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The Third Trimester

July 24, 2015 By Shann 63 Comments

It’s time for the final chapter in my first pregnancy. Thank you so much for joining me on First Born Fridays to read about my third trimester.

My third trimester fell right as summer was beginning. I was glad for the sunshine because my pregnancy hormones made me very anxious and worried all the time.  I was no longer physically sick, but I mentally, I was having challenges.

So, my doctor recommended I talk with someone.  I found a great Psychiatrist that really helped me to talk about all my anxieties and fears.  I wrote things down, tried to keep active by going on walks, and planned a lot of activities for the summer.

The first event was a Summer Solstice Party.  My husband is part of a VW Bus Club, and they meet every year at a beautiful farm to celebrate the beginning of summer.  Luckily, camping in a bus is much more comfortable than regular camping.  We put a mattress down in the back, and we were good.  The owners of the place were nice enough to let me use the bathroom in their house because being pregnant + still dealing with UTIs = Frequent Bathroom Trips.  I simply couldn’t fit myself in the Port-a-potty they had for everyone else.

Summer Solstice

Yes, my husband is dressed up like Charlie Brown, and I am a pregnant Flapper girl. Every year at the party, they have a theme. I’m honestly not sure what it was because I’m not seeing the connection.  I do remember it was fun, and that was the only costume I could fit into at the time.

Next, it was time to travel to Michigan to visit my extended family.  We rented a big house with my parents and my brother’s family, and then my Grandma and Uncle (and family) came to visit with us there. We also took a trip to Mackinac Island.

Michigan

We then drove to another part of Michigan to spend time with my Dad’s side of the family.  I remember eating a lot, sleeping a lot, and just trying to get comfortable with my big belly.

I also think this was the last time I was in front of the camera so much.  Now, all I do is take pictures of my kids. Back then, I guess my husband always had the camera?

A few weeks later, it was time for my husband’s family reunion.  A lot of his family lives in Minnesota, so that’s where we headed. We decided on a hotel room instead of camping out again. I just couldn’t deal with the campground bathrooms. Not at that stage of pregnancy.

Family Reunion

Plus, it was my birthday when we got back home!  My husband “made” me breakfast in bed. As you can see, I was craving sweet things…especially chocolate.  While I lost weight being so sick in the first trimester, I certainly made up for it in the third trimester. I’m not even going to tell you how much weight I gained.  Let’s just say I’m pretty sure I weighed more than my husband.  I’m 5′ 5″ and he’s 6′ 1″.  You do the math.

I was nearing the home stretch, and my sister-in-law volunteered to throw me a baby shower.  It was a zoo animal theme, and it was really cute.  My favorite was a clothes line filled with baby clothes…then I got to keep them all!

Baby Shower

The final event of the summer was our friend’s wedding.  It was the second weekend of October, and I wasn’t due until Halloween, so we didn’t know it would be our last night out as a couple.  We had fun, but I was really uncomfortable.  I hardly had any maternity clothes left that fit me, let alone something to wear at a wedding.  I just squeezed into a dress, and hoped my sweater would cover the rest.

The Last Weekend

The big day was coming way before we knew it.  Come back next week to read all about my delivery.

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Filed Under: First Born, Pregnancy Tagged With: family trips, Michigan, Minnesota, pregnancy, road trips, third trimester

Comments

  1. Ana De-Jesus says

    July 24, 2015 at 7:37 am

    Aw you are glowing! Who created your cake the detail on the icing is stunning? xx

    Reply
    • Shann says

      July 24, 2015 at 9:11 pm

      I wish I could remember!

      Reply
  2. Emilie says

    July 24, 2015 at 7:48 am

    It’s nice when women are honest about their pregnancies and don’t make it seem like it’s all rainbows and butterflies! Good job, I enjoyed it!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      July 24, 2015 at 9:10 pm

      Thank you! I appreciate that!

      Reply
  3. Fox Emm says

    July 24, 2015 at 8:06 am

    I’m imaging that the theme was something weird/involving nostalgia. In any case I don’t envy your husband for wearing that costume in what I am sure was very unpleasant heat!!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      July 24, 2015 at 9:10 pm

      Ha! Yes, definitely hot.

      Reply
  4. Jenn says

    July 24, 2015 at 8:45 am

    It sounds like you’re having all sorts of adventures! It looks like pregnancy suits you. Good luck with the delivery, sending lots of positive thoughts your way!

    Reply
  5. Lindsey Smallwood says

    July 24, 2015 at 10:52 am

    Love baby stories – delivery stories, pregnancy stories, all of it. Your husband sounds like such a fun guy!

    Reply
  6. Nataile @messymom says

    July 24, 2015 at 11:09 am

    I love hearing about pregnancy and birth. Can’t wait to hear more. My best friend lives in Michigan. I love visiting!

    Reply
  7. Amanda says

    July 24, 2015 at 11:10 am

    That was such a cute baby shower! (:

    Reply
  8. TamaraG says

    July 24, 2015 at 11:20 am

    I can relate so much. I am just in the third trimester with my pregnancy now. Summer is taking a toll on me, and add in the anxiety of having had two miscarriages plus sad news from friends recently, and I’m trying to just stay focused. Always love reading pregnancy posts, thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      July 24, 2015 at 9:08 pm

      That is so hard. I wish you the best in your remaining weeks, and hopes for a healthy, fast delivery.

      Reply
  9. Becky @ Disney in your Day says

    July 24, 2015 at 11:27 am

    Sounds like you had a lot of fun events – I’m glad you could keep so busy! I can’t imagine what theme involves Charlie Brown and a flapper though, haha!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      July 24, 2015 at 9:07 pm

      I know! I wish I could remember!

      Reply
  10. Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says

    July 24, 2015 at 11:37 am

    I was happy for the last trimester when it was that time with both of mine. It was sooner to meeting the babies.

    Reply
  11. byecomparison says

    July 24, 2015 at 11:39 am

    You are (were) a beautiful pregnant lady! I was just…puffy. Thank goodness you got special pregnant woman treatment, I can only imagine trying to use a port-o-potty in my third trimester. It’s terrible enough as a non-pregnant person. Also, I’m super impressed with your ability to recall things. It’s all a blur for me!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      July 24, 2015 at 9:07 pm

      The pregnancies are pretty vivid. After the birth, not so much 🙂

      Reply
  12. Astrid says

    July 24, 2015 at 11:40 am

    I’m so glad you had fun at the summer solstice celebration. Being pregnant at a dress-up sounds challenging.

    It sucks tha tyou put on a lot of weight during the third trimester. However, you had pregnancy to blame at least.

    Reply
  13. startraci says

    July 24, 2015 at 12:52 pm

    What a neat reflection back on those days. My son came three weeks early and was born on the 17th of October. Sounds like ours have close birthdays.
    I love that you did so much in those last three months. I know what you mean about never being in the picture any more — same here!
    🙂
    Traci

    Reply
    • Shann says

      July 24, 2015 at 9:06 pm

      Thanks Traci!

      Reply
  14. mandipimental says

    July 24, 2015 at 3:27 pm

    I love the First Born Fridays theme haha too cute! Congrats!

    Reply
  15. Jessica says

    July 24, 2015 at 4:48 pm

    I’m in my third trimester too (36 weeks) and I’ve been worrying and anxious more than I have ever before. It is always good to have someone to talk to and have a supportive family like it seems you do. Good luck on delivery and life with a newborn!

    Reply
  16. Jolleen Ruiz says

    July 24, 2015 at 4:59 pm

    Aww, third trimester memories! I have three kids and I know that the 3rd trimester is the hardest, well maybe not, with #1, I was puking for 3 months. Lol. Looks like you still had a lot of fun 🙂

    Reply
  17. Amber Killmon (@AmberSBL) says

    July 24, 2015 at 5:33 pm

    What a sweet story! I love reading stuff like this. Love the zoo animal shower theme!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      July 24, 2015 at 9:04 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  18. jessica says

    July 24, 2015 at 6:20 pm

    this is so adorable and so are you! i’m surprised by how much you remember about your pregnancy–i remember nothing!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      July 24, 2015 at 9:04 pm

      I remember the pregnancy, but hardly any of the first year. That’s when the sleep deprivation kicked in! 🙂

      Reply
  19. Heather says

    July 24, 2015 at 6:48 pm

    Sounds like a typical third trimester, tired, food cravings and baby showers. I love the baby shower cake and theme! Very cute!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      July 24, 2015 at 9:03 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  20. toughlove100 says

    July 24, 2015 at 10:59 pm

    These Fridays have been so fun to read

    Reply
    • Shann says

      July 25, 2015 at 10:21 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  21. Curtis Joseph says

    July 24, 2015 at 11:25 pm

    Looks like you had some really great times!

    Reply
  22. Carolyn says

    July 25, 2015 at 1:57 am

    We used to have a VW bus like that but we sold it, I regret it somewhat. Third trimester can bring a lot of anxiety with it especially for those like me that are naturally anxious and think about a lot of things, Actually it is the entire pregnancy for me that I have anxiety, one of the worst parts.

    Reply
    • Shann says

      July 25, 2015 at 10:21 pm

      Yes, anxiety is the worst. Plus, pregnancy hormones just make it really hard.

      Reply
  23. Liz Mays says

    July 25, 2015 at 5:40 am

    I remember that feeling of being big and awkward in the final trimester. You were adorable though!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      July 25, 2015 at 10:20 pm

      Oh, I felt big and awkward for sure, but thank you 🙂

      Reply
  24. Cynthia @craftoflaughter says

    July 25, 2015 at 7:16 am

    You sure glowed. What an awesome baby shower theme.

    Reply
    • Shann says

      July 25, 2015 at 10:20 pm

      Awe. Thank you!

      Reply
  25. Elizabeth O. says

    July 25, 2015 at 11:14 am

    You were beautiful when you were pregnant. I can’t wait to hear about the coming of the baby.

    Reply
    • Shann says

      July 25, 2015 at 10:18 pm

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  26. Ourfamilyworld says

    July 25, 2015 at 11:16 am

    Glad to know that you had fun during the third trimester. When my first born came, I was also out partying. Thought I wasn’t due for a couple of weeks more, but I went on labor that night.

    Reply
    • Shann says

      July 25, 2015 at 10:17 pm

      Isn’t that crazy? Especially when everyone kept telling me the first one always comes late.

      Reply
  27. Beth@FrugalFroggie says

    July 25, 2015 at 11:29 am

    Such fun memories for you to share with us. Can’t wait for next week’s post.

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    • Shann says

      July 25, 2015 at 10:17 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  28. Jonathan Key says

    July 25, 2015 at 1:00 pm

    These are great stories! Love all the pictures. Congrats on your bundle of joy.

    Reply
  29. Lena Blair says

    July 25, 2015 at 3:14 pm

    Sounds like you had quite an adventure filled third trimester!! Pretty much my whole pregnancies were spent lounging at home because I was miserable!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      July 25, 2015 at 10:15 pm

      Ugh. Sorry to hear that.

      Reply
  30. Lauren White says

    July 26, 2015 at 7:52 am

    The detail on that cake! 🙂 My third trimester went soooo quickly, it was crazy! I can’t wait to hear about your delivery next week!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      July 26, 2015 at 1:51 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  31. Celeste @FashionFortuneCookie says

    July 27, 2015 at 12:50 pm

    It sounds like you had an awesome summer. I love the baby shower and the cute zoo theme.

    Reply
  32. caitlincheevers says

    July 27, 2015 at 1:12 pm

    Man, you really packed a lot into your third trimester! The zoo-themed baby shower sounds SO cute!
    xo, Caitlin
    And Possibly Dinosaurs

    Reply
    • Shann says

      July 27, 2015 at 2:09 pm

      I wanted to keep as busy as possible! Plus, it’s the only time I wasn’t getting sick 😉

      Reply
  33. Jennifer C. says

    July 28, 2015 at 9:17 am

    I remember being pregnant in the summertime, too. It was SO hot. But it sure looked like you had a lot of fun during that summer! Loving that flapper costume!

    Reply
  34. Britt says

    July 28, 2015 at 11:42 am

    I am so glad that you had such a great third trimester. It seems like you had a lot of fun to keep your mind off your worries!

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    • Shann says

      July 28, 2015 at 1:40 pm

      Thanks Britt!

      Reply
  35. almostsexymommy says

    July 28, 2015 at 1:41 pm

    Your third trimester sounds fun and REALLY busy! I say it sounds fun, but I can’t even imagine dealing with the heat and humidity of summer in the third trimester. A friend of mine is doing it now and…. I just feel so bad for her!

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    • Shann says

      July 28, 2015 at 3:19 pm

      Yes! Summer + Pregnant = Not fun. I was lucky that summer was really mild.

      Reply
  36. Donnica says

    July 28, 2015 at 3:50 pm

    Sharing this with a my friend who is in her third trimester. Also, I love that clothes line filled with baby clothes. What a cute idea! I’m jotting that down for a baby shower I’m planning.

    Reply
    • Shann says

      July 28, 2015 at 8:32 pm

      Awesome! Thank you!

      Reply
  37. Holly @ Woman Tribune says

    July 29, 2015 at 1:58 am

    You definitely had a lot of exciting things going on, with your birthday, a family reunion, and your adorable shower! You looked so happy.

    Reply
    • Shann says

      July 29, 2015 at 8:22 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  38. sacha says

    July 29, 2015 at 1:53 pm

    You look so beautiful, I was so huge and bloated. I’m glad everything was great and you brought an awesome baby to the world.

    Reply
    • Shann says

      July 29, 2015 at 2:19 pm

      Thank you so much Sacha!

      Reply

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