Bun #3

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Friday, April 18, 2008

3rd Trimester is Here!

So, I've officially reached the 3rd trimester mark. That's exciting! I wonder how much bigger my belly's going to get? So far, this whole pregnancy has gone by pretty fast, but I imagine as the time gets closer and I get more excited and more uncomfortable, time will creep by... especially once we hit July. We shall see. I still feel like we have a lot of stuff to do before we're ready, the most basic being picking a name and getting a car seat. There's still time, though.

I've had a miserable cold all this week that seemed to come out of the blue. I'm still dealing with way too much snot and an annoying cough. That makes the second time I've been sick this pregnancy, although I much prefer this cold over the flu or whatever it was I had last time. I was also realizing earlier this week when I was stretched out on the couch in my pjs and robe that this is the last time I'll be sick on my own. (Hopefully I can stay well for at least a few months.) Next time I'll have a little baby depending on me no matter how crummy I feel. Oh, boy!

Thursday, April 10, 2008

Monthly Checkup

I had another doctor's appointment yesterday. They checked my glucose levels and thankfully, they're fine. Our midwife, Tom Lloyd, says the baby seems to be happy since a moving baby is a happy baby. He was moving so much yesterday! Of course that could have been from the sugar blast I got for my glucose test. Tom says the baby is around the 3 lb range from what he could tell, and his head is still down like I thought. It's weird to think he's riding around upside down all the time, but he must be planning ahead like his mom does.

I was surprised at how much weight I've gained so far. No wonder I feel so heavy! I am heavy! I've gained almost 40 lbs already, and pictures always surprise me, too. I guess I don't feel as big as I look... or more accurately, I feel big, but I don't think I should. I eyeball a space between chairs in the cafeteria, and then I don't fit through like I used to, and I can't suck it in. Tom said not to worry as long as I'm staying active and making good eating choices. I'll just gain whatever I need to gain. It's just weird to adjust to a changing body. At least I'll have a great "before" picture to compare with my weight loss after baby comes.

Foot Foto

Unborn Footprint
I saw this picture on the web and had a dream about it last night. I could feel the baby kicking really hard, and it was kind of hurting. Then I looked down and there was the unmistakable form of his foot poking out under my skin just like this photo only more so. I quickly called Davin to come look. The baby kept pushing his foot out, and I remember trying to measure how big it was.

Saturday, April 5, 2008

Our One and Only Stroller

We have our stroller! It's a Phil & Teds that we first heard about from the Lees. It's an amazing stroller with so many configurations, it will work well for multiple kids for years to come. This stroller is pretty expensive, but we got the doule seat for free so that saved almost $100, and we won't have to buy another stroller when the second baby comes along. I can also take it to Baby Boot Camp and jog with it since the front wheel can lock, yet it's super maneuverable when it swivels so it will be perfect in stores, too. The double seat comes off and can be turned into a bouncer. The stroller seat also reclines flat for a newborn which is something most other strollers can't do. This is the most versatile and convertible stroller I've seen, and it's durable, too. We absolutely love it!

Thursday, April 3, 2008

Baby Boot Camp


Gina just started a Baby Boot Camp class at Happy Valley Park on Monday/Wednesday/Friday, so I've decided to join in and support her. I definitely wanted to do something like Baby Boot Camp after the baby's born so I can get back to my pre-baby body (actually, I'm aiming to be better than my pre-baby body), but with her launching her business now, I thought, why not? It will be better for me and the baby to start now. It's great to be in a class with other moms, plus, I get to hang out with Gina and Addison which is always fun. Yesterday was a gorgeous day for the launch, and there was a pretty good turn out with the mayor and a ribbon cutting ceremony and everything. I'm a little sore today, but not too bad. We'll see what it's like doing it again tomorrow! Gina can kick my booty in a workout!

Hey, I just noticed at the top of my page that I have less than 100 days until my due date!