Wow, how are there only 8 weeks left in this journey?? This second (and now third) trimester have really flown by, and we can't wait to meet our little girl soon! Here's what she's up to this week:
At this point, you're gaining about a pound a week and roughly half of that goes right to your baby. In fact, she'll gain a third to half of her birth weight during the next 7 weeks as she fattens up for survival outside the womb. She now has toenails, fingernails, and real hair (or at least respectable peach fuzz). Her skin is becoming soft and smooth as she plumpsup in preparation for birth. By now, your baby is about 16.7 inches long and weighs about as much as a large jicama.
A few weeks ago, the girls at school threw a shower for me, and we had a blast! I work with such great people, and it was really fun to share the party with them. Plus, a lot of them are mommies (some more recent than others), so it's great to hear all of their advice!
Lindsay's cake... wow, it was good! It was half chocolate and half vanilla. My sister Abi even said it was the best cake she's ever had (which is a huge compliment coming from her)!
Some of the gifts... so fun to see all the cute pink paper and tissue!
It's fun to have other teachers that are also pregnant so we can share stories! Here are a few of the girls that were able to make it to the shower...
From L to R: Kara (due in Jan), me (due in Feb), and Emily (due later in Feb)
My 32 week ultrasound went very well, and the doctor said everything looks good for both me and Lindsay. I've started to feel pretty tired again (back to afternoon naps while I can!), so the upcoming Christmas break will be a welcome one. It will also give us a chance to put the finishing touches on the nursery. We've also started attending childbirth classes at the hospital -- definitely great information, but eye-opening for us both!
