How Far Along: 21 weeks!
Size of baby: A pomegranate (we use to have a pomegranate tree in our backyard and I always thought they looked like such big fruit!)
Sleep: Eh, I've been sleeping alright, but my hips sometimes hurt and I am starting to feel a bit less comfortable. Also my dreams are CRAZY. Sometimes scary, so I am always happy to wake up and know they were just a dream.
Total Weight Gain: I've been starving, so I eat all the time and when I weigh myself at night it looks like I've gained 11-12 pounds, but this morning it was back down to 7-8 pounds from my starting weight. So it depends on the time of day. But I would say on average right now I am about 10 pounds heavier then when I started.
Symptoms: Starting to feel a bit more uncomfortable. Yesterday a pair of my maternity jeans were even too tight. Yikes! But today wearing the full tummy maternity jeans and feel better. But my lower back is starting to hurt. Brian gave me a wonderful massage yesterday. So that was nice, but I feel like I am getting super big already and it's harder to move around easily. Even getting out of bed, I prefer to swing my legs around first and I am more conscious of it.
Movement: Baby girl you are moving! And I love to feel you move. More often at night or if I eat a big meal, not moving enough to feel you from the outside, but I can definitely feel you from the inside. It's kind of sweet since it's just "our thing" for now :)
Maternity Clothes: I did do some shopping for myself at the Great Mall last weekend. I bought a muumuu (not joking) but it's a cool hippie one. Also did some shopping at H&M maternity and scored some cute clothes that I can still wear after I have you. And the best part was your dad and I went to the goodwill last week and bought you some things! A few cute dresses, 2 pairs of shoes (uggs and converse, totally unnecessary but too cute and super cheap, so couldn't pass them up) and some will be for when you are bigger, like 12-18 months, but they were kind of vintage and they were a steal! Can't wait to see you in them. And I got you your first Apple swag at the store yesterday. How cute is this? I will put you in it and send it to the team after you're born. The smallest size they had was 6 months though, so it might be a bit big for you at first...
Best moment of the week: Coming up with your name! Alana Kikue Schwab. But who knows maybe it will change, but right now we love it...
Gender: Girl, duh, seems like this area can change since this will not change and couldn't be more thrilled about it. But it sure makes it feel more real when I can picture you beautiful baby girl.
Workout: Horrible. Why have I been so lazy these past few weeks. Jenny did come over on Sunday and we "swam" well laid out. And we walked, but we walked to an all you can eat buffet, so I guess that doesn't really count ;)
What I’m looking forward to: Starting to tell people at work, so I can show you off baby girl. My clothes are starting to look tight and it's getting harder and harder to hid this growing belly. Still the only person that knows is my boss Halle and my colleague Cecilia (Naomi's cousin) guessed last week! Oops, guess my clothes haven't been the best at hiding you. But she knew me from before, so I think she could tell I wasn't just getting fat. But I will probably tell the others within the next few weeks.
Milestones and stressors: I guess a stressor is work and trying to figure out my transition and hid you, but at least Halle has been an amazing lead and support and figuring out a transition plan. I think it sounds good. They are hiring another MBA recruiter and a contractor. So once this is all in place I'll fill much better about things and I can start being honest with people. A milestone is we had a contractor come over (Jared Hiser's dad) and he is going to give us a quote on the house remodel! Woo hoo! I would love to get things going and finished before you arrive, so you are not living in dust. Also your dad has finally been taking some action to clean up that garage. I've been bugging him for years and we always tend to get heated about it, but things are happening. Thanks baby girl for getting him moving. I know he's doing it for you.
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