Objectively, it is strange. But subjectively, it is beautiful. I love feeling the little flutters and bumps. And I will certainly not forget the smile of T's face when he felt the baby for the first time. I think it was the point at which the pregnancy really hit home for him.
So that happened. (And it's happening right now.) And then this happened.
This is our son. And he already looks like T. I know ultrasound pictures are ghostly and abstract, but I confess I am completely bewitched by this tiny, adorable profile. This is at 18 weeks 2 days.
What else happened... Went to Disneyland. Went on several "forbidden" rides with no dire consequences whatsoever. Baby enjoyed the new cars land ride, the Hollywood Tower of Terror and Grizzly River Rapids without so much as a squeak, so you can suck it, Disneyland!*
Stats:
Gestation: 19 weeks (Whaaa...?)
Gender: Confirmed male.
Baby size: My pregnancy app says he is the size of an heirloom tomato and weighs about 9 oz.
Weight gain: 8-9 lbs.
Aversions: Nothing
Cravings: Shrug. Unhealthy stuff, mostly.
Maternity clothes: Tomorrow. I am SOOOOO uncomfortable in pants. Just... ouch.
Symptoms: Occasional heartburn. Nighttime restlessness. Round ligament pain (I had to consult Dr. Google to make sure the brief, stabbing pains in my side were completely normal. They are. Ligaments gotta stretch. Unfortunately, the first time I felt this pain was right after going on a "forbidden ride." I spent the next several hours fretting I had done my child irreparable harm. I didn't.) There are other symptoms I will refrain from reporting here, as this is a "family friendly" blog, but I will just say that I often think of that line from Jaws where Brody says, "We're going to need a bigger boat."**
*I wisely abstained from such bumpy rides as Indiana Jones, Space Mountain, etc. I'm not completely irresponsible.
**I substitute the word "boat" with "bra."
4 comments:
Glad you got the word on ligament pain. So much you don't know you don't know, you know? And hooray for bigger boat sizes! I tell ya, as a smaller boated person I actually enjoy that part of pregnancy just fine. Hope you find some super cute prego stretchy skinny jeans/jeggings.
I will second the stretchy pants idea. I've been wearing leggings a lot. I think you get that freedom when you are pregnant. I was super cautious with Addie and by number three I'm pretty much doing whatever I usually do, within comfort reason. Although I probably wouldn't be able to sneak on any disney rides at 18-19 weeks because I am popping out by that time :) It's so fun to read the progress and I hope everything continues to go well :)
As someone who has had two babies in July, I'll tell you right now to buy some knit skirts! I bought three from Old Navy for $10 with Olivia and wore them every day. They weren't even maternity, just had stretchy waists. They are cooler than shorts and cheaper too :)
Also, Space Mountain bumpy?? That's crazy talk! I actually worked on space mountain until I was 22 weeks pregnant with Eliza and rode it several times :)
good on you, pear! bigger boat and riding disney rides! so, here it comes, the much repeated question of "what will you name said baby boy?".
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