Weekend Activities

The weather was STUNNING this weekend, so I put on some shorts and spent a lot of time on the patio. I knit a hat for Bradley to match the one I made for Alex. Xon did several chores in the backyard while Casey and I took it easy in the sunshine.

On Saturday night, I dreamed I had Bradley. He looked like Alex but had toffee colored eyes. I hadn't gone into labor. I just had him in my arms all the sudden, but the hospital informed me I still had to actually go through labor even though I had the baby. I asked if it was easier to go through labor when you already have the baby. They said no, because your contractions don't have anything to squeeze against, so you end up having contractions for much longer. --Yep, that makes sense. Xon said if that happens I can have as many drugs as I want. :-)

We went to a kid consignment sale this weekend. It was the last day of the sale, so there wasn't a lot left, but it was a fun outing nonetheless.

I meant to mention that when I was visiting the fam a couple of weekends ago, Alex accidentally spilled about 30 animal crackers on the floor. They went everywhere. I really did not want to crawl under the table with my big ol' belly and pick up all those crackers, so I thought I might see if Alex would do it for me. I told him to pick one up and put it in the bag. Every time he put one in the bag, I said, "Kapow!!!!!!" He thought that was hilarious, so he kept picking them up until he had gotten every single one. YAY!!!! He would also say "kapow" with me when he put one in the bag. Auntie Katya is clever. ;-)

28 Weeks

28 weeks along. Remember when my goal was to make it to 12 weeks total?!!! Now I only have 12 weeks LEFT! We're in the 3rd trimester, people! :-)

Mr. Bradley should weigh a little over 2 pounds and measure about 14.8 inches. He should be able to open his eyes, have eyelashes, and turn his head toward bright lights from the outside. He should start gaining some fat, too, so he will have some nice chubby cheeks to pinch when he decides to come on out. :-)

We went to see the fam last weekend. Mom didn't get to feel Bradley move, but she did see my stomach move once when he kicked. Dawn asked Alex where Baby Bradley was, and he pointed at my stomach! Now, how did he remember that?! Cutie pie...Here are some pics:




I feel better than ever. This pregnancy has been really easy except for the morning sickness. I'm not uncomfortable (yet) and am still sleeping just fine. Xon and Casey and I take a walk every day, and I'm a little slower than they would like me to be, but they adjust. :-) We see 3 deer in the same spot every day we walk.

Had my latest Dr. appointment this morning. I took my sugar test, which was just fine. She said my blood pressure was "stellar" at 108/64. I've gained 25 pounds. Bradley's heart rate was 144. The fundal height was 28. So, everything is right on track!

27 Weeks

27 weeks along. 13 to go!

Lots is happening with Babykins this week. He should be about 14.4 inches long. He can open and close his eyes. He sleeps and wakes at regular intervals. He may suck his fingers and get hiccups. His brain tissue is developing rapidly, so his lil' brain is very active now.

Erich says I must eat lots of protein to build Baby's brain, so I came up with a breakfast that packs in a whopping 52 grams of protein all at once! Needless to say, it keeps me quite full until lunch. :-) It is 3 eggs on wheat bread with 2 pieces of cheese, turkey bacon, and a glass of soy milk. Yummy! I was amazed to find out that bread has a pretty decent amount of protein in it.

I was looking back at my past blog entries and saw the 3D ultrasound from when I was around 11 weeks. Bradley already looked like a little person--even then. It makes me wonder what he's thinkin' about in there, what color his eyes are, what color his hair is, etc.

I took care of our preregistration for the hospital this week. Just all the basic address info., etc. Nice to have that out of the way.

I had a dream about Bradley on the 8th. Before I knew if we were having a boy or girl, I had 1 dream that I was having a boy and 1 dream that I was having a girl. Now I just dream about Bradley specifically. My dream was that I could see Bradley's outline through my stomach. I tickled his ears and could see his lips and nose. I even held him through my stomach.

I get to see my sis soon, so I'm REALLY excited about that! I'm sure pics will follow...

26 Weeks

26 weeks along. 14 to go! Yippee!

Bradley is about 14 inches long and 2 pounds. It's hard to believe someone who is 14 inches could fit in my tummy! But he'll probably grow 6 more inches before he's born, so I guess things will be nice and cuddly in there. :-)

Xon felt Bradley kick for the first time on Saturday the 3rd. He had his head on my stomach when I was sitting on the couch. He gasped as Bradley kicked twice and said how happy it made him. He told Bradley that he was his buddy.

I can see my stomach move when Bradley kicks now, so that is entertaining. He will play back sometimes when I poke at him. My belly button is disappearing, too.

Here is my latest belly shot--taken especially for Cousin Tammy. I should be at about 20 pounds now.

25 Weeks

25 weeks along. 15 to go!

We had some freezing rain last night, so we're off work today. Yippee! It's so nice to be cuddled up in my pj's when it's cold outside.

Mr. Bradley is about 13 1/2 inches now and weighs about a pound and a half. I'm still feeling lovely. We have one more childbirth class left. Also one more monthly Dr. visit. After that, we'll start going every two weeks. We'll have a couple of showers in March and April. I'm getting rid of various "things" I find around the house that we don't need or want anymore. We're making progress! :-)