Last night at our childbirthing class Jon got to experience pregnancy by wearing an empathy belly which simulates pregnancy ~ urge to use the restroom, fetal movements, lung constriction, ect... He made a fantastic preggo man! He was able to deliver his "baby" after an hour & was very thankful the time had come :)...just 44 more days (hopefully!) till I get to deliver!
Size: Josh is clocking in at five pounds and could be as tall as 20 inches by now.
Baby changes: The vernix (the white coating protecting your baby’s skin) is getting thicker. This week, a boy's testicles start making their way down. In other baby-related developments, those tiny fingernails have probably reached the tips of his fingers by now — and getting ready for that first postpartum manicure.
Best Moments this week: 1) Beginning to be able to tell which parts are kicking, rolling & moving across my belly. 2) Seeing Jon wear the empathy belly!
Movement: Like the ocean...he moves alot!
Food Craving: Food? Right now food = indigestion...so we aren't great friends.
What I miss: Sleep, seeing my toes (or anything below my waist), being able to take a bath & not worry if I'm going to be able to get out on my own.
Sleep: Sleep? What is that?
What I am looking forward to: Our crib coming in & getting Josh's room finalized!
Symptoms: back ache, indigestion, insomnia, uncontrollable belly movements!, swelling
This is pretty funny mom video about the struggles most moms face in their day to day lives. Oh, what I have to look forward to as I embark on motherhood...Enjoy!
My mentor, Susan, graciously hosted a shower for me here in Tulsa ~ It was such a blessing to be able to celebrate with new friends ~ as well as family that could make it in. My mom, my sister in law, Casey & neice, Nattie flew in Tuesday & spent some time with us ~ and helped finish decorating the nursery ~ finished pictures to come soon! My dad's sister, my Aunt Maryellen & two of her girls, Ali & Jana ~ as well as Jana's little one, Chevie, were all able to join us at the shower! It was a sweet time and special to hear from my mom (who gave a sweet devotional) as I embark on becoming a mommy too!
Josh is now officially 32 week gestated...if thats even a word? A little under 8 weeks to go to my due date! Yay!
We are thankful that ~
- My pregnancy has gone as smoothly as it has up until this point. No gestational diabetes or any other complications yet!
- For the blessing of another shower here in Tulsa to help meet our new Joshie needs.
- Auntie Jen & Uncle Jas were able to feel Josh moving & grovin this past weekend!
- Uncle Jas took some super maternity photos!
Josh's Update:
By now, baby weighs 3.75 pounds (pick up a large jicama) and is about 16.7 inches long, taking up a lot of space in my uterus.
I'm gaining about a pound a week and roughly half of that goes right to your baby. In fact, he'll gain a third to half of his birth weight during the next 7 weeks as he fattens up for survival outside the womb. He now has toenails, fingernails, and real hair (or at least respectable peach fuzz). Josh's skin is becoming soft and smooth as he plumps up in preparation for birth!
Mommy's update:
By now, I am getting quite large. Josh is riding pretty high ~ and likes to kick me in my ribs. He moves so much my belly looks like the ocean waves some days! I am getting more tired and more uncomfortable. I have started swelling pretty consistently ~ I think working & being on my feet more has alot to do with it. A week or two ago if you had asked me if I was ready, I would have told you no....but now I am getting closer to having that answer be a yes. The Lord is gracious to sustain me & allow me to continue to work & so for that we are grateful!
What else is new??:
Jon is going to get to try on an empathy belly this week at our parenting class! I'm quite excited about this! Jon will be able to feel fetal movement, have bladder pressure, and back pain! This video helps you see what all the empathy belly entails ~ the first part of the video is the best ~ I would just watch the first few minutes :)
