Transatlantic Blonde

Thursday, 31 December 2009

2009...

January

Tuesday, 29 December 2009

It's hard to say for sure how big your baby will be, but the average newborn weighs about 7 1/2 pounds (a small pumpkin) and is about 20 inches long. Their skull bones are not yet fused, which allows them to overlap a bit if it's a snug fit through the birth canal during labor. This so-called "molding" is the reason your baby's noggin may look a little conehead-ish after birth. Rest assured — it's normal and temporary.

*How far along?: 40 weeks
*Total weight gain: I know what it is and it's normal/average.
*How big is baby?: A pumpkin
*Maternity clothes?: If I leave the house, yes, but otherwise big tshirts.
*Sleep?: I can't seem to sleep past 6-7:30am, blah.
*Best moment this week?: My Mommy is here!

*Movement?: Yes, the bebe is still poppin' & lockin'

*Food cravings?: Not a craving but my Mom brought me Oatmeal Creme Pies, mmm!
*Labor signs?: No, but they gave me an appointment today for an induction scheduled for the 5th of January if nothing happens.

*Belly button in or out?: Innie.
*What I miss: Sleep

*What I'm looking forward to: The Bebe arriving

*Milestone: It's my Due Date!

Wednesday, 23 December 2009

Wordless Wednesday

Some Holiday Photos from our Home...

My Menorah

Pink Tree in the Dining Room

Christmas Cards along the Banister

My attempt at a Christmasy Centerpiece

Our Tree!

Emma's Favorite Place to Hide (especially when she steals the remote)

Tuesday, 22 December 2009

39 weeks

Your baby's waiting to greet the world! They continue to build a layer of fat to help control their body temperature after birth, but it's likely they already measure about 20 inches and weigh a bit over 7 pounds, a mini watermelon. (Boys tend to be slightly heavier than girls.) The outer layers of their skin are sloughing off as new skin forms underneath.

*How far along?: 39 weeks

*Total weight gain: Don't know

*How big is baby?: A mini watermelon

*Maternity clothes?: If I leave the house, yes, but mostly I'm chilling in big tshirts.

*Sleep?: I can't seem to sleep past 7:30am, blah.

*Best moment this week?: Snow!

*Movement?: Yes, this kid likes to move it, move it.

*Food cravings?: I really want chocolate covered cherries for some reason, probably because I can't find any anywhere!

*Labor signs?: The bebe wasn't even engaged at my appt. on Friday

*Belly button in or out?: Innie.

*What I miss: Taking a shower without getting tired.

*What I'm looking forward to: Mommy comes on Sunday!!!

*Milestone: One week to my due date!

Sunday, 20 December 2009

Did you think I was kidding?

I flipping love snow! At least I admit I have a problem, right?

I especially love it when it snows around Christmas because it just makes it so much more festive and pretty. It really doesn't snow that often here, so it's kinda a big deal!