My third trimester was packed with a lot of excitement, and I still can’t get over all of the love and gifts that were showered on my son during this time in my pregnancy. Mr. Blakes Jr was definitely more active during those last weeks, and we did a lot of bonding while he was in the womb. I almost didn’t want it to end!
You can read about my first trimester here, and my second trimester here to get all caught up. For the most part, I enjoyed my third trimester but there were a few things that I didn’t expect.
- Gestational Diabetes. Early in my pregnancy, my OB/GYN had me take the 1-hour and 3-hour glucose tests which I passed. When I retested at 28 weeks, I was disappointed that I failed the 3 hour test miserably. I mean, they didn’t even make me stay for the whole 3 hours because my glucose levels just were not lowering as they should. I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes and referred to a maternal-fetal medicine practice to monitor my glucose levels until delivery. That meant a strict diet and finger sticks 4 times a day, so none of that pregnancy ‘eating whatever you want’ and it sucked!
- No swelling or nose spreading. Surprisingly I didn’t experience any swelling in my legs and feet until after the baby was born, nor did I show my pregnancy in my face. So many people made mention of this that I wanted to include it on this list. I was under the impression that this is automatic but turns out some women never experience these common symptoms.
- Not anxious to meet baby. Many women get super anxious to meet their baby as the third trimester comes to a close. I did not. Of course I knew that my baby was coming soon, but I honestly was content with being pregnant. I knew exactly where he was, he was quiet, and he didn’t need his diaper changed – and I kinda liked that LOL. Plus, I had a few 3D ultrasounds so I had an idea of what he looked like already so I was content to wait it out.
- High blood pressure. Throughout my pregnancy, my blood pressure was always within normal range. I maintained a healthy diet and exercise routine, especially once I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes. I was surprised when I went in for my 36 week check up to have a high blood pressure reading. At that moment, I didn’t think anything of it especially since there was no protein in my urine (a sign of preeclampsia). But I was wrong…
- Preterm labor and delivery. That high blood pressure landed me in the hospital unexpectedly at 36 weeks, and being told that I had to deliver my baby. The debate is still out on whether that was absolutely true or not, but I went with what the physician said at the time. Unfortunately, because of the medications I was given there was no turning back. After almost 4 days, and 2 different hospitals, we welcomed our son. Definitely not how I imagined my birth experience to be, but all is well that ends well.
I truly miss being pregnant, and my baby bump, but I am loving this little guy way more. I hope this series of blog posts about my pregnancy experience was relatable to some of you, and was helpful in some way. Let me know if you experienced any of the same things during your pregnancy. If you would like to hear about my labor and delivery experience, be sure to subscribe to NaturallyGlamTV on YouTube where I’ll be sharing my story.
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Beautiful Story!!! I can relate to being content pregnant Lol! And I’ve had a preclamsia scare which landed me in the hospital for two nights at 35 weeks but all turned out well. I’m currently doing the stress tests twice a week and looking to be induced at 48 weeks which is the weekend of Feb 9th. God Bless you and your bundle of joy! Keep the stories coming we’re watching and loving them!😘
Well just be prepared to not make it back home after any of those stress tests – that’s what happened to me! Hopefully you are able to keep baking baby as long as you can. Congrats to you!
Welcome little one! Pregnancy is never what you expect it to be even when you have your second or third. They’re all different. I however was glad to have those babies and not be pregnant anymore.
Amazing how pregnancy is so common yet so different for each woman.
Beautiful child! Yes Unlike a lot of soon to be moms I also was content being pregnant. No rush. I enjoyed the last months with her safe sound and quiet within me ! I am glad all well that ends well
I noticed a lot of moms were so ready they were rushing that last trimester and I was happy as a lamb LOL
He’s so adorable!!!!! Thank you for your honesty and keeping it all the way real. I have a friend that’s pregnant so I’ll forward this blog to her. Blessings to your family ❤️
Thank you! I feel like sharing will help someone else out there.
Congrats on the baby! Beautiful! I always hear different stories from different women about pregnancy symptoms but I never knew there were symptoms in certain stages of pregnancies.
Yes that’s interesting right? Each trimester has typical symptoms that happen during that time, but it can be all over the place!
Congrats again on Mr. Blakes Jr. As much as I adore my babies I loved being pregnant. They are easier to keep up with for sure. My feet grew during my pregnancy and I hated it.
My feet were swollen for the first 2 weeks after giving birth and it was awful so I feel you.
I remember those days! My blood pressure was super high in my third trimester with my first son. I was (happily) excused from work. It’s amazing what your body goes through while pregnant. Congratulations on your precious little boy!!
The more I share, the more I find that many other women experienced some of the same things. Thanks T!
Awwwwww! He’s so cute! I wasn’t that ready to deliver either. Especially with my last one. I just liked being pregnant with her. It was so different than with my boys.