This week was AMAZING!! So much happened.
The BEST part....I finally felt the baby move. I felt a couple kicks on the outside but I am feeling her move around a lot in the inside. Nick felt her a little bit but I think she needs to get a little bit bigger for him to really get a sense of movement. Earlier in the week my mom felt her. It wasn't a kick but a movement like she was moving her bum. She is really active at night when I am sitting or laying down. Those little moments make everything feel so real. This little miracle is ours!!
We FINALLY decided on a name!!! I love it!! We still call her "baby" most of the time since we are trying to keep it a secret but any chance we get practice saying it.
I found out about my shower this week. I can't wait!!! My mom and crew are keeping most of it a secret which is killing me BUT I actually think it is making me more excited waiting for the surprise of it all. On top of that...my sister found out she is going to be able to fly home for it!!
Nick and I purchased the nursery furniture at a store called the Baby Supermart. I thought it was such a hard decision. We went with a white (snowdrift) finish and got a crib and double dresser. Thank goodness we went this weekend because it's not suppose to be in until the end of December. (More to come on the nursery progress...)
If that wasn't enough...this week I put in all of my paperwork for maternity leave. Nick and I decided our best move was for me to take the rest of the school year and return in September. I will be home February 10th (unless she comes earlier) to the last week of August. Money-wise we aren't losing much and we feel it is going to be the best thing for the baby and my sanity.
Total weight gain: 136 lbs (gained 16 lbs)
Maternity clothes? Yes and comfort is becoming a theme of my outfits.
Stretch marks? No stretch marks. I am starting to see these teeny tiny little purple veins above my belly button. I hope they don't grow too much!!
Belly Button: It's still an innie but it is stretching and very shallow. I can see the inside of my belly button when I look in the mirror.
Sleep: Sleeping is still a night by night thing. Some nights are great and some are full of tossing and turning.I really think I need to get a REAL pregnancy pillow. I have a body pillow but it doesn't form a way that is comfortable. I use it most of the time for support to lay on my side.
Miss anything: Back to wishing I could have a Caesar salad. I also miss being able to breath and move without ache and pains.
Food cravings: Nothing really this week.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing...Feeling good.
Labor signs: NO!!
Wedding rings on/off: On
Mood: Feeling good!!!!!
Looking forward to: (a.) Breastfeeding class (November) (b.) Starting the baby's room. (c.) Baby shower
Fun Facts:
- Baby Wood is the size of a grapefruit.
- She is about 11.8 inches long and 12.7 to 20.8 ounces.
- She is forming nipples.
- Her face is fully formed now- she just needs a little more fat to fill it out.
- She is listening to mommy's voice and heartbeat- and even loud sounds like cars honking and dogs barking.
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