I've tried watching tv, but on the 8 channels of cable that we get, all I seem to pick up is Jerry Springer, the Nate Berkus show, an episode of the Cosby Show, and some updates on the weather. blah.
Don't get me wrong, I love my rest, but I'm really just lonely. Miriam isn't around for 4-8 hours each day b/c she's at preschool and at the sitters or napping. J is gone from 7 (at the latest) until at least 5 or 6 every day. It's just quiet.
So today, I've been blogging - well, I guess blog reading. I've found quite some interesting stories, posts, and cool ideas. One blog I read was a girl who faithfully kept up with her pregnancy weeks, which I never did, so here is my attempt:
Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 30 Weeks
Size of baby: Lydia should be about the size of a head of cabbage, but we have reason to believe she's still closer to an artichoke
Total Weight Gain/Loss: Gained 14 lbs(I'm now in a season where I'm losing weight?! I ate 4 - yes 4 - cupcakes since Monday and I lost a pound?!?! Too bad that "diet" program doesn't last forever!
Maternity Clothes: I wear some maternity pants and tops, but relish in the fact that I can still wear my skinny jeans and a lot of regular tops.
Movement: Since I've been lying down a good portion of the day, this baby NEVER sleeps! She does karate 24/7 in my belly!
Sleep: Eh, it comes and goes! I haven't slept for more than 3 hours at a time - getting ready to be on the nursing schedule I guess?
What I miss: Funny enough, I miss people touching my belly - they did like crazy with Miriam (and it drove me crazy) but very few folks extend the hands this time.
Cravings: Concession stand nachos and cheese and muffins in the morning. Can't live without a glass of OJ in the a.m., and a wonderful seedless navel orange to split with Miriam in the afternoons.
Symptoms: ABout 3 weeks ago, I would have said every symptom in the book for 3rd trimester pregnancy. Thankfully, all but Braxton Hicks have gone away. I have several BH a day, sometimes several in an hour, but the bed rest and drinking water helps tremendously!
Best Moment this week: Hearing from a test that we have a strong chance of at least 2 more weeks and I haven't dilated anymore since Monday.
Too bad I didn't keep up with this all the way through either pregnancy. They both have been so very different, I'm sure it'd be interesting to compare.
I haven't been good at taking the pictures either - but I finally got one this week. I'm starting to realize that these are my last pictures before I'm no longer prego.
I know that this time with Miriam, I had gained at least 5-7 more pounds, and I think it's obvious in the picture. Check this out - it might make you laugh!
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| With Miriam at 30 weeks, right after my morning walk |
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| With Lydia at 30 weeks, after finally getting dressed for the first time in days! |
It's funny how you carry so differently, but still "measure" the same.
Can't wait to blog more about other people's blogs, now that I have all the time in the world! Ha.
Have a great weekend!
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