How far along? 35 weeks 1 day.
Size of baby: Now the size of a coconut, she may be up to 18 inches and 6 pounds.
Sleep: I've given up on the idea of getting a full night's sleep until after baby girl arrives and is also able to sleep through the night. Which might not be for ages. My bladder just doesn't have the capacity to make it more than five or six hours without being emptied.
Total weight gain: +20 or so pounds.
Unglamorous body changes: I've been in denial, but I think my linea nigra (the darkening vertical line of skin on the belly) is starting to make an appearance. Also, this isn't necessarily unglamorous, but I do believe I'm producing colostrum (TMI?).
Best moment this week: Not having school yesterday was nice. And I think I've finished report cards, so that's good.
Movement: Oh, nothing new to report in this area. I've noticed increased movement after eating cold foods and beverages, and she still moves mostly while I'm laying down. And she still crowds my ribs several times a day.
Food cravings/aversions: Nothing, really.
Symptoms: I'm a little more tired than usual. Sometimes I get a little light-headed and/or headache-y.
Currently looking forward to: Being done with Parent-Teacher Conferences. Wednesday and Thursday are going to be long days.
Realization of the week: Recently Jacob has been asking more questions about baby girl's pending arrival, such as what we need to bring to the hospital and what else we need to get ready before she comes. I'm glad I have such a supportive husband, and I know he's going to be a great dad!
Sleep: I've given up on the idea of getting a full night's sleep until after baby girl arrives and is also able to sleep through the night. Which might not be for ages. My bladder just doesn't have the capacity to make it more than five or six hours without being emptied.
Total weight gain: +20 or so pounds.
Unglamorous body changes: I've been in denial, but I think my linea nigra (the darkening vertical line of skin on the belly) is starting to make an appearance. Also, this isn't necessarily unglamorous, but I do believe I'm producing colostrum (TMI?).
Best moment this week: Not having school yesterday was nice. And I think I've finished report cards, so that's good.
Movement: Oh, nothing new to report in this area. I've noticed increased movement after eating cold foods and beverages, and she still moves mostly while I'm laying down. And she still crowds my ribs several times a day.
Food cravings/aversions: Nothing, really.
Symptoms: I'm a little more tired than usual. Sometimes I get a little light-headed and/or headache-y.
Currently looking forward to: Being done with Parent-Teacher Conferences. Wednesday and Thursday are going to be long days.
Realization of the week: Recently Jacob has been asking more questions about baby girl's pending arrival, such as what we need to bring to the hospital and what else we need to get ready before she comes. I'm glad I have such a supportive husband, and I know he's going to be a great dad!
Milestones: Last Saturday Jacob and I parked in a "Reserved for Expectant Mothers" parking spot for the first time. I was wearing a sweatshirt and made an effort to stick out my stomach just in case other patrons suspected us of abusing the privilege.
Other tidbits: We assembled our crib last weekend! If we have time today, we might work on the baby's room some more and possibly install the carseat.
Other tidbits: We assembled our crib last weekend! If we have time today, we might work on the baby's room some more and possibly install the carseat.
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