I've started a new work-from-home job that keeps me really busy. I am scoring assessments online which sounds a lot easier than it is! It's very time consuming and exhausting---staring/sitting at a computer all day (especially when you're 7 months pregnant--it's uncomfortable to say the least!). Scoring takes place every other month so it should not demand too much of my time (other than the two weeks I have to dedicate my time and energy to sitting down and getting the job done!). We'll see how the schedule works out after our little guy arrives. I may have to accept it as something temporary to pass the time for now (wish I would have found it a little earlier on in the pregnancy). Oh well--we'll see how it goes!
We had a doctor's appointment this morning. Mommy weighed in at 115lbs--that's a gain of 20lbs (the goal for me is 30--I'm almost there!). Baby F is measuring right on track and his little heart beat is strong. He is head down, which means those jabs to my right side are definitely little feet. Yesterday as I was scoring papers I kept seeing a little object sticking out of my side. I poked/prodded and felt a rounded, bony body part. The doctor says based on his position I likely got his little foot (we're thinking it was a heel!). The experience was really neat, it's the first time I've felt a little knobby body part that I could sort of make out--in fact, it surprised me so much it made me jump! I am having tons of fun chasing him around already (although the kicks to the ribs are not so fun!). Anyways, he seems to favor this position which is fine by us (as long as he doesn't decide to drop down!).
Our next appointment is April 30th. That's right--we've graduated to two week appointments! We will stay on this schedule until the 36 week point, then we'll start going every week until our little guy makes his debut! I cannot believe how fast we got here--time has really flown by! Before we know it little man will be here.
We've been hard at work preparing the nursery, cleaning/organizing the house, debating on names and if/when there is extra time--relaxing/enjoying quiet days and nights at home! The nursery is really coming along--I'd have to say we're almost finished. We just need to get things organized into storage bins, get the valances back up, hang up some shelves, wash the bedding and add wooden letters to the walls (if we ever decide on a name that is!). Here are the most recent photos we have of the progress:
I really think it's turning out great! Lots of bright colors in a modern but fun theme--just what I envisioned! Hope our little guy likes it as much as we do!
And finally, here are some photos taken of the growing belly on my birthday (28 weeks, 6 days):
My view these days....
And these photos were taken today (29 weeks, 2 days)
Stay tuned...
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