Size of baby: Now the size of a honeydew, she's anywhere from 17.2 to over 19 inches long and 4.2 and 6.5 pounds. It depends on which source of information you trust. And, you know, variation among babies at this stage.
Sleep: Through the power of a Christmas miracle (and possibly through limiting fluid intake in the evening), I've actually been able to have a few nights this week where I didn't have to get up to go to the bathroom. Of course, those nights I still woke up at least once or twice to roll over. Apparently I no longer have the ability to shift positions in my sleep.
Total weight gain: Still about +20 pounds. Maybe more like +20.5.
Unglamorous body changes: Oh, the hangnails!
Best moment this week: Today I had the day off work to compensate for staying late Wednesday and Thursday for Parent Teacher Conferences, so that was glorious. And just a little while ago we had some friends over to celebrate Pi Day. We sang "American Pie" (well, the wives did; afterward the husbands sang along to the Weird Al Star Wars version) and had some delicious definitely-not-homemade chocolate pie.
Movement: Last night in bed I had my stomach against Jacob's back as we were falling asleep. After a while, Jacob told me to tell the baby to stop kicking because he could feel it and it was keeping him awake. The impressive (?) thing is that I hadn't even noticed she was moving until he mentioned that. I suppose I'm getting used to her movements if that's the case.
Food cravings/aversions: Cookie dough. I've found a couple of eggless recipes for cookie dough and I'm so tempted to make a batch and eat it straight.
Symptoms: Nesting has kicked into gear. Today we set up the Pack 'n' Play, installed the car seat (although we still need to get it inspected by a car seat technician), assembled the stroller, and did a fair amount of cleaning. And I still ended up getting angsty about how much work we still have to do before the baby room is ready. I've also been a little more tired and my lower back has been hurting off and on.
Currently looking forward to: Cleaning out the closets and finishing the baby's room. As well as finishing (which requires starting) my sub plans. When those things are done, I'll feel much more prepared for this baby's arrival!
Realization of the week: The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry. (Why yes, I did have to Google that quote to remember its entirety.)
Sleep: Through the power of a Christmas miracle (and possibly through limiting fluid intake in the evening), I've actually been able to have a few nights this week where I didn't have to get up to go to the bathroom. Of course, those nights I still woke up at least once or twice to roll over. Apparently I no longer have the ability to shift positions in my sleep.
Total weight gain: Still about +20 pounds. Maybe more like +20.5.
Unglamorous body changes: Oh, the hangnails!
Best moment this week: Today I had the day off work to compensate for staying late Wednesday and Thursday for Parent Teacher Conferences, so that was glorious. And just a little while ago we had some friends over to celebrate Pi Day. We sang "American Pie" (well, the wives did; afterward the husbands sang along to the Weird Al Star Wars version) and had some delicious definitely-not-homemade chocolate pie.
Movement: Last night in bed I had my stomach against Jacob's back as we were falling asleep. After a while, Jacob told me to tell the baby to stop kicking because he could feel it and it was keeping him awake. The impressive (?) thing is that I hadn't even noticed she was moving until he mentioned that. I suppose I'm getting used to her movements if that's the case.
Food cravings/aversions: Cookie dough. I've found a couple of eggless recipes for cookie dough and I'm so tempted to make a batch and eat it straight.
Symptoms: Nesting has kicked into gear. Today we set up the Pack 'n' Play, installed the car seat (although we still need to get it inspected by a car seat technician), assembled the stroller, and did a fair amount of cleaning. And I still ended up getting angsty about how much work we still have to do before the baby room is ready. I've also been a little more tired and my lower back has been hurting off and on.
Currently looking forward to: Cleaning out the closets and finishing the baby's room. As well as finishing (which requires starting) my sub plans. When those things are done, I'll feel much more prepared for this baby's arrival!
Realization of the week: The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry. (Why yes, I did have to Google that quote to remember its entirety.)
Milestones: We have four weeks left until my due date. Which means only 20 days of school (assuming I don't go over). That's crazy talk! At my doctor's appointment today, we discovered that baby girl is indeed head down, and I'm about 50% effaced and 1/2 centimeter dilated. So it doesn't look like I'll be going into labor anytime soon, which is fine by me.
Other tidbits: My coworker gave me a gift on March 11th to celebrate the fact that my due date was exactly one month away. One, that was very thoughtful and generous of her, and two, I'm impressed she remembered I only had a month left on that date!
Other tidbits: My coworker gave me a gift on March 11th to celebrate the fact that my due date was exactly one month away. One, that was very thoughtful and generous of her, and two, I'm impressed she remembered I only had a month left on that date!
I've heard it's better to get the seat inspected with baby in it, so it might not be worth doing sans baby.
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