Size of baby: One source says she's the size of a squash and is between 15.2 to 16.7 inches and weighs up to 3.8 pounds. Another source says she's 16.5 inches and 4.5 pounds. I'm not sure which one is more reliable.
Sleep: Last night I had a dream that I went into labor while on a field trip and had my entire class accompany me to the hospital to be present for the birth. I never did make it to the birthing part in my dream, but it was terrifying. Not something I want an audience for!
Total weight gain: Up something like 18 pounds. Or 22, if you're going by my doctor's records. I don't want to talk about it.
Unglamorous body changes: My belly button is barely a dimple now and turns into an outie if I bend backward. And I think I just discovered my first stretch mark on my belly. At least it's tiny. But this does not inspire confidence for the next 8 weeks!
Best moment this week: Wednesday my friends and I had our monthly Pinterest party. While that's always a highlight in and of itself, they completely surprised me with an unexpected mini baby shower! We take turns providing dinner and dessert, so they planned a menu fitting for a baby shower, had pink decorations (I was completely oblivious and thought they were for Valentine's day), and gave me some gifts. It was so thoughtful of them! I do have great friends.
Movement: I still feel her mostly when I'm laying down, right before bed or right when I wake up, but she's also taken to moving whenever I rest something against my belly. Such as piles of papers to grade. Or my arms.
Food cravings/aversions: Mostly food in general. The other night after dinner and two after-dinner snacks, I was still hungry. I asked Jacob to make some suggestions of what I could eat, and when he mentioned fruit cocktail, I wanted that right away. I saw a recipe for homemade granola on Pinterest early this week and I haven't been able to get it out of my mind since. I may have to attempt to make it this weekend. Also, I do wish I had some ice cream right about now.
Symptoms: In a cruel twist of fate, over the weekend my bowels decided to have the opposite issue as I had the week prior. Let's just say that Jacob has probably never heard me speak as much about my bowel movements (or lack thereof) as he did these last two weeks. At least things worked themselves out without the "bleeding, tearing, and tears" I was fearing. Aaaaaaand that's enough of that subject.
Currently looking forward to: My baby shower tomorrow! I'll be able to see family and friends that I haven't seen in months. And some other family and friends that I've seen in the last week. It should be fun. I have Monday off as well, and Jacob and I are going to have our Valentine's celebration then, so that's something else to look forward to.
Realization of the week: I don't think I've had any profound realizations this week. Or if I have, I've already forgotten them. Oh well.
Sleep: Last night I had a dream that I went into labor while on a field trip and had my entire class accompany me to the hospital to be present for the birth. I never did make it to the birthing part in my dream, but it was terrifying. Not something I want an audience for!
Total weight gain: Up something like 18 pounds. Or 22, if you're going by my doctor's records. I don't want to talk about it.
Unglamorous body changes: My belly button is barely a dimple now and turns into an outie if I bend backward. And I think I just discovered my first stretch mark on my belly. At least it's tiny. But this does not inspire confidence for the next 8 weeks!
Best moment this week: Wednesday my friends and I had our monthly Pinterest party. While that's always a highlight in and of itself, they completely surprised me with an unexpected mini baby shower! We take turns providing dinner and dessert, so they planned a menu fitting for a baby shower, had pink decorations (I was completely oblivious and thought they were for Valentine's day), and gave me some gifts. It was so thoughtful of them! I do have great friends.
Movement: I still feel her mostly when I'm laying down, right before bed or right when I wake up, but she's also taken to moving whenever I rest something against my belly. Such as piles of papers to grade. Or my arms.
Food cravings/aversions: Mostly food in general. The other night after dinner and two after-dinner snacks, I was still hungry. I asked Jacob to make some suggestions of what I could eat, and when he mentioned fruit cocktail, I wanted that right away. I saw a recipe for homemade granola on Pinterest early this week and I haven't been able to get it out of my mind since. I may have to attempt to make it this weekend. Also, I do wish I had some ice cream right about now.
Symptoms: In a cruel twist of fate, over the weekend my bowels decided to have the opposite issue as I had the week prior. Let's just say that Jacob has probably never heard me speak as much about my bowel movements (or lack thereof) as he did these last two weeks. At least things worked themselves out without the "bleeding, tearing, and tears" I was fearing. Aaaaaaand that's enough of that subject.
Currently looking forward to: My baby shower tomorrow! I'll be able to see family and friends that I haven't seen in months. And some other family and friends that I've seen in the last week. It should be fun. I have Monday off as well, and Jacob and I are going to have our Valentine's celebration then, so that's something else to look forward to.
Realization of the week: I don't think I've had any profound realizations this week. Or if I have, I've already forgotten them. Oh well.
Milestones: Supposedly she is in (or will be approaching) the head down position, but I can't really tell if she is or not. I still feel movement in the same places as usual but I've had significantly fewer instances of heartburn, so who knows?
Other tidbits: We finally bought a crib yesterday. We don't have it in our possession, but it should arrive in a couple weeks. I will feel much more prepared once it's assembled!
Other tidbits: We finally bought a crib yesterday. We don't have it in our possession, but it should arrive in a couple weeks. I will feel much more prepared once it's assembled!
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