How big is baby: still the size of a squash
Weight gain/loss: +1.5 lbs! I swear Baby Jarbs is having a MAJOR growth spurt this week. I've been constantly hungry. My belly looks bigger and weighs much heavier every single day. I read that babies gain much of their weight during these last few weeks.
Pregnancy symptoms: constant hunger, linea negra, pressure in my groin whenever I stand up. My co-worker said I am starting to waddle :-(
Maternity clothes: I am getting a good use of my TWO maternity work pants. I want to buy one more but I am having second thoughts. I do not want to spend money and only be able to wear it for ~8 more weeks. Sometimes I still wear my regular work pants, unbuttoned and with a belly band over it.
Stretch Marks: none; still keeping my fingers crossed
Sleep: 6 to 7 hrs of sleep with trips to the potty. There are nights when I only get up 2x to go to the bathroom.
Best moment this week: Seeing my friends and family at the baby shower
Movement: Yes, definitely. She always makes her presence known especially at night. Daddy Jarbs and I crack up every time we see my belly jump
Food cravings: Cosi's artic mocha; anything sweet! I have to be good and lay off on sweets especially for the next 8 weeks!
Food aversions: none
Labor signs: mild braxton hicks contractions
Belly button in or out: half outie
What I miss: being able to walk normally!
What I am looking forward to: my last birthday celebration before I become a MOM!
Milestones:
Baby's going through major brain and nerve development these days. His irises now react to light, and all five senses are in working order. (He won't pick up anything from his nose until after birth, though -- smell is transferred through air, not amniotic fluid.)
