It seems like the past 6 weeks have FLOWN by!
Baby Wooley's rocker was delivered a few weeks ago (thanks Mom and Dad-in-law!). It is so comfy, and the back is high enough to lean your head back. I was told that was especially important for those feedings when you're exhausted. I'm pretty sure I could fall asleep in the chair with no trouble.
Mickey was a great stand-in for the baby...he didn't cry or anything!
I love that this is a slipcover and we can take it off and wash it if we need to
In other Wooley news, the pool is done! And it is finally warm enough to go in!
Well, it was warm enough for Matt to go in...I'm a baby when it comes to cold pool water
And the toys came out!!!
Here's the latest details on where we stand on Baby Wooley's impending arrival...
How far along? 30 weeks
How big is baby? The size of a head of lettuce (18 inches, 3.2 lbs) -- that is almost double what he was 6 weeks ago!
Sleep: What is sleep? I have pretty bad insomnia. I figure my not sleeping is just nature's way of going ahead and preparing me for the upcoming nightly feedings.
Best Moment this Week: Feeling Baby Wooley toss and turn -- and it was really funny last night when Matt and I were watching TV. The baby kicked harder than usual, and Matt felt my stomach jump. I said, "welcome to my world!"
Movement: He moves pretty regularly these days. He's definitely a kicker. Last night was the first night his movements kept me up though.
Food cravings: None
Food aversions: Nope
Gender: Still a boy. Otherwise, a little girl is getting a sports Mickey nursery.
Pregnancy symptoms: The reflux continues. Insomnia!! And we have now graduated to the part of the pregnancy where I cannot bend over far enough to pick up anything that I've dropped on the floor.
Belly button in or out? In, although more shallow than normal
What I miss: I'm totally missing sleep, coffee, sushi and cold cuts
What I'm looking forward to: Finishing the nursery. We've ordered a few Mets related pictures to go in the room. We're still looking for a nice cross/crucifix (we're both pretty picky about what we want for that). And then I'm still trying to convince Matt to let me hang a shelf (he's very against shelving for some reason...) Also...
Upcoming appointments/events: I'm looking forward to my baby shower in a week! My amazing cousin and aunt are throwing it for me. I can't wait!
Weekly wisdom: No matter how you mean a question about a pregnant woman's weight, she will always take it badly. For example, "you're not even showing yet!" Awesome...my clothes haven't fit in 4 months -- have I always looked this big? Or 2. Wow! You're about ready to pop! (Pretty self explanatory there)
Milestones: I'm not sure there are any "milestones" per se. Matt can feel the baby a little more now -- although the baby tends to settle down whenever Matt tries to feel him kick. However, this weekend I was lying on my side, and Matt was just nearby and the baby kicked pretty hard, and Matt was like, "are you kidding me? did that hurt?" He thought I'd been moving my stomach since he was having a hard time feeling the kicks...I told him I wasn't -- sometimes the baby just takes a leg swing into me. (We're going to have to discuss how much Mommy did NOT like that when he gets here.)
Coming next time: Definitely pictures from my upcoming shower...not sure if we get another ultrasound to estimate birth weight, but if so I'd love to see my little one again!
