How's momma feeling: The weather has cooled down this week, and it's been wonderful! I'm feeling great! I can still bend over (sometimes it takes me a couple "swings" to reach for things, and I can still shave my legs (TMI?), so I consider that to be a good thing. I'm measuring 28.5 inches (and I'm 28 weeks), so just about right on target (I'm grateful).
Size of baby: She's 2-2.5 lbs. and about 15-16 inches long. She's getting chubbier, too! She's about the size of a large eggplant (finally, a vegetable I know)! She's moving all around in there. One of my co-workers (friends) got to feel her the other day. When the midwife went to listen to her heartbeat yesterday, she kicked for her:).
Cravings: Pancakes. I finally made some last night, but in trying to consider the health of my baby, I made whole wheat pancakes. They were good, bu they just weren't the same. Still filled me up, though!
Aversions: Pasta salads. I made a couple of homemade pasta salads, and I had a hard time getting them down this week. In fact, I packed them for lunch yesterday and just couldn't eat them.
Sleep: Since it's been cooler this week, I've actually woke up a little cold in the mornings, but I'm still sleeping great. I turn from side to side during the night, but it's nothing to mess up my sleep that much. I haven't had to get up to go to the bathroom consistently yet. I know this can come back in the 3rd trimester, so we'll see.
Exercise: Not sure why, but I had lots of energy to exercise yesterday. It was fun!I have really enjoyed stretching while pregnant. Before being pregnant, I disliked stretching, but now I actually WANT to. It feels good; I know it's good prep for labor and delivery and recovery. YAY for stretching!
Clothes: I got a couple pair of shorts! I thought they would be good for our Boston trip. I think they will also come in handy this August. I'm definitely finding shirts that don't quite "cover" my belly. They hide it, but they aren't long enough to go around it:). You really have to be strategic when dressing as a pregnant person. If not, you'll miss the opportunity to wear some things!
Looking forward to: Our anniversary trip this weekend...two whole years!! Woohoo! We are going to Boston, Rhode Island, and Mystic, CT. It's going to be so much fun! Tom has never been to Boston, and neither of us have been to RI or CT, so it's going to be an adventure. Can't wait!
Something fun: My students threw a baby shower or Tom and I this past weekend. We had it at a local state park by the lake. It was a PERFECT day to be outside! They all brought food, so there were lots of yummies - Nutella brownies, chocolate chip banana bread, Chalupas (funny story), homemade hummus, fun cupcakes, etc (in case you were all dying to know the food selection). One of the guys brought a game to play - he brought yarn, and each person had to cut off how much they think it would take to fit perfectly around my tummy. We had some close guesses and some really FAR OFF guesses too! Good thing I'm not one to get offended:). It was super fun! We just ate and enjoyed chatting. They were super generous, and we got some beautiful baby things.
FYI: I had my glucose test this week. I hadn't heard anything good about the orange stuff they have you drink, so I was prepared for that. BUT, I actually liked it! I thought it tasted like Orange Crush. I think liking flavored drinks while pregnant helped too. I had minutes to drink it, but I think I downed it in about a minute. They should have the results today.
Chalupas: One of my students has been calling our child Chalupa Batman (now Batgirl) all along and thinks that is what we should name her. It's a fun on-going joke around here. Again, when you start your 3rd trimester seems to vary, but I think 28 weeks is a safe bet. I'm saying I'm officially in the 3rd trimester (although, according to some, I may have been at 27 weeks and maybe others not until 29 weeks). Someone needs to come up with something "official":).
Thank you, Lord, for: For super supportive friends through this pregnancy...friends who send fun packages in the mail; friends who share their baby things; friends who throw amazing showers; friends who attend those showers; friends who come to visit; friends who email, text, or call to check in; friends who get excited to hear how we're doing; friends who are praying; friends who send encouraging Scripture, messages, or cards; friends who have us over for dinner to talk babies; friends who get excited to see my growing tummy...FRIENDS! Love you all! {We helped pack up two "sets" (not sure how to say that) of friends this week. Although it's sad to say good-bye, we're excited for what lies ahead for all of you! We'll miss you, but are grateful that you were (and will continue to be) in our lives!}
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