The bun is back.
I had a check-up with the OB this past week, where I measured a +6lbs from my appointment with her a month ago (making their scales read a total of +15 overall since the beginning of this pregnancy). I admitted that it was probably because I:
a) was wearing a heavy sweater
b) was also wearing boots
c) hadn't given my urine sample yet
Nonetheless, positive progress! Although, when I was asked whether I'd had any Braxton-Hicks contractions, I had to be honest and say "yes". I've felt the belly tightening for...well, I don't know how long now. It hadn't been note-worthy until the night before when I noticed they were coming rhythmically every 20 minutes for about three hours. I was told to take it easy. To put myself on modified bed rest.
And yet? I found myself that very night having the Braxton-Hicks every 15 minutes over a course of about eight hours. After a bath and sleep, my belly is back to being quiet again; having occasional episodes but nothing noteworthy. I'll be back for a cervical check with my OB this week just to make sure all that fuss was nothing.
When people ask how I'm feeling, my patent answer is "tired". Can you tell?
The weather warmed up to an unseasonably hot temperature mid-week, and cooled back down again today with a gentle thunderstorm. I, however, insisted on a tank-top and flip-flops to go out in. It was raining by the time we got around to pictures, so we stayed inside in the entry and opened the front door for some fresh, cool air and a peek of light.
Measuring a wee bit over 34 weeks.
I don't know whether it's the fatigue or weather or the morning sickness (and now, seeming lactose-intolerance), but I feel myself having the tendency towards being grumpy. I'm trying to keep it all in perspective, but this week, I just didn't feel like myself.
Sweater: Nordstrom (2010), Tank: Gap Maternity, Skirt: Express
Maybe next week will be better.
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