28th Week

Yay I’m a squash!!!  Yikes…we’re getting into some pretty big produce now.  Gulp! 

So we’re back from our Babymoom in the Bahamas.  A gorgeous spot!  While the weather  didn’t cooperate (thanks to tropical storm Ophelia) we still had a great time just being together with no agenda or stress.  The resort was pretty crowded, and I actually saw a few baby bumps. However, I didn’t see any “Bare” baby bumps on the beach...just mine...which I ended up sunburning!  (My belly is just a touch closer to the sun than the rest of me I guess!) 

After much online searching, I settled on a crib set...even though I don’t even actually have a crib yet. :s I really didn’t want anything too cutsie which is a difficult task in regards to anything baby related.  At one point, Mom and I were looking at fabric to make our own custom creation but that didn’t seem to be any easier.  So, I found one that feels kind of vintage/cottage with its muted tones, stripes and plaids.  I think it will look nice with the slate blue paint and dark wood furniture.  It’s a 6 piece set, with a bumper, dust ruffle, fitted sheet, quilt, valance and diaper stacker. (I also bought the matching mobile) Probably won’t use the bumper  pad in the crib, but will make throw pillows out of it instead. (One for the rocking chair that Mom and Dad are generously refinishing/re-upholstering) Of course the set could only be found in the States and the taxes, duty, and shipping cost nearly as much as the bedding.  But a small price to pay for the place that Bryce will lay his head every night.

I finally had to go get new uniform shirts for work.  (Yes, even though I’m not on the road, they still makes us dress as medics including steel toe work boots everyday…which my swollen feet/ankles really appreciate!) The shirt was becoming a safety hazard to myself and those around me.  We were all sitting around with safety glasses on waiting for the lower buttons to pop.  In fact...there was even a "pool" to see how far they would fly!  lol  Oh and the replacement “maternity” shirts are just so lovely.  I think my Mother would refer to them as  “hatching jackets”.  But the good news is, if I’m ever stranded somewhere, I have my very own wearable tent!!  Just squat down, pull my head and arms inside, and I’m well protected from the elements!!! 

What’s happening with baby this week? “In the beginning of the seventh month, your baby is really looking like, well, a baby! His head hair is growing long, if he is so genetically inclined. His eyebrows and eyelashes are distinct and his eyes are completely formed. If you were to look inside, you would see him blink, grimace, and squint. His body is starting to plump up as his muscles and bones have grown and developed. Fat will soon begin to accumulate as well. While your baby would need constant medical attention if born now, his lungs are capable of breathing. Your baby is now 2.2 pounds in weight and about 15 inches long.  As your baby runs out of room, you will really feel his twists, turns, and kicks. He is going to be more and more cramped in the coming weeks, and you will notice your baby making waves across your belly.

Only 74 more days to go....