Third Trimester

The 3rd trimester was uneventful except for a bout of tonsillitis. There were no other symptoms other than the searing pain every time I swallowed. The internet suggested garlic, turmeric, lemon, and honey. I boiled some garlic and tumeric water and to my surprise it was pretty soothing! Eventually I lost my voice for 2 days. I held out another week and eventually decided I should see the doctor. He said there is a little fluid in my right lung but nothing to be worried about and I didn’t require any antibiotics so just wait it out. All in all it took about 3 weeks to heal.

While a lot of people complain of swollen feet and back ache in the last trimester I had none of those symptoms. Hashtag blessed! I really tried to go swimming regularly but only made it out a handful of times, same goes for prenatal exercises. My extended health dollars came in handy and I really enjoyed getting massage therapy about every other week. Most people commented on how small I was but all the measurements were normal so I guess the baby is just the perfect size for my tiny frame.

Orange drink for gestational diabetes test

We took a 7 week prenatal class at the Childbearing Society and it was pretty informative about the birth. I really enjoyed the birthing videos and the exercise in pain management. The only thing I wish they touched more on was how to take care of a baby after the birth. Here was a demonstration of what is involved in a c-section.

I took 2 weeks off for maternity leave with grand plans to clean the apartment, make tons of food for when the baby comes, and nest. In the end I made 3 things: carnitas, meatballs and something else that I don’t remember. I felt so guilty of not making more food but I was just so tired.

Tip: I should start making and freezing food way earlier and only take 1 week off.