25 weeks and a ramble.

(This bump is in full swing! It's crazy that we're only 14 weeks away from meeting this little guy!)

Week 25 weight: 147.4

Cravings: Clam chowder and doughnuts

Name: Still undecided

Activity: He is moving around like there are 5 of him in there

I have decided that pregnancy makes me crazier than I already am. I mean, there is seriously enough going on in this head of mine without baby brain on top of it all. I am so so so so thrilled to be carrying this bundle of boy and I do in fact LOVE being pregnant, I'm one of the lucky ones who barely gets any symptoms and just gets to enjoy the whole 10 months. It is good. But the effect these extra hormones have on my already differently-abled brain... that's another story.

Like yesterday, I turned the burner on the stove on to make dinner and totally forgot about it. Not just about the burner, about dinner as well... And about the chair that was sitting atop my stove so baby boy couldn't break his neck climbing it. Drew swears I'm gonna burn the house down soon. Let's hope not.

Then last night, I was sooooo exhausted from the days work and the battle I've been waging with a cold but as soon as my head hit the pillow my mind started racing. It ran in circles until 4:30 am. And Miles must have felt the vibe because he joined the party from 2:30-5:00. he finally fell asleep on top of Drew on the couch early this morning. Long night.

It isn't exactly rare for me to have sleepless nights really. Whenever my anxiety/ocd starts acting up sleep is the first thing to go. Followed shortly there after by my appetite. I can handle the occasional all nighter but it's been two nights in a row now and my tired, pregnant body is desperate for rest. A nice long winters nap. Tonight, you will be mine.

I was granted a tender mercy today though. The one baby I am caring for this week (everyone else is home for the holidays) stayed home with family. So, I am officially on Christmas vacation! No more work til Monday! And Monday is my baby boys birthday! I can hardly believe he's already turning two. Ah how I love him so. But that is another topic for another day.

Now, I just need to keep myself awake for another 7 or 8 hours and then I will crash (hopefully).

Happy blogging!

M

late night rendezvous.

Laying down to go to sleep is exciting lately. The baby has started saying hello in his own special ways. Only at night and only when I am being perfectly still. (I suppose he may be trying to get thru to me during working hours but I'm just far too bust chasing 5 toddlers to notice...) Sorry baby!

But at night, when all is calm and the other boys are still and we're all quiet, baby brother makes his nightly rounds. Kicking, punching, squishing his bottom and tiny yet over sized baby head against my abdomen. It's wonderful. I love feeling him moving around in there letting me know he's made it thru another day just like the rest of us. 

I have a feeling this baby is very excited and anxious to join us in the outside world. I just know he's going to love his big brother so so much. Everyone does after all. :0) This pregnancy seems to be flying by at warp speed. It's odd because to me the days are looooong and exhausting but the weeks are going by so quickly. April 3rd will be here before we know it. 

Thank you all for your congratulations and well wishes! It means a lot to have this baby be so very loved even before he's made his official appearance! Aslo, keep bringin' it with the name suggestions! We neeeed all the help we can get! Miles was out of the oven a whole day (or maybe two) before he officially had a name!

(Also, this little guy and I been having our own late night rendezvous lately as well. More on that later. Or not. It's been a rough few nights.)

Annnnddd... I'm adding my two bits to Windy Poplars Pick of the Patch this week! Join in, it's a hoot!!!



M