Just a warning...I have a feeling that this will be a pretty long blog so if you plan on sticking it out...you might want to grab a comfy chair and a drink. ;) Let's move on to the updates...
Sophi Update
From thebump.com:Baby is the size of an eggplant. Let your spouse put an ear to your belly -- he might be able to pick up baby's heartbeat (no stethoscope required). Inside the womb, the formation of tiny capillaries is giving baby a healthy pink glow. Baby's also soaking up your antibodies, getting the immune system ready for life outside the womb. Eyes are forming, and baby will soon perfect the blink -- perfect for batting those freshly grown lashes.
Ok so I totally copied and pasted the above info from thebump.com but only because reading it made me tear up a little. And I must say that we will definitely be trying the "daddy's ear to the belly" thing. Plus, I can't believe our little Sophi is an eggplant finally!! YES!! She has been a papaya for the last 4 weeks and so this is HUGE for me!! I will say though that she is an eggplant baby with mad karate skills! LOL!! She has been kicking like crazy and I feel new and stronger movements at least once a week. It's amazing getting to feel her squirm around in there every day now though. Definitely helps to keep the "is my baby ok" worry down some.
We painted the nursery (well, Mitch mostly painted) a couple of days ago and I was a little concerned because I hadn't felt her move much throughout the day since I was moving around so much. Well, after I settled down into my rocking chair to watch Mitch put together the crib and dresser, the party came to life inside my belly! She was kicking me so hard that I felt like my insides were going to bruise and she was (what felt like) running her fingers or toes across my belly constantly for about 45 minutes. Mitch got to feel her and we both had a super cool proud mommy and daddy moment. :) I love that he has been able to feel her a lot more these days. It's helping him get more interested in things like wanting to keep his hand on my belly in case she moves or getting down and talking to her. These things just make my heart melt 100 times over!!
Mommy Update
How far along? 25 weeks today
Weight gain/loss: About 13 lbs. gained. It's starting to come on quickly now! I've gained 6 lbs. in 5 weeks. I'm trying not to freak myself out over it but it's difficult at times.
Maternity clothes? For sure! And it looks like I'll be moving up in size soon. Almost gone are the days of the size small maternity clothes. I'm hunting for a pair of cute maternity skinny jeans though to wear with my boots this winter!
Stretch marks? Nope! I've been using this super awesome 100% cocoa butter bar that Dahna (Mitch's big sis) sent me and it makes my skin feel amazing!! I may not have any stretch marks yet but I do have one seriously hairy happy trail and my veins are starting to form a road map the more my belly grows. :)
Sleep? Well, aside from getting up 3 or 4 times a night to pee, my sleeping has been ok. I am starting to have some hip pain so I take a couple of Tylenol right before bed and some nights we drink some chamomile tea and I usually get a pretty good night's sleep.
Best moment this week? Definitely getting the nursery painted and the crib and dresser put together. We still have a long way to go but this is a huge start for preparing for Sophi!
Movement: Every day, at least once a day for anywhere from about 15-45 minutes at a time. It's amazing to feel her move around so much and know that what I'm feeling is her and not have to wonder "Was that baby or do I have gas?" LoL! She is getting stronger and stronger. She has started really kicking pretty hard and even pushing back against me if I push on my belly sometimes. It's such a super cool feeling!!
Food cravings: Lately I have been craving strawberries and bananas. Which is good right? Right....well except most of the strawberry cravings come in the form of a strawberry milkshake!! LOL!! At least I am eating my bananas though minus the ice cream part. ;)
Belly button in or out? Still in. I don't think it's moving out yet but I'm definitely getting more paranoid since the belly is growing so fast now. I've been keeping a close eye on it! LoL, like there's anything I can do to stop it!! ;)
What I miss? This hasn't really changed since last time. I still miss being able to do things without feeling like my body is going to fall apart on me so easily. Just helping out a little with the nursery had my hands cramping and my hips and back aching. I also really, really, really, really miss running in the mornings with the dogs. Mitch has been taking the girls running lately and I so wish that I could join him but my body just won't allow it at this point. So I walk. It's kinda boring but I do it anyway because I have to do something and running is out of the question.
What I am looking forward to? Whatever comes next. With Mitch leaving so soon I'm trying not to look too far forward because then I just get sad about him going so instead of looking forward to big things, I'm looking forward to every little movement, heartbeat, hiccup that comes from inside and lets me know that Sophi is doing great and growing every day.
Weekly wisdom: Stretching is your best friend!! I have to make myself stretch before doing anything these days. It takes a few extra minutes out of my day but it definitely helps. In the morning, I get out of bed and stretch like I'm about to run a marathon (lol) but it makes my body feel a little less decrepit so it's worth the time that it takes. Also, stop worrying so much about weight gain. There is a baby in there and she needs me to put on weight. I have to stop being such a freak when I see the scale move!
Milestones: We got the nursery cleared out, painted and the crib and dresser together! Don't worry....there will be pics posted further down into this blog. I told you it would be a long one!! teehee ;)
So a couple of things that I just want to document that weren't in the above mommy stats are:
Holy gas bubbles Batman!!!! I thought that maybe, just maybe I got lucky and wouldn't get the dreaded pregnancy gas....buuuuuut....boy was I wrong!!! If you know me well, then you know that I am very modest about passing gas. I won't even do it in front of Mitch (even though he doesn't have a problem ripping it up around me!!). I will run to the bathroom, shut the door, turn on the fan and sink so that he doesn't hear me. Well, lately I haven't had much warning and the evil fart monster has started showing itself! It's so embarrassing for me but Mitch is a champ and sometimes even acts like he doesn't hear it when I can't make it to the bathroom in time. Guess this is something I should get used to. No matter what though, I could never be the girl who gets into "fart wars" with my husband....that's just nasty!
Is this a dream or is it really real???? I have been having the most insane, violent, nutso, VERY realistic dreams during this pregnancy but the further I get along, the more real my dreams become. I dream that someone is chasing me with a gun/knife trying to kill me or they are killing people all around me. I dream that Mitch is cheating on me and that I catch him and in some violent manner kill the girl that he's with. Every vulgar word that I don't say while I'm awake comes out in my dreams. I wake up with my heart pounding so hard, I wake up in a pool of sweat from running so hard in the dreams, and sometimes I even wake up bawling my eyes out. Super freaky crazy nutso pregnancy dreams!!
Are we sure this isn't the first trimester??? Seriously though, the first trimester is where I'm supposed to be all pukey and emotional and all the bad stuff but really, it was a total cake walk (Mmmm...cake) for me! I'm paying for it now though!! I have been so emotional lately. I mean, I've always been one to wear my heart on my sleeve but lately that thing has been threatening to jump!! I cry or get my feelings hurt super easily right now. Just in the last week, Mitch, being the amazing husband and lover that he is, has had to comfort me twice when I've woken up from nightmares and have been a complete wreck. I mean seriously crying uncontrollably over a flippin' DREAM! WHAT?! I mean, who does that?? Me, I'm that girl! LoL! Also, what's up with the morning sickness??? Isn't this supposed to be the time when I have all of this energy and feel great and can eat what I want and not have to worry about this stuff??? Nope, I can't brush my teeth with toothpaste...or I'll puke in the sink and if I even think about eating something that Sophi doesn't like? She just makes sure it doesn't stay down for long and mommy is making a mad dash to the toilet to get it back up. I swear I think that the carpet is wearing thin in the path from the living room to the bathroom between my 100 times a day pee trips and random vomit breaks. Ugh!! I still have it easier than a lot of ladies though so I am thankful for that!!
Now for the fun stuff....
Wait...it's been fun reading so far, right? Hope you haven't fallen asleep on me yet!! hehe :)
So Justin and I had the opportunity to go visit our Dad for a few days around the first of the month. It really was a super nice relaxing time. Not only did I need some time away from all of the things that have been consuming my mind lately but we both needed some good quality time with our Dad and Dana (dad's beautiful fiancée). We also got to see/meet some of our family that we never really had a chance to get to know before. All in all, it was a great weekend and although it isn't baby related, I wanted to post a few pics anyway. :)
Here I am on top of a huge stump from a white oak
Dad and Jus together after one of many catches
The three of us on a bench in Helen, Ga. Cool little German town north of where Dad and Dana live.
Me and Dana on the bench. Check out the gorgeous fountain behind us!
The three of us in front of the windmill
Nursery Time!!!
It's about stinking time, right?!? Ok, so I'm just going to post pics and narrate for you. :)
Drop cloth is down, walls are taped and paint is open...let's get this party started!
Mitchy started on the trim work
Mom painted one side of the room
I worked on the other...
Posing for the paparazzi ;)
Then I did some observing...
And....then I took a break to play with Jaiden :)
Hubba Hubba!!
Whoops! Busted for checking out Mitch's booty!!
Proud Daddy next to our fully assembled crib
Whatcha doin' in there Daddy?? Mitch taking the dresser pieces out of the box while Liesel and Miliani check out what's going on. Enzo was sitting on my lap.
Mitchy worked hard late into the night...
And the puppies slept.
View from the door. Crib is to the left, dresser is to the right and the rocker is where I would like my future glider to go (hint hint Christmas present...lol)
Our crib that I am soooooo in love with!
The dresser that will also be the changing table
We obviously have a lot more to do but this is a great start we think. :) We will be ordering the bed set and curtains in the next couple of weeks, I need to steam clean the carpets and get the wall art ordered and put up but we just know that everything will turn out beautifully and are so super excited that we are now just one step closer to being ready for Sophi's arrival in a few months. :)
Well, I hope you all have enjoyed this entry but I have been working on it for 3 hours now and it's time to eat lunch with my handsome husband and then I think I'll bake a pumpkin cheesecake....yummy!!!
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