And although many people, especially strangers who see it fit to share openly, tell me that I look so small for this far in pregnancy, I need to tell you, I do not feel the same way.
I've got a more compact, tight bundle of pregnancy in my front right now. My dear girl is constantly doing jumping jacks and getting hiccups and fidgeting.
I am pretty sick now with a sinus infection and bronchitis, so I bet she is getting a lot of disrupted sleep due to coughing and my whining about feeling so pitiful.
In previous weeks I felt totally okay with an early delivery baby. Right now though, the thought of that scares me. My house needs a good cleaning, as in, getting the winter gunk out. My body needs a good healing (also getting the winter gunk out). I want this baby's arrival to be peaceful for me, and feeling stress about getting her sick or getting the gunk off the baseboards and etc. do not make for a peaceful welcome home experience!
In other news, I have decided that I feel much more okay having a baby shower in some sort of format for this pregnancy than any other. I feel so safe in this pregnancy and have a new realization that it is something that should be commemorated with a rite of passage like a special party. I do not expect presents or whatever, but I do want to listen to and enjoy the company of others who already love this baby, too.
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Practicing For You.
Daniel needs some practice in gentleness. That is why I got him this doll. He is enjoying looking at its belly button and facial features, but isn't very interested in it that much. You will be much more fascinating, I am sure! This summer perhaps we'll have a similar photo of you propped up on the couch with him during his afternoon drink and TV time.
Contraction City.
That's what you and I are enduring these days, babe.
Its really uncomfortable for me, as if I am wearing the tightest belt ever at my rib cage and as if my abdomen was made of some type of firm basketball (not a foursquare ball... a really old, well played with, no tread left- bball).
But you've got to be uncomfortable, too, what with all that kicking and rolling and jabbing you are doing to escape and find a more spacious place to rest in this often shrinking space you're living in.
You are only 4 lbs and 31 weeks into gestation, so its unfair to wish you out of the nest already, but wow, I think I am reconsidering the idea of totally unscheduled birthing activities for you. Therefore, we might be meeting sooner (either because you've made the choice or my pelvic floor has!) based on the idea of Dr. Grant thinking 38 weeks gestation is a totally fine length of time.
So.... maximum two months until our discomfort is over. HOOOray.
Its really uncomfortable for me, as if I am wearing the tightest belt ever at my rib cage and as if my abdomen was made of some type of firm basketball (not a foursquare ball... a really old, well played with, no tread left- bball).
But you've got to be uncomfortable, too, what with all that kicking and rolling and jabbing you are doing to escape and find a more spacious place to rest in this often shrinking space you're living in.
You are only 4 lbs and 31 weeks into gestation, so its unfair to wish you out of the nest already, but wow, I think I am reconsidering the idea of totally unscheduled birthing activities for you. Therefore, we might be meeting sooner (either because you've made the choice or my pelvic floor has!) based on the idea of Dr. Grant thinking 38 weeks gestation is a totally fine length of time.
So.... maximum two months until our discomfort is over. HOOOray.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Gifts from Mississippi!
Its your first out of state present... from a Target in MS! And from my best friend, Ann. You might call her Aunt one day, out of respect and familiarity, or perhaps Mrs. Hoemann. I am not sure. But these are some very cute sleepers and a 3 month sun dress that is too precious.
Your dad REALLY likes these types of sleepers... zips are so easy!
Honestly, I will get more enjoyment from this dress than you will. It is so sweet.
Gifts from Grandma Becky
Baby girl clothes are just irresistible. Here are two gowns from Grandma Becky! She gave them to you with our family's Valentine's Day package.
We have a few of these gowns that we dressed your brother in, but if this is possible, they are actually a little more masculine than I'd like. How can a dress be masculine? I know! But these ones are frilly and beautiful. We really like them with leggings or leg warmers because they make cloth diaper changes so easy!
(More) Gifts from Aunt Rachie
She loves to shop; she loves you. I predict this means you will always have something wonderful in your closet!
I LOVE the matching cardigan!
No need for shoes. You've got them sewn in!
This was her favorite detail... ruffles on the bottom!
And here's a larger size dress you'll wear when you start crawling and toddling. Its so cheerful that I imagine you wearing pony tails with it, too. (If you are like your brother though... no hope of any hair accessories until after age 2!)
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