How far along? 30 Weeks, 7 Days
Total weight gain/loss: Not totally sure because the scale is with the movers. I'm hoping it's not more than 13 kilos because I have been really good about sticking with a healthier diet since the doctor's visit a few weeks again. All is fine with the glucose levels too, it definitely must have been the overeating of pasta and dessert since our babymoon.
Gender: A little girl
Sleep: The past couple of night I've been waking up in the middle of the night, very uncomfortable and wide awake, but that might have to do with the change in environment too.
Best moment this week: Can't choose just one. First, our friends threw us the best surprise going away party. I was in a little bit of a mood earlier that day, but seeing everyone together cheered me right up. We weren't expecting it at all and it was such a wonderful afternoon with all of the friends we've made here in Modena. Second moment would be, the last ultrasound we had in Italy on my birthday. I'm so glad we were able to schedule this one last scan because they usually don't do one in the UK in the 3rd trimester, but it's routine in Italy. We had the nicest doctor who explained everything thoroughly to us. Baby Senso is perfect. She's about 1.4 kilos, already in the right position (head down), and we even saw her facial features and eyes opening. Although it was just a regular 2D ultrasound, she looked so cute and bundled and I cannot wait to meet her. Third, is having a good general impression of the new place we'll call home - both in the sense of the area and actual apartment. Plus, it's great to be able to speak English and just be in a country that has more similarities to the US than any other one I've lived in in the past few years.
Miss Anything? Wishing I could have had one last plate of prosciutto and melon before leaving Italy.
Movement: Tons, some very strong kicks too!
Food cravings: Bread, pizza, pasta, but I think it's because I've been cutting down on all of it a lot. I'll have some whole wheat pasta or bread and a treat here or there though to curb the cravings.
Labor Signs: Nope
Belly Button in or out? Pretty much all flat
Wedding rings on or off? Still on, hopefully won't have to take them off at all
Happy or Moody most of the time: Not too moody considering all of the stress of the move. The morning of the surprise party I was in the worst mood and I couldn't understand why. My reaction of the surprise party of me crying definitely helped and I cheered up right away after seeing everyone. I'm in a much happier mood since arriving in the UK.
Looking forward to: So much: 1). Getting settled into our new home and finishing all of this furniture shopping. We found a bed and mattress we both loved today, but a sofa is proving to be more difficult. We get the keys to the place on Thursday and then will officially move in the week after. The vacation rental we are staying in the meantime is perfect. It has a huge kitchen with everything we need and it's walking distance to all of the shops in town. 2). Checking out all of the cute cafes/shops around town 3). Having more Thai food from a local place we found that has the best pad thai! 4.) Groceries stores that are much more similar to the US.
*Not looking forward to driving in the UK!: oh how I miss huge American roads and don't really like small country lanes. I'm not going to drive the rental car we have for now, but just being in the passenger seat makes me nervous. So many roundabouts and confusing little roads! I'll get used to it eventually, I hope!
