Mama's Day Off

In preparation of Raspberry coming (which could be anytime after next week), Josiah went to spend the night at Grandma's where he will be staying while we're in the hospital.  He's stayed overnight there before but always with us.  He spends every Wednesday there and even naps in his pack 'n play when Grandma will let him.  My mom took him after church and Danny and I headed straight home--no Fred Meyer shopping for us!  I had a list to accomplish!

Danny's list included a nap, some video games and tinkering with a friend's broken washer.  My list included unpacking gender neutral newborn clothes, getting the nursery entirely finished, planning menus for the next few months, starting a knitting project, organizing picture frames so that I might actually get them hung on the walls and out of our bedroom, and working on finishing up Josiah's room.  Throw in a date night to see the Hobbit 2 at McMenamins and now you know why a nap wasn't on my agenda--not that I wouldn't have liked one.

I got tons done.  The date night was fantastic, especially since I don't usually like to watch movies in theaters.  When you get to sit on a love seat though instead of uncomfy theater chairs, and you make it in time for happy hour specials, it just changes the whole experience.  Plus, my niece had previously introduced me to their Cajun tots, and while I'm not normally a tater tot type of girl, let's just say that I may only order those next time!

Even without a babysitter to rush home to and relieve our fourth date post babies was over by 9:00 since we were both yawning and Danny had to work the next morning.  In our defense, we were the last ones to leave the theater and we did try to warm up by a fire for a little bit before heading home.  :P

I fell asleep almost immediately, and then since I'm in the stage of pregnancy where I wake up in the middle of the night and can't get comfortable, I went to sleep on the couch somewhere around 4:00 a.m.  However, I had turned off my alarm and slept in until 7:30!!!

So here's what I learned that moms do (or can do) when they get some time off:

1) leave all the bathroom doors open because there is no one there to play in the toilet
2) close the bathroom door when actually going to the bathroom
3) eat an entire meal by themselves
4) order a meal at a restaurant without worrying about whether it is appropriate for a toddler
5) drink a cup of hot coffee without rewarming it and while reading a magazine
6) keep toys put away
7) vacuum the whole house in one swoop because toys are put away
8) wash all sippy cups at the same time
9) eat a yummy snack without having to try and hide it from a toddler
10) take a shower whenever they want

I may just take another day off sometime.  Maybe that way I can schedule my nap!

32 weeks

Pregnancy Highlights:

So I realize this doesn't show the pregnancy well, but it may be the cutest outfit I've ever worn, pregnant or not!

So, here's the baby.

 

How Far Along? 32 weeks

Total Weight Gain? 25 pounds

Maternity Clothes? Most definitely since I look like Gus Gus (from Cinderella) in regular shirts!

Belly? Measuring right on track.  The doctor asked if I had always been a perfectionist.  I couldn’t see over my belly, but her laugh told me Danny was nodding his head!

Baby size? 19 inches (head to toe) and about 3.9 lbs.—about the size of a head of lettuce

Gender? It’s a surprise! (I think girl.  Danny thinks boy, but he has started referring to her as her.)

Movement? There is break dancing going on in there.  My stomach jumps and bounces to its own rhythm.

Sleep? Please!  I've started waking up multiple times each night (usually to go to the bathroom) and am not always able to go back to sleep.  Then there are times throughout the day when I just start falling asleep—like nap has to happen right then!

Cravings? I still really like Mexican food…but that may not have anything to do with pregnancy.  And my Samoas, of which I think Danny ate too many without fully savoring.  It’s a good thing I have a reserve box for the hospital!

Aversions? I’m not really loving seafood right now.  And the smell of venison or lamb is very unappealing.  And getting up after I’ve sat down on the floor!

Symptoms? I run out of breath if I’m doing more than one thing at a time (you know, like walking across the room while also having a conversation).  And sometimes I just have to sleep—like right then.  I cry all the time too—it could be pregnancy related.  And now I have to go to the bathroom about every half hour!  :P

Preparing for birth? Great strides have been made in getting Josiah’s new room ready.  Just a couple more things to move around and we can move his crib across the hall.  His room won’t be decorated, but he’s used to it since his nursery isn’t even done being decorated.

Labor signs? Some Braxton Hicks.  We’ve been told what to look for in preterm labor, so we’re making sure we bake this baby as long as possible.  It’s hard because we don’t know why my water broke early with Josiah, so there is not a lot we can do preventatively other than to pay attention to my body.

What I miss? Carrying Josiah without getting tired.  Bending over.  Doing the things that need done (like carrying boxes, etc.)

Best Moment this week? The tour of the Redmond FBC.  None of my friends were there to give the tour, but we had another great nurse (you can never know too many) and she took time to answer all the questions I didn’t even know I was going to ask.  All the “what if’s” I didn’t have with Josiah because I never considered them a possibility.  I’m still nervous about this labor and delivery since I don’t have fond memories of the last one, but everything about this delivery is different—plus, their jet tubs look amazing.  I thought about asking if I could take a bath right then!  :D

And this one is just because I thought you should know what my life is really like!