April 2011

Coming clean about my pregnancy cravings…

by Courtney on April 27, 2011

One thing people ask me a lot is what kinds of cravings I’ve been having over the course of my pregnancy. Of course they bring up the cliché preggy combo of ice cream and pickles, but I’ve gotta say that after being pregnant for a while, I kinda think that stuff is made up. I mean, I’ve never wanted a hot fudge sundae with jalapeños on top or anything! Blech! If anything, I found myself craving healthy things, like black olives and green peppers on my salads and pizza! And APPLES! I can’t get enough apples! I think it’s because early in pregnancy I was SO dehydrated that anything that was juicy was appealing to me. Buuuuuuuut lately I’ve found myself cravings…oh yes, DESSERT! Any dessert. Even if I’m not hungry, I simply cannot walk passed a left over brownie in the break room at work.

I mean, I try to be good. But the more pregnant I get, the worse my resolve is. There’s this one guy who has an M&M dispenser in his office at work and I look forward to walking by every day about 1:30 to snag a handful of this chocolate, crunchy delight! I try to be quick because preggers over here doesn’t really want to get caught in his office taking candy when he’s not even in there! I envision myself standing there taking the lid off the dispenser and just shoving my hand in the jar and grabbing a whole handful of M&Ms, and then the guy walks in behind me! I’d probably swivel around dropping M&Ms in my haste and throw my hands in the air screeching, “IT’S NOT WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE!” I know I’m not myself because today I even ate a handful of Skittles from the break room. (THAT DAMN BREAK ROOM!) I cannot tell you the last time I ate Skittles before this. Skittles suck. But today, they were magical, fruity goodness! And then tonight I came home and Jeff has not only bought blueberry scones from the grocery store, but a chocolate candy bar and some sort of peanuty chocolate bite thingys. He has no regard for my waistline.

Pregnant pants don’t give warning signs

In fact, that’s what makes these cravings so possible to indulge in when you’re pregnant. For a non-preggo to graze the left over desserts on a daily basis at work, they’d soon notice the result of their poor decisions in how their pants fit. But when you’re wearing pants with a giant nylon pouch in them that lets your belly expand, you never get that little warning sign that says it’s time to cut off the dessert splurges! But I AM trying to eat healthy for the most part, as I’ve said, and I’m still hitting the gym three times  a week, so hopefully these dessert cravings don’t catch up with me too much!

But to answer the original question about what I’m craving, here is what I heart more than anything during pregnancy…

  • Wendy’s Frosty – I literally cannot drive past a Wendy’s without stopping. Jeff has stopped arguing with me about it.
  • Ice cream – No specific kind, maybe chocolate shakes if I must choose.
  • Brownies – I was never a brownie lovah before this and now they’re simply God’s gift.
  • Black olives
  • Green peppers
  • Chocolate milk
  • Movie popcorn covered in butter and salt – Ok, this is nothing new…

I’m just happy that I’m not one of those poor pregnant girls that crave eating or smelling tire rubber or something strange like that! Just trust me on this, I read a lot of preggo books, and this is a for realz thing. I’d say my cravings are pretty normal, and lucky for Jeff, they haven’t required him to go out at 3am to satisfy any of them. Not that he would do that anwyay!

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On the home stretch – entering my third trimester! (YIKES!) Plus, check out my 28-week baby bump!

by Courtney on April 24, 2011

I cannot believe I only have 12-weeks to go before I’m a mother. And who knows, it could even be less than that if little Ms. Life Changer decides to come early. It’s funny, but pregnancy seems to take FOREVER, yet it flies by so fast I don’t know where the time has gone! You think you have so much time in the beginning, so you put things off for later, and then suddenly you’re 12-weeks away from giving birth and you realize there is still so much to do! This can definitely make for an expensive three months if you wait to buy all your nursery furniture and sign up for pregnancy/baby classes at the end like I have.

Speaking of pregnancy classes, they sound like a fabulous idea. I mean, who wouldn’t want to know all the ins and outs of child birth before you walk into what will surely be the most painful experience of your life? If an expert is going to give me advice on pain management – I WANT IT! But jeez, this all day class doesn’t come cheap. We’re talking like 200 bucks! And then you have to learn about breastfeeding (class = $50), because what the hell do I know about feeding a tiny human from my boobs? And then what if your baby chokes on your boob food – you need to know baby CPR! That’ll be 50 bucks for me and 50 bucks for my hubby.  Cha chiiiiiing!

If my husband had it his way, we’d skip all this “nonsense” and just figure it out as we go. He likes to say that babies have been born for centuries without all this fuss – he calls stuff like this “snake oil” and he doesn’t trust that it’s necessary. We went to a Cord Blood Banking class and he was practically poking his eyeballs out and clawing at the door to get out! Sure, it’s easy for him to want to skimp on classes like this because he’s not the one that going to be pushing a watermelon through his…you know, and he’s not the one that’s going to be up at 3am feeding a crying baby, or trying to figure out how these damn pumping machines works! Why don’t you just throw me into the deep end of the ocean honey, I’ll figure out how to get back eventually. Don’t you worry!

You add all these classes together with all the blood tests and ultrasounds you have to have between your regular doctor appointments and stuff really begins to add up. And like I said; don’t forget about that nursery crib, dresser, rocking chair, etc.! Having a baby is a MONEY PIT! Jeez!

BUUUUUT, aside from all that stuff, as I’ve said all along; pregnancy is a magical experience. When the baby is to the point where they’re moving like crazy, not just single kicks but swirls across your belly that are visible through your clothes – that’s pretty amazing! When she’s been still for a long time during the day, I start to miss her and push around on my belly to wake her up! It’s the strangest sense of bonding that you go through with your little baby because you haven’t even met her, yet you feel like you know her… it’s hard to explain. I’m anxious for the day that she enters this world. I know life is going to change forever and for that, I’m scared. But I’m also so excited to meet her and hold her little body and finally put a face to a…kick? I can’t believe it….only 12 more weeks….OMG! *bites nails*

Baby bump watch continues – week 28

Happy Easter! As you can see, I’m in my Sunday best! It’s not the best bump watch outfit, but I was too lazy to change for the sake of a picture today.

Seven months pregnant. Wow. Every time I round out to a new month it always feels like a major milestone – which at this point, it is! Baby is a lot more active these days, like I said, and it’s fascinating to see. According to Babycenter.com, she’s now two and a quarter pounds and measures 14.8 inches from head to toe, or like the size of a Chinese cabbage. She’s blinking her eyes and with her developing eye sight she can now see light from the outside of the womb. No wonder she was moving around so much today when I was reading a magazine on my back patio enjoying the sun…she was sunbathing! I’m envisioning her tossing from her belly to her back every 15 minutes to get an even tan! Isn’t she sooooo cute?!

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5 Things you NEVER say to a pregnant girl…

by Courtney on April 21, 2011

As I get closer to my due date (less than 3 months now!), and I get bigger…and BIGGER, I find myself becoming more sensitive to the casual comments from other people about my weight, what I’m eating, and the like. I still don’t think people mean to be offensive or anything, they’re simply just making conversation, or comparing me to their former pregnant selves or someone they know that’s preggers, but at times I’m like; really people, are you seriously saying that to me right now?? So I thought I’d do a little public service announcement (PSA) to help everyone out there know where they could be potentially stepping into a minefield of pregnant girl emotions. This way, you’ll all be wiser when it comes to what topics to avoid when talking to a preggers. Here goes…

So, how much weight have you gained so far?

This question – no matter how innocent it is – is innately offensive to a 7-month pregnant person. You may just be curious, but it’s sort of like a man asking a woman how old she is – you just don’t do it! I mean, why are you asking me this question? Do I look like I’ve put on a lot of weight to you? Are you judging me knowing that I still have 3 months to go and that could potentially be another 12 lbs or so? ARE YOU SAYING I’M FAT????? …This is where my mind goes when you ask me this question. So just don’t. I’ll admit, I’m probably guilty of this in the past too, asking my friends because I wanted to see where they bumped up against the magical 25-35 lb. recommended pregnancy weight gain scale. But why did I ask anyway? To judge them if they tipped the scales too high? To tell myself I’d never do that when I’m pregnant? I don’t know, but now I know to never ask this question! And now you know too!

Are you eating another snack?

Wellllll, if you saw me eating a snack an hour ago and I’m eating another one now, then yes, I’m eating another snack. But now you’ve just called attention to it, and now I feel self-conscious and think you’re judging me!! Never mind that snack #1 was a 100-calorie cottage cheese snack pack and snack #2 were grapes – suddenly I feel like a major hog. Look, I bring my lunch to work 5 days a week and I fill it with light, low calorie snacks and lunches. I’m talking oatmeal for breakfast, grapes mid-morning, a 230-calorie salad kit for lunch, cottage cheese and carrot/grape/pretzel snack packs in the afternoon and an apple after I work out. That’s actually pretty good! Yes, I’m eating about every 90 minutes or so, but jeez, I’m hungry – this stuff is rabbit food!!!!! Sure, occasionally I’ll have a brownie that is left over in the break from a meeting or something, but so what! The baby wanted it – not me!!!!

When are you due? Oh July? What…are you going to have like, a 9 lb. baby or something?

Yes, this is a very specific example and yes it was said to me recently at work! I don’t think the perpetrator meant harm by it, but do I think she was trying to shame me from overeating or whatever she assumed I must be doing – yes. Again, I don’t think people realize how sensitive preggers are to comments about weight. So just please, don’t say this kind of stuff!

You’re about to pop!

Whatever you do – don’t say this either. Especially if you don’t know the preggers and you’re just trying to make friendly conversation on the train or something. You have no idea if she literally is about to pop, as in, she’s due any minute – or if she’s only 7 months pregnant!! I had a pregnant coworker complain to me a few months back that people would say this to her and she’d have to tell them that she was only 6 or 7 months pregnant. This is similar to you asking a non-pregnant person if she’s pregnant because she’s got a noticeable pooch – minefield people, MINEFIELD!!

You know, you told the doctor you’re eating really healthy Courtney, but I found an empty McDonalds McFlurry in the trash can…

Yes, another very specific example, this time from my husband. First of all; what is he doing going through the trash??? What, is he like part of the C.I.A. now? Is he monitoring my preggy dessert splurges? And secondly, that was NOT my McFlurry! That was my friends – I had the hot fudge sundae and it was small! And it didn’t even have nuts! Jeez! It’s really easy to judge a pregnant girl when she’s ordering dessert at a restaurant and you’re not. All the while, the non-preggo can sit back and order beer after beer like it’s nothing! HELLO! What do you think all those beers are? Can you say: CALORIE BOMB!? Hey, it all adds up buddy! I figure, I’m not binge drinking on the weekends anymore, so I can enjoy that dessert after dinner occasionally if I want to. Leave me alone!

So that’s that. Whatever you do, heed my warning please. Don’t go being stupes and asking all these horribly insensitive questions to a girl that may (or may not) be struggling with body image issues, weight gain concerns, etc. I know pregnancy is a beautiful thing and something to revel in, but it doesn’t change the fact that deep in our psyche, we feel a little self-conscious of our large and in charge bodies. The new cellulite, the boobs resting on the tummy, the thunder thighs – it can do something to a girl. So leave the topic of her weight and her eating off limits! Don’t say I didn’t warn you! :)

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Here’s a question: Is blogging your pregnancy TMI? Plus, check out my 27-week baby bump pic!

by Courtney on April 18, 2011

On Friday I was watching the Today Show in which they did a segment on this newly growing trend called “Wombtubing”, where moms-to-be are peeing on a stick and sharing their reactions as they learn they’re pregnant on film, then posting on YouTube. (Note: I’m assuming you don’t actually see the act of peeing in these vids!!) The news segment showed a few example clips and then the topic moved into whether you should blog throughout your pregnancy or keep it private. Of course my opinion on this topic is pretty clear – LIVE OUT LOUD LADIES!!

Well, this is just what I’ve chosen to do and it’s not for everyone. Of course I didn’t film my reaction as I picked up the EPT stick to find the word ‘PREGNANT’ staring back at me. But I always knew that when the day came that I found out I’m pregnant, I’d blog the whole way through. That’s just me – I like to share. First and foremost, I live a million miles away from my family and longtime friends, so blogging my pregnancy is a way to keep them up to date with how I’m doing. And from what I hear, they all seem to really enjoy following along. Secondly, it’s about building a community of like-minded people – most of which, I don’t know. People want to know that what they’re going through is similar to what others are going through, or they want to seek or give advice, and blogging is a great way to do that. I’ve followed blogs where the blogger wasn’t pregnant, just a funnyass blogger, and then she got pregnant, and now she’s had the baby and I’m chomping at the bit to see what she and the baby are doing next. You might be thinking to yourself; Why? She’s a stranger! …Welllllllll, because I’m going to be there soon and it helps to know what to expect from someone who is just a few steps ahead of me, that’s why!

Is blogging about my weight gain, pregnancy acne, back pain, and the size of my baby bump TMI? Personally, I don’t think so. I mean, if you don’t care, all you have to do is never come back to my blog! But one thing I don’t necessarily agree with is this idea that you should keep your pregnancy private because it’s “personal”. That seems like kind of a throwback notion to me. Like I should wear baggy matronly clothes to try to conceal the baby bump as best I can. Heck no! It seems like women these days are wearing their baby bumps with pride, dawning cute, fitted tops and skinny jeans, wearing bikinis at the beach, and sharing their pregnancy details with the help of social media.

Being pregnant is such a magical experience and I don’t know how you can not want to talk about it and show it off! I’m beaming with pride at my little dancing munchkin in my tummy! I may not be the first person in the world to experience pregnancy, but it’s the first time I’VE experienced pregnancy, so I want to tell the world how amazing it is, and maybe also complain about the not so amazing parts, but hey, it’s all part of the experience! And plus, I just like the idea of being able to look back on these blogs years down the road and smile at how I felt or the funny things I said, or the stuff I worried about that maybe my future self knows was no big deal. Using technology to document your pregnancy is a great way to build memories for you and your child, so I say blog and vid away ladies! Capture life as it’s happening!

Baby bump watch continues – week 27!

Pardon this sleepy look, jeez! I totally forgot about my baby bump pic last night and was in my PJ’s with my hair pulled back in a messy ponytail and headband when I remembered to take the picture. You’d think after 15 consecutive weeks of doing this I’d never forget. *Pregnancy Brain*

Now the baby is about 2 lbs. and 14.5 inches long, like the size of a head of cauliflower, according to Babycenter.com. She’s sleeping and waking in regular intervals, opening and closing her eyes, and even sucking her fingers! Babycenter warns me that hiccups will become a regular occurrence from here on out. Good grief, this little one is a mover and a shaker already! She’s even becoming distracting in meetings! It’s fun when I wake up in the mornings because it’s like she wakes the same time I do, and I just lay in bed and watch the movements she’s making that are visible on the outside now, like kicks and waves of movement from one place to another. It’s fascinating!

The further along I get, the longer the Babycenter weekly emails are with lists like “Symptoms you should never ignore” and how life is changing for me, ticking off the various pains I’m likely feeling. I’ve got one more week and I’m in the final lap of this pregnancy – the third trimester! Is there a fast forward button on this process? Or maybe a pause? (Oops, baby just kicked me hard when I typed that!! Sorry girlfriend, I was kidding!)

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Loving these handmade baby gifts from my crafty friend…I want to make stuff like this!!

by Courtney on April 14, 2011

How cute is this handkerchief dress??

One thing I’ve always prided myself on is bring creative; whether it be through drawing, writing, or designing stuff for my job or my blog(s). But one thing I’ve always wished I was more of was crafty. I can draw it – but I can’t make it! I just don’t have the patience or sheer focus to create handmade things that take hours, days, or even weeks to complete. But I’ve always been mucho impressed by people that are both crafty and budget savvy with creating their own art, whether it is home décor, clothing, blankets, etc. So I was blown away by my friend Stacy, whom you’ve read about a couple times already on Life At Thirtysomething, because she just started a new blog highlighting all her fun craft projects! And her first blogs were – what else – BABY CLOTHES! I didn’t even know she had this skill! Turns out, with the free time she now has with her youngest now in school, Stacy has picked up a new hobby and is quickly becoming little Ms. Martha Stewart! And lucky for me, she hooked me up nice with some super cute handmade baby gifts for my little bun in the oven!

After checking out Stacy’s blog, Stacy Sew Sassy, I was totally in love with all her little creations, from a handkerchief baby dress to stylish burp cloths (with the blog title: “Every baby burps, why not do it in style?!”) to adorably cute baby tutus to wear over onesies! So when Stacy told me she sent me a package of baby gifts I was jumping up and down excited for what she’d send! And of course it’s not enough that she sends a box of cool handmade baby items, but she did that “Jack in the Box” type wrapping of individual gifts in tissue and ribbon so it was like opening ten presents in one! I love that!

First items were the adorably cute baby tutus with satin bows, one in white and one in hot pink! It definitely seems like tutus are all the rage right now for little girls, so I’m so stoked to put this tutu on the baby and get baby pictures taken!!

Next gift was a travel baby bib that comes with three pockets on the inside to hold little plastic baby silverware and wet wipes! Then, the stylish burp cloths that I loved from her blog! And last but not least, three little headbands with flowers!

She even sent a cute little set of “care instructions” for her items so you know the proper way to wash them! Stacy puts these little finishing touches on everything she does and it just shows how thoughtful she is – and always has been! And as if that wasn’t enough, she threw in some fun nursery items from our Babies “R” Us registry too!

Receiving handmade items is just such a special thing. It means people took precious time out of their schedules to create something for you and your baby. How freaking sweet is that? I’ve also received a handmade quilt from my aunt that is just like one I had as a baby and STILL have in my old room at my parent’s house in Indiana! I even had a co-worker’s mom gift me a handmade quilt made for a baby girl! Too cute!

If you’re into crafts you should totally check out Stacy’s blog. If you’re interested in taking on the projects she does by following her step by step instructions, or if you want to share your crafts on her blog, visit Stacy Sew Sassy now! Or, if you’re interested in purchasing any of her designs, she’s also taking special orders!

This definitely makes me wish I had a skill that allows me to get lost for hours in my craft and have something to show for it at the end of the day. Hmm…maybe I’ll just use my maternity leave as a time to write *my first bestselling novel* (I act like I’m going to be on vacation or something!), and I’ll leave the crafts up to Stacy!

Do you have a special skill like sewing or designing or writing that you love to get lost in as a hobby? And have you shared your talents with other people in the form of gifts are starting your own business? I’d love to hear about it!

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Learning to cope with pregnancy’s physical limitations… Plus, check out my 26-week baby bump!

by Courtney on April 10, 2011

Not my belly!

Now that I’m 6 ½ months pregnant I’ve started the transition from the “sweet spot” of pregnancy –where you’re adorably cute, still somewhat smallish, and can do most of the things you could do pre-pregnancy – to the latter part of pregnancy, past 6 months, where you’re getting BIG and the physical limitations are setting in. Things that I used to be able to do so effortlessly are now challenging and at times, I feel so helpless! Hmph!

For someone like me who likes to be active and work out, this can be pretty frustrating.  If we park on a hill, my husband offers to pick me up at the bottom so I don’t have to walk, and I’m all; “I’m not handicapped Jeff, I can walk!” And within 10 yards uphill I’m huffing and puffing! When my parents were in town last week we took a nice long hour walk with the dog on a beautiful morning, and something as simple as walking really started to wear me out. Granted, uphill walking presents a challenge more so than flat land, but still, I used to take these inclines with ease! I’m just finally coming to terms with the fact that carrying around 20 extra pounds or so is really starting to affect me.

Even something as minor as getting in and out of a chair is tiresome at times. At work my chair has no lumbar support, so when I get up I instantly have to grab the top of my cubical wall to hold myself up while shooting pains from my lower back render me frozen, yet weak in the knees! Annnnd then I limp all the way to the bathroom (because 9 times out of 10 that’s my destination)! I’ve recently discovered that at the gym I cannot lay flat on my back on the bench press because I have zero ab muscles to get myself back up! I was so mortified when I had to literally roll to my side and roll off the bench – I felt like a beached whale!

Today was a kind of a bummer for me because my husband ran in the Santa Cruz half marathon and I wished I could’ve done it with him. We did our first half in November and it was such a good bonding experience for us to train for 3 months together, and understand each other’s pain through it all! We ate like there was no tomorrow and downed joint pills to aid our joint pain and at the end of the race, we felt a sense of accomplishment together. So this time, as we Jeff was stretching at the start line, full of anxiety for the 13.1 miles he was about to run, I felt a pang of guilt that I couldn’t do it with him. I was worried that he wouldn’t be as motivated this race without seeing the back of me way in front of him to keep him going (HA!), but this time it was all up to him to keep himself going. And even though I’m competitive with him in athletics and stuff, I’m happy to say this time around he beat my November half marathon time by 40 seconds!! Of course this means I need to do the next half with him so I can beat him again! But oh no – now he’s all ramped up and wants to do another one right away! Nooooo! He can’t leave preggo in his dust again!

Oh well, I’ve got about 3 ½ more months of pregnancy in which the physical limitations will only get worse, but it is what it is. I know there’s a greater purpose going on here, obvy, but as always, I’m just expressing the real emotions that I’m sure a lot of girls feel as they progress through pregnancy. Of course the whole “exhaustion” excuse can work in my favor too… When my parents were in town and we just got done eating dinner and it was time to clean, I exhaled all dramatically and told my mom I wasn’t going to be able to help clean because I needed to save my strength for the chocolate cake she made for dessert!

Baby bump watch continues – week 26!

I’m definitely getting BIGger now. Bring on the bulge! According to Babycenter.com, the baby is about a pound and two thirds, and measures 14 inches. She’s just continuing to fill in with fat these days (that makes two of us!). In fact, remember that crazy bus driver last week that called me “BIG MAMA” as I was getting on the bus? Well this week when I got on he asked me if my name was Mae and I said; “No, Courtney”, and he said; “Oh well I think you MAY just pop any minute! HAHA!” Jeez! I don’t know how many one liners this preggo can take from that damn bus driver!!

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Missing my family as pregnancy progresses… Plus, check out my 25-week baby bump!

by Courtney on April 5, 2011

I’ve been M.I.A. on Life At Thirtysomething for an entire week because I’ve been entertaining my parents who have been in town since last Wednesday, and left today. Annnnnnd now I’m sad. :( I was all set to write a blog post about the growing discomforts of pregnancy in the later preggo months, but now I just feel like sulking.

You see, I live in California and they live in Indiana. Although the distance sucks because I’m really close with my family, I’ve been willing to deal with it because I LOVE California weather! The blue skies, scenic mountains, and variety of places to see and things to do are why people want to live here.  However, since I’ve been pregnant I’ve had people telling me left and right that when I have a baby I’m going to want to be closer to home – I’m going to want my mom. That’s what I hear ALL the time. I kept saying; “well, that’s probably true, but I don’t know how I’m going to feel until I have the baby.” But now, I truly get it. I mean, I’m really good about keeping in touch with my mom and dad by phone and email – practically daily, and of course they read my blogs to keep up on my pregnancy. But to have them out here while I’m pregnant makes me realize how sad it is that they can’t be around for most of my pregnancy. It’s weird to me that the next time I’m going to see my dad I won’t be pregnant anymore – I’ll be a mom. Luckily my mom is coming back just next month for my baby shower. And my brother…well, aside from seeing me at 12 weeks over Christmas (with no baby bump!), he’ll never see me truly preggo, which is bizarre to me as well.

Soon-to-be mama still likes to be babied!

What’s interesting is that there’s been a notable uptick in the speed of my growth from 24 to 25 weeks and with the extra poundage comes more physical limitations for me, which is definitely frustrating. So to have my parents here it’s just nice to be….taken care of. My mom is uber maternal and she just loves taking care of people. If I wanted ice cream, she’d go get me some. If I wanted to drag her around from maternity store to maternity store when the weather was 80 degrees outside (and she’d probably rather be drinking wine in the sun), she’d go with me and critique my maternity ensembles – if you could call; “everything looks great on you” a critique!? Hey, that’s what moms are supposed to say I guess! She folded laundry, cooked my favorite meal, baked my husband a birthday cake, and helped me clean up after every meal. I guess as I get closer to being a mom myself and knowing things are about to change, it’s nice to have my mom around who wants to baby me a bit longer. After all, carrying 20 extra pounds of weight is starting to have an impact on me now, so who doesn’t want to be taken care of in this state?

And I appreciate my dad too because he always provides the comic relief in any situation. He’s just got this budding grandpa feel about him and he definitely keeps Jeff entertained with all his Vietnam War stories, knowledge of aviation history, and random nuggets of wisdom that he never forgets to pass along to anyone who will listen!

I’m sure it’ll be really hard when the baby comes to have my parents come to visit and be so helpful and then poof – they’re gone again and I have an empty house and a crying baby. The thought already depresses me! But I’ll figure it out. We all have to grow up and start our own families at some point, but there are just certain things, liking having a baby, that make you appreciate your parents so much more than you did before.

Baby bump watch continues – week 25!

Mom got in the bump watch baby pic, for fun!

As I mentioned, there’s definitely been a noticeable difference in my pregnancy from week 24 to 25, which means baby is definitely growing! According to Babycenter.com, she’s now 13 ½ inches long and about a pound and a half, or the size of a rutabaga. She’s filling in and getting fatter now, and if we could peek inside the womb, we’d be able to see the color and texture of her hair (if she has any)! She’s moving quite frequently these days and I know she hates it when I wear tight pants that cut into the space of her already cramped little house! I guess it’s time to get bigger pants. Ugh. Can I just say that yesterday I was walking briskly up to the bus to go home from work and the old bus driver goes; “Hey, do they call you BIG MAMA in your neighborhood yet? HAHAHAHA” And I’m all; “NO!” And he’s all; “Not yet! HAHAH” And then I took a seat and laughed-cried.

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