This week I thought I'd try a little something different to showcase how the last couple weeks have been. I gathered a bunch of questions in hopes that it would save me from rambling so much. I am just so excited and wish I could be sharing these moments with the family in person, but hey...thank goodness for technology, right?
How big is baby Keck? Size of a small cantaloup (according to one app)
Total weight gain: 8-10 pounds, the masses are applauding, finally!- though I'm unsure if it's boobs or belly gaining the weight....seriously.
Maternity clothes? Pants, definitely. Most of my dresses and shirts aside from the fitted ones still work nicely. The few maternity shirts I have, I enjoy because they help the belly look even more like baby and less like chubster.
Sleep/dreams? Aside from waking up to pee quite frequently, I am now finding sleeping on my back to be uncomfortable, so time to stop I guess. Also time for a body pillow so I can get into a nice comfy position for the remaining months.
Best moment this week? For me, seeing my belly move when the baby moved. Seeing the kicks and feeling them from the outside is SO fun. Poking my belly and feeling a poke back is just too fun. I'm already picking on our little one, hehe. Now just waiting for little one to be active when Adam is home.
Biggest challenge this week? Sleeping soundly. Switching positions and waking up a lot more just isn't awesome. Yes, I know, sleep will continue to be a challenge from here on out- but once my belly isn't dictating the position or comfort of my sleep, it will be better. Miss anything? The last couple weeks... MARGARITAS! I could desperately go for a nice cocktail to take the edge off these crazy weeks. Ice cream will do for now, I suppose.
Most excited about: Finally having a BABY belly that is noticeable not just to me and the people who know me best. I think it is safe to say I am no longer in the awkward "has she put on weight or is there a baby in there," stage.
Cravings? Not particularly, and actually my aversions to most things are kind of gone, too. My supersonic nose still turns me off to a lot of things, but nothing that I was used to eating or enjoyed before baby are happily enjoyed now, too.
Symptoms: Most notable, stuffy nose! When I lay down for bed and through the morning I'm stuffed up. Also, sausage finger syndrome. Rings are off this week, officially. My poor little fingers, due to the heat, and increased blood flow- are quite on the chubbariffic side.
Happy or moody most of the time? This whole pregnancy I've been very relaxed, perhaps too relaxed in some fashion. I have certainly had my hormonal mood swing shifts, crying spells (most notably recently was my laugh attack that resulted in uncontrollable crying from laughing and it was ridiculous, but at least I was happy). The last couple weeks are no different.
Any milestones this week? Feeling the baby from the outside! It's pretty exciting, and though poor daddy (Adam) is definitely feeling left out because he either is relaxing and soothing to baby, or baby is just plain worn out by the time he gets home, but there is zero movement from the time he gets home to when we wake up most of the time. OR I get a couple good kicks, then put his hand there...and nadda.
Looking forward to: Getting into "nesting" mode. I haven't really felt the desire to buy or do anything for baby yet. I look at plenty of baby things, have my registries and wish lists all organized, but the desire to fill our apartment with all things baby just hasn't hit me yet. I know it will, and bank account beware!
Speaking of baby things, I just wanted to showcase some of the incredible gifts we've already been given for baby! I just love all of them SO much and am very thankful. Thought I would share what we've gotten:
We purchased the two silly onesies with the text and the polka-dot blanket, but otherwise, all fabulous things received by our incredible friends. This baby is already blessed beyond words.
The amount of growth this baby has made ME show can only mean it is growing like crazy in there, too! Can't wait to see what the next weeks bring.
Until then,
-The ever expanding Momma-to-be
Cravings? Not particularly, and actually my aversions to most things are kind of gone, too. My supersonic nose still turns me off to a lot of things, but nothing that I was used to eating or enjoyed before baby are happily enjoyed now, too.
Symptoms: Most notable, stuffy nose! When I lay down for bed and through the morning I'm stuffed up. Also, sausage finger syndrome. Rings are off this week, officially. My poor little fingers, due to the heat, and increased blood flow- are quite on the chubbariffic side.
Happy or moody most of the time? This whole pregnancy I've been very relaxed, perhaps too relaxed in some fashion. I have certainly had my hormonal mood swing shifts, crying spells (most notably recently was my laugh attack that resulted in uncontrollable crying from laughing and it was ridiculous, but at least I was happy). The last couple weeks are no different.
Any milestones this week? Feeling the baby from the outside! It's pretty exciting, and though poor daddy (Adam) is definitely feeling left out because he either is relaxing and soothing to baby, or baby is just plain worn out by the time he gets home, but there is zero movement from the time he gets home to when we wake up most of the time. OR I get a couple good kicks, then put his hand there...and nadda.
Looking forward to: Getting into "nesting" mode. I haven't really felt the desire to buy or do anything for baby yet. I look at plenty of baby things, have my registries and wish lists all organized, but the desire to fill our apartment with all things baby just hasn't hit me yet. I know it will, and bank account beware!
Speaking of baby things, I just wanted to showcase some of the incredible gifts we've already been given for baby! I just love all of them SO much and am very thankful. Thought I would share what we've gotten:
The amount of growth this baby has made ME show can only mean it is growing like crazy in there, too! Can't wait to see what the next weeks bring.
Until then,
-The ever expanding Momma-to-be
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