Weekly update!
How far along?: 30 weeks, 2 days
Weight gain/loss: gained 1 lb at my most recent Dr's appt. Total gain: 5.5lbs
Symptoms: starting to become more uncomfortable - feeling like I did at the end of my pregnancy with Colin which makes sense since Dr said I was measuring at 35 weeks!
Gender: went another ultrasound without finding out!!
Sleep?: sleeping fairly well. hips still really sore but either I'm getting used to it or its easing up slightly
Best moment this week?: having yet another ultrasound but finally hearing "everything looks perfect!"
Movement: still very active
Food cravings/aversions: I'd say popsicles have become a craving. I think about them constantly!
What I miss?: being able to hold/cuddle Colin more easily
What I am looking forward to?: the warmer weather that is coming
Size of Baby: on Monday, the ultrasound said baby was weighing 3lbs 8oz. According to Baby center, "Your baby's about 15.7 inches long now, and she weighs almost 3 pounds (like a head of cabbage)"
What I’m nervous about: Getting the results of my semi-elective GD testing. I do not want it to come back positive but would love to have a reason as to why I'm measuring so far ahead of schedule.
12 reasons motherhood is good for your looks
by E. Seidman
1. The blowouts/highlights/lowlights/anything-lights you regularly go for. So what if they're mostly an excuse to get of the house without the kids for a few hours?
2. Running after children brings a flush to your cheeks and burns countless calories. (Devouring what's left on their plates: not so much.)
3. Black yoga pants: highly flattering on every shape.
4. Ponytails are highly flattering, too. But bedhead works fine in a pinch.
5. Remember how you used to get naked and stand there critiquing your body in the mirror? HA! Who has the time to even think about cellulite?
6. The way your husband gazes at you so admiringly and goo-goo eyed. Or is it because he's sleep deprived? Whatever.
7. Lavender burp cloths look really good on you.
8. Everyone will think you seem remarkably bright-eyed. That's because of the fourth basic necessity, after food, shelter and water: concealer. Thank you, cover-up gods.
9. The new pickup lines in your life that will give you a surge of pride. You know, like, "Oooh, what kind of stroller is that?"
10. Not being able to shower daily makes your skin soft and silky and your hair extra moisturized. Also, studies show that the scent of spit-up is considered highly sexy among primates.
11. The day you realize that the curves you developed after childbirth make you ever so much more attractive than skinny runts like Amanda Seyfried and Anne Hathaway. Or is that the sleep deprivation talking? Whatever…
12. "Mommy, you are bee-yoo-tee-ful."
by E. Seidman
1. The blowouts/highlights/lowlights/anything-lights you regularly go for. So what if they're mostly an excuse to get of the house without the kids for a few hours?
2. Running after children brings a flush to your cheeks and burns countless calories. (Devouring what's left on their plates: not so much.)
3. Black yoga pants: highly flattering on every shape.
4. Ponytails are highly flattering, too. But bedhead works fine in a pinch.
5. Remember how you used to get naked and stand there critiquing your body in the mirror? HA! Who has the time to even think about cellulite?
6. The way your husband gazes at you so admiringly and goo-goo eyed. Or is it because he's sleep deprived? Whatever.
7. Lavender burp cloths look really good on you.
8. Everyone will think you seem remarkably bright-eyed. That's because of the fourth basic necessity, after food, shelter and water: concealer. Thank you, cover-up gods.
9. The new pickup lines in your life that will give you a surge of pride. You know, like, "Oooh, what kind of stroller is that?"
10. Not being able to shower daily makes your skin soft and silky and your hair extra moisturized. Also, studies show that the scent of spit-up is considered highly sexy among primates.
11. The day you realize that the curves you developed after childbirth make you ever so much more attractive than skinny runts like Amanda Seyfried and Anne Hathaway. Or is that the sleep deprivation talking? Whatever…
12. "Mommy, you are bee-yoo-tee-ful."
Weekly update!
How far along?: 29 weeks, 2 days
Weight gain/loss: current official gain from Dr is +4.5. I'm sure it will be much higher on Monday
Symptoms: achy feet
Gender: Will find out in about 75 days unless they slips on Monday at our ultrasound :)
Sleep?: several bathroom breaks per night but sleeping pretty alright otherwise
Best moment this week?: Mark, Missy and Paulina are in Michigan. Great being able to spend some time with the family
Movement: lots and lots and lots. This is one active baby
Food cravings/aversions: popsicles, popsicles, popsicles. I think about them non-stop
What I miss?: not sure today
What I am looking forward to?: my Ultrasound on Monday - seeing Baby again and hearing approximately how much (s)he weighs
Size of Baby: according to Baby center: roughly 2 1/2 lbs or the size of a butternut squash and a little over 15" long
What I’m nervous about: going from a family of 3 to a family of 4
How far along?: 29 weeks, 2 days
Weight gain/loss: current official gain from Dr is +4.5. I'm sure it will be much higher on Monday
Symptoms: achy feet
Gender: Will find out in about 75 days unless they slips on Monday at our ultrasound :)
Sleep?: several bathroom breaks per night but sleeping pretty alright otherwise
Best moment this week?: Mark, Missy and Paulina are in Michigan. Great being able to spend some time with the family
Movement: lots and lots and lots. This is one active baby
Food cravings/aversions: popsicles, popsicles, popsicles. I think about them non-stop
What I miss?: not sure today
What I am looking forward to?: my Ultrasound on Monday - seeing Baby again and hearing approximately how much (s)he weighs
Size of Baby: according to Baby center: roughly 2 1/2 lbs or the size of a butternut squash and a little over 15" long
What I’m nervous about: going from a family of 3 to a family of 4
Letter/Prayer #2:
Help me give my children the best... not of trappings or toys, but of myself, cherishing them on good days and bad, theirs and mine. Teach me to accept them for who they are, not for what they do; to listen to what they say, if only so they will listen to me; to encourage their goals, not mine; and please, let me laugh with them and be silly.Let me give them a home where respect is the cornerstone, integrity the foundation, and there is enough happiness to raise the roof. May I give them the courage to be true to themselves; the independence to take care of themselves and the faith to believe in a power much greater than their own. See that I discipline my children without demeaning them, demand good manners without forgetting my own and let them know they have limitless love, no matter what they do. Let me feed them properly, clothe them adequately and have enough to give them small allowances... not for the work they do but the pleasure they bring...and let me be moderate in all these things, so the joy of getting will help them discover the joy of giving. See that their responsibilities are real but not burdensome, that my expectations are high but not overwhelming and that my thanks and praise are thoughtful and given when they're due. Help me teach them that excellence is work's real reward, and not the glory it brings. But when it comes.. and it will.. let me revel in each honor, however small, without once pretending that it's mine; my children are glories enough. Above all, let me ground these children so well that I can dare to let them go.
And may they be so blessed
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