The background to my 27 week bump picture (27 weeks with Adalyn) is a testament to how this week has been. INSANE! I thought January was going to be a slow month for us, but nope. Work for me is busy, and although I'm grateful, I'm feeling the urge to slow down. I said that I was unavailable for the very first time yesterday and that felt great. I also decided to make a pretty significant jump in my session pricing. I had lunch with a very established and popular local photographer and she basically convinced me that I was losing work due to my lower pricing. Perception is everything, right? She also gave me the biggest compliment when she said that my work was on par with the photographers around here that I idolize. "Alex, your quality of images deserves professional level pricing". I can't even tell you how much I needed that compliment boost this week. I'm feeling pretty down about my physical appearance and as shallow as it feels to type, how I feel about my appearance matters to me. Getting on the scale at my OBs office didn't help this morning.
On the plus, I've hit the 3rd trimester and my ultrasound this morning confirmed that this little miss is showing zero signs of trying to get out early like her sister was. And, funny enough, she is measuring only in the 50th percentile. Totally average, but Adalyn always measured 2 weeks ahead. I think this little girl is going to have my bird bones.
My 365 project is still on a role. Here are some from the past few days:
It's NFL playoff time. I actually love watching the playoffs especially when games are as exciting as this one and go into double overtime.
Adalyn sat by the window and wished for warmer weather so she could play "owtide"
She must have wished upon a star, because the next day it was 60 degrees out!
We had leftover spagetti for dinner. mmmmm. I love having my mom back in CT so we can enjoy her meatballs and sauce.
And then, in true New England weather fashion, it snowed. Andrew and I took the afternoon off to take Adalyn sledding for the first time at one of our favorite parks. SO much fun!
A good yet busy week indeed.
27 week update:
How far along?: 27w 3days
How big is baby?: She is exactly 2 lbs per my ultrasound this morning. Her lungs are going through major developments and she can now practice inhaling and exhaling (amniotic fluid).
Weight gain/loss?: +23lb and feeling huge. I had this sinking feeling in my stomach today that I am going to put on just about 6 more lbs of baby in addition to all the poundage from everything else. ugh
Stretch marks?: none...please stay away! O
Maternity clothes?: ooooooo yea. See that bump?!
Sleep?: Can't really complain.
Food cravings?: Just starving all the time.
Gender?: Baby Girl who has a real name now!!
Movement?: still not consistent, and my OB said not to worry too much because of my anterior placenta.
Belly button?: still an inny and looking to stay that way.
Symptoms?: hunger and some heartburn...or acid reflux...at night. Is there a difference? Either way, it's unpleasant.
What are you looking forward to this week?: a weekend full of mini sessions, two maternity sessions, and a photo lesson. Next week: MIAMI!!! for our mini babymoon. :)
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