No, this isn't the sewer story I referenced in the last post. I am trying to convince Andrew to do a guest blog entry because he tells stories so much better than I do.
Buuuut, I have to awe my now 18th month old baby girl! She turned a year and a half yesterday and we had her 18 month appt. We have been rotating doctors in the practice since we switched to them in July. Well, I now have a favorite, because her Dr. yesterday said Adalyn was, and I quote, " The most advanced 18 month old I have seen in my 33 years of practice". Booooyea, my girl's awesome, but you already knew that, right? He said he was most impressed by her social development....and the leaping 6 inches off the ground. We are starting a new gymnastics class tomorrow morning and trying out the 2 yr old group. I'm a bit worried that she won't be able to follow the structure of the class, but I know that physically she is going to excel. Baby's gonna be famous.
A brief review of where you are at 18 months, Miss A: 27 1/2lbs (90th percentile) and 34" (90-something. I didn't listen well). You go to bed between 7-7:30 and wake up between 7-7:30. Amen! (which you say after we say a prayer before bed, by the way). Your nap time is 1-3pm.
Your favorite food is pizza and you sure do love your milk. You are just incredible, almost always smiling, LOVE to color (though not always on your paper), obsessed with Minnie and Mickey, and starting to speak sentences. My favorite one as of late: "cole, owtide, dada, bye bye, choo, choo." Translation: It's cold outside and Daddy went bye-bye on the train. Smart little cookie you are. You love those too by the way. ;)
And our other baby girl baking in the oven? She is doing well too! I was waiting to do a bump update until after my appointment for my 2nd to last high risk ultrasound this afternoon. Monkey Jr. scored an 8/8 on movement, my fluid levels are all normal, and she is measuring on track in the 42nd percentile at 2lbs 13oz. She is a little bean, and it was actually her legs (measuring 32 weeks) that even bumped her up to the 42nd. I just love seeing her on ultrasound and the tech always spends a few extra minutes with me to let me marvel at my little Monkey in 3D. It's crazy to think that we will be holding her in about 2 1/2 months from now. It's also a tad bit frightening that I still have 2 1/2 months to go....
me? I guess I'm feeling pretty good for 29 weeks, but I definitely feel 7 months pregnant. My back is really starting to bother me, and I don't feel like my stomach can get any bigger, even though it has and it will.
For fun, I put the same shirt on for a comparison picture. 29 weeks with Monkey Jr. on the left, 29 weeks with Adalyn on the right:
How far along?: 29w 3days (29w with Adalyn)
How big is baby?: She is 2 lbs 13oz. per my ultrasound this morning. Her energy is surging, thanks to white fat depositing beneath her skin. And since she is growing so fast (weight will triple by birth), thinks are getting cramped in the womb.
Weight gain/loss?: +25lb and feeling huge, though feeling positive that I won't go over 35lbs (my goal). If I could stop getting these darn head colds, I'd be able to actually work out at the gym!
Stretch marks?: none...please stay away!
Maternity clothes?: ooooooo yea. See that bump?!
Sleep?: I've been waking up about an hour before Adalyn (6:30am) and that's just a bit annoying. Other than that, still can't complain.
Food cravings?: chocolate this week. I can't get enough and I had to have a frosty from Wendy's this afternoon.
Gender?: Baby Girl. Wavering again on her name. I think that we are going to just go to the hospital with a short list and name her once she is breathing air.
Movement?: definitely more consistent, but I can't quite say it's hourly. It's time for me to start kick counts and that always makes me anxious. I think we ended up going to L&D three times with Adalyn.
Belly button?: still an inny, but getting more shallow. Also, the inside of a belly button just looks gross.
Symptoms?: hunger, back pain, and frequent urination.
What are you looking forward to this week?: The last few days of having Andrew not going into NYC everyday. Life gets quite hectic on Monday and despite having a busy shooting weekend, I'm going to try and enjoy our last peaceful days together.
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