17 Days to Go…
I’m growing by the minute at this point! At my appt last Thursday (April 14th) Dr. Flower’s guesstimated that our sweet baby Joel is 6 lbs even. I have another sonogram scheduled for this coming Thursday so I’ll know more after that. Jude was 5 lbs 9 ounces and 12 days early so…if the Dr is right on, Joel is already bigger with some time yet “in the oven” but really, he could be here as early as THIS SUNDAY!! I feel like I’ve grown so much since Thursday’s appt even! Getting curious for sure! :) What will he look like? How will he be different/similar to Jude? Will labor be different this go-round? WHEN will labor begin? What will we do with Jude while I’m in labor if my mom isn’t here by then?! How will Jude react to having a baby brother? How will Jon and I be as new parents of 2…under 2?! :) So many questions bouncing around!
I’ve gained right at 25 pounds (as of this morning). Maternity clothes are even tight at this point, LOL. I’m SO thankful it’s warmer and I’m not having to layer! I pretty much stay in flip flops & dresses or loose shorts and flowy tops... though I honestly don’t mind showcasing my “baby bump” from time to time with a tighter fitted outfit. :)
Nesting is in as full force as it’s going to get! Jon has been a great help! He pulled everything that we had stored down from the attic so I could wash it all...which resulted in him falling thru to the garage and having to repair the sheetrock (oops). Poor guy took it in stride like a champ! Clothes are all currently folded neatly and ready to find a “home” in the boys’ room (or elsewhere). I have today off work so I’ll be focusing my (lack of) energy on organizing Jude and Joel’s room, mainly their closet! I forgot how many clothes we had for Jude! The memories were flooding with each laundry load. Hard to believe he was so tiny at birth!! He wore preemie size for almost a month! Will Joel?? Hmmm… more questions!
Dr. Flower’s suggested I be doing “kick counts” and wanted to make sure I have been feeling movement…um, yes! TONS of moving! I look down at my belly, inside or out of clothes, and it moves like a water bed nearly all day! Makes me smile for the most part but there is the occasional belted “ouch!” when I feel like my ribs are being broken by a strong kick, LOL. I do love the reassurance it brings that Joel is strong, alive and well and getting ready to meet us! :)
This week I’ve had quite the head cold which makes breathing even harder than it already was! I told Jon I feel like I’m standing on top of the highest mountain fighting for that good deep breath and now I have a snot filled nose to add to that struggle, LOL. BUT all in all, it’s been a great pregnancy…totally bearable and smooth. It’s flown by! :)
Can't wait to meet baby Joel!!
