Other than that our life is going pretty amazing! Ellie, Carl, and Olivia were in town this weekend for my Grandmother's memorial service (which turned out to be exactly what she would have wanted- a party at a pub). It was great to see them and to have a baby around the house to kind of wake us up to the change that is coming in our lives.
Saturday night we went to a friend's birthday party and had a great time. It was very interesting since one of the other ladies there is 17 weeks pregnant (and has an 18 month old) and the other has a one year old and Jonathan and I just sat there in conversation with them about their experiences. Jonathan had never heard of SIDS and seems thoroughly disturb about it (I tried to rationalize it is super rare- but he seemed deaf to that). It was neat to seem him just as into the baby conversation as i was though. Plus it was good since a number of times this weekend i heard the first three months are not the greatest- so at least i feel warned that when we are exhausted and the baby is not giving any positive reinforcement to our endless actions that there is an end in site and it will be worth it...
Sunday was Father's Day at the lake house- which was wonderful. The boat works fantastic (always the highlight of my summer when the boat cranks with no issues). Marcy, Kevin, Miller, Harris, my folks and Jonathan's folks all came up there. I am so excited that Liam will have those lake experiences like I had as a kid! We are just so fortunate.
Well here are some pictures of the room- and as crazy as i feel since we already have so much of the baby stuff- it was very handy this weekend for Olivia! And thank you to my Mom for the bed skirt and quilt- aren't they perfect!!!! We still have to put up the shelves around the top of the room and a lot of other details- but the base of the room is coming together.
Here is my status update report:
How far along? 26 weeks
How big is baby (new to the survey): 1 2/3 pounds and is 14 inches
Maternity clothes? Exclusively
Stretch marks? Nope (thank the heavens...)
Sleep: Is officially getting uncomfortable! When i have to get up to pee in the night it is this roll off the bed action to then heave myself up.
Best moment this week: The week was great! Jonathan saw Liam kick from the outside (no hands on belly) which is fun.
Movement: Tons. Mainly at night though which has us scared this child is going to be a night owl and keep us up all hours!
Food cravings: Everything! Fruit, reeces pieces (something that would have made me gag 26 weeks ago), ice cream, chocolate (another thing that would have made me gag), peach juice...
Gender: It’s a boy!!!!
Labor Signs: No. In the book they do say I might experience Braxton Hicks contractions anytime now- I can only imagine the panic attack that will cause me!
Belly Button in or out? In but it’s kind of crazy to think it will poke out at one point- especially since that point is coming soon. I know another lady who is just a week ahead of me and it is already out- super yucky!!
What I miss: A cold mixed drink on these hot days.
What I am looking forward to: Third trimester in one week!
Weekly Wisdom: The thing i heard at the beach party by strangers, from Ellie, from Jennifer and everyone else this weekend- the first three months are hard. But super worth it!
Milestones: Liam will be opening his eyes this week, his lungs are getting strong, and he now recognizes Jonathan and my voice (and even the dogs barking)! Time to get out the classical music!
Katy - the room looks great!!! And, we also are going to put shelves to match the furniture around the top part of the room. It sounds like things are going so well - love to hear that. And, glad to hear Ellie and Olivia were able to 'break' you and Jonathan in as parents:) Let's see updated belly pics. I can't believe you're almost to third trimester...YAY!
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