Week 27: My Beautiful (Cauli)Flower

Yep, she's as big as a head of cauliflower.

It’s been so long since I’ve written anything!  I’ve had the time, I guess I just haven’t had the motivation.  Everything is going really well.  Just had my 27 week check-up (yikes!) and my little Thumper is growing beautifully.  Right now she is the perfect average size (not too big – not to small) and she is projected to be about 2lbs. 4oz.  I have a history of smaller-than-usual babies, so we’ll be keeping an eye out.

I can’t believe we’re in the home stretch!  I have my next appointment in 3 weeks.  Two weeks after that I’ll be looked after twice a week: once for an ultrasound and once for fetal monitoring and a physical check-up.  Because I’m of “advanced maternal age” (i.e. old) these are necessary precautions. I’m not complaining, I get to see my baby once a week!

The fatigue is setting back in and I cry over stupid stuff, but everything is chugging along.  She’s thumping away in my belly as I type…she probably knows I’m talking about her!  The kids are still really excited, they’ve both had a chance to feel her movement.  It’s cute to see their faces light up when she moves or kicks.  This one is definitely going to be another Daddy’s Girl though…she goes insane when she hears his voice.  That’s definitely a good problem to have, though.

I think I’ve entered the nesting phase of the process.  I’m starting to feel concern* about the fact that I feel unprepared for her arrival.  We have the major stuff…crib and changing table/dresser, but that’s basically it.  I also need to start thinking about a hospital bag.  Lots to do, lots to do!

*nice way of saying “freak out”