Baby Craun's size: He's the size of a butternut squash. He has almost reached his full length, and from here on out he'll just be packing on the pounds (hopefully not too many).
Total weight gain/loss: 19 lbs. I gained 3.5 lbs this last week! I was feeling pretty miserable about it but the doctor said yesterday that it was likely due to the onset of swelling, so that made me feel a little better. I didn't think I went too crazy with the Easter candy last week.
Maternity clothes: Yes. Although a few normal people clothes are still miraculously fitting.
Stretch marks? Nope!
Sleep: Yes please. I whined to Brian last week that all I want is sleep. Well that's not going to be happening in the next like year.
Movement: He's moving all the time! Some of the jabs are starting to hurt a bit. Doc said yesterday that he's right in the position he should be.
Symptoms: I'm swollen all the time. We went to the bar for a friend's birthday party Friday night, and I was there for only about an hour. My ankles were kind of sore (like how they feel after a really long run) and I looked down and couldn't see my inside ankle bones! Ick! I'm having a harder time get deep breaths and cramping is starting. This weekend marked the first time I absolutely disliked pregnancy (mostly because I was extrememly jealous of the gals' trip to KC), but I feel less down after my doctor visit yesterday. I'm ready for him to be here.
Labor signs? I'm having stronger contractions, but nothing major. And I'm starting to worry that I won't know when I'm actually going into labor. I'm sure I will but still. I also have this huge fear that my water is going to break at work...
Food cravings: Lemon or pink champagne cake balls from Bekkwiths. Lauren brought them over last week and I want more! They're so good! I've also been eating a ton of cereal - Kix, Golden Grahams, Captain Crunch, sometimes Lucky Charms, Fruity Pebbles, and Honey Bunches of Oats. We go through a lot of cereal and milk.
Miss anything? Sleep, running, Jimmy Johns Beach Club, my brain, allergy meds (thank you sinus issues for arising just as I'm reaching the "I'm done" phase), sun dresses, cute shoes
Belly button in or out? OMG the top part is sticking out just a bit and the rest is nearing flatness. No me gusta.
Wedding rings on or off? Totally just wearing the single band now.
Nursery progress: Almost done! Dad came over Saturday to fill the holes, Bri painted Sunday, and then the final two pics were hung (see behind me). All that's left is for Mom to finish the cushion and pillows.
Best moment this week: Spending time with the gals on Thursday and Friday, and my mom on Sunday. Also, I finished my last course toward becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst on Friday!
Weekly wisdom: Brian's Grandma Mary passed away yesterday, and it makes me so sad that she was so close to meeting her first great grandchild. I think this is one of the instances that I can truly say that she is in a better place, but I wanted so badly for D to meet her. God has a plan even though sometimes we might not understand it. I need to be patient and know that D will come when he's supposed to, and that however delivery goes and whatever D is like will all be according to plan.
Looking forward to: Strangely, my weekly doctor visits. I love hearing his heartbeat (145 yesterday), and it's very reassuring to be told that things are going so well. Hopefully that continues!
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