My bump dates with baby #2 have been few and far between compared to last time when I took a bump photo every single week. It goes to show how busy things get when you have a little one to keep you busy. In some ways I regret not having a weekly pregnancy update, considering I go back to look at how I was feeling on a weekly basis to compare. Things have been really similar actually. I feel less kicking than I did with Anton, but I was just informed that my placenta is in front this time so its like there is a big pillow blocking the blows. I feel like I've gained a bit more weight than I had at this point last time, but in actuality its about the same. The one major symptom I'm having a hard time with is my sense of smell. It is completely off the charts. I feel like a bloodhound. The other bummer symptom is sore leg and gluteus muscles. It's not terrible, but enough to slow me down a bit. I get winded easily while teaching, walking or talking...which are my three most common activities.
I've been hit with the nesting bug the last couple of weeks and it just keeps getting more intense. I have an urge to sort and organize every nook and cranny of the house. I've cleaned out the linen closet, bathroom cabinets, and tool storage so far. I've been sewing and crafting up a storm and feel extra creative at the moment. This time around I'm less concerned about a perfect nursery and more focused on practical stations, like a nursing corner and diapering areas on each floor of the house. We want to ease into the new sleeping arrangement and not expect anyone to make any major changes in addition to the big changes that already lie ahead.
I was distracted by all of the other loves of my life at the beginning of this pregnancy, but in the last month or so, I'm finding myself over the moon excited about meeting this little boy. He is going to change us in so many ways, I just know it. We are close to having a name picked out, but I thought the same thing a couple of months ago with an entirely different name. So who knows, the middle name has been squared away since the beginning-so thats a start. I'm still craving strawberries and cream and sleeping like a champ. I really do love being pregnant and I'm lucky enough to feel well rested and get great sleep most nights. I have crazy awesome dreams and have some mood swings here and there, but nothing too terrible. Can't wait to meet this little guy!
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