Ed/Bump Update - Week 19

(Forgive spelling or typing errors, I'm writing this up via mobile)

Things are moving right along. It was a really nice week. Ed's brother Rob is in town and has been helping me and lifting Ed's spirits. Joe Lamour also came to town for a work retreat so he stopped by at the tail end to see how we are all holding up here. It's so nice to see friendly faces. Like I've said before we're in this 'new normal' of baby stuff and hospital/rehab stuff and it's nice to take a break from that for a moment and talk about other things. Donuts. TV shows. Books.  

Discussing and then consuming donuts.

Ed's doing really well. No miracles or anything, but he's holding steady and his strength is coming back a little everyday. He's under less supervision, more mobile, and using more modes of transportation to get from A to B. These new treatments seem to be a really good thing. They're a pain time wise but if that's the only sacrifice, we'll take it. Keep on checking in with him and sending jokes and well wishes. We may be out of the worst of it but he's still got quite the road in front of him. He certainly won't tire of hearing from people. :) 

Also we found a new apartment! Thank GOODNESS. I was getting myself all worked up over it and worrying about the move. It all fell into place and I feel really good about it. One of the best perks is a community garden. I cannot wait to get my hands on that plot and do something fun. I know it's silly but I like imagining having a little toddler playing in the dirt out there, having some connection to nature. Practicing for future hard labor on our farm :)  

I see you tomato plants! And that's a BASIL bush on the right closest to the camera.

It's also a townhouse style place with one bedroom upstairs and one downstairs. Gives Ed a goal to work toward, getting up those stairs, but also a guest space that's a little removed from everything which is nice for visitors. The mini move will happen Oct 21st, the day before Ed is released, and the big move will happen the weekend after that. I'll be packing little by little until then. Fingers crossed it goes smoothly and quickly. 

How far along? 19 Weeks

How Big Is Baby? An heirloom tomato

Sleep: I've not been getting much of this lately. Thanks hot flashes and heartburn. 

Best moment this week:  Rob and Joe visiting, finding a new apartment, Ed doing some initial work with crutches... So many good things!

Movement: I had a dream last night that I could feel the baby moving all around, but I'm still waiting on the real life feeling. I think I have a sleepy baby in here. Must take after me! 

Symptoms: Heartburn has been rough but otherwise... Pretty low symptom week thank goodness. 

Food cravings/aversions: Cereal. Apparently honey bunches of oats and Cheerios are some of the only foods that don't give me grief. 

Gender: tbd

Belly Button in or out? In, but I'm surprised at how flattened out that area already looks... Pretty sure it'll be popping out at the end!

What I miss: After seeing Joe, I'm missing my friends something awful! Guess I'll just have to get my fix via some Facebook stalking :)

What I am looking forward to: Feeling the baby move and my next Dr.'s appt. It'll be the big 20 week check up to make sure everything is all good and we get to see the little alien again!
Funny moment of the week: Having two people exclaim 'you're showing!' And one laid her hands on my belly. I don't mind it at all but it's a strange adjustment. It's nice to finally show even just a little. Omi calls it my "little bubble."

Labor Signs: Ha.

Weekly Wisdom: Hm no great wisdom this week... Just more breathe in, breathe out and handle things as they come.  

Milestones: None this week other than finding a new apartment for us and what will be baby's first home :)