I don't have time to Blog!

Belly Size: 44″
Weight: *gasp* 191 (mental note, if I don’t have a 40 pound baby… get gym membership)

The anorexic tapeworm is back, but this time its trying to get out. My stomach rises and falls in waves, and it still explodes on occasion. Jess just laughs and pokes at it.

I realized today that objects are closer than they appear. I have just 57 days if I go to my due date of June 22nd, 50 days if I go to my doctors inital assesment date of June 15th, and if she is really excited and gets here as early as June 1st, only 36 days to go! Right. Laundry. Showers. Sheets. Decorations. Ikea. Cleaning. Set up. Thank you notes. Car Seats. All things I have to do before the baby comes. Now If I take the panic out of that and think the way I do…logically, I have approximately 8 weekends until June 22nd (being optimistic of course), and I listed 9 things above, Laundry can be done in bits and pieces, so really its only 8. So, If I aim to get one thing done per weekend, I can totally do this.

Ikea. I think we will go to Ikea this weekend. We need to get the changing table from my mom, but in order to do that, we need to get a new chest of drawers for her.
She knows the one she wants…its retro. I like it.

I talked to her yesterday about it. The changing table is at her school in Olympus Cove, they have been using it to store glue sticks and hand soap and other such wonderful kid-items. So, in order for me to “steal” it, I need to replace it. So there are not boxes of Glue sticks and puddles of handsoap all over the place (what as mess!) So yes, Ikea this weekend.

Jess and I also decided we need to get down and repurchase the camcorder and cameras. Circuit City tonight.

So much to do… so little time, everyone send super happy, super quick thoughts my way so I can get all this stuff done with a smile and done, well… super quick!

How your baby’s growing:
This week, your baby measures over 16 inches long. She weighs about 3.3 pounds (try carrying four navel oranges) and is heading into a growth spurt. She can turn her head from side to side, and her arms, legs, and body are beginning to plump out as needed fat accumulates underneath her skin. She’s probably moving a lot, too, so you may have trouble sleeping because your baby’s kicks and somersaults keep you up. Take comfort: All this moving is a sign that your baby is active and healthy.

I read this outloud to Jess just now and we both laughed outloud. “heading into a growth spurt” hahahahaha! What has she been doing? might I remind you she has gained 3 weeks on this pregnancy and it looks like she may gain more all said and done. Might I remind you mu original due date was in July and I am now pushing early Fathers Day… So her growth spurt has been happening on and off since week 18. I fear the growth spurt she is heading into!

I find it harder than ever now to not sleep on my back. That is by far the most comfortable position, but I wake up short of breath and know it is also decreasing oxygen to the baby. *Uugghh* I reiterate. Anyone who says, I love and/or miss being pregnant does not remember the facts.

A baby asked God, ‘They tell me you are sending me to earth soon, but how am I going to live there being so small and helpless?’ God said, ‘Your angel will be waiting for you and will take care of you.’

The child further inquired, ‘But tell me, here in heaven I don’t have to do anything but sing and smile to be happy.’ God said, ‘Your angel will sing for you and will also smile for you. And you will feel your angel’s love and be very happy.’

Again the child asked, ‘And how am I going to be able to understand when people talk to me if I don’t know the language?’ God said, ‘Your angel will tell you the most beautiful and sweet words you will ever hear, and with much patience and care, your angel will teach you how to speak.”

‘Who will protect me?’ God said, ‘Your angel will defend you even if it means risking its life.’

At that moment there was much peace in Heaven, but voices from Earth could be heard and the child hurriedly asked, ‘God, if I am to leave now, please tell me my angel’s name.’

God said, ‘You will simply call her, ‘Mom.’

–(This was sent to me in an email, author unknown)

I have been having a lot of fun going through my itunes lately. Last night I was sitting here at my laptop playing random songs and laughing with Jess. I played “Undercova Funk” By Snoop Dogg, and all the sudden the baby got VERY active. I had a calculator on the table next to me and put it on my belly. It bounced and danced all around as she did. When the music was paused, she stopped. By the time I realized I have a webcam built into my laptop she was calming down, but here is the tail “mellow”end of her dancing.

PLAY THAT FUNKY MUSIC!!

How your baby’s growing:Your baby’s about 15.7 inches long now, and she weighs almost 3 pounds (like a head of cabbage). A pint and a half of amniotic fluid surrounds her, but that volume will decrease as she gets bigger and takes up more room in your uterus. Her eyesight continues to develop, though it’s not very keen; even after she’s born, she’ll keep her eyes closed for a good part of the day. When she does open them, she’ll respond to changes in light but will have 20/400 vision — which means she can only make out objects a few inches from her face. (Normal adult vision is 20/20.)

The other night Jess and I were at my parents house (where we picked up the cradle that I slept in when I was a baby). As we were leaving, I ended a reply to a comment my dad made with “Ya well in 3 months this kid will be 2 weeks old” Laughed and went out the door.

As Jess and I drove home, approaching Willow Creek Park, the words I said to my dad just echoed in my head. “In 3 months this kid will be 2 weeks old”. YIKES! Where did the time go? It seems like this pregnancy has taken an forever to get to this point, but I only have 10 more weeks, 5 more paychecks, 4 more classes…

Just a few weeks ago, it felt like I had an eternity ahead of me, and now, in my last trimester, this baby is litterally knocking at my door. Each Braxton Hicks contraction, each kick, each punch, is one step, one second closer to her arrival. The reality of it all is finally sinking in.

Dear Mom and Dad,

Things are getting a bit cramped in here, and I am thinking about a transfer to the “real world”. However, I am not quite sure that I am ready yet. I like how warm it is in here. I heard the weather forecast this morning.. Rain and Snow? Come on, GET REAL! I’m not coming out until there is no sign of snow in the forecast for months! How does June Sound? Yep, that Dr. K is pretty smart, predicting the day I want to come out. He must be able to read my mind.

So, Dad, I was thinking, since Mom gets to feel the kicking and moving all the time, I figured I would try to show up around Fathers Day (I figure that will make Grumpa happy too). It is the least I can do as a Thank you for helping to create me. But don’t be too mad if I don’t make it on time, I am a woman after all and I have to prepare for my big debut. My hair is just not cooperating and I simply must get a manicure before showing my face. But keep in mind even though I may be late, I won’t dissapoint.

And Mom, I love you, but enough with the spicy food! You think it gives you heartburn? My stomach is tiny compared to yours and I just can’t take it anymore! Can we switch to Chinese over Mexican? Please!?! Trust me we will both sleep better all said and done. But, keep those belly rubs coming (you too Dad!) I love em!

Whew! Typing from the womb is tough, and I am getting sleepy, besides water aerobics start in 20 minutes and I don’t want to be late. I simply must nap before I start otherwise I won’t have the energy to finish the entire 1 hour class.

Much Love

Your baby now weighs about 2 1/2 pounds (like a butternut squash) and is a tad over 15 inches long from head to heel. Her muscles and lungs are continuing to mature, and her head is growing bigger to make room for her developing brain. To meet her increasing nutritional demands, you’ll need plenty of protein, vitamins C, folic acid, and iron. And because her bones are soaking up lots of calcium, be sure to drink your milk (or find another good source of calcium, such as cheese, yogurt, or enriched orange juice). This trimester, about 250 milligrams of calcium are deposited in your baby’s hardening skeleton each day.