These weeks are flying by. It's amazing. It's not even like we're very busy, which is usually when time feels like it's going faster than usual. I'm feeling very pregnant these days and Ed is being more and more helpful. He'll take over when I just can't be on my feet anymore because my back siezes up. He'll have my teas ready when I'm up in the morning. And sweetest of all, he hasn't complained once about all my crazy tossing and turning and waking every two hours. I couldn't be luckier really.
How far along? 36 Weeks
He's holding up really well. I think we're both getting more anxious. Work is going well and so is his health. I think he's ready for this baby to get here to start feeling out our new routines. Last night, I was thinking about how this past year has been the most regimented of my life and how much having a routine has really benefited me. I have to give Ed credit for that. Hopefully, he'll be able to instill some order to the insanity I've heard parenting can be.
Anywho, it's been quiet on the homefront. I've finished a couple more books. None that I'm in love with but I had no idea how deeply entrenched Billy Crystal is in Hollywood, so I enjoyed learning new things about him in Still Foolin' 'Em. Still working on Dance With Dragons, and I've also started up with The Impossible Lives of Greta Wells by Andrew Sean Greer and Dark Tide by Elizabeth Haynes.
I've read two of Haynes other books, only one of which really gripped me, but I'd still recommend them for anyone that likes dark thrillers, very much in the vein of Gone Girl, Dark Places, and Sharp Objects.
Mom is still visiting with my favorite sister and niece and I'm enjoying every facetime session. She's growing so faaaaaast. It's amazing. I keep saying she seems like a 'real' baby now. Noticing more things and really interacting.
Never ceases to get me excited for the coming months. :) Now for the bump!
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| All black again - this is what 'dressing up' looks like now. Essentially, I just blow dried my hair... |
How Big Is Baby? A canary melon, about 5.75 lbs
Sleep: Some nights I'm getting really lucky and only getting up 3 times and still falling back asleep. Some nights I'm up at 3am. On the bright side, I'm getting a lot of reading done in these wee hours.
Best moment this week: Our homevisit from the midwife. Imagining where things may take place and preparing all the last little things. Discussing when to call to say things are happening. Starting to feel verrrrry real.
Movement: This baby feels mighty pointy these days! All elbows and knees or something, always getting my on the soft sides of my belly. No rib kicks, just side activity. And there is certainly no decrease in activity - still as nutty as always.
Symptoms: This carpal tunnel stuff is no fun. I'm glad it's not painful but boy it's annoying to have my hands go all tingly when I'm driving or sleeping or trying to read or even holding my phone up to text.
Food cravings/aversions: Just eatin' less still. No huge cravings. I am really excited for Indian food for my birthday though.
Gender: My cousin Kate asked me what I would do if the baby came out a different gender than what we're expecting. I said we'd be great because so much of the stuff I have is gender neutral and all the colors of the rainbow. The only pastels I have are hand me downs from Ck. And since we have both names picked out, it'd be an easy accommodation.
Belly Button in or out? I guess we won't be having an outtie here. Just a very shallow innie. No outtie and no linea nigra either.
What I miss: Nothing really this week... Maybe a feeling of calm? I've been a bit more anxious as we get closer and closer to this baby being here with us.
What I am looking forward to: My birthday! I love birthdays :) This will be my last birthday sans baby so I intend on living it up - as much as a giant pregnant lady can... going out for dinner and getting a massage!
Funny moment of the week: At the potluck for the Chinese New Year, two of Ed's coworkers (who are the sweetest), took turns rubbing my belly and yelling at it: "hello baby!" So the baby would recognize their voices when he/she comes out :)
Labor Signs: Nope nope nope. Haven't even had braxton hicks in awhile... all quiet there.
Weekly Wisdom: No big lessons this week. I did find a quotation from my binder of materials from my midwife: "The contractions cannot be bigger than you because they are you." I have no idea why that's speaking to me this week. I'm of two minds about what is and isn't 'you' in terms of your physical being. But when it comes to labor, that's just resonating with me for now. We'll see when the big day comes!
Milestones: Found a pediatrician! I hate phone calls and talking to strangers so I'm proud of myself for sitting down and making progress. I know that will be a big challenge for me as a parent - actually putting myself out there. Gotta do what I gotta do though.
And with that I leave you with a little Emilia for the day! I love to facetime with this cutie :)
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