Baby's size? Clocking in at about 18 inches long and 5 lbs.
Weight Gain? 23 lbs.
Sleep? This part of pregnancy is most definitely meant for preparing moms for caring for a baby. I wake up every 1-2 hours without fail now. Every single night. I am desperately hoping that at least one night this week I will glance over at the clock and be surprised to learn I made it 3 or 4 hours since my last rendevous with the bathroom or Mason's marathoning.
Foods I am loving/hating? I am a little bit over food at this point. I guess the love part of this relationship has become more hateful. Most meals these days are small and followed shortly by a brief period of bliss and then a long period of discomfort. I am assuming this might be what it feels like to have your stomach stapled. Even though food tastes good, it doesn't make you feel good, which really suppresses your appetite.
Movement? Our little man now has some good solid bones in his body. Combine that with his head down, feet up position and 5 pound body... can we say ouch? What once was subtle is now shocking and a little distracting at times. Okay so it doesn't hurt most of the time, just sometimes, but sitting in a business meeting while your son is kicking your ribs/stomach/tailbone can make things a little less productive at times. And I love every minute of it. It is a constant reminder that he is alive and well. That he is strong and active. That he knows when Mommy needs to be distracted. :) So thoughtful already.
Symptoms? A few slight changes this week. My tailbone is extremely sore. My legs and hips are a little achy. My bladder feels full 24/7. All good signs according to my doctor. My body is preparing for Mason's arrival and Mason is most likely making his way down.
What I miss? Right now I am itching to travel. 5 years of marriage and 8 different vacations was without a doubt a very fun part of Chris and I's relationship. It's about that time of the year again where we would have been traveling or planning to travel to a new exciting location. On a much brighter note, though, we get to meet our son in just 7 short weeks (or less!). If that's not new and exciting, then who knows what is.
What I will miss? Of course the movement. There is just nothing quite like feeling his entire body moving around. It's no longer a random sudden punch or kick, but an entire body movement in there. Such a unique experience.
What I'm looking forward to? Our bedding is in the mail- can't wait to see it. Also super getty about showering Mason with all of our friends and family this weekend and next. A lot of people that I really miss are coming into town in just a couple short days and just getting to spend time with friends and family makes me one happy girl!
Best Moments this week: Making curtains for Mason's room. It was really fun trying something new and being able to create something on my own for our son.
Weekly Wisdom:
This is your brain
This is your brain while pregnant.
The bump:
Next appointment: In 2 weeks, on Monday, March 7th.
You are so stinking cute pregnant!!! It is totally not fair :o). Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow.
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