Aug 16, 2011

23 Weeks

I have read that by now, the baby can feel dancing and swaying. I suppose that means he/she can feel when we are on the boat. I hope that means this baby is well-prepared for boat trips next spring! It certainly worked for his/her big sister, who has had sea legs since she could stand.



I have been very diligent about walking. Of the last 10 days, I have only missed 2. I am committed to continuing, especially after stepping on the scale this morning. It seems small (walking for at least 3/4 hour) but I hadn't been good about working out before I got pregnant and it's recommended that you don't start anything new when you are. I guess that marathon will have to wait.



I know better now this baby's sleep/wake schedule and it's fun to anticipate kicks and spins. I still think I miss a lot of it (chasing around a toddler all day) but usually I can expect it at around 9:30a, 2:30pm, 6:30pm, and 10:30pm. And maybe it's too early to know, but it does seem like this baby sits lower than Deviney did. I remember feeling Deviney more in my ribs and upper abdomen. This baby kicks me much lower. I do realize that when he/she gets bigger, the kicking, jabbing, and poking will be everywhere, mostly because there is nowhere else to go.



I used to think I would be done having kids by the time I was 30 and I almost made it. Since I turn 30 on Sunday, I am only going to be off by a few months. That is, of course, if we really truly are done after this one :)

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