(written June 5th)
Baby’s size: The book value is 20.75 inches long and about 6 lbs, and at our ultrasound yesterday, she came in at 6 lbs 2 ounces (with a margin of error of 14 ounces). So I guess we’re spot on!
Maternity clothes?: Um. Duh.
Gender: Girl!
Symptoms: I’ve been getting some nerve pain down my legs at random moments, mostly on the right side. I had the same thing with Kaya once she got this big, too.
Labor signs: My midwife said I’m 50% effaced, but not dilated at all yet. She’s at a -2 station. I can’t believe that at this point with Kaya, I was already at 1.5 cm! Obviously, it didn’t make any difference since she didn’t come early.
Sleep: I’ve been waking up a lot (and so has Kaya, for some reason). I did get a couple of nice naps this week so I’m cherishing those.
Movement: Still so many hiccups! She also seems to move extra when I’ve been practicing deep breathing/relaxation techniques.
Cravings: Ice water, Twizzlers, and chocolate chip cookies.
Anything making you queasy or sick?: Mostly feeling good this week!
Belly Button in or out?: Mostly flat… and sticking up in one spot. Weird.
Exercising?: I have not been good at keeping track of my miles. For the most part, though, I still run 2 miles in the morning and then we do another 2-mile walk in the afternoon. So I’m still doing about 20 miles per week, but half of it is walked.
Mood: Sappy and sentimental. I know it’s hormones… and I also know how much crazier it gets in the first couple weeks after baby comes. Can I just skip all this emotional mess?
Best moment this week: We didn’t get any cute pictures of her face at this ultrasound because she had her hands AND feet in front of it! It was still really neat to see all her little toes moving around though. I just find it hilarious that she’s had her feet way up by her face every single time we’ve seen her!
Comparison: 36 weeks with Kaya! I definitely see a difference in size and shape, even though my weight is the same.
And I can’t believe I’m saying this… but month 8 is complete!