Spoiler Alert: I already had the baby. But how does one recap something that isn’t over yet?
Third Trimester Recap
Feeling: Oh. My. Word. I’m not sure if it’s the third baby thing, or the being-30 thing, but this pregnancy is kicking my butt! I’ve got all kinds of ligament and pelvic pain I’ve never had before, this bump seems to weigh a hundred pounds, and I’m struggling to enjoy the end of this pregnancy because of it! Trying to maintain perspective, that all of these aches and pains will soon switch to postpartum aches and pains, which are at least different!
Eating: EVERYTHING. Since I’m not worried about swelling anymore (My feet always swell the last few weeks) I have gone back to carbs. And chocolate. And carbs with chocolate. Essentially I want to eat chocolate chip cookies all day every day. And my oldest son just had a big confirmation party, so we’ve got chips and desserts all over the place that I’m packing away with no apologies.
Trying: To really savor the end of this pregnancy, and my time with my three boys before child #4 enters the picture. My time with my personal space before someone is attached to me 24/7 for the next few months. Trying to live very in-the-moment and not wish the days away, since this may be my last pregnancy (not that I’m really in control of that, now am I.)
Working on: Not going into labor before our school musical (hubby and I put on the school musical every year.) As in, sitting on the couch all day every day until the day of the musical, hoping to not mess it up for everyone!
Also actually being packed ahead of time. I’ve never packed a “hospital” bag until I’m actually in early labor (it gives me something to do while waiting for active labor) but with this being baby #3 and living 45 minutes from my birth center, I think it wise to be pre-packed this time.
Congratulations Juli on the birth of your new baby boy!! You look beautiful pregnant even if it was taking it’s toll on your body towards the end. I found you through your capsule wardrobe videos on Youtube and commented on your ‘secret pregnancy vlogs’ video about having 3 little boys under 5. I hope you are settling in okay and aren’t too overwhelmed. Hope your other boys are taking to the change with the new baby okay and that you’re getting enough rest with toddlers running around AND night feedings in the mix!!
I found blogging it all out really did help when my 3 boys were little. It’s so lonely being a Mum of little ones…even though you are quite literally NEVER alone!
Thinking and praying for your family 🙂 Will definitely be following your blog now that I’ve found it 🙂
xo
oops, just checked out your Instagram and you had an adorable little girl! Congrats on the birth of baby Violet!!
xo
Aw, thanks Jen! The boys love her to bits! Will write / record about baby soon!