:(

Still a bit sore this morning.

Mind you it was already niggle-ing a bit before I aggravated it. "It" being the gap between my pelvis bones at the front (pubis symphysis joint).

Its just difficult to get up off the couch, roll over in bed, getting out of bed etc.

Walking, standing is fine.

I'm really disappointed in myself for doing this.

Stoopid!

Silly stupid

I over did it at pilates today. Our usual instructor was away and the stand in gave me an exercise that I shouldn't really have persevered with. I did make it easier on myself by reducing the tension, but I just shouldn't have tried to do it.

Silly me. And I'm sure if I had told the instructor, they wouldn't have minded. In fact, I'm sure they would be disappointed that I had done the exercise without complaining.

My own fault, no one to blame.

I just strained those ligaments holding my pelvis together, the ones that hurt when I power walk. I have been best friends with my warmed up wheat bag tonight. I shall be taking it very easy for the next few days.

Push and shove

Ah the kicking and spinning and bulging out. I'm starting to have a little more discomfort when the baby moves, especially when rubbing against bone and other organs. The weeing is relentless!

Strange happenings in the night

Weird.
Last night, I had to get up and go to the loo. I got up, as I have for the past week or so, and made my way down the corridor. All of a sudden, I had the uncontrollable shakes. I felt warm yet cold at the same time. It was quite a task to do what I had to do whilst shivering hard!

I ran back into bed and needed Hubby to cuddle me back to warmth. I lost my breath and everything and my heart was pounding. Such a strange feeling. Time to invest in a bathrobe I think (I need one for the hospital anyway). I think it was particularly cold last night, and I was still warm from being in bed, so my body had a shock coping with the change in temperature.

And I had my first night cramp. My right calf just seized. Lucky my pilates instructor gave me some tips to relieve it.

So it begins, the nightmare 3rd trimester issues.

29 weeks

Cheezel is the size of a butternut squash. Something we have been eating a lot of ~ yum! I have a box of Cheezels waiting for me in the pantry to munch on in a weakened moment...

I've had a few nose bleeds, which I read is normal as I have more blood volume or something. But it only really happens on the odd occasion that I blow my nose. Luckily they're not gushers.

The movements are becoming stronger and a little more uncomfortable. I'm dying to know exactly what position the baby is in. I can't really tell. Well, I have a vague idea; I think its transverse, with feet on the right side of me. But its been in that position since I could feel the first kicks. Surely Cheezel wouldn't stay in the one position for so long? I need to know so I can help it get into the optimal delivery position (head down, facing my tail bone, feet up preferably). I think the OB said he could tell at around 32 weeks, which is not that far away now.

Some advise counting kicks (which my OB hasn't asked me to do, just asks if there has been any; I think they don't want to freak expectant mothers out about not feeling enough kicking). Well Cheezel is kicking way over the minimum they suggest (at least 10 kicks an hour) so I'm not worried. Now that they are stronger, I feel them more often, whilst I'm out and about, and not just during quiet times.

Hubby has his Dad's Workshop next week. Then we have our Day Antenatal Workshop, and my Breast Feeding Workshop. I might see if I can sneak into the Early Pregnancy Workshop to speak to the physio about my rubbing pelvic bones. Or maybe there really isn't much I can do about it at this stage, except keep doing my strengthening exercises. Well at least it bodes well for a natural delivery. My body is co-operating, just need the baby to do the same and get into the right posi too!

Movements

The moving and kicking is getting stronger, some times a little uncomfortable too. Goodness! I have 3 months of this getting stronger and even more uncomfortable!!

I'm watching a lot of maternity type shows: Deliver Me, Bringing Home Baby, A Baby Story... can never have too much information I say.

Meh

Had a small meltdown today.

I feel like things are closing in on me, a little overwhelmed: baby, house, dogs...

I just want to be on a lovely tropical beach, drinking lovely mocktails with nothing to worry about, and the warm sun shining down through the dappled palm fronds above.

Surely not too much to ask.

I miss my Mum too. Wish she was still here.