How far along: 21 w, 2 d
Total weight gain/loss: I decided not to get on the scale this week. It just depresses me - and really, I'm not going to do anything about it anyway, so why bother?
Maternity clothes: Yup
Stretch marks: Not yet
Sleep: The last few nights haven't been good. I can't seem to get comfortable. Back sleeping is completely out now, since my abdomen feels like I'm smuggling a pile of bricks in it. And side sleeping gives me a cramp around my ribs. I propped myself up on about a zillion pillows last night to try to sleep sort of upright - that worked for a while.... But I'm still exhausted.
Best moment this week: Umm... I dunno! I really need to blog more often so the weeks don't fly by in such a blur. Ooh, okay here's one - finally seeing the company president for the first time since I've told everyone. And he said he was delighted to hear the news. What a nice guy :) Ooh, and another one - getting the adorable bedding on Friday! My husband's the best - he didn't tell me that he broke down and ordered it, despite how freaking expensive it is.
Movement: Yup :) Still waiting for Nick to feel it - it seems like every time the baby is kicking I put his hand on my belly, and the baby stops.
Cravings: Nothing really. Everything still just takes delicious. And the last few days I've been ravenous, so maybe we're having a growth spurt?
Aversions: None
Gender: Yup, we know. But we're not telling. Actually, I did tell someone - my pedicurist :) It felt great to tell a stranger. It made it feel more real.
Labour Signs: Nope.
Belly Button in or out: In
What I miss: Sleeping on my back. Being able to 'groom' myself. Rolling over easily
What I'm looking forward to: The house!
Weekly Wisdom: ??
Symptoms this week: Nothing major. Just that my abdomen feels really heavy now when I lay down. And my skin's been really oily these days - I've stopped wearing moisturizer (which is nutso for me) and I have perma-shine. But at least the acne hasn't come back!
Milestones: Having to go get waxed for the first time because I can no longer see my lady bits - even if I bend and contort. So on Friday, I went for a bikini wax and a pedicure - and I'm glad they did it in that order: scary waxing, followed by relaxing pedi :)
Also, moving to 'crown to foot' measurements instead of 'crown to rump'. Baby's getting so big!
Baby gulps down several ounces of amniotic fluid every day, both for hydration and nutrition and to practice swallowing and digesting. And, these days, those taste buds actually work! Studies show that after birth, babies are most interested in tastes they've already experienced through amniotic fluid. Meaning, think about what you want your future child to eat as you prepare your own lunch.
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