Yesterday I turned 30 weeks… can you believe it? Hello end of pregnancy! You know it’s getting close to the end when you can’t see anything below your belly. Chris had to paint my toenails… what a show! But, in all fairness, he did a pretty good job.
Some new symptoms entered the mix the last few weeks:
- my ankles are swelling! Yes, occasionally they get to be about the size of an apple!
- lower back pain! Luckily, I work with the Sports Medicine team at MUSC and one of the physical therapists showed me some extremely helpful exercises to eliminate the pain. Thanks, Renee!
- shortness of breath! For up to about an hour each morning I experience a feeling as if a stack of bricks are on my chest. It helps to drink water and take deep breaths but I could certainly do without them!
I visited my doctor’s office again this morning and everything is still
completely fine, though! My heart rate, blood pressure and weight are all great. Brayden’s heart rate is also strong and he is measuring right at 30 weeks. Everything is on target!
Lastly, here is a pic of me with one of my closest friends, Chassity, at her baby shower a couple of weeks ago. I’m blessed to be going through this pregnancy with her as she is only 2 weeks ahead of me. We’re able to trade tips and secrets about the experience. I’m so thankful for her and look forward to having our babies together this Nov/Dec! Chass is having a girl so perhaps one day far down the road our babies will fall in love. haha!!













