TOTAL WEIGHT GAIN: Only 1 lb this week, but my belly seemed to really explode over the weekend (that may be my imagination).
MOVEMENT: Cookie is getting stronger and stronger. I feel the flutters all throughout the day now (especially when I'm sitting still). Nick still can't feel the movement and I know he's dying with jealousy.
CRAVINGS: The McDonald's cheeseburger craving has subsided somewhat, lately I've been really, really, really wanting fresh broccoli...there's a bowl of it next to me right now. Finally, a healthy craving!
SYMPTOMS: My feet disappeared on me. I looked down over the weekend and they were gone. It was a sad moment for me. Ankles are also starting to swell by the end of the day. I have a foot rest in the office, by my shoes are always very tight by the time I leave work. I've traded in cute heels for tennis shoes. I tried flats for a while, but they weren't supportive enough. I can no longer wear my wedding and engagement ring. That was an even sadder moment when it wouldn't go on my swollen finger. I cried. Emotional ups and downs are ongoing...Nick is still being a trooper. I've got the back pain under control with experimenting with chair positions and different stances when I'm standing for longer periods so it's much better now, but will get worse as this bump gets bigger. No crazy dreams over the last week...baby brain continues. It's very embarrassing.
BELLY BUTTON: Still an innie, but if I pull it from the top, it's practically flat. Maybe a couple of more weeks and it will be flat?
PREPARATIONS: Working steadily on my paintings. Four of them are actually done and halfway done with the fifth. Then only four more! made the first bird for the mobile (although I still need to stuff it). It was more difficult to sew it together than I though it would be, but it's going to be really, really cute. Nick moved the lighting fixture to the actual center of the nursery and has started patching the old hole. We still need to find a new one...my idea is to find a ceiling fan, possibly spray paint the blades (if we need to) and then find alphabet decals to add to the blades. We may not replace the carpet now...the navy blue may go good with the light orange walls I'm thinking of...stay tuned.
MILESTONES: HALF WAY THERE and 10 more days until we get another go at Cookie's gender!
WEEKLY WISDOM: If you're a stomach sleeper it, enjoy it. I've gone 8 weeks not being able to sleep on my stomach anymore because it just isn't comfortable (and now it's literally impossible). I miss it more than coffee, soda, and booze. And if you know me well, you know that says something. Sleeping on your side blows...no matter how many pillows you have.
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Random comments: My Hubby is freaked out at the mention of being able to "see" the baby move (which I can do now). I had a broccoli phase, too. If you're interested, I'll have to send you the name of the yoga DVD I bought. It's been good. Has a section for each trimester plus a back pain one and a getting-ready-to-sleep one. And go for prenatal massages for the back pain. Lovely excuse for a massage. Paintings? Would love details, pics. I miss stomach sleeping, too. :(
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