I am now officially 8 months pregnant, and it’s sort of crazy to think that there will only be one more pregnancy update posted after this one. I haven’t organized and washed all the baby clothes and accessories just yet, so I’m hoping that another quick round of nesting energy is just around the corner!

weeks: 32

baby’s size: cantaloupe. I had an ultrasound this morning and kiddo is 4 pounds! Crazy to think about since little Larky Lou was only 6lbs 2oz at birth (but trust me, I had zero meds for that labor/delivery and she felt plenty big.)

i’m feeling: a bit uncomfortable. I’m not only sliding right into the really physically tough part of pregnancy, but the little one has positioned himself head-down with his feet straight up under my rib cage. Because of this, he’s been pushing everything upward, which has resulted in re-injuring an old rib fracture on my left side, which is not only really painful a lot of the time, but means I can’t sleep on my left side. (And belly and back sleeping are already off-limits, so… fun.)

food love: not much. Gestational diabetes has made eating a bit of a chore, so there’s not much enjoyment or indulging these days.

food hate: protein bars (aka easy, quick, diabetes-friendly snacks. Getting real sick of them.)

3 pros for september: 1. I am weeks away from being on maternity leave, which I am really looking forward to. Between my broken rib, terrible third trimester sleeping, and long commute, my work days are getting more and more exhausting; so it will be nice to have some time to rest before this wee bairn arrives! 2. The nursery is so close to being finished and it’s coming together so nicely. KC and I sometimes just hang out in there together because it’s such a calm, sweet little space. 3. Prim and Lark continue to be so sweet about “baby brother.” Most nights they will both insist on giving my belly a hug and kiss before bedtime and I can just imagine the snuggles/smothering this kiddo will be in for with these older sisters!

3 cons for september: 1. Pregnancy hormones + everyday stress is a real fun combo. I recently had a nice little meltdown during a therapy session because sometimes managing all these “little” (cough not really cough) stressors feels really big and overwhelming. 2. The broken rib thing is very much not comfortable. I really hope this babe adjusts his feet and it starts to get better soon. 3. Sleep has been so terrible lately. Even though I’m completely exhausted, it’s been torture trying to fall asleep and stay asleep. That third trimester insomnia is no joke!

currently living in: Blanqi maternity leggings and non-maternity Old Navy workout tops (similar here and here).

looking forward to: maternity leave, sleep, and the end of this unbearably hot weather.

dreaming about: having a waist again and THROWING MY MATERNITY CLOTHES AWAY. (By which I mean donating them, obviously. I’m not a monster.)