How far along? 25 weeks.
Size of baby: The website I've been looking at finally gives a new range of length and weight: 13.6 to 14.8 inches and 1.5 to 2.5 pounds. It now says she's the size of a cauliflower. A cauliflower? Really? A different website says that at this point, baby girl is 13 inches long and about 1.5 pounds. Grow, baby, grow!
Sleep: This has been the week of waking up in the middle of the night. Well, if by "middle of the night" you mean "between 4 and 6 in the morning." I suppose it could be worse. I've woken up I think every single day this week due to one of the following: needing to use the bathroom; being too cold; being too hot; being thirsty; hearing unfamiliar noises. The day after Christmas I slept 12 hours (excluding waking early in the morning). The goal is to get back on track before I have to go back to school.
Total weight gain: No change from last week. Shocking, considering all of the delicious foods I've indulged in the last few days. I'm sure it'll catch up to me. Time to start exercising again!
Unglamorous body changes: Four of my fingernails broke this week. It was tragic.
Best moment this week: I don't think I can pick a single moment of the week as the best one. It's been so great! Jacob and I celebrated our anniversary by seeing The Piano Guys, and we were able to stay at my sister's house for a few days with my parents to celebrate Christmas. We completed two puzzles, saw the Spanish Fork Festival of Lights, had our traditional holiday meals, played games with my aunt's family, made a candy train, and generally made merry. It was great. And over too soon.
Movement: She's getting stronger! Her kicks are definitely more noticeable. Last night I was wearing a sweatshirt and covered with a blanket, and when she was kicking I could see my stomach move even through all those layers. She's also gotten into a habit of moving to one side of my belly and pushing out with her whole body, which is a strange sensation. I don't know if this is even physically possible at this point, but every now and again it feels like she's wedged a foot behind my ribcage.
Maternity clothes: While visiting my sister, Heather let me wear a pair of her maternity pants and a top and it was glorious. Then my cousin Angel let me borrow a tub of her maternity clothes. I have yet to go through them all to see which ones fit, but can I just say: Maternity jeans, where have you been all my life? So comfy!
Food cravings/aversions: Again, I've not been afraid to overload on the chocolate and sweets. I do believe a detox is in order.
Symptoms: You may call me Sir Toots-a-Lot. TMI?
Currently looking forward to: Enjoying the rest of my winter break by reading and spending time with Jacob. Also, going on dates by using the vouchers we purchased for each other as Christmas gifts.
Realization of the week: We're bringing a little girl into this world -- a girl that we're responsible for taking care of and teaching! It's a huge responsibility! I want to raise her to be intelligent, and compassionate, and brave, and righteous -- but how on earth do you do that? It seems like a monumental task.
Other tidbits: We only have about 3 and a half months left to get ready for baby girl's arrival. Ack! So much to do, so little time!
Sleep: This has been the week of waking up in the middle of the night. Well, if by "middle of the night" you mean "between 4 and 6 in the morning." I suppose it could be worse. I've woken up I think every single day this week due to one of the following: needing to use the bathroom; being too cold; being too hot; being thirsty; hearing unfamiliar noises. The day after Christmas I slept 12 hours (excluding waking early in the morning). The goal is to get back on track before I have to go back to school.
Total weight gain: No change from last week. Shocking, considering all of the delicious foods I've indulged in the last few days. I'm sure it'll catch up to me. Time to start exercising again!
Unglamorous body changes: Four of my fingernails broke this week. It was tragic.
Best moment this week: I don't think I can pick a single moment of the week as the best one. It's been so great! Jacob and I celebrated our anniversary by seeing The Piano Guys, and we were able to stay at my sister's house for a few days with my parents to celebrate Christmas. We completed two puzzles, saw the Spanish Fork Festival of Lights, had our traditional holiday meals, played games with my aunt's family, made a candy train, and generally made merry. It was great. And over too soon.
Movement: She's getting stronger! Her kicks are definitely more noticeable. Last night I was wearing a sweatshirt and covered with a blanket, and when she was kicking I could see my stomach move even through all those layers. She's also gotten into a habit of moving to one side of my belly and pushing out with her whole body, which is a strange sensation. I don't know if this is even physically possible at this point, but every now and again it feels like she's wedged a foot behind my ribcage.
Maternity clothes: While visiting my sister, Heather let me wear a pair of her maternity pants and a top and it was glorious. Then my cousin Angel let me borrow a tub of her maternity clothes. I have yet to go through them all to see which ones fit, but can I just say: Maternity jeans, where have you been all my life? So comfy!
Food cravings/aversions: Again, I've not been afraid to overload on the chocolate and sweets. I do believe a detox is in order.
Symptoms: You may call me Sir Toots-a-Lot. TMI?
Currently looking forward to: Enjoying the rest of my winter break by reading and spending time with Jacob. Also, going on dates by using the vouchers we purchased for each other as Christmas gifts.
Realization of the week: We're bringing a little girl into this world -- a girl that we're responsible for taking care of and teaching! It's a huge responsibility! I want to raise her to be intelligent, and compassionate, and brave, and righteous -- but how on earth do you do that? It seems like a monumental task.
Other tidbits: We only have about 3 and a half months left to get ready for baby girl's arrival. Ack! So much to do, so little time!
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