30 weeks!

Unfortunately our camera broke and it's going to be at least another week until I get it back.  I'm now 30 weeks pregnant and I'm definitely starting to feel tired again.  I had to stop going to the aerobics class and walking around the lake is getting harder as it literally takes my breath away--but I still love it!  The days have been much cooler so we're going to start walking in the afternoons which is great because I've been having the worst sleep ever!  Our little girl decides to start jumping around in the middle of the night and her kicks and turns are so vigorous that I simply cannot sleep through them anymore.  I feel so lucky to have John supporting us because at this point having a full-time job would kill me!  I'm exhausted!

On a happier note I think I finally found a stroller!!!  It's a Chicco travel system and it seems perfect!!!  (Note:  I found this online last night during one of Ava's kickboxing sessions so I haven't actually tried it out yet)  I really want a stroller that is safe, has a nice sporty pattern,   has a tray and cup holders, is easy to fold, and affordable.  I love the idea of a travel system because if possible I would like to skip the snap and go stroller since you really only use it for a couple months.  I was seriously looking into a Graco travel system but all their patterns are hideous!  Then I loved the peg perego but the stroller you have to buy to make it a system is impossible to fold and the other one I found, the SI, doesn't have a tray :(  I've changed my mind probably 5 times already about strollers but for some reason it seems like the biggest decision I have to make right now...or it's just something keeping me occupied  :)

Speaking of BIG decisions did I mention that Dr. Katz wants to induce on December 18th???  It would be 9 days before my EDD but she said that she feels very comfortable doing it and even went as far as to set it up already at the hospital!  It seems like a good idea for a few reasons...we would be home for Christmas, the hospital would probably be a lot less crowded (they said the busiest time of the year is the last week because of the tax deduction), and she may be a little smaller so there's a higher chance I can have her "naturally".  John's coming to my next appointment with Dr. Katz to discuss it further but I am worried about a couple things...making sure her lungs are fully developed, the chances of having a c-section going up, and the degree of pain caused by inducing labor-I heard the contractions are much more intense!

Last Wednesday we went to West Hills for the hospital tour which was great!  They seemed REALLY organized and REALLY slow!  They only deliver 100 babies a month and have a nurse for every patient.  The only downside is there's a 2% chance of sharing a room since the rooms are set up for it but they said that 98% of people end up getting their own room and it's great because then the husband sleeps in the other bed :)  They also have a great program where you spend the 1st hour together with your baby to encourage breastfeeding and "kangaroo time" which is skin to skin contact with your baby.  Then they'll take her to be cleaned and examined with John while I get a little time to rest before they get back.  I'll be able to have Ava in my room with me all the time except for when the pediatricians come to check on the babies or if I want a break to take a nap.  I think I'm going to want her as close to me as humanly possible the whole time!  Another nice thing is that John is allowed to bring any food in so I'll be sure to bring lots of take out menus  :)  

How far along? 30 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 28 pounds according to me 23 according to the doctors office-I'm at 162
Stretch marks? Not that I can see but lots of veins
Sleep: impossible
Best moment this week: Seeing the hospital really made it all feel so real!
Movement: Tons of movement!
Food cravings: Sugar Daddy's!!  John bought me a box
Labor Signs: a few cramps in the mornings but nothing major
Belly Button in or out? Still in but getting very shallow
What I miss: Cute tops with cute jeans

What I am looking forward to: I'm excited for the ultrasound on Oct. 22nd

Measurements: Bust-39  Waist(or right under boobs since I have no waist)-34 Belly(biggest part)-40  Hips-40

So pretty much I have lost ALL my sexy curves and replaced them with BABY curves  :)