Thirty

30 weeks! And how big?

This big!



I officially got the wide-eyed "you're huge" response from Tyson when I lifted my shirt for this picture tonight.  Thanks dear =0)

All is well with baby girl! I don't know whether my body just becomes more sensitive to wombal (I just made up that word) movement, or whether my babies just get more and more active. Ryder was far more active than Teryn and this little girl is far more active than Ryder.  She isn't as powerful but she is more constant. It's like popcorn in my tummy! She is getting big enough that the movements are much more obvious too. I can see my tummy roll out of my peripheral vision and I think that is one of my favorite things ever. Imagining her in there is so much fun and it becomes so much more real when I can see her move.

I've been experiencing a lot of numbness and deadness in my arms and legs for the last month or so and after chatting with my buddy Matt Mitchell about it last week I realized it's a result of my low blood pressure.  It's really affecting my circulation. When I went in for my 28th week appointment a few weeks ago, my blood pressure was 102/64 and It's always low so the doctor isn't concerned, but this is the first time I've actually experienced noticeable symptoms.  Another thing that happens, I randomly see stars. Like, black fuzzy stars. Like, the stars you see just before you pass out. I can't make abrupt movements and I can't sit for extended periods of time. I can't sleep with my arms or legs bent too far because it cuts off the circulation and the deadness wakes me.  *sigh* Anyway! Not the worst thing in the world but not the most enjoyable either.  My hands and feet are swelling as well. I can't wear my wedding ring anymore, which has never happened. I was able to wear my ring until I delivered both Teryn and Ryder.  After a long shift at work I can barely walk because my feet are so swollen.  If I didn't shave them, they could easily pass as hobbit's feet.  My acne, although slightly clearing, is worse than I've ever had. My whole face is just one big inflamed pimple! I don't mean to complain, I'm just recording the differences between this pregnancy and my others.  The symptoms this time around are far different than any I've experienced.

And of course she is worth it. I still haven't grasped the concept of a baby girl. We pray for her every night and it's so cute to hear Teryn pray for the "baby gul." She is only 3 months away! The doctor doesn't give me much detail during our appointments because everything is normal and I have nothing to be concerned about.  At my last appointment he asked, "Danielle, what's new?" to which I replied, "Absolutely nothing.  Just a few more inches!"  He answered, "That's great.  We like boring pregnant women, they're our favorite."  Ha ha =0)  So I just don't have much to say until she gets here!