I thought it would be fun to see the progression of how this baby bump is growing... wow, a lot changes from week to week! At this point, BabyW. is expected to gain around 1/2 lb. every week for the next 6 weeks as he packs on the baby fat and gets ready for life in the "real world."It's been so fun to feel him the last couple of weeks, as now I feel knees and elbows, his bum, and often a foot or something in my ribs! I can tell he's definitely filling out his space in there and doesn't have as much room to move. He's still moving, but he feels cramped! I still have a hard time distinguishing whether it's a knee or an arm or what that I'm feeling, but it's still really cool. I have an ultrasound next Thursday, so hopefully we'll find that he is head-down already! I'm feeling confident that the extra fluid issue has resolved itself because he is so easy to feel now.
Our house is starting to feel ready for a baby - there are baby clothes and diapers and gear all over the place. As much as I want to get organized at least once more while I still can, I'm resolving to the fact that this chaos will likely be my reality for a while to come! As the weeks fly by, and it's almost June, I realize I better get crackin' on my to-do list! I have a book or two to read, a bag to pack, a carseat to install, baby-stuff to wash, a chair to reupholster, walls to decorate and maternity leave paperwork to fill out. And I'm sure I'm forgetting a bunch!
