33 Weeks

  Another week has passed and I must say it seems the 8th month is treating me better than the 7th! I am much more comfortable during the day, no more sciatica, even though sleeping is a challenge, despite being exhausted. I love the days I get to lay down and take an afternoon nap with Lucy.
  We had an appointment on Monday with the midwives and it seems both baby and I are healthy. My belly did measure a week or two behind "normal" but this is the same point that I measured small with Lucy. The best news of all was to hear that baby is head down! That little hiney we thought we were feeling is just that and it seems baby is laying with his back out on my right side and his legs curled around my left. Only four more weeks until we get to check in on baby with a final ultrasound.
   It seems baby is keeping up the acrobatics despite being between 4 1/2 and 5 pounds already. Now when he/she moves it no longer feels like a little bump or kick but like my entire insides are being rearranged. I don't remember feeling so aware that there was an entire baby in my belly with Lucy but I think the constant movement of this kid makes it more apparent. Baby has also been having hiccups a lot this past week which is a funny feeling since they are so close together. According to my baby book, baby's skin is no longer transparent thanks to all the fat being packed on, for both of us I think. Also, baby's eyes are open when he/ she is awake.
   I had the chance to have some photos taken this week by our friend Ashley. Normally I hate having my picture taken but I know how much I regretted not having any taken with Lucy so when Ashley offered I jumped on the chance.
   As for the room, demolition is still underway. More updates next week!