As I'm comparing these pics to the ones I took a few weeks ago (I took these tonight and Friday, respectively), I guess I really haven't grown that much. In my head, I've practically doubled in size. And gained 10 pounds.
Truth is, per the Wii Fit board this evening, I'm still up only the 3 pounds I gained two weeks ago. I FEEL like I've gained at least ten though. I mean, the baby's gaining weight and there's additional mass around my middle that wasn't there the week prior, or the week before that, so...I don't know. Doesn't matter. And yet I can't help pondering the mystery because I LOOK like I've grown...but perhaps the weight has just been redistributing itself?
I'm definitely growing out of my clothes and am too big to fit comfortably into any of my current work pants, even leaving them unbuttoned. Then again, I'm still too small to really merit going out and buying new clothes yet. So I'm going to rock dresses for the time being. And hope the weather warms a bit.
So...I finally finished selecting items and organizing the baby gift registry; I never want to do that again. I'm much too OCD for that serious a research project and thank Kenny for the help he provided when I became overwhelmed. I feel for all the buildup, this should be the most awesome registry ever. Well, it's the most awesome registry for us I guess. Hope it doesn't disappoint! http://www.myregistry.com/
Having completed the registry, I'll be focusing now on finding a pediatrician and potentially looking further into a birthing assistant. And getting the house in order (cheap home improvement projects, here we come). And moving Kenny out of his office and starting a nursery. And naming the baby. And whatever else is on the to-do list.
I'm still feeling great physically, though the heartburn is building and lasting for longer periods. I'm still working out 3 x week but that's cardio only and I really need to start getting back into yoga/pilates on my non-gym days as I hear that most definitely helps with labor. Just add it to the list of baby-related things on which I'm procrastinating... I suppose I do have two new complaints. I'm starting to notice more frequently that I get dizzy fairly quickly and my balance is a bit off. I tried to slip on a pair of workout shorts a week or so ago, missed a leg hole and ended up on the floor on my knees, almost having hit the wall. I haven't fallen in a long time, (not that that was really falling, and I was on carpet), and it's given me pause when hastening down stairwells at work; the handrail is now in easy reach at all times. My other complaint: ALLERGIES (the seasonal, pollen-related kind). Bothersome to the max. It's become a necessity to spot-treat with Zyrtec which, luckily, seems to do the trick in a jiffy, but makes me drowsy and I'm pretty sure makes the baby drowsy too. I'm trying to avoid taking any medications (see my Hawaii postings...) but when it comes to making a choice between functioning and losing my body weight in snot...I choose the former.
Emotions are still heightened, but not unruly like a few weeks ago. I'm still having issues with frustration and will soon be incorporating meditation/relaxation into my daily routine (added to the to-do list of course...) I almost intentionally yanked out our kitchen ceiling fan and nearly tossed Kenny's laptop because I couldn't get either to comply with my direction (after maybe three attempts at trouble-shooting). Luckily, both survived as I'm proving to be slightly more patient than my hormones belie, and gave the ceiling fan one more chance and handed the laptop over to Kenny before I could destroy it.
And now it's past my bedtime. I do enjoy getting into bed as the baby seems to move around a lot when I initially lie down. His movements are fascinating, and getting stronger. I even watched my belly move for the first time the other night, when he was being fairly violent in his actions. I think Kenny likes to think he's practicing ninjitsu :) Kenny also got to feel him move for the first time this past week, and will probably feel him tons more going forward. I can't wait to interact with him when he's on the outside :)
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