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| Better late then never, 33w6d. =) |
How big is Holden?: According to my WTE app, he is approximately 19-22 inches long, approximately 4.9 pounds & is the size of a pineapple. The Bump says that he is about 17.2-18.7 inches long, 4.2-5.8 pounds & the size of a durian fruit. Yep, I have no idea what a durian fruit is..
Total weight gain/loss: +32 pounds. I'll take it at this point. If I end this pregnancy under +40 pounds then I will be a very happy camper. Sad, but true at this point.
Maternity clothes?: I'm pretty sure it's what my fall wardrobe is going to consist of. Lovely.
Symptoms: Other then tons of BH contractions & lots of fetal movement, it just been muscle cramping in the middle of the night aka Charlie Horses. Yay! Definitely not exciting since it's already happened twice this week. I also still have to pee all of the time & am constantly SOB, but I'm used to these symptoms by now. *wink* I've also been feeling a bit sick to my stomach this week & I don't know if I should chalk it up to third tri "morning" sickness or if it's stress related or something else. Hmmm...I guess only time will tell.
Stretch marks?: Oh yes, Lois is large & in charge at this point. Still waiting for her friends who are sure to show up to the party very soon.
Sleep: Tired, tired, tired. I'm pretty sure that sums it up. I love sleep & there is no such thing as too much...now if only Carter would understand this. =)
Movement: Thankfully, he has been more active during the day recently. He is still an early morning/late night mover & shaker though. I can only hope this means he is realizing a bit when it's night & when it's daytime.
Food cravings: I did have a weird craving the other day for Top Ramen, which I have not eaten in years.....very weird. No, it was not fulfilled.
Gender: Baby Boy
Names: Holden Thomas (Brother)
Labor Signs: Still just daily BH contractions. My body really is getting ready for labor this time. Oi! And, yes...more episodes of painful ones. This is going to be a long 7ish weeks body if you insist on practicing this much.
Belly Button in or out?: Definitely getting closer to being out, but still not even flat yet so still considering it in at this point. It may pop out this time, but it may not. We shall see.
What I miss: The excitement that came with a first pregnancy. =( Sad, but true. I'm excited & happy to be expecting little Holden, but it seems that my having a baby is old news to everyone else this time around. It's definitely a different ball game from baby #1 to baby #2 especially when that baby is of the same gender. Holden won't be celebrated with a baby shower, we likely won't have maternity photos to look back on & he won't even have a nursery at birth. It all really is bumming me out a little bit.
What I am looking forward to: Only two more weeks until I can truly start nesting & organizing our little space! I am really anxious to have a bit of control & order back in our lives.
Best Moment this Week: Getting to enjoy our last family vacation & relaxing before Holden arrives. Also, acquiring a few more items for the little dude which is helping me feel a little more ready to meet him.
Milestones this week: First every 2 week appt! I can't believe we are almost to the point of having weekly appts. Crazy!
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