Baker's belly, now and forevermore, will win all of the awards for all of the cutest bellies in all of the lands.
What
I’m Eating
A whole lot of everything.
My indigestion is out of control, and since no food
makes it any better or worse, I have been eating it all. And the scales at the
doctor this week confirmed just that.
I’m just gonna throw it out there, having
to weigh in and take a glucose test the week after Valentine’s is just not
nice. A pregnant girl should be able to enjoy a few dark chocolate truffle hearts
without worry of an increase in a few, okay a few more than a few, pounds. If
Valentine’s Day isn’t for a pregnant lady so hopped on lovey dovey hormones, then who it is for anyhow?
Big
Brother Baker
This week, the thought of loving another boy, and
replacing Baker as my baby has weighed heavily. How, when my love for him
permeates to all the corners of my heart, can there be room to love another? I
know it happens. My heart will grow, and I will wonder how I ever entertained
such a preposterous thought. But for today, the thought persists. And because of it, I will
squeeze him a little tighter, rock him a little longer, and savor him occupying
so many morsels of my mommy heart until Little Brother arrives.
William Baker Bell, I love you to the moon and back.
Sleep
Meh. Not awful, not great. Just meh.
Maternity
Clothes
I am still making a lot of non-maternity tops and
dresses work, but am strictly in maternity pants and leggings. A friend sent me
a post on Pinterest this past week. It's titled, "How Not to Shop in the Maternity Department." It inspired me to be more creative with my wardrobe. I have
resorted to a lot of billowy tops and other nonconforming things that don’t
touch me. Anywhere.
I loved a lot of these looks. This week I even busted out of my
belt-wearing discomfort zone. I got so many compliments, and I lot of “Whoa!
You’re pregnant!” looks and comments too. Elementary students will say
anything. I sorta crazy love that about them.
I don’t know why I have strayed away from bump-baring
outfits in favor of shirts so tent-like, Columbia could sell them with their
camping gear. I love when women show off their pregnant bellies! Here's to making the last trimester more fun and fashionable!
Size
of Baby
Big! I feel like I am about as big now at 27 weeks as
I was when Baker was born at 36 weeks.
Little Brother is the size of an eggplant, about 13 ½ inches long,
and weighs over 2 pounds.
Baby’s
Name
James Barrett
Gender
BOY!
What
I Miss
Nada. There is nothing I miss as much as I am loving
every second of all of this.
Best
Moment of the Week
On Thursday, I had my glucose test and PASSED!! The
best part of the visit was getting to hear my sweet boy’s heartbeat. It is
positively the most beautiful sound in all the world.
And, I’ve started doctor visits every two weeks! Cheers to that!