27 weeks! And I feel like I’m carrying really low — can you tell that here? (Aside from the pelvic pressure, I’m not complaining one bit because it means that I actually still have some space underneath my lungs!)
Highlights
This past week was a super full week. In addition to the usual routine of working full-time and writing my book, we had activities every night but one night, Kathrynne celebrated her 15th birthday, and we did respite care for a sweet 10-year-old girl all week whose foster mom was out of town.
So I think the highlight for me was just making it through with a smile still on my face. I worked hard to prioritize rest and down time, because I need 2-4 times the amount of downtime that I usually do right now or I just end up completely exhausted.
Notable
I started drinking Red Raspberry Leaf tea this week, we got a crib from friends, got our pack-n-play/bassinet in the mail, and got a box of diapers. It’s really starting to get real!!
My chiropractor has been such a Godsend as I’ve been having back and shoulder pain (to be expected as my belly grows larger!) and she’s helping me with different things to minimize it. This is my first pregnancy to regularly go to a chiropractor and I’m a huge fan!
Cravings
I’ve been eating a lot of cereal with whole milk. In fact, I usually have two bowls every morning. It hits the spot and it doesn’t give me heartburn!
Weight gain: 19 pounds
Random question: Do you think the 3rd trimester starts at week 27 or week 28? I feel like the internet and baby sites/trackers are very conflicted on this!
Did you see what I got in my FREE Target Baby Gift Registry Bag?
In case you missed it, I did an in-depth post on the 5 books I finished last week + my honest reviews.
This past week, we posted what has quickly become one of our most popular podcast episodes to date. Have you listened to Secrets to a Happier Marriage yet?
Just a quick reminder — registration for my 4-Week Blog Coaching Group closes on Tuesday morning. If you are a beginning or intermediate blogger who wants to take your blog to the next level, don’t miss this.
Rebecca says
I’m curious if you ran the tea by your midwife? I drank it starting at 37 weeks pregnant because it can help start labor by weakening your cervix.
Crystal Paine says
I’m going to an OB this time, but I’ve always started it in the last trimester but I only do 1 cup a day and then gradually increase as I get closer to the end. I also always recommend talking to your care provider about this (I did an IG story on this when I talked about it on IG) and to know that some women have a uterus that is more sensitive. I’ve always gone past my due date, so it doesn’t seem to affect me before my body is ready! 🙂
Rebecca says
I went past my due date too, maybe next time I’ll ask about starting it earlier as I didn’t know about it until the OB recommended drinking it.
C says
Technically the 3rd trimester begins at 26.666666666666666 weeks. Haha.
Crystal Paine says
😉 So I guess I already passed it! 🙂
Claire says
I’m just wondering why this post wasn’t emailed to me last night? I have an email subscription and look forward to getting these pregnancy updates every Sunday evening. I got the email about the grocery spending, but not the pregnancy update.
Crystal Paine says
I actually posted it later than usual so that’s why. It will come in your email today. 🙂
Claire says
Oh, okay. Thanks for clarifying. Glad to know that I’ll continue to get these email updates.
VanessaKC says
CHIEFS KINGDOM!
Crystal Paine says
100% yes! 😉