This week, your baby weighs almost 2 pounds (about the size of a head of cauliflower) and is about 14 1/2 inches long with her legs extended. She's sleeping and waking at regular intervals, opening and closing her eyes, and perhaps even sucking her fingers. With more brain tissue developing, your baby's brain is very active now. While her lungs are still immature, they would be capable of functioning – with a lot of medical help–if she were to be born now. Chalk up any tiny rhythmic movements you may be feeling to a case of baby hiccups, which may be common from now on. Each episode usually lasts only a few moments, and they don't bother her, so just relax and enjoy the tickle.
I am loving this stage of pregnancy! I can FINALLY really feel (and see!) baby girl wiggling around and it brings me so much joy to enjoy her little movements and rolls. I told Thor the other day that I was already sad and nostalgic for the pregnancy to come to an end because I just enjoy these moments with her so much and I know I will miss being able to keep her safe inside of me.
I am getting big enough now that activities like putting on socks and picking up dropped items from the floor are accompanied by special movements and grunts. Also, a lot of my pre-pregnancy clothes I was able to get away with wearing are now out the window, thank goodness I had some generous friends who handed down maternity wear to me.
The big news in our lives is that Thor accepted a position working for Morgan Stanley in Spokane. He will continue his work as a financial advisor, but will have more resources and opportunities for growth at a more established investment firm in a larger market. I could tell by the first day that this was a great change for him and that he will find much more career satisfaction in this new position, so I am really pleased he was able to make this transition. Since the office is now in Spokane, it does mean he has some extra drive time added to his day. Its a doable 45 minute commute, but with the long days he already works, it takes away from valuable time at home snuggling with me, and in a few months, our daughter. For this reason we will likely look into moving to Spokane sometime in 2017- moving with an infant, should be fun!! ha!
Exercise and activity have still felt great, although I am have to make more accommodations to certain movements- booty popping just doesn't work the same for some reason... I have been able to get out on a few jogs, but I keep my distance down to about 3 miles of running now-at that point I normally really have to pee again! Yoga also feels great, its just not my favorite activity so I have to force myself to go. My favorite pregnancy exercise is probably hiking, while I feel a little slower and hotter than 6 months ago, I love getting outside and climbing mountains with my little girl nestled next to me. And lunch afterwards has never tasted to good!
Speaking of food, is it time to eat yet? My appetite is definitely strong and while I have some days where I eat more "normally", other days I eat like a lumber jack! Still lots of fruit, salads, salt and vinegar potato chips and chocolate chips over here. I have also been loving watermelon, which I have never been a big fan of. I don't understand why they don't make watermelon juice - I would drink that stuff up!
I have made some big steps in getting ready for Baby A in the last few weeks and so am feeling a little less overwhelmed! I am glad I finally acted when I did because the crib and dresser are on back-order and will not be arriving until 2 weeks before d-day! The bookshelf and bedside table arrived last week, and I had fun assembling them and imagining the time that we would spend snuggling and reading with baby girl. I also picked up her infant car seat, a bedside co-sleeper and a diaper bag, among other items. As soon as the nursery is put together (apparently not until closer to d-day!!!) I will share pictures with you all!
Baby shower planning has commenced! Invitations are so sweet and I am shopping for a fascinator!
I am going to leave you with a few pictures of the last few weeks. Baby says it is time to eat and get ready for yoga!
Enjoying Spokane Hoopfest 2016!
4th of July with Baby girls aunts! She is so loved already!!!
Yea I made that.... OK, I assembled that!
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