The Baby
Baby's now the size of a mango!Vernix caseosa, a greasy white substance made of lanugo, oil, and dead skin cells (yum) now coats baby's skin, shielding it from the amniotic fluid. (Picture yourself after a nine-month bath, and the need for protection makes sense.) You might get to see the vernix at birth, especially if baby is premature.
The Mommy - In theory
Those nasty leg cramps are probably making it tough to get comfortable. One way to ease the pain: Extend your leg and flex your ankle and toes toward your knees. Or enlist your partner for a calf (and back!) massage. Good news: Your now-bulging belly should get you a little more compassion from everyone around you.
The Mommy - For Real
I'm having trouble sleeping at night. I can't seem to get comfortable, no matter what position I'm trying. I really want to sleep on my stomach, but of all the possible choices, that one is worst for the baby...I can almost feel the squishing. I think I've decided to tell my students the day before Thanksgiving about the baby...that way I won't have such a dilemma when getting dressed in the morning since I won't have to keep it a secret. I bought my first maternity clothes last weekend. I was really nervous about buying pants because I hate having anything cover my belly, but they make these great underbelly-cut pants which are exactly what they sound like. I love them and can't wait to wear them...I'll bust out the jeans Friday since my pre-pregnancy jeans just aren't my friend any more.
Here are the pictures I promised long ago of our nursery and tiled back splash.
3 comments:
Love your back splash! That is great!! You'll have to post pics of your cute maternity clothes too. Let us know how your students react too. I can't imagine one day telling mine. :)
The nursery is coming along! It looks great!
Hey there Nikki, unfortunately I have no good advice on the sleeping thing. Once you think the big belly is over and the baby comes so does the milk and your huge breasts get in the way from a good nights sleep/position too. I went up to a DD and couldn't sleep on my back, belly, or side without discomfort. Motherhood is a beautiful thing isn't it! It's a good thing you get an adorable little baby for all this hard work :)
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