How big is baby: Canary Melon (???) Baby is 19-22 inches and 5.5 pounds
Weight Gain: 24 pounds
33 Weeks.
I really need a new phone. These pictures are terrible. My facial expression isn't helping.
34 Weeks.
Craving: I'm thirsty a lot. So, water, I guess.
Feeling: Still feel lots of movement. Definitely feels like he's getting cramped in there. I can tell he's head down and feet up, which is good and where he should be by now. I've started to feel more pressure on my bladder, especially when he moves suddenly. Yikes.
Random: I went through all the baby things the other day and started organizing all his clothes in the dresser. I've washed all the blankets and burp cloths. but still need to wash his clothes. I think we have everything we will need to sustain his life for a couple months, at least.
I can't believe how close we are getting. It's such a trip to think about how fast the last 9 months have flown by. When we first found out I was pregnant, the end seemed soooooooo far away, like it was impossible to even contemplate. But now, we are 5 weeks (give or take) from having an actual real live baby here with us. How do other people deal with that?!?!! I guess you just don't really have a choice - this is happening and happening soon. It's so weird....but awesome. I'm trying hard to prepare as much as possible for birth, without psyching myself out. Our doula has met with us and she's great and will be a great resource to us on D-Day. We have a few more birth classes to go, a hospital tour to take and the car seat to install and then we should be "ready." Crazy!
I'm also realizing what a special time this is in mine and Dan's lives. I guess I've been feeling really sentimental about this being the last few weeks that it will be just us. I'm excited to start our family, but a little part of me will miss lazy weekends together, going to late movies whenever we want, or just being alone together. I don't want to take this time for granted. Being married to Dan has been the biggest blessing in my life and I have LOVED the last year and half together! I know having a baby will change our lives and lifestyle and a little part of me is scared and sad about it, but also excited for the adventure ahead as parents and a family of 3. It makes me also realize how special being pregnant is. I will never have another first pregnancy again, and being pregnant for the first time has been so amazing and special. I'm so grateful I've gotten to experience it. It makes me want to appreciate this time all the more.
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