6 weeks to go...
Six weeks to go!
Brian and I went to Babies R Us tonight and got some of the necessities off our registry (baby wipes, bottles, bottle cleaners, bassinette sheets, outlet covers, etc.). We also got our "diaper champ" which is supposed to be an odorless diaper disposal system. We'll see about that one....I'm doubtful.
The house is cleaner than it's ever been - which we both attribute to my nesting instict kicking in. This weekend our goal is to work on the nursery, get the car seats installed, and do more laundry so the baby clothes are ready to go.
I'm huge and continuing to "pop." I get stared at in public but people have been pretty kind about not saying stupid things to me (except for this one guy - who told me that I MUST be having twins...). I'm still trying to walk 1.5 miles every other day or so and doing lots of stretching to help with the back pain (which I wouldn't wish on ANYONE). Our new mattress is great and makes sleeping easier but I'm still up several times a night with back pain or to pee.
Our birthing classes start this Sunday afternoon. I think I'll feel less nervous about the labor and delivery once I have learned a couple of breathing techniques.
All of the symptoms and fears are just a reminder though, that the big day is coming....and soon!
Here's the update on the baby's progress:
How your baby's growing: Your baby now weighs about 4 3/4 pounds and is probably almost 18 inches long. Her fat layers — which she'll need to regulate her body temperature once she's born — are filling her out, making her rounder. Her central nervous system is still maturing and her lungs are well developed by now. If you've been nervous about going into preterm labor, you'll be happy to know that 99 percent of babies this age can survive outside the womb — and most have no major long-term problems related to prematurity.
Brian and I went to Babies R Us tonight and got some of the necessities off our registry (baby wipes, bottles, bottle cleaners, bassinette sheets, outlet covers, etc.). We also got our "diaper champ" which is supposed to be an odorless diaper disposal system. We'll see about that one....I'm doubtful.
The house is cleaner than it's ever been - which we both attribute to my nesting instict kicking in. This weekend our goal is to work on the nursery, get the car seats installed, and do more laundry so the baby clothes are ready to go.
I'm huge and continuing to "pop." I get stared at in public but people have been pretty kind about not saying stupid things to me (except for this one guy - who told me that I MUST be having twins...). I'm still trying to walk 1.5 miles every other day or so and doing lots of stretching to help with the back pain (which I wouldn't wish on ANYONE). Our new mattress is great and makes sleeping easier but I'm still up several times a night with back pain or to pee.
Our birthing classes start this Sunday afternoon. I think I'll feel less nervous about the labor and delivery once I have learned a couple of breathing techniques.
All of the symptoms and fears are just a reminder though, that the big day is coming....and soon!
Here's the update on the baby's progress:
How your baby's growing: Your baby now weighs about 4 3/4 pounds and is probably almost 18 inches long. Her fat layers — which she'll need to regulate her body temperature once she's born — are filling her out, making her rounder. Her central nervous system is still maturing and her lungs are well developed by now. If you've been nervous about going into preterm labor, you'll be happy to know that 99 percent of babies this age can survive outside the womb — and most have no major long-term problems related to prematurity.
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