A little more time

Today was much better. Jake and I talked some more, and he really made an effort to not avoid the topic of pregnancy. We had a pretty fun day…we went to Wal Mart to grab a few things, went to get his hair cut, walked around the mall for a bit, and then got some Quizno’s to eat. He’s downstairs watching the Super Bowl; I just got up from a nap not too long ago.

So, I did say I had a story to share. So here it is….we have a wooden box for our magazines, right? Well, the movers kinda broke it a little….nothing major, just the sides came apart where it was all glued together, if that makes any sense. Anyway, I decided I wanted to paint it, as the original blue color just didn’t go so well with the other colors in the living room.

Well, as I went to go clean my paintbrush after coating one side of each board, guess what happened?

 

 

 

Yes, a kitty tried to help me. After a little kitty chase, I discovered the culprit to be…..Kasey! I honestly thought it’d be Riley, as that is a near perfect paw print, and Kasey has a lot of fur in between the pads of his paws…..but no, Kasey was the one with the paint on him.

 

Actually, I do have another story to share, one that has been a long time coming. I was REALLY hoping that I wouldn’t have to write this entry, but I can’t hold it off too much longer. I can’t allow any more of my friends to be hurt. However, since I DID just wake up from a nap, my thoughts aren’t exactly crystal clear right now….so I will either write later in the morning (because I’m certain I won’t go back to bed for many more hours!) or for later tomorrow.

 

So for now, I’ll leave you with my baby update for the week.

 How your baby’s growing: Your baby is now 5/8 of an inch long, about the size of a kidney bean. She’s constantly moving and shifting, although you won’t be able to feel these womb wiggles for several weeks yet. Her embryonic tail is disappearing, and her eyelids practically cover her eyes. Still slightly webbed, her fingers and toes are growing longer. Her arms have lengthened, too, and her hands are now flexed at the wrist and meet over her heart. Her knee joints have formed, and her feet may be long enough to meet in front of her body. With her trunk straightening out, her head is more erect. Breathing tubes extend from her throat to the branches of her developing lungs. The nerve cells in her brain are also branching out to connect with one another, forming primitive neural pathways. Though you may be daydreaming about your baby as one gender or another, the external genitals still haven’t developed enough to reveal whether you’re having a boy or a girl.

* Note: Experts say every baby develops differently — even in the womb. This developmental information is designed to give you a general idea of how your baby is growing.

How your life’s changing: You haven’t gained much weight yet, but parts of you are certainly growing — like your breasts. You’ll soon need bigger bras with better support than your old ones. You may notice your waistline expanding as well, forcing you to pack away your favorite jeans. Less obvious is the increase in your blood volume; by the end of your pregnancy, you’ll have 40 to 50 percent more blood running through your veins to meet the demands of your baby. Your need for iron increases with your blood volume. Take your prenatal vitamins to make sure you’re getting the extra iron you need so that you don’t become anemic.

Feeling tired? Hormonal changes, in particular, can cause you to feel sluggish. And it’s not uncommon to be having trouble getting a good night’s sleep at this point, especially if you’re uncomfortable at night or getting up to use the bathroom repeatedly. Frequent nausea and vomiting can certainly cost you energy, too. If you can, try to get between nine and ten hours of sleep at night, or take naps during the day.

Pregnancy Tip: Walking to beat fatigue "Taking a short 15- to 20-minute walk helped me cope with the overwhelming fatigue that hits you in the first trimester. It was the only way I made it through a day at work without a nap!" –Gabriela