I've decided to run through the various gender predictors to see what the main guess is for Baby Reeder. We'll have to wait until he/she pops out to determine the validity of these, but until then...
According to the following Old Wives Tales, I'm having a:
Carrying high instead of low = GIRL
Carrying it all in front (no one can tell I'm pregnant from the back) = BOY
Craving sweet rather than salty snacks = GIRL
Lots of fetal movement = BOY (a sexist OWT about women being placid and complacent....)
Heartbeat is higher than 140 bpm = GIRL
Baby dreams I've had have been about boys = BOY
Dad-to-be has not gained weight along with Mom = GIRL
Didn't actually get sick with my morning sickness (for the most part) = BOY
Sum of mother's age at conception (24) + number of the month of conception (April = 4) is even = BOY (an ancient Chinese thing)
Headaches during pregnancy = BOY
The child my mother had after me was a boy = BOY
I do not eat the heel of a loaf of bread = GIRL (the lamest of them all)
Everyone tells me I look better than ever now (I promise I'm not making this up, I get it all the time now, which is so lovely to hear) = BOY (apparently girls take away their mother's beauty, ha!)
Conclusion from all of this? Who the heck knows. All of these add up to a 61% likelihood that the munchkin is a BOY. This will delight the husband - and just about everyone else. So far, the guesses on the Baby Reeder Split-the-Pot Pool are 63% boy, 37% girl. Either way, I can't wait to meet him/her!!
Friday, October 30, 2009
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
64 days :)
I will absolutely be holding my child in my arms in no more than 64 days! How thrilling is that?! My doctor assured me this morning that Baby Reeder will indeed be born in 2009. I asked about induction and she told me she typically will let a woman go as many as 10 days over her due date. When I explained my anxiety over giving birth in the new year (with scary 2010 insurance rates), she promised we'd get this little tyke out before then. Hooray!!
64 days. That's not a lot of time, and that's the maximum # of days. We still have so much to do! Finish the nursery, put away all the baby stuff still littering the living room, pack the hospital bag, tour the hospital, have the car seat inspected.... I feel unprepared, the husband feels over-prepared, and odds are we are somewhere in the middle. Time to get our butts in gear!
Our appt went just as perfectly as usual this morning. Baby's heartbeat is 155 bpm. She measured my belly for the first time and evidently our growth is perfect, so she isn't concerned about the baby's size at this point. Everything still looks great on paper for both of us! And actually, despite some back pain, I'm feeling really good this week, too.
How far along?: 32 weeks, 0 days.
Total weight gain/loss: +1.5 this week, +14 overall.
How big is baby?: 3.75 lbs and 16.75 inches long. The baby should double his weight in the next 7 weeks.
Maternity clothes?: Full-time.
Sleep: Never enough.
Movement: As the nurse was trying to get the baby's heartbeat this morning, he kept squirming away from the doppler, so much so that we both started laughing. Clearly, we were invading his personal space :)
Labor signs: A few more BH. Speaking of labor, the OB confirmed that Baby Reeder is head-down again. For some reason the phrase "locked and loaded" won't leave my head.
Food cravings: Oh sugar, how I love thee. This week has been filled with brownies, buckeyes, and caramels. Mmmmm.
Gender: It has one, we just don't know what it is.
Belly button in or out?: Strange.
What I miss: Comfortably bending over to pick things up.
What I am looking forward to: Wednesdays. This is my last working Wednesday at F+W (ever!), plus my next 3 doctor's appts are scheduled on Wednesdays. It's like a mid-week treat.
Best moment this week: On my way to work today, I saw a car with antlers attached to the windows and a red nose on the front bumper. It's the most wonderful time of the year :)
Weekly Wisdom: (Somehow this question got deleted the last few weeks. It's back, so soak in my wisdom.) Slip-on shoes are ESSENTIAL in pregnancy. Tying your shoes at 7+ months pregnant is so very, very difficult.
Milestones: The start of bi-weekly doctor's visits. To quote my OB, "We're getting closer!"
64 days. That's not a lot of time, and that's the maximum # of days. We still have so much to do! Finish the nursery, put away all the baby stuff still littering the living room, pack the hospital bag, tour the hospital, have the car seat inspected.... I feel unprepared, the husband feels over-prepared, and odds are we are somewhere in the middle. Time to get our butts in gear!
Our appt went just as perfectly as usual this morning. Baby's heartbeat is 155 bpm. She measured my belly for the first time and evidently our growth is perfect, so she isn't concerned about the baby's size at this point. Everything still looks great on paper for both of us! And actually, despite some back pain, I'm feeling really good this week, too.
How far along?: 32 weeks, 0 days.
Total weight gain/loss: +1.5 this week, +14 overall.
How big is baby?: 3.75 lbs and 16.75 inches long. The baby should double his weight in the next 7 weeks.
Maternity clothes?: Full-time.
Sleep: Never enough.
Movement: As the nurse was trying to get the baby's heartbeat this morning, he kept squirming away from the doppler, so much so that we both started laughing. Clearly, we were invading his personal space :)
Labor signs: A few more BH. Speaking of labor, the OB confirmed that Baby Reeder is head-down again. For some reason the phrase "locked and loaded" won't leave my head.
Food cravings: Oh sugar, how I love thee. This week has been filled with brownies, buckeyes, and caramels. Mmmmm.
Gender: It has one, we just don't know what it is.
Belly button in or out?: Strange.
What I miss: Comfortably bending over to pick things up.
What I am looking forward to: Wednesdays. This is my last working Wednesday at F+W (ever!), plus my next 3 doctor's appts are scheduled on Wednesdays. It's like a mid-week treat.
Best moment this week: On my way to work today, I saw a car with antlers attached to the windows and a red nose on the front bumper. It's the most wonderful time of the year :)
Weekly Wisdom: (Somehow this question got deleted the last few weeks. It's back, so soak in my wisdom.) Slip-on shoes are ESSENTIAL in pregnancy. Tying your shoes at 7+ months pregnant is so very, very difficult.
Milestones: The start of bi-weekly doctor's visits. To quote my OB, "We're getting closer!"
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
It's official!
As of Monday, I will be a part-time employee!
I've been waiting to blog about this until it was a done deal, mostly because I didn't want to jinx anything. I've been stressed out about my crappy insurance (and stress = bad for baby). Switching from FT to PT is the only way for me to ensure that I will be covered by the husband's insurance when Baby Reeder chooses to pop out. We will save a lot of money this way if the babe comes out early, as my current insurance blows. When I told HR that the reason I was requesting this switch was to "lose my benefits", they looked at me like I should be immediately admitted to a psych ward. Apparently, this was a first for them. But, nonetheless, it was approved!!
What does PT entail, you ask? It means I'll work 29 hrs over 4 days each week, with Wednesdays being my days off. Most of my OB appts have been scheduled on Wednesdays, so this will allow me to choose better appt times now that I start going bi-weekly (and soon, weekly!) I have a feeling I'm really going to appreciate these mid-week breaks, too. So, if I am able to work through Dec 11 as planned, I only have 27 work days left before I "retire" :)
Speaking of retiring, have I mentioned yet how blessed I am to have a husband that both understands and supports my desire to be a stay-at-home mom? I know it's not for everyone, but it's always been really important to me. I was blessed with one myself and I must say, the benefits are irreplaceable. We waited to have kids until we knew we could afford this arrangement - another blessing that came sooner than I had expected. Things might be tight for a while, but I truly believe our children will thrive because of it.
I had 4 distinct dreams as a child (that I can remember):
1. Marry a handsome man.
2. Have babies.
3. Stay home to raise those babies.
4. Own a vehicle with a bathroom so we never have to stop on road trips.
I'm thrilled to say that 3 of those 4 dreams are just weeks away from having come true (the RV dream might have to wait until retirement...) Soooo very blessed :)
I've been waiting to blog about this until it was a done deal, mostly because I didn't want to jinx anything. I've been stressed out about my crappy insurance (and stress = bad for baby). Switching from FT to PT is the only way for me to ensure that I will be covered by the husband's insurance when Baby Reeder chooses to pop out. We will save a lot of money this way if the babe comes out early, as my current insurance blows. When I told HR that the reason I was requesting this switch was to "lose my benefits", they looked at me like I should be immediately admitted to a psych ward. Apparently, this was a first for them. But, nonetheless, it was approved!!
What does PT entail, you ask? It means I'll work 29 hrs over 4 days each week, with Wednesdays being my days off. Most of my OB appts have been scheduled on Wednesdays, so this will allow me to choose better appt times now that I start going bi-weekly (and soon, weekly!) I have a feeling I'm really going to appreciate these mid-week breaks, too. So, if I am able to work through Dec 11 as planned, I only have 27 work days left before I "retire" :)
Speaking of retiring, have I mentioned yet how blessed I am to have a husband that both understands and supports my desire to be a stay-at-home mom? I know it's not for everyone, but it's always been really important to me. I was blessed with one myself and I must say, the benefits are irreplaceable. We waited to have kids until we knew we could afford this arrangement - another blessing that came sooner than I had expected. Things might be tight for a while, but I truly believe our children will thrive because of it.
I had 4 distinct dreams as a child (that I can remember):
1. Marry a handsome man.
2. Have babies.
3. Stay home to raise those babies.
4. Own a vehicle with a bathroom so we never have to stop on road trips.
I'm thrilled to say that 3 of those 4 dreams are just weeks away from having come true (the RV dream might have to wait until retirement...) Soooo very blessed :)
Friday, October 23, 2009
Unfit mother, part 2.
I've done it again. I've managed to get the "You're Going To Be a Terrible Mother" badge again. This time, at my work baby shower. Ugh. I was asked by a new dad in our dept if we had done any birthing classes or planned to. We're not. The husband and I have decided it's unnecessary because no 2 birthing experiences are alike and very few go according to any "birth plan". When I responded with a simple "no", the earth stopped spinning on its axis - well, in the eyes of my favorite co-worker at least.
Her: You're not doing any at all?
Me: Nope.
Her: Don't you want to be prepared for labor?
Me: I have a sister and a mom that have told me everything I need to know. Plus, you can't plan things anyway when it comes to labor. What will happen will happen, regardless of how many breathing techniques I've learned.
Her: Well, I still use those breathing techniques now, 31 years later. It doesn't hurt to be well-informed.
I think I'm going to invite her to stay with me the first few weeks after Baby Reeder is born to help out. You know, since she CLEARLY knows what it's like to give birth and raise a baby in 2009. Breathing techniques? I prefer drugs, thanks. And feel free to flame me for that one, too. I'll keep my badge all shined up for our next encounter.
T-minus 5 days until I tell them I'm never coming back once this baby makes his exit, and I'll do my very best not to grin like an idiot or yell out "Suckers!" while I do it.
Her: You're not doing any at all?
Me: Nope.
Her: Don't you want to be prepared for labor?
Me: I have a sister and a mom that have told me everything I need to know. Plus, you can't plan things anyway when it comes to labor. What will happen will happen, regardless of how many breathing techniques I've learned.
Her: Well, I still use those breathing techniques now, 31 years later. It doesn't hurt to be well-informed.
I think I'm going to invite her to stay with me the first few weeks after Baby Reeder is born to help out. You know, since she CLEARLY knows what it's like to give birth and raise a baby in 2009. Breathing techniques? I prefer drugs, thanks. And feel free to flame me for that one, too. I'll keep my badge all shined up for our next encounter.
T-minus 5 days until I tell them I'm never coming back once this baby makes his exit, and I'll do my very best not to grin like an idiot or yell out "Suckers!" while I do it.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Oh my...
Notice a difference? We started taking weekly belly shots (headless, so it doesn't matter how crappy I look.) After taking this week's photo and looking back a few weeks, I think Baby Reeder and I have hit a major growth spurt. Good lord.
On the left is 28 weeks. On the right is 31 weeks. We're talking 3 weeks, people. And, just for fun, below that is my 9 week photo (please excuse my dirty mirror.) I'm wearing the same shirt in this one as the 31w pic. What a difference 5 months makes, huh? :)
On the left is 28 weeks. On the right is 31 weeks. We're talking 3 weeks, people. And, just for fun, below that is my 9 week photo (please excuse my dirty mirror.) I'm wearing the same shirt in this one as the 31w pic. What a difference 5 months makes, huh? :)
Totally TMI.
DISCLAIMER: The following is going to delve into TMI territory. Consider this your warning, boys (and any childless females that'd like to continue to believe that pregnancy is all sunshine & rainbows - although, you'd have to be a new blog reader to still feel that way....) Stop reading now. Don't scroll down. I mean it. And if you don't heed this advice, you can't say I didn't warn you.
Sitting on the couch in my PJ's last night, things started to...um...leak. Now, there's been some slight leakage in the past, but nothing that has left a quarter-sized wet spot on my (husband's, lol) tshirt. It has begun. Looks like my days of sleeping braless are over for the next year or so.
Ironically, I was accused of stuffing my bra in 7th grade by some mean boys (I was an early bloomer.) Now, I will actually be stuffing my bra - with breast pads. Ah, pregnancy.
Sitting on the couch in my PJ's last night, things started to...um...leak. Now, there's been some slight leakage in the past, but nothing that has left a quarter-sized wet spot on my (husband's, lol) tshirt. It has begun. Looks like my days of sleeping braless are over for the next year or so.
Ironically, I was accused of stuffing my bra in 7th grade by some mean boys (I was an early bloomer.) Now, I will actually be stuffing my bra - with breast pads. Ah, pregnancy.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
You're waddling.
So we get home last night after dinner and, as I'm walking into the house, I look at the husband. He has wide eyes and this strange look on his face as he watches me.
Me: What's the look for?
Him: You're waddling. (boyish grin on his face)
Me: I'm 7 months pregnant. What do you expect?
Him: I guess this is just the first time I've seen it.
Me: (no words, just continued to waddle inside after a quick eye roll and shake of the head...)
How far along?: 31 weeks, 0 days.
Total weight gain/loss: +0.5 this week, +12.5 overall.
How big is baby?: 3.5 lbs and over 16 inches long. Getting fatter every day :)
Maternity clothes?: Sweatpants are becoming my at-home norm. I'd imagine they'll soon become my out-of-home norm as well.
Sleep: Afternoon naps are in order.
Movement: More intense than ever this week. I can't tell you how many times I've looked down at my belly and said "please stop, you're hurting Mommy."
Labor signs: A few BH.
Food cravings: Baked goods of all types. I cannot get enough. Trying very hard to fight the urge to make brownies, as the husband's been really good about eating healthy lately.
Gender: No idea.
Belly button in or out?: Getting flatter.
What I miss: Breathing normally. Apparently the struggle to breathe will let up some once the baby starts dropping, so I've been pushing her down all week (fully knowing this will not help.)
What I am looking forward to: Doctor's appt next week.
Best moment this week: Dancing with the husband at the wedding reception, though the baby belly did get in the way a bit :)
Milestones: 2 months to go!
Me: What's the look for?
Him: You're waddling. (boyish grin on his face)
Me: I'm 7 months pregnant. What do you expect?
Him: I guess this is just the first time I've seen it.
Me: (no words, just continued to waddle inside after a quick eye roll and shake of the head...)
How far along?: 31 weeks, 0 days.
Total weight gain/loss: +0.5 this week, +12.5 overall.
How big is baby?: 3.5 lbs and over 16 inches long. Getting fatter every day :)
Maternity clothes?: Sweatpants are becoming my at-home norm. I'd imagine they'll soon become my out-of-home norm as well.
Sleep: Afternoon naps are in order.
Movement: More intense than ever this week. I can't tell you how many times I've looked down at my belly and said "please stop, you're hurting Mommy."
Labor signs: A few BH.
Food cravings: Baked goods of all types. I cannot get enough. Trying very hard to fight the urge to make brownies, as the husband's been really good about eating healthy lately.
Gender: No idea.
Belly button in or out?: Getting flatter.
What I miss: Breathing normally. Apparently the struggle to breathe will let up some once the baby starts dropping, so I've been pushing her down all week (fully knowing this will not help.)
What I am looking forward to: Doctor's appt next week.
Best moment this week: Dancing with the husband at the wedding reception, though the baby belly did get in the way a bit :)
Milestones: 2 months to go!
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Ready...
I'm ready for my baby to come. No, I'm not issuing an eviction notice or anything, as it's still too early for my little one to survive without some intervention. And of course I want her to be healthy and happy and come home with me as soon as she is born. But I'm ready to meet her. And hold her. And be a mom.
I'm sick today, and tired and uber-uncomfortable like always. But that's not even the reason. I just want my baby, that's all. I catch myself wishing I'll deliver early almost every day. Not now-early, but maybe 37 or 38 weeks. Because that's much shorter than the 9 weeks I have left; it's only 6-7. It's a completely selfish thought and I hope it doesn't come true. My precious child deserves the full 40-weeks to incubate and I'm going to give it to her, if she'll let me. But I'm getting impatient. I guess I need to start finding some time-fillers....
I'm sick today, and tired and uber-uncomfortable like always. But that's not even the reason. I just want my baby, that's all. I catch myself wishing I'll deliver early almost every day. Not now-early, but maybe 37 or 38 weeks. Because that's much shorter than the 9 weeks I have left; it's only 6-7. It's a completely selfish thought and I hope it doesn't come true. My precious child deserves the full 40-weeks to incubate and I'm going to give it to her, if she'll let me. But I'm getting impatient. I guess I need to start finding some time-fillers....
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Ouch.
Things hurt. There are baby body parts jabbing into my bones all over the place today. Baby Reeder is also currently engaged in some sort of in-utero Jazzercise class, as there is a ridiculous amount of intense moving and shaking going on in there. If there were a webcam on me at my desk, you'd see lots of wincing and hear groaning coupled with very labored breathing.
Last night was a horrible sleeping night (more so than usual) so I'm sure this little one is just reacting to that. I hate having to ask my dear husband to roll over (to stop the snoring), but was awake so much that the poor man got the "hey babe, will you roll on your side?" multiple times. Coincidentally, my constant rolling around kept jarring the baby awake, just adding to the difficulty to get back to sleep. I signed up for a 20-minute massage at work today, so here's hoping that relaxes these aching muscles.
2 more months. 2 more months. You are sooo worth this, so just bear with me as I try to figure out how to keep us both comfortable for the next 2 months. And let's try not to wake up Daddy as much, okay?
Last night was a horrible sleeping night (more so than usual) so I'm sure this little one is just reacting to that. I hate having to ask my dear husband to roll over (to stop the snoring), but was awake so much that the poor man got the "hey babe, will you roll on your side?" multiple times. Coincidentally, my constant rolling around kept jarring the baby awake, just adding to the difficulty to get back to sleep. I signed up for a 20-minute massage at work today, so here's hoping that relaxes these aching muscles.
2 more months. 2 more months. You are sooo worth this, so just bear with me as I try to figure out how to keep us both comfortable for the next 2 months. And let's try not to wake up Daddy as much, okay?
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Grown-up week.
We've had a very grown-up week in the Reeder house. Over the weekend, we passed the 2-year anniversary of the day we bought our house (and we still have empty, furniture-less rooms...) Plus, said house has been inundated with baby stuff, a sign that we're coming up on being handed the greatest responsibility of our lives.
Then yesterday was a majorly grown-up day. Daddy sold his car, which was quite a sacrifice for him. He is selflessly giving up his fun car for a more family-friendly version (make and model TBD.) Car seats just don't fit well in the back of a 2-door! After unleashing the car, we signed away our unborn child, i.e. we had our wills drawn up. I repeat, wills. If that doesn't scream "grown-the-hell-up", I don't know what does. Baby Reeder now has assigned guardians if something were to happen to us. It's a terrifying thing to think about, especially since he's not even here yet, but very necessary to have. We are now, dare I say it, adults.
How far along?: 30 weeks, 0 days.
Total weight gain/loss: +2 this week, +12 overall.
How big is baby?: Almost 3 lbs. and 15.5 inches long. He's swimming in a pint & a half of amniotic fluid now!
Maternity clothes?: Already growing out of some - yikes!
Sleep: My least favorite time of day :(
Movement: The munchkin is pressing into my hip bone now, which is pleasant. At least my transverse baby's butt is no longer pushing into my lungs - bonus!
Labor signs: Braxton Hicks on occasion, my sign that I need to slow down.
Food cravings: Village Tavern chicken fingers and fries. Thanks for putting this idea in my head, family.
Gender: It's a boy week.
Belly button in or out?: Weird.
What I miss: Good sleep.
What I am looking forward to: Wedding weekend in Canton, for many reasons. It's the last and shortest of my road trips for this pregnancy. Plus I get to wear my comfy dress = no waistband squeezing my belly + sleevelessness heaven (Can you tell I am overwhelmingly hot right now? We're talking "could this be a Swine Flu fever?" hot.) Perhaps we'll take a "family" photo since the husband will be in a tux ;)
Best moment this week: My baby shower! LOVED it!
Milestones: Remember my "25% down, 75% to go" post? Yeah, reverse that! Hitting the 30's feels pretty major league to me. Single digit weeks-to-go from here on out!
Then yesterday was a majorly grown-up day. Daddy sold his car, which was quite a sacrifice for him. He is selflessly giving up his fun car for a more family-friendly version (make and model TBD.) Car seats just don't fit well in the back of a 2-door! After unleashing the car, we signed away our unborn child, i.e. we had our wills drawn up. I repeat, wills. If that doesn't scream "grown-the-hell-up", I don't know what does. Baby Reeder now has assigned guardians if something were to happen to us. It's a terrifying thing to think about, especially since he's not even here yet, but very necessary to have. We are now, dare I say it, adults.
How far along?: 30 weeks, 0 days.
Total weight gain/loss: +2 this week, +12 overall.
How big is baby?: Almost 3 lbs. and 15.5 inches long. He's swimming in a pint & a half of amniotic fluid now!
Maternity clothes?: Already growing out of some - yikes!
Sleep: My least favorite time of day :(
Movement: The munchkin is pressing into my hip bone now, which is pleasant. At least my transverse baby's butt is no longer pushing into my lungs - bonus!
Labor signs: Braxton Hicks on occasion, my sign that I need to slow down.
Food cravings: Village Tavern chicken fingers and fries. Thanks for putting this idea in my head, family.
Gender: It's a boy week.
Belly button in or out?: Weird.
What I miss: Good sleep.
What I am looking forward to: Wedding weekend in Canton, for many reasons. It's the last and shortest of my road trips for this pregnancy. Plus I get to wear my comfy dress = no waistband squeezing my belly + sleevelessness heaven (Can you tell I am overwhelmingly hot right now? We're talking "could this be a Swine Flu fever?" hot.) Perhaps we'll take a "family" photo since the husband will be in a tux ;)
Best moment this week: My baby shower! LOVED it!
Milestones: Remember my "25% down, 75% to go" post? Yeah, reverse that! Hitting the 30's feels pretty major league to me. Single digit weeks-to-go from here on out!
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Baby shower #2!
Our home has been invaded by baby stuff. We are talking baby overload. Everywhere you look, baby stuff. And so it begins.... (insert huge smile here.)
Where did all this glorious stuff come from? My baby shower on Saturday! My lovely sister and bestest good friend hosted a fantastic shower for me at Grandma V's house. Everything was picturesque. Brunch was beyond yummy, the decorations were adorable, and there was a killer pile of gifts waiting for me. I did have some helpers with the gift-opening, as the shower was sprinkled with lots of tiny girls that were eager to help. 
My registry was just about wiped clean. This baby will be well-fed, well-entertained, and smell like heaven :) We got our stroller/car seat system, bouncer, swing, exersaucer, bassinet, and monitor, plus tons of diapers, toys, and all the other baby necessities. Not to mention I now have the most precious, to-die-for hospital outfits for Baby Reeder, 1 boy and 1 girl, just in case. I feel so incredibly blessed to have such generous women in my life. Thanks again for a fantastic time, girls. You went above and beyond to make the whole experience very special for Baby Reeder and I! Love you!
Friday, October 9, 2009
Smiling.
I woke up not feeling so great this morning. Before he left for work, I asked the husband for a big hug, as I often do when I need a pick-me-up. Mid-embrace, Baby Reeder kicked me pretty hard, hard enough that he also kicked his daddy. It was as if he was saying "Have a good day, Dad!" Instant smile from mama. Definitely the pick-me-up I needed.
You're already melting my heart, little one.
You're already melting my heart, little one.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Happy mama :)
I'm a happy mama today. I've felt pretty good this week compared to the 2 previous weeks. My back still has its moments, but has really improved. And breathing is still very hard at times. But I haven't had the same "how will I survive 2 1/2 more months of this?" panic attacks this week! Hooray!
How far along?: 29 weeks, 0 days.
Total weight gain/loss: -1 this week, +10 overall. sigh. Don't worry, I stopped at Servatii's for double chocolate muffins this morning to console myself. I love how we call them "muffins" to justify eating giant cupcakes for breakfast :)
How big is baby?: Approximately 2 1/2 lbs. and 15 inches long. Bones are really growing this week, so I'm going to do my part by chugging some milk and eating ice cream to supply extra calcium to get the job done!
Maternity clothes?: Comfy wintery maternity shirts were purchased and I'm in love. Also I've started wearing some of the husband's t-shirts (the ones too small for him to wear), as mine are just about done.
Sleep: Oh, the discomfort! You know the feeling after you haven't worked out in a long time or you do something strenuous that uses muscles you don't often use and then you wake up really sore the next day? Yeah, I feel that way every morning. I think I'm going to try Tylenol PM this weekend.
Movement: Rib kicks. Lots and lots of rib kicks. And rolling so intense it startles me. As does the shaking (as if the baby is shivering or something.)
Labor signs: Braxton Hicks contractions every now and then. Never more than 4 an hour though, which is the benchmark for calling the doctor.
Food cravings: Cereal, specifically Cheerios. Not so much a craving, but it's the only thing that always sounds good. I'm around a bowl a day now.
Gender: Preparing for either :)
Belly button in or out?: I don't think it will ever come out, but it may reach the surface.
What I miss: Long jeans. Maternity jeans are just too short for my preference.
What I am looking forward to: My baby shower this weekend! The girls have all sorts of surprises cookin'. I can't wait :)
Best moment this week: Securing a pediatrician for my little lady (and future children!)
Milestones: Baby Reeder is officially transverse. No joke this time (all those other times I said she was, I didn't know what I was talking about.) Hiccups have moved from way down south to my right side, so clearly there's a head over there. Craziness!
How far along?: 29 weeks, 0 days.
Total weight gain/loss: -1 this week, +10 overall. sigh. Don't worry, I stopped at Servatii's for double chocolate muffins this morning to console myself. I love how we call them "muffins" to justify eating giant cupcakes for breakfast :)
How big is baby?: Approximately 2 1/2 lbs. and 15 inches long. Bones are really growing this week, so I'm going to do my part by chugging some milk and eating ice cream to supply extra calcium to get the job done!
Maternity clothes?: Comfy wintery maternity shirts were purchased and I'm in love. Also I've started wearing some of the husband's t-shirts (the ones too small for him to wear), as mine are just about done.
Sleep: Oh, the discomfort! You know the feeling after you haven't worked out in a long time or you do something strenuous that uses muscles you don't often use and then you wake up really sore the next day? Yeah, I feel that way every morning. I think I'm going to try Tylenol PM this weekend.
Movement: Rib kicks. Lots and lots of rib kicks. And rolling so intense it startles me. As does the shaking (as if the baby is shivering or something.)
Labor signs: Braxton Hicks contractions every now and then. Never more than 4 an hour though, which is the benchmark for calling the doctor.
Food cravings: Cereal, specifically Cheerios. Not so much a craving, but it's the only thing that always sounds good. I'm around a bowl a day now.
Gender: Preparing for either :)
Belly button in or out?: I don't think it will ever come out, but it may reach the surface.
What I miss: Long jeans. Maternity jeans are just too short for my preference.
What I am looking forward to: My baby shower this weekend! The girls have all sorts of surprises cookin'. I can't wait :)
Best moment this week: Securing a pediatrician for my little lady (and future children!)
Milestones: Baby Reeder is officially transverse. No joke this time (all those other times I said she was, I didn't know what I was talking about.) Hiccups have moved from way down south to my right side, so clearly there's a head over there. Craziness!
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Objects in picture...
...are much smaller than they appear in real life. Or at least they feel like it.
Baby Reeder at 28w5d
Baby Reeder at 28w5d
Monday, October 5, 2009
Happenings.
No big events in the Reeder household lately, so I thought I'd just catch y'all up on some of the latest in Baby Reeder happenings:
- We have a pediatrician! As of last Friday, we are "in the books" at Montgomery Pediatrics. Yes, this was my doctor's office when I was a child...go figure. Since I'm so familiar with the office, procedures, and even our doctor (though different from my own as a child), we get to forego the awkward meet n' greet as well!
- We've finally revisited the nursery this week, after a several-weeks-long decorating hiatus. A lovely ceiling light was installed over the weekend (that I'm quite thrilled about!!) Window valances are underway, thanks to Grandma. Also, I'm finally giving serious thought to what we will put on all those blank blue walls. Baby Reeder needs to be visually stimulated by something, right?
- I'm pretty sure Baby Reeder has hooked his foot around my ribs and is now hanging monkey-bar style. He's positioned so high that I swear he'll never "drop". I rarely feel movement below my belly button anymore, except for hiccups (no longer adorable, btw) and the occasion jabs to my bladder. And, I must admit, I've started pushing back when he gets so high that I can't breathe.
- I've started doing kick counts every so often, mostly when I haven't felt him bustin' a move in a while. They say to give him 1 hour to move 10 times. My child knocks this out in 10 minutes or less. Already an overachiever like both his parents :)
- I am so delighted that it's October because we're that much closer to meeting this little one. I cannot wait, honestly. It's seriously all I ever think about. I'm especially excited to see his sweet little face and figure out his personality. Despite all of the aches and pains, this pregnancy has been the greatest gift I've ever been given. I'm going to (try to) cherish it while it lasts, but I can't help but be excited for Christmas!
- We have a pediatrician! As of last Friday, we are "in the books" at Montgomery Pediatrics. Yes, this was my doctor's office when I was a child...go figure. Since I'm so familiar with the office, procedures, and even our doctor (though different from my own as a child), we get to forego the awkward meet n' greet as well!
- We've finally revisited the nursery this week, after a several-weeks-long decorating hiatus. A lovely ceiling light was installed over the weekend (that I'm quite thrilled about!!) Window valances are underway, thanks to Grandma. Also, I'm finally giving serious thought to what we will put on all those blank blue walls. Baby Reeder needs to be visually stimulated by something, right?
- I'm pretty sure Baby Reeder has hooked his foot around my ribs and is now hanging monkey-bar style. He's positioned so high that I swear he'll never "drop". I rarely feel movement below my belly button anymore, except for hiccups (no longer adorable, btw) and the occasion jabs to my bladder. And, I must admit, I've started pushing back when he gets so high that I can't breathe.
- I've started doing kick counts every so often, mostly when I haven't felt him bustin' a move in a while. They say to give him 1 hour to move 10 times. My child knocks this out in 10 minutes or less. Already an overachiever like both his parents :)
- I am so delighted that it's October because we're that much closer to meeting this little one. I cannot wait, honestly. It's seriously all I ever think about. I'm especially excited to see his sweet little face and figure out his personality. Despite all of the aches and pains, this pregnancy has been the greatest gift I've ever been given. I'm going to (try to) cherish it while it lasts, but I can't help but be excited for Christmas!
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