How Far Along: 29 weeks
Baby Size: a Loaf of Bread
This makes me laugh
because shortly after he was born, Grammy and I actually compared Carson to a
loaf of bread…according to various resources, Crosby is about 15 inches long.
Carson as 19 when he was born! Looks about right!
Current Symptoms: Lots of movement! I am guessing Crosby doesn't have much room to move
around these days, but that doesn’t stop him from trying! I had a checkup today
with my obgyn and based on what she was feeling during my exam, she is guessing that he is already
head down, so that is great! Let’s just hope he stays that way! I continue to
feel a lot of pelvic discomfort, and am officially waddling so my doc has
referred me for physical therapy. This was also recommended by my PT sister, so
its nice to know that my doc knows what she is talking about! J I
also have seen an increase in swelling in my fingers and ankles, but it might
have been from flying over Thanksgiving. My blood pressure was normal today, so
no concerns regarding swelling and preeclampsia.
What's Different: Baby size! And therefore Mommy size! Let’s just say that a significant
amount of weight gain occurred over the last two weeks…but is a post-Thanksgiving
weigh in really fair for us preggo ladies? Dr. Turer said that my stomach had
grown tremendously suggesting that the surge was almost all baby. She also said
that an increase in swelling means an increase in water weight. I also have not
been to the gym the last few weeks following my fall and increase in pelvic
pain, so that has to make a difference as well! I can dole out all the excuses
that I want, but my “skinny” maternity jeans were a little tight when I put
them on this morning! And to think I still have the rest of the holidays to
tackle…At the end of the day, Dr. Turer was not at all concerned, and let’s
just say that we are officially predicting a larger baby at birth than 6 lb 2
oz Carson!
Carson Comments: Carson had a blast telling everyone his little brother’s official name –
Crosby Quincy Curtis! He was so proud! He loved all the attention he was
getting from our family about what a great big brother he will be. And I truly think
he is excited! He has become rather enamored with my belly, and loves to hug it
and kiss it and pat it. Not gonna lie, it feels a little awkward at times! I am excited that he appears to be embracing
this little brother concept, as when I was first pregnant and he became upset, he
used to pretend to snatch the baby out of my belly and throw it away! Very
curious to see if this enthusiasm is maintained once we are home from the hospital!
Daddy Updates: Ryan was excited to make his one and only blog post pertaining to Baby
Crosby this past week! When we had chosen a name for Carson, he decided to announce
it to the world via his own blog post, so he wanted to do the same for Crosby…consistency
in parenting is key he always says! :o)
Baby Prep: We
were super excited and surprised to have a little sprinkle with our good
friends from college while we were in town for Thanksgiving. We got together
for dinner with three other couples whom we are close with and they surprised us
with a few baby gifts – so thoughtful and fun! It was also fun because for once
we were not the only ones there with a kiddo, as Baby Adina Freiman joined us
for the occasion! It was wonderful spending time with such good friends who are
also now awesome parents!
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| Meeting Baby Adina! |
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| The Lovely Ladies that sprinkled me with fun! |
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| Guys can sprinkle too... |
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