How far along? 29 weeks.
Size of baby: Now the size of an acorn squash, she's about 15 inches long and 2.5 lbs.
Sleep: I've been sleeping pretty well, but I've definitely noticed a drop in energy this week. Wednesday after work I came home, laid down, and very well could have fallen asleep if Jacob hadn't made me get up after a half hour rest. Last night I slept about ten hours and was still pretty tired when I woke up.
Total weight gain: Roughly +14 pounds.
Unglamorous body changes: Nothing noticeable.
Best moment this week: Can we say three day work week? And I was surprisingly productive on my day off today, which is good.
Movement: She's getting more active during the day. I felt her at work a few times, which I haven't really noticed before.
Maternity clothes: Nothing new. Maternity pants are a must. Tops, not so much.
Food cravings/aversions: Peanut butter and chocolate. This week I've had peanut butter and chocolate chip toast, ants on a log, and today I made these chocolate and peanut butter oat bars that I found on Pinterest and just had to try. They're delish, in case you were wondering. I've already had three. Maybe four.
Symptoms: Heartburn: Jacob was a peach and picked up some antacid tablets this evening, so I'm hoping those help. Clumsiness: I dropped my phone at least three times in one day, in addition to dropping keys, papers, and various other items. Forgetfulness: Tuesday I forgot my badge that lets me into the school and had to go back home to get it. I haven't done that since the first month of work last year. Today I went to HR to talk to someone about maternity leave, and when she asked for my social security number, I first started giving my phone number, then Jacob's social, before I finally remembered my own. And numerous times I've walked to the copy room, made some copies, walked back to my room, and then remembered something else I meant to make a copy of.
Currently looking forward to: A hot date with the mista tomorrow afternoon. Although since it'll be outdoors, it'll be more like a cold date. Better bundle up!
Realization of the week: I found out that I only get 22 days of paid maternity leave. I was hoping for 30. This may complicate things. Also, homegirl needs a haircut. Things are starting to look scraggly.
Sleep: I've been sleeping pretty well, but I've definitely noticed a drop in energy this week. Wednesday after work I came home, laid down, and very well could have fallen asleep if Jacob hadn't made me get up after a half hour rest. Last night I slept about ten hours and was still pretty tired when I woke up.
Total weight gain: Roughly +14 pounds.
Unglamorous body changes: Nothing noticeable.
Best moment this week: Can we say three day work week? And I was surprisingly productive on my day off today, which is good.
Movement: She's getting more active during the day. I felt her at work a few times, which I haven't really noticed before.
Maternity clothes: Nothing new. Maternity pants are a must. Tops, not so much.
Food cravings/aversions: Peanut butter and chocolate. This week I've had peanut butter and chocolate chip toast, ants on a log, and today I made these chocolate and peanut butter oat bars that I found on Pinterest and just had to try. They're delish, in case you were wondering. I've already had three. Maybe four.
Symptoms: Heartburn: Jacob was a peach and picked up some antacid tablets this evening, so I'm hoping those help. Clumsiness: I dropped my phone at least three times in one day, in addition to dropping keys, papers, and various other items. Forgetfulness: Tuesday I forgot my badge that lets me into the school and had to go back home to get it. I haven't done that since the first month of work last year. Today I went to HR to talk to someone about maternity leave, and when she asked for my social security number, I first started giving my phone number, then Jacob's social, before I finally remembered my own. And numerous times I've walked to the copy room, made some copies, walked back to my room, and then remembered something else I meant to make a copy of.
Currently looking forward to: A hot date with the mista tomorrow afternoon. Although since it'll be outdoors, it'll be more like a cold date. Better bundle up!
Realization of the week: I found out that I only get 22 days of paid maternity leave. I was hoping for 30. This may complicate things. Also, homegirl needs a haircut. Things are starting to look scraggly.
Milestones: On Wednesday one teacher asked me if anyone has touched my stomach yet, to which I responded in the negative. The next day, a different teacher made a move to touch my belly while making a comment about how small I am. I was wearing a sweatshirt, so I don't think she actually felt anything, but I'm still counting it as my first unsolicited belly rub.
Other tidbits: I had my glucose screening test today. The drink wasn't as bad as I was anticipating. I'll find out Monday whether I need to come back for the three hour test -- fingers crossed I don't! I also received the TDap vaccine today. Perhaps all those injections I received this summer desensitized me, but I barely felt anything during the shot. Glory be. (I'm sure it helped that it was a thinner needle and not an intramuscular injection, ha.)
Other tidbits: I had my glucose screening test today. The drink wasn't as bad as I was anticipating. I'll find out Monday whether I need to come back for the three hour test -- fingers crossed I don't! I also received the TDap vaccine today. Perhaps all those injections I received this summer desensitized me, but I barely felt anything during the shot. Glory be. (I'm sure it helped that it was a thinner needle and not an intramuscular injection, ha.)
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