Wednesday, August 29, 2007

Week 33

Lil'Dude is weighing in a little over 4 lbs and is about 17 inches long. I definitely think that he's starting to run out of room in there...
He continues to fill out as he gains more weight, and according to my doctor, is head down. (Hopefully he'll stay that way!) We can definitely feel more defined body parts thru my belly - last night we were pushing on his back and little butt! He's funny - he'll stretch out and press against my belly, then as soon as we touch him, he'll move away... shy, perhaps? or just stubborn?

I can't believe that September is here and we've only got 7 weeks to go. EEEEEK!

I've been on a little bit of an emotional roller coaster this week - feelings of panic (what in the hell were we thinking?), anticipation (I can't wait to meet him!!), loss (Goodbye social life!), worry (will I be a good mom?), and disgust (I weigh how much?!). But I suppose that all of that is very normal... there have been women in my yoga class that have been going thru the same things. Perhaps it's the mental preparation that goes along with the physical.

About the physical part of things... heh heh, things are getting interesting. Having a hard time believing that my belly will in fact get BIGGER. I move a little bit slower, and sleeping has been a challenge... but the most frustrating thing has been that the belly just gets in the way! I bump it into things - doors, my desk, the steering wheel... Poor little guy! He's probably saying, "Hey Man! Watch it!"

Yes dear, your mom's a klutz.
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Anonymous said...

This all sounds so familiar to me - these thoughts and emotions on the countdown to Baby! You're doing so great ... all the feelings included. I wanted to share something that I wrote when I had just 8 weeks left to go ... right after our Baby Soiree!

"Until now, I used the baby party as a marker in the future, to reassure myself that I had plenty of time."Oh, the party is still so far off - that's when it will be getting close. I have weeks to go!" And suddenly, I am in the "after the party" time frame. With 8 weeks to go. And so much to do, and so much to think about .... will I be enough for her? Do I know enough to guide her? Will I ever, ever lose these 40 lbs?

And yet, I find myself suddenly realizing that there really *isn't* that much more to think about. It's going to be a lifelong ride, and we'll never be prepared in advance any more than we already are. I wonder if "life before __ __ was born" will fade into the fog, and we'll peer back at it, and wonder how we ever got along without you?"

And the answer to that question I asked myself over a year ago? Yes. Our "life before" has faded into the fog. And surprisingly, in retrospect it looks a lot less sparkly than life after! The biggest adjustment for me = realizing that someone has to stay home once the baby is in bed - no more spontaneous date nights! wah! That has been hard! But there is nothing so wonderful as waking up to that sweet, sweet, smiling face every single morning. There's a purpose to everything, now.

You're beautiful! Even if you do need belly bumpers! (-:

August 29, 2007 at 9:32 AM
Uncle T said...

Howdy KaceLaRoo,

I love reading this stuff. I do hope your getting enough sleep!

Oh my gosh, the belly...Stop growing!

See you soon.

August 31, 2007 at 10:52 PM

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