Baby R is moving, as he always has been, and I am surely feeling and "seeing" it more! It is amazing. I took my glucose test a few weeks back and passed with flying colors, however my iron levels were pretty low so I am taking an iron supplement. It isn't to bad except it does make me a bit nausea! Apparently it can make me constipated as well. Oh joy. One of the things "they" say happens in the 3rd trimester is constipation. I have been lucky enough to not have to deal with it but now it is like a double whammy! So far no problems, so cross your fingers for me! : ) A couple weeks ago I noticed my wedding ring was really tight and then one day I realized I couldn't take it off, it was stuck but it finally came off! The fingers are swelling as are the feet and ankles. "They" also say carpal tunnel is common in pregnant woman but goes away after the birth. I hope they are right because I am pretty sure I have it. The fingers, except for my pinky and thumb, are constantly numb and tender. Ugh....it sucks! I bought a brace to use while sleeping and hopefully it will help!
I have been so emotional too; it is wonderful! It is almost like a state of depression when I should be so happy. Don't get me wrong, I am so, so happy and cannot wait to meet baby R but yet "depressed". I am ready for all the hormone overload stuff is over as is my husband. : ) We took the childbirth prep class and I hoped it would ease some of the anxiety I have been having about childbirth. Unfortunately it didn't help much; I just now know more about what it going to happen which didn't exactly help! Hopefully Albert and I will remember what to do! So almost 7 months down and two to go! Hopefully we will be ready!
