My Life as an African Gypsy

3rd trimester? Really?!

Okay, so when I think back to the day I took that little test, it does seem forever ago.



Now we're at 27.5 weeks pregnant! This picture is at 26 weeks:



Again, I have been blessed with an easy pregnancy, and I praise the Lord! As I move into the 3rd trimester, it is time for naps. I have started having slumps when Anaya naps around 1, and just this week I've been decidedly taking advantage of my 1-childness state and resting! It is hard for me, not to feel lazy.

While this pregnancy has been easy enough, it has been more uncomfortable than my pregnancy with Anaya. I get more cramps/aches and pains. The end of the day brings a sore belly. I think lifting a 20+ pound child all day would be the culprit! =) I don't sleep well, though I didn't with Anaya either. I remember thinking I got so much rest when Anaya was born! I could sleep on my tummy, and I didn't have to pee 4 times a night. Ugh!

I have gained about 18lbs now. I think is right about where I was with Anaya. With Anaya I hardly gained in my 3rd trimester, and I hoping for the same with Jovie girl... we'll see! My regular jeans still go on, just no buttoning, so I feel like I'm doing fine.

Jovie is estimated at a healthy 2.6 pounds, which of course my doctor thinks is on the large side. When you live in a 3rd world country, babies aren't born big. When I saw Jovie today she was taste testing her umbilical cord! Silly girl. She is a hand sucker, which I hope to mean another thumb sucker on the way. =)

Time is running, and before I know it I will have 2 little girls in my arms! Hard to imagine really.

I am not a scheduler... I like to be in the know, knowing what things need to be accomplished by when, and no worries, I'll get them done when I feel most motivated or most stressed. That's when I do my best work, always have. But when it comes to allotted times for specific things I tend to feel caged.

Nonetheless, Jon and I are going to give a shot to a more scheduled life, feeling like we are not being the most productive with our mornings. There is no punishment system in place, nothing to be feared, just goals. Maybe I'll feel less "caged", right?

Today is day one. My first urge is to rebel. Why? So strange.

Jon leaned over to wake me up with a kiss. He gently asked if I was getting up to exercise. It was 5:45. I moaned and shut my eyes. He went on to get ready. I made the decision - Get UP! Scratching my protruding belly I walked to the restroom, thinking the whole time, "I am not a morning worker-outer." It's true, I'm not. The fact is, however, I am also a tired Mommy, so if I think I'll do it after Anaya goes to bed, there is a good chance I won't. Afternoon naps = too hot. I will become a morning worker-outer. At least for now.

I giggle when I think about my schedule. There isn't much on it for now. I know with Anaya I have to have time to be Mommy most of the day.

Another goal for today - meal planning. I tend to plan my meals the morning of. I tend go to the store a lot. I am going to try to plan a week at a time, and grocery shop 1-2x a week. Fruits and veggies don't last here like they do in the States, so we'll see how that goes.

Later this week I will be planning activities for Anaya. I would like to start 2-3x a week doing a little organized "learning/exploring" time, short but purposeful and planned. I've found some good websites for 1-2 year olds. If you Mommies have any suggestions, they would be very welcomed!

Okay, I'm cooled down from working out... to breakfast and then meal planning! I got lucky this morning, Anaya is being a sleepy head!