A longer-than-normal update since I haven't documented in almost a month.
I swear I grew a good 2 inches horizontally in about a week.
Still loving the tunic dress-leggings combo.
My good friend, Andrea, who just had her little boy this past week, recommended a store for baby things called Once Upon A Child. It's like Plato's Closet, but for kids.
And. It. Is. Bad. News.
Baby Gap clothes and the most adorable other little get ups for 1-6 dollars?!
Yes, please.
My baby wardrobe went from nearly nonexistent to excessive in about a week.
Don't feel bad about it one bit.
Now I have to share this fun little quirk from my last time at the ultrasound tech.
When my little girl popped up on screen, this is what I saw.
Yes, those are her feet touching her forehead.
She's just practicing her yoga, it's fine.
I was a little nervous though and asked the technician if it's normal/ safe for her to be positioned like that.
She assured me it was totally fine.... so, yeah.
How far along? 27 weeks (on Sunday)
Total weight gain/loss: 20 lbs
Maternity clothes: I bought some awesome dark green pants that just have an elastic band and tie at the waist. I have a hard time not reaching for them everyday. I haven't really bought a ton of 'maternity clothes' though- just extra blousy shirts.
Gender: Girl
Stretch marks: No belly marks... yet!
Sleep: Like a log. But only on my side (lower back has started to sore up real nice) and always woken up in the morning by a pretty rhythmic set of kicks and punches :)
Most interesting interaction: Two gems from the past few weeks:
- In the Mall of America, after holding the elevator open for a group of very loud rambunctious ladies, the elevator got eerily quiet while it traveled until one of them looks at me and says, "....Pregnant?"
As I look over my protruding belly, "Well if I'm not there's something really wrong with me."
- While walking out of my gym a lady at the front desk looked at me and said, "You ready?"
I said "Well yeah, but I'm fine with waiting the 3-ish more months till she gets here."
Homegirl's eyes seriously bulged.
As in, 'You mean you're not about two seconds away from delivering right here in this
Lifetime Fitness lobby?'
I know, I know. I'm large. Thank you. Now please take care of those big eyes before they jump out of your head.
Best moment of the week: Josh and I won't even fully be awake yet when I start feeling kicks, so I just pull his hand over and rest it on my tummy to watch him wake up to the feeling of her moving.
Movement: I'm impressed at how I will simultaneously feel a punch/kick on two opposite sides of my belly at the same time.
Makes me feel best: Getting heavy doses of sunshine.
Hardest task: Holy I can't bend over for the next 3 months.
Food cravings: Large amounts of everything. Especially Chipotle. Like, for every meal.
Most looking forward to: Really beginning to get our space set up for baby girls arrival. I have big plans for making the most out of our little space!
Most nervous about: Honestly, I have very few nerves right now. I've been hearing more lately about the strain of a newborn on a marriage, so I'm trying to mentally prepare for that and talk with Josh about it.
Anything making you queasy or sick? Like clockwork I have morning sickness ONCE a week.
Are you showing? Oh yes.
Belly button: Flat as a pancake.
Happy or Moody: Very happy! Baby girl is healthy, and I'm honestly starting to feel the excitement kick in. Looking at her little clothes every day helps.
Weekly Wisdom: First- always ask for a 3D ultrasound! Second: I've found it to be somewhat rewarding to hold myself to slightly higher expectations than other people hold me to. I have lots of sweet people around me who want to make sure I don't push myself too hard, and I definitely keep it in check but I feel very energized at making choices like walking vs driving to the farmer's market, and pushing myself just a bit further to finish all of the chores for the day. It's good to take it easy and not go past your limits, but don't form a bubble of idleness around yourself. Getting up and moving (waddling) really helps keep up the energy levels.
I feel content with waiting 3 more months, but I'm getting increasingly excited to meet this little one.
I already think she's the greatest.
I feel content with waiting 3 more months, but I'm getting increasingly excited to meet this little one.
I already think she's the greatest.
