- That's a Wrap: R finished the extensive and time-consuming task of updating our bedroom last night, much to the delight of everyone in our household. New recessed lights, ceiling fan, and fresh paint on the ceiling, walls, trim and doors. He worked so hard every night, and the resulting project is just so lovely! It feels good to have the spaces we'll be spending so much of our time in once the baby comes all spiffed up and ready!
- Fond Farewell: R's grandmother's long struggle with Alzheimer's ended this week when she peacefully passed away. It is a time of grief and relief, as we will miss her dearly but are grateful to know she is no longer suffering. We are sad that our little girl won't get to meet this great-grandmother of hers, but we'll make sure she knows how surprised and excited Grandma was to learn of our miracle girl - it's one of our favorite memories of her!
- Toy Time: We ordered our little girl an adorable stuffed animal that we suspect may become her favorite "lovey" as she grows up. It's a handmade elephant ragdoll that the woman called Ellie. We don't know what our daughter will choose to call it, but it's really reminiscent of R's beloved childhood stuffed animal (Big Bear). We hope she loves her toy as much as he loved his! Here's a quick snapshot - how cute is she?!
- Certified Parents: R and I took our childbirth and baby preparation class this weekend. It was an intense two days, covering everything from expectations and fears to natural comfort measures (read: massage and breathing). We learned about medicinal options, potential complications and interventions (scary). We practiced baby swaddling and learned how to give a newborn a bath. A pediatrician came in and spent a long while answering the questions of the almost-parents in the room. One true highlight was taking a tour of the hospital's labor & delivery floor. We saw the big, beautiful rooms with their whirlpool tubs and serene views and got excited: in just a few weeks our little girl will make her grand entry in just such a room! It is a daunting thought, but we know we can do it when the time is right. Both R and I were disappointed to "lose" our entire weekend, but were quite glad that we made the decision to attend. We learned a lot and had great opportunities for expectation setting, clear communication and practice. Just another thing to make this experience seem more real!
Tracker time!
Week: 31
Weight: +23 pounds (as of Week 31 - right back on track, as that makes 2 pounds in the past two weeks!)
Baby is the Size of a(n): large squash (~3.5 pounds)
Symptoms: still always hungry, round ligament and general "growing" pains, really achy pelvis (SPD), extreme shortness of breath (our teacher told the partners in the room this weekend that it's okay for pregnant women to feel winded even just answering the phone!), mental lapses, wacky dreams, the beginnings of nesting (exhibiting itself as a need to vacuum and dust mop obsessively, plus a renewed compulsion to bake!) and general moodiness (noteworthy breakdown: too many to count this week, but I sure did cry through many of the childbirth videos shown during our class this weekend!)
Current Obsession: orange juice, oatmeal, red meat, all the vegetables from our farm share (especially squash), apples, cinnamon applesauce, peanut butter, milk, vanilla almond milk, and the Signature Latte from our local coffee shop
Current Aversion: not much!
Thinking About: who our little girl will take after; seeing the actual little elbows, knees, hands and feet she's using to poke and jab at me; finishing up the nursery and layette; securing a pediatrician; taking maternity photos and getting newborn photos scheduled; having our car seat installation checked for safety;j pre-registering at the hospital; and still pondering names
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