30 weeks

Well, here's a 30 week belly shot and pregnancy update. I haven't done one for a while and realized today--at 30 weeks--how quickly time has flown!

I did pass my glucose test, but my iron was low so the doc put me on a iron supplement. I've only been taking that for about a week now and I'm not sure that I'm supposed to notice a difference I haven't), but I do know I hate the way that pill tastes. I haven't checked my weight gain since the last doctor's appointment (total 9lbs), but I'm feeling good & still have yet to see a stretch mark (knock on wood!).

The people in the front office at work today told me that I'm starting to look "uncomfortable pregnant." They are right. When I sit, I feel like I'm squishing baby and then he/she lets me know that, yes, they are squished by jabbing a foot or something just under my ribs (or stretching out as much as the can, putting pressure and tightness on my belly). Such a pleasant feeling. Really no position is very comfortable...sitting, standing, lying down...etc. (You probably noticed from my last post that I really wish I could sleep on my stomach).

Right after I eat lunch, right before 6th period starts, I really wish I could lay down for a quick nap. Thus, I usually sit in my big comfy chair for 6th and 7th period and do my best to 'manage' a classroom of 30 teenagers. I feel bad about that, but I literally have zero energy to walk around and be a good, with-it teacher.

Baby continues to move a bunch and has even kicked Zeus' head a few times while he was resting his chin on my belly. Ben loves to feel the baby and jumps with excitement whenever he feels movement, big or little. It's fun for me too, of course, but baby sure picks the perfect times to be really active (when I'm trying to fall asleep, or when I'm teaching and the kids point out my wiggling belly). We go for another appointment next Wednesday and then will start going every two weeks.

I have arranged my long-term sub for when baby decides to come. He is an English major and actually has already worked at WL as a long-term sub earlier this year. I feel a huge weight lifted off my shoulders as I was able to cross this off my "to do" list. Now I just need to fill out the rest of the paperwork with the district and I'll be set on that end. Now...child care for when school starts up again in the fall is a whole other worry....

The first new Adams family baby is set to arrive on the 5th of February and I am SO excited! My sis-in-law Heather and brother Eric will be down here NEXT week to welcome baby Dawson to the family. Baby season is upon us!!!!