Counting Kicks

So all the books and websites say you should start counting kicks at 28 weeks. My doctor didn't say anything to me about it, but I thought I'd give it a try for fun. It said to pick an active time and then time how long it takes to feel 10 kicks, and that it shouldn't take more than an hour. I made it to 12 in about a minute. I think we're good, and maybe even in a little trouble :)

Belly, 28 Weeks

Look, black socks! :)

28 Weeks

I am officially in my third trimester. Now I'm really starting to think about meeting our little guy. Who will he look like? Will he have Chris' eyes or my hair. All things I'm so excited to find out, but at the same time content to wait. I know he needs to cook a little more before that day comes :)

So a lot of people complain about pregnancy...and it's true, there is plenty to complain about (I've done my fair share), but there are some things that are so cool, they make it all worth it.  My favorite thing, the best part for me, is feeling him move.  I was nervous that I would be creeped out by it, like I would feel there was an alien inside me or something (and it for sure feels like it sometimes!), but it's not weird at all.  It's so cool.  I think, too, it's a confirmation that he's ok in there.  When he kicks, or rolls around, or does whatever he's doing in there, I want everyone to feel it, to share that moment (except random strangers...random strangers are not allowed to touch my belly...luckily I haven't had this happen yet, but I've heard stories).  And no matter what, it makes me smile, even if I flinch first -- bladder kicks are not the most comfortable.

Belly pic coming soon :)

Whoa Baby!

Kicks so big, my belly is rolling!!  Watch to the left around where the wrinkles in my shirt are.  There are some especially big ones toward the end.  Just for perspective, this is a top down shot...I'm sitting in a chair.  The black in the top left corner are my pants...you can see the white tank top sticking out from underneath the bottom of my sweater.

Success

Now we just need to pick out paint...and I won't show you a picture of our guest room right about now.

Belly, 27 Weeks 3 Days

Doctor Visit #7

Note: I meant to publish this yesterday, but like many things in my life these days, I forgot...so here it is :)

I had my next visit today. All is progressing well. I gained 4 pounds (so adhering to the pound a week rule this past month) and grew 4 cm, putting me at 30 cm total. His heart was good and strong. I can't remember his heart rate, but I know it was in the 140s (I'm proud for remembering that much. I swear I lose more brain cells each day). My blood pressure was a smidge high, but I had just run in, so no one was concerned. I have no swelling, which is good news.

I go back for my next visit in 3 weeks, when I'm at 30 weeks. I think after that I'll start going every 2 weeks until we hit February, then it's every week 'til the little man makes his arrival.

Chris and I are making a big push to clean up John's room today.  We got some bins and are armed with trash bags.  Here is a shot of the room, mid clean up...it will soon be empty, ready to paint and fill with baby things :)

Seriously not as bad as it was...you literally could only open the door.  That pretty painting has been destined for the space above our fireplace for over a year.  We really need to hang it up.  There is also a very large bookcase packed with books just to the left of this shot...still trying to figure out what to do with it.