seriously? who comes up with these size comparisons?! It is not helpful if I first need to find out what the vegetable actually is that I'm supposed to be comparing you to... Chinese cabbage?! I can deal with butternut squash. Plus, "butternut" is a pretty cute nickname! Too bad there's a chance you're already well beyond that size...
Yes, the biggest news to report is that your dad and I went to a check up this past week. He got to hear your heartbeat for the first time in awhile...136 beats per minute. And wiggling all over as usual. The doctor measured my belly too. And found that it was bigger than anticipated! At the time I was 28 and a half weeks along... typically the belly size in centimeters is supposed to be right on track with the number of weeks. So I should have been 28ish centimeters. I was 33-34. Whoa. Then she noticed that I was also 3 centimeters "ahead" at my last appointment. So this is not that big of a shock. And it could mean absolutely nothing. You could have had a growth spurt and things will balance out now. There could be more variation because a different doctor measured me last time. Or maybe you were more spread out on that day. OR... or... maybe you're a big boy! Your dad has been excitedly telling everyone that maybe you'll arrive earlier than anticipated! Dear boy, I hope you don't... not that I'm not excited to meet you, but I want to make sure that you are healthy and strong when you arrive. And your dad is anxious to finish his work on your nursery. :) We'll find out more about what all this means at our next appointment at the end of the month. The doctor scheduled us for an ultrasound so we can take some measurements of YOU! This means another chance to see you, a rare occurrence as most pregnancies go. Of course, ultrasound measurements can also be off by some degree, so I'm not quite sure how much information this will actually provide. But at least we'll know that you're doing well, that my fluid levels are good and we'll carry on from there. You just keep baking!
The other news is that your mom is now another year older. My 31st birthday came and went on the 10th. We celebrated with your Aunt Cassie, Uncle Dan, and Tyler and Uncle Konrad and Johanna by going to the roller derby. We had a great time grilling at the house beforehand and I think everyone was impressed by the derby itself. On Sunday, your dad and I went to the Renegade Craft Fair in Wicker Park for the second year in a row. Of course we purchased some things for you! Including an orange stuffed dinosaur named "Gregor" that is made of a recycled sweater. You'll see how much fun it is next year! :)
Nursery progress continues! Your dad has been SO busy getting ready for you! Your room now has two very fun striped walls. He thought I was crazy when I asked him about painting stripes, but I think he agrees now that they are fun and unique. We have also ordered all the furniture and it should be here within 6 weeks or so. Then it will start looking like a real room!
Our first baby shower is this weekend--the one that is being thrown by your Aunt Cassie and GREAT Aunt Ev. The thought of being the center of attention is still a little bit terrifying to me. And I know that people are going to be asking questions that I don't really care to discuss... I'm a private person most of the time so it's hard for me to imagine opening up about birth and our plans--topics that I don't really care to hear other people's opinions on. Your mom is kind of stubborn... I do my research, decide which options are best for me and us as a family and that's it. I don't appreciate other people trying to convince me their way is better. *sigh* ANYWAY, the shower will be fun! So many people that are looking forward to meeting you! I just have to keep my attitude in check with my family members. :) Just wait until they hear we're planning on cloth diapering your adorable bum--ha!
As far as how I'm doing... I've been surprised at how much pregnancy seems to have "caught up" to me the last couple weeks. While I may not necessarily need to sleep, my body is just physically tired all the time now. Getting ready for work in the morning is a real challenge too--I sometimes need to take a break from drying my hair and just sit down for awhile. Your increasing size is taking its toll on my lungs also... as I'm getting winded just heading up the stairs. The fact that it's now allergy season isn't helping that fact either, of course.
All that and I still have to say that I'll be happy to keep you around as long as you need to/want to/should stay.
Keep growing, baby.
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