Size of baby: Baby girl is the size of an eggplant, just under 15 inches long and weighing about 2.25 lbs.
Sleep: A few times this week I went to bed later than usual, so I've been more tired this week. The actual sleeping part has been fine, for the most part, save some crazy dreams. As usual. But yesterday morning I woke up with the most painful charley horse in my left calf. I think I freaked Jacob out a little with the crying, incoherent babbling, and frantic gesturing toward my leg. He massaged it out, but my leg is still sore today.
Total weight gain: If I go to the gym today, I'll weigh myself and update it here. No promises, though. (Edit: Still at +13.)
Unglamorous body changes: My belly button continues to both amaze and weird me out. I poke it daily.
Best moment this week: My friends and I had our monthly Pinterest party this week. I've had to deal with some drama at work this week, so it was nice to get away from that and eat delicious food and make a craft and laugh and such. It was good for my soul.
Movement: Jacob is able to feel her pretty consistently when she moves, now. If her current activity patterns are any indication, we're going to have a night owl on our hands.
Maternity clothes: I finally buckled down and bought two pairs of maternity pants for work. I almost gave up when I went shopping on Saturday because apparently I'm a moron who lacks the ability to read mall maps and couldn't find the store for the longest time. But then I thought about facing another week of work wearing my other pants and pressed on. The angels sang on Monday when I got dressed that morning and didn't have to attempt to squeeze into pants that no longer fit. (Although I discovered that one pair doesn't have any pockets -- after I cut off the tags, of course -- which is a little annoying.)
Food cravings/aversions: I made these cookies for our Pinterest party, and I'm ashamed to admit how many of them I've consumed since. They are so delicious. Go try them. Right now.
Symptoms: I had some hot flashes at work this week, which was a little odd. (Side note: They finally fixed the heat in my room on Wednesday. Glory be!) Jacob and I went to the temple last night and toward the end I was starting to feel a little light-headed. I've caught myself a little short of breath (awkward feeling the need to pause to get enough air while giving a spelling test), and let's not mention the awful hormonal breakdown I had yesterday after work. I won't go into details, but it involved weeping, wailing, and shuddering sobs. It was ugly.
Currently looking forward to: Sleeping in tomorrow and Monday. Huzzah for three day weekends! And eating more of those cookies . . .
Realization of the week: From a teacher's standpoint, I think I'm going to be an awesome parent. By which I mean I hope that I'll show appreciation for our children's teachers and volunteer in helpful ways. Also, I certainly don't want to be a helicopter parent, and if issues do arise, I hope I'll be able to see them from multiple viewpoints.
Sleep: A few times this week I went to bed later than usual, so I've been more tired this week. The actual sleeping part has been fine, for the most part, save some crazy dreams. As usual. But yesterday morning I woke up with the most painful charley horse in my left calf. I think I freaked Jacob out a little with the crying, incoherent babbling, and frantic gesturing toward my leg. He massaged it out, but my leg is still sore today.
Total weight gain: If I go to the gym today, I'll weigh myself and update it here. No promises, though. (Edit: Still at +13.)
Unglamorous body changes: My belly button continues to both amaze and weird me out. I poke it daily.
Best moment this week: My friends and I had our monthly Pinterest party this week. I've had to deal with some drama at work this week, so it was nice to get away from that and eat delicious food and make a craft and laugh and such. It was good for my soul.
Movement: Jacob is able to feel her pretty consistently when she moves, now. If her current activity patterns are any indication, we're going to have a night owl on our hands.
Maternity clothes: I finally buckled down and bought two pairs of maternity pants for work. I almost gave up when I went shopping on Saturday because apparently I'm a moron who lacks the ability to read mall maps and couldn't find the store for the longest time. But then I thought about facing another week of work wearing my other pants and pressed on. The angels sang on Monday when I got dressed that morning and didn't have to attempt to squeeze into pants that no longer fit. (Although I discovered that one pair doesn't have any pockets -- after I cut off the tags, of course -- which is a little annoying.)
Food cravings/aversions: I made these cookies for our Pinterest party, and I'm ashamed to admit how many of them I've consumed since. They are so delicious. Go try them. Right now.
Symptoms: I had some hot flashes at work this week, which was a little odd. (Side note: They finally fixed the heat in my room on Wednesday. Glory be!) Jacob and I went to the temple last night and toward the end I was starting to feel a little light-headed. I've caught myself a little short of breath (awkward feeling the need to pause to get enough air while giving a spelling test), and let's not mention the awful hormonal breakdown I had yesterday after work. I won't go into details, but it involved weeping, wailing, and shuddering sobs. It was ugly.
Currently looking forward to: Sleeping in tomorrow and Monday. Huzzah for three day weekends! And eating more of those cookies . . .
Realization of the week: From a teacher's standpoint, I think I'm going to be an awesome parent. By which I mean I hope that I'll show appreciation for our children's teachers and volunteer in helpful ways. Also, I certainly don't want to be a helicopter parent, and if issues do arise, I hope I'll be able to see them from multiple viewpoints.
Milestones: I'm officially in the third trimester! At this point, baby girl can now recognize my voice. I feel a little silly talking to her, but Jacob has taken to telling her not to be as emotional as her mother. Ha.
Other tidbits: Several people at work have asked me what my plans are after the baby is born. I've told them that I'm hoping to stay home, but I'll come back for financial reasons if necessary. I really hope it isn't necessary . . . after waiting this long to have a baby, I don't want somebody else to raise her! Currently, Jacob and I are thinking that I can sub on his days off to make some extra income. I think that should suffice, but it's going to be a lot harder to save up for a down payment on a house with only one main income.
Other tidbits: Several people at work have asked me what my plans are after the baby is born. I've told them that I'm hoping to stay home, but I'll come back for financial reasons if necessary. I really hope it isn't necessary . . . after waiting this long to have a baby, I don't want somebody else to raise her! Currently, Jacob and I are thinking that I can sub on his days off to make some extra income. I think that should suffice, but it's going to be a lot harder to save up for a down payment on a house with only one main income.
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