'Tis the Season...to be 30 weeks!!

30 Weeks!!!

Total Weight Gain: The last time I checked I had gained 9 pounds total.

Maternity Clothes? Nothing new. Just using the stash I have!

Stretch Marks? No.

Fruit/Veggie Size: The baby app says she is the size of a head of lettuce! Too cute.

Sleep? It's fine once I fall asleep. If I wake up in the middle of the night or earlyyy morning, I can never go back to a comfortable enough position without struggling. Eventually I get myself to be comfy but its never easy getting back to sleep. I'm still so thankful for the preggle- couldn't do it without my pillow!

Best Moment this Week: Baking cookies with my lovely friend Bethany! I got to hang out with her and her boys and we baked and watched Elf. I love sharing holiday cheer. :) Praising God for amazing friends and sisters in Christ!

Miss Anything? Sometimes I miss summer but then I think about a hot Christmas and that just doesn't seem right! I've actually enjoyed the rain and loved seeing God's promise in the rainbows :)

Food Cravings: grape jelly uncrustables with milk! :) hot sweet drinks usually intrigue me too, like hot cocoa, tea or Sbucks!

Food Aversions: No, I'm usually good and hungry for anything!

Symptoms: I think I pulled a tummy muscle or something because it hurts on a certain spot. When I first noticed it, I freaked out because I couldn't get her to move after that. I was worried I over did it lifting or something. No other real symptoms, though!

Belly Button: Getting flatter. I still Don't think it's going to pop out.

Happy or Moody? Oh so happy! Praise God for Christmas coming up! HE is the reason for the season!

Nursery Progress: Just waiting for furniture. I'm getting super anxious. Can't wait to wash, fold and organize her clothes. I'd do it now but it's just too soon.

Looking Forward to: Christmas!!!

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