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.
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.
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.
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!
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 big day was coming way before we knew it. Come back next week to read all about my delivery.
Aw you are glowing! Who created your cake the detail on the icing is stunning? xx
I wish I could remember!
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!
Thank you! I appreciate that!
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!!
Ha! Yes, definitely hot.
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!
Love baby stories – delivery stories, pregnancy stories, all of it. Your husband sounds like such a fun guy!
I love hearing about pregnancy and birth. Can’t wait to hear more. My best friend lives in Michigan. I love visiting!
That was such a cute baby shower! (:
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!
That is so hard. I wish you the best in your remaining weeks, and hopes for a healthy, fast delivery.
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!
I know! I wish I could remember!
I was happy for the last trimester when it was that time with both of mine. It was sooner to meeting the babies.
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!
The pregnancies are pretty vivid. After the birth, not so much 🙂
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.
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
Thanks Traci!
I love the First Born Fridays theme haha too cute! Congrats!
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!
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 🙂
What a sweet story! I love reading stuff like this. Love the zoo animal shower theme!
Thank you!
this is so adorable and so are you! i’m surprised by how much you remember about your pregnancy–i remember nothing!
I remember the pregnancy, but hardly any of the first year. That’s when the sleep deprivation kicked in! 🙂
Sounds like a typical third trimester, tired, food cravings and baby showers. I love the baby shower cake and theme! Very cute!
Thanks!
These Fridays have been so fun to read
Thank you!
Looks like you had some really great times!
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.
Yes, anxiety is the worst. Plus, pregnancy hormones just make it really hard.
I remember that feeling of being big and awkward in the final trimester. You were adorable though!
Oh, I felt big and awkward for sure, but thank you 🙂
You sure glowed. What an awesome baby shower theme.
Awe. Thank you!
You were beautiful when you were pregnant. I can’t wait to hear about the coming of the baby.
Thank you so much!
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.
Isn’t that crazy? Especially when everyone kept telling me the first one always comes late.
Such fun memories for you to share with us. Can’t wait for next week’s post.
Thank you!
These are great stories! Love all the pictures. Congrats on your bundle of joy.
Sounds like you had quite an adventure filled third trimester!! Pretty much my whole pregnancies were spent lounging at home because I was miserable!
Ugh. Sorry to hear that.
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!
Thank you!
It sounds like you had an awesome summer. I love the baby shower and the cute zoo theme.
Man, you really packed a lot into your third trimester! The zoo-themed baby shower sounds SO cute!
xo, Caitlin
And Possibly Dinosaurs
I wanted to keep as busy as possible! Plus, it’s the only time I wasn’t getting sick 😉
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!
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!
Thanks Britt!
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!
Yes! Summer + Pregnant = Not fun. I was lucky that summer was really mild.
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.
Awesome! Thank you!
You definitely had a lot of exciting things going on, with your birthday, a family reunion, and your adorable shower! You looked so happy.
Thank you!
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.
Thank you so much Sacha!