this past weekend we were again showered with love at our second baby shower and blessed to have gathered with friends and family from near and far - from across the state of pennsylvania! it was another emotional day and i feel so grateful to everyone that attended, and even to those who sent their well-wishes or gifts, because they couldn't be with us. our little boy is so loved already! thank you to everyone... thank you, thank you, thank you!
how far along? 34 weeks
how far along? 34 weeks
development: the little man is the size of a butternut squash, measuring between 17.2 and 18.7 inches and weighing between 4.2 and 5.8 pounds. his lungs, brain, and central nervous system keep rapidly developing, and his immune system is getting stronger as he is using my antibodies to help construct his own. his liver is not quite functioning to adult levels, so it wouldn't be uncommon for him to have slight jaundice (skin with a yellowish tinge) at birth. his eyes can also distinguish between light and dark now. we were told in our child care class that the last 4 weeks before birth are most important for brain development, so hopefully he stays content til around march 18 like he's supposed to.
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maternity clothes? yep!
sleep? been sleeping through most nights lately, thank goodness
stretch marks? not too many
best moments this week: baby shower! • seeing family and friends that we really shouldn't go so long in between seeing • spending time in the mister's room and starting to fill up that closet of his
miss anything? not too much
movement: his movements have been a lot more often, and they're usually sweeping movements rather than jabs and kicks, now that he's slowly maxing out his space
food cravings: not really craving much
anything making you queasy or sick? no
gender: boy… "only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go." ~t.s. eliot
pregnancy symptoms: not too much to complain about • no real swelling in my hands or feet • i've had my moments, but pregnancy brain has not gotten the best of me • tiredness
wedding rings, on or off? on
happy or moody most of the time? mostly happy, a little emotional from time to time
looking forward to: trip to ikea for odds and ends this weekend • warmer weather! • celebrating our niece's first birthday soon - can't believe it was a year ago that we were holding a newborn. and a little over a year later, it'll be our own! • hearing about the newest member of our family's birth - my cousin's baby boy due on february 24, just three weeks before our babe!
notes from dad: "Can't wait!"
"Can't wait!" - usually a joke saying Karin and I share, now its a true feeling. I cant wait!!! I find myself thinking more and more about our little man's arrival. I have spent tons of time in the nursery looking and thinking. Playing it all out in my head! I can't wait! I can't wait to hold him! I can't wait to play with him! The last couple weeks with baby care classes, nursery finishes, little man is all i think about. Top it off with another fantastic shower, its all been so awesome! I also have realized through our pregnancy how much our little guy will be loved. I can't wait till he finds out for himself! Can't wait!
^^^ welcome! remembering the small details of our mustache themed "little man" shower...
^^^ hand made baby bibs, made with love by grandma… deliciously good cake, "a little man is on the way"… shower favors in mustache-clad snack boxes and mustache confetti
^^^ our babe will be sporting lots of bears gear!
notes from dad: "Can't wait!"
"Can't wait!" - usually a joke saying Karin and I share, now its a true feeling. I cant wait!!! I find myself thinking more and more about our little man's arrival. I have spent tons of time in the nursery looking and thinking. Playing it all out in my head! I can't wait! I can't wait to hold him! I can't wait to play with him! The last couple weeks with baby care classes, nursery finishes, little man is all i think about. Top it off with another fantastic shower, its all been so awesome! I also have realized through our pregnancy how much our little guy will be loved. I can't wait till he finds out for himself! Can't wait!
to do list:
- figure out daycare
- decide on our babe's name (first name, check. middle name, pretty sure of)
- wash and organize baby clothes, bedding, etc.
- pack hospital bag (started my list and have a few things prepped)
- make appointment to be sure our car seat is properly installed
- attend hospital tour and two child care classes
- write out birth plan and pre-register at hospital
- figure out how to handle maternity leave, insurance, paperwork etc.
- prepare frozen meals for post baby boy
- baby proof the house (mainly - buy new coffee table not made of glass. farewell, panther… we've been close these past 10 years, lol)
- write thank you notes for gifts received from our family baby shower in chicago
- write thank you notes for gifts received from our most recent baby shower
- write thank you notes for gifts received from our most recent baby shower
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