30 weeks!

It's a little hard to believe I'm in the 30's now. I've been pregnant for 210 days and have 70 days left until my due date. It's crazy!

Here's the 30 week update courtesy of babycenter.com:
How your baby's growing:
Your baby's about 15.7 inches long now, and he weighs almost 3 pounds (like a head of cabbage). A pint and a half of amniotic fluid surrounds him, but that volume will decrease as he gets bigger and takes up more room in your uterus. His eyesight continues to develop, though it's not very keen; even after he's born, he'll keep his eyes closed for a good part of the day. When he does open them, he'll respond to changes in light but will have 20/400 vision — which means he can only make out objects a few inches from his face. (Normal adult vision is 20/20.)

How your life's changing:
You may be feeling a little tired these days, especially if you're having trouble sleeping. You might also feel clumsier than normal, which is perfectly understandable. Not only are you heavier, but the concentration of weight in your pregnant belly causes a shift in your center of gravity. Plus, thanks to hormonal changes, your ligaments are more lax, so your joints are looser, which may also contribute to your balance being a bit off. Also, this relaxation of your ligaments can actually cause your feet to spread permanently, so you may have to invest in some new shoes in a bigger size.

Remember those mood swings you had earlier in pregnancy? The combination of uncomfortable symptoms and hormonal changes can result in a return of those emotional ups and downs. It's normal to worry about what your labor will be like or whether you'll be a good parent. But if you can't shake the blues or feel increasingly irritable or agitated, talk to your doctor or midwife. You may be among the 1 in 10 expectant women who battle depression during pregnancy. Also let your caregiver know if you're frequently nervous or anxious.

Another website talked about slowing down on your exercise program and trying to get as much sleep as possible. Unfortunately I haven't been doing too much exercising but I've noticed that it is getting harder to do everyday tasks. I get winded very easily and have to take frequent breaks. I can barely bend over and sometimes if I drop something, I don't even bother getting it! I'm really not looking forward to trying to get in and out of my small car come December and I'm not even attempting to wear sneakers. I don't want to even try tying them but also I have noticed some swelling in my ankles. I've been wearing my uggs or crocs everyday for the past few weeks now. I haven't slept well the last couple nights but I'm assuming that's because of the cold I have. Hopefully when it's gone I'll be able to get a couple nights of good sleep because I am exhausted! I was debating on when I should quit working at Hallmark and was waiting to see how I felt. I still feel ok working a 4 hour shift, but I want to give adequate notice and don't want to be stuck working longer than I'm able to. I think I'm going to make my last day the first week of November.

Saturday is my shower which I am extremely excited for! Then I go back to the doctor's next Tuesday and my birthday is next Thursday. Lots to look forward to!!