Week 32 was a big deal!
First I'll start with symptoms/cravings new to this week...
Cravings - Lifesavers! We had to go a to a few different places to find the original hard candies...and they're awesome. I'm still eating a lot of cereal and smoothies and breakfast is still definitely my biggest meal (although as of this week I'm seeing a slight increase in lunch size as well...). As far as symptoms, breathing is still hard, especially after I eat. My feet are also pretty sore, mostly due to my wart still residing on my right foot. I bought shoes yesterday that are a size 6.5 to account for swelling (that is huge)! Lastly, I'm still dealing with restless legs, mostly at night. It is not uncommon to see me doing lunges around the neighborhood at 9:30pm.
We had our 32 week appointment this week, which included a sonogram to measure growth. She is breech, hanging out with her head underneath my ribs (not surprising) and she is sitting on my cervix. The doctor also told us she is 3lbs 9oz, which is in the 12th percentile for weight. She told me to eat more protein during each meal, and suggested I try protein shakes since I'm not a big meat eater. I will get another sonogram at 36 weeks to check her position and growth again. If she doesn't flip I might get to pick her birthday...
Hightlight of the week - DEFINITELY my baby shower!! I have the most generous, classy, and amazing friends and family. It was wonderful to have everyone together. Huge thank you to shower hostesses Susie and Teri for making it such a fun and adorable event! Baby Girl Freiman is one lucky lady, and I can't wait for her to meet everyone to say thank you in person. David and I are truly thankful. (Pics are still being organized...stay tuned.)
What I've learned - David and I started attending our childbirth class at the hospital last week and I'm really glad we signed up. We're learning a lot of about the labor process and different breathing and relaxation techniques. I'm a big fan so far of the birthing ball, general discussion around preparing a birth plan, and learning what the experience will realistically look like at our hospital.
The bump at Week 32:
Had fun at your baby shower (you had awesome friends organizing it!). It was great to see you and your baby bump :)
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