Not that 130 pounds is bad, but at this rate I'm going to end up a little heavier than I want to be.

Yesterday, I went to my mom's house for dinner and talked my sister-in-law, Vivian, into taking a picture of me in my pregnant glory out in one of the orchards. I love the scenery, because it looks like snow, but it's 75 degrees and I'm surrounded by blossoms.

After my next checkup on the 14th, I will be seeing the doctor every 2 weeks until delivery. I can't believe there are only 10 weeks left until my due date- and only 8 more weeks of work (16 work days) at the most. This pregnancy definitely seems to be going by quickly, despite being more physically challenging than my pregnancy with Keira. My lower back has been giving me daily grief and I have also had a lot of pelvic floor pain/pressure this time around. These things combined make it pretty hard to make it through my work day, even though it's only 3 hours, and makes it tough to keep up with Keira. I just picked up a back support belt a few days ago and that seems to be helping a little.

I'm definitely glad that I did all of the baby preparations early on so that I don't have to do much from now until delivery. I have my travel crib bassinet set up in my room with my new changing table all stocked, and another bassinet set up and ready in the living room. All this in addition to the closet full of clothes ready to go, and the car seat and other necessities located and ready. I literally only have a couple small things to buy, a couple things to borrow from a friend. Then after I have my diapers, wipes, and formula shower I should be SET. We just can't wait until "Sister" comes!