Baby's development: The baby is now about 15 1/2 inches in length and weighs about 3 1/2 lbs. The baby's growth slows down, but he will continue to put on weight. Eye color also appears around now, but the real color won't show for six to nine months after birth (my bet is that it will definitely be brown). His pupils start to dilate in reaction to light that filters into the uterus and his eyelids are frequently open during active times and closed during sleep. Also, for all those funny jokes about the kid being hairy, well, yes, Ryan is hairy, but we've had our fair share of hairy jokes. This kid will be more than just a ball of hair!
This is the start of month eight! We finally made two big purchases: a crib and a stroller. Ryan put together the crib in about an hour and it was fun to watch him do it. The crib turns into a toddler bed and then a full size bed, so it seemed like a pretty good investment. We also chose an awesome jogging stroller made by BOB. Everyone raves about it, so we went to go check it out. The front wheel swivels for easy maneuvering down supermarket aisle, but you can also lock it for when you want to go jogging. You can also put an infant seat in there so that it can be used with a newborn. It cost a lot more than some of the other models that we checked out, but I think it will be well worth it. We can even take it on some trails. My goal is to run the Bolder Boulder next May with the baby, so this jogger will hopefully help me achieve that goal.
I've recently started to swim pretty regularly with Jess and I cannot believe how amazing swimming has been in relieving the uncomfortable pains with my sciatica and lower back. I was in so much pain just two weeks ago, but since then, I've been swimming twice a week. My pain has gone away completely and I'm feeling stronger already. I'm not sure what swimming does exactly, but I'm guessing it helps me loosen muscles. It's AMAZING! Plus, it feels so good to float! All you pregnant ladies out there -- go swimming during your third trimester.
Ryan and I start out birthing classes next week. I'm really excited. I'm looking forward to learning about the details related to labor. Now that the end is somewhat in sight, I want to know what I'm about to get myself into. I'm finally ready to hear about all the gory details.
Hey Sis,
ReplyDeleteWell it seems like my nephew is coming along great! lol and I cannot wait to see him. I was still curious about the name but was not sure if you had already mentioned it. However, It is mind blowing to see you as my sister to now a mother. Ma Ma Jia, haha that still cracks me up but I am excited for you and Ryan. What is also funny is my alumni who I intern for now has a BOB too and he was explaining it to me how awesome it was, like the cadillac of strollers lol. I was seriously about to tell you about it when what do you know you got one! I hope everything else is going well and hopefully see you soon in the summer. I believe after July 8th I could come visit you because I will be finished with Summer School and my internship has a awesome schedule. I could actually fly out on my own out HAHA! but definitely save some money until then. Take Care and talk to you later
-David
Hey Lady!
ReplyDeleteYou look fabulous and getting huge! Love the blog idea! Wish I'd done that too. Oh well, there's always number two:)