Week 29 update
We've made it to week 29 and the McNugget is now 2 and a half pounds, "like a butternut squash."
Two scary things happened to me while I slept last night. You can read about the first one here.
The second included a dream. The scary part about the dream was that Jonathan and I were responsible for raising four children at once: two sets of twins, one set was about 6 months old and the other two were newborns (fortunately, I only had to birth one of them). So there we were with two little boys and two little girls. The first order of business for me in the dream was to get all of their names straight (this took a while). Then, Jonathan and I looked at each other in horror as we realized we had no idea what to do next. And then I woke up. . .
We had a really active weekend as we spent two days going through our basement and organizing lots of items we'll sell at a garage sale next weekend. Our neighbor (whom we first met at one of her garage sales) is an old pro and got us into the idea of doing it together. As a kid I always wished my family had one but we never did. Anyway, I was proud that the McNugget allowed me to do so much physical activity here in the third trimester. I actually enjoy being pregnant and active. I thought I would want to take advantage of the excuse pregnant women have to lounge around the house on weekends but it is more fun to move around and see how far I can take it.
On the kicking front I am definitely noticing a lot more movement these days and their frequency has given Jonathan more chances to feel the McNugget, even without DVR. It's always a surprise where the McNugget will kick next (the McNug is quite the acrobat) and most of the kicks are big enough that you can actually see your hand move in response to feeling them.
Another observation I have: pregnancy is long. This process feels endless right now. But it's funny, I don't want it to end. I actually don't mind being pregnant (save for the acid reflux and other occasional complaints). It just seems like the end is still so far away no matter how much closer I get each day. I am really enjoying the fact that I have so few responsibilities. I suppose this lengthy process is to give me a chance to savor this time before it comes to an extreme halt?
Two scary things happened to me while I slept last night. You can read about the first one here.
The second included a dream. The scary part about the dream was that Jonathan and I were responsible for raising four children at once: two sets of twins, one set was about 6 months old and the other two were newborns (fortunately, I only had to birth one of them). So there we were with two little boys and two little girls. The first order of business for me in the dream was to get all of their names straight (this took a while). Then, Jonathan and I looked at each other in horror as we realized we had no idea what to do next. And then I woke up. . .
We had a really active weekend as we spent two days going through our basement and organizing lots of items we'll sell at a garage sale next weekend. Our neighbor (whom we first met at one of her garage sales) is an old pro and got us into the idea of doing it together. As a kid I always wished my family had one but we never did. Anyway, I was proud that the McNugget allowed me to do so much physical activity here in the third trimester. I actually enjoy being pregnant and active. I thought I would want to take advantage of the excuse pregnant women have to lounge around the house on weekends but it is more fun to move around and see how far I can take it.
On the kicking front I am definitely noticing a lot more movement these days and their frequency has given Jonathan more chances to feel the McNugget, even without DVR. It's always a surprise where the McNugget will kick next (the McNug is quite the acrobat) and most of the kicks are big enough that you can actually see your hand move in response to feeling them.
Another observation I have: pregnancy is long. This process feels endless right now. But it's funny, I don't want it to end. I actually don't mind being pregnant (save for the acid reflux and other occasional complaints). It just seems like the end is still so far away no matter how much closer I get each day. I am really enjoying the fact that I have so few responsibilities. I suppose this lengthy process is to give me a chance to savor this time before it comes to an extreme halt?
posted by Jamie at
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1 Comments:
Two in one day? Jaime, you really love me! xoxo Lisa
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