Your baby weighs about 8 1/2 ounces, and measures 6 inches, head to bottom — about the size of a large heirloom tomato. The hair on her scalp is sprouting. This is a crucial time for sensory development:
Your baby's brain is designating specialized areas for smell, taste, hearing,
vision, and touch. Some research suggests that she may be able to hear your
voice now, so don't be shy about reading aloud, talking to her, or singing a
happy tune if the mood strikes you.
Oops. I skipped right over week 18! All is good here. We had
an amazing Memorial Weekend due to some AWESOME weather and all those soldiers
who continue to fight for our freedom and allow us to have weekends like these!
THANK YOU!
The left side of stomach is always sore! I remember with Jackson
it was my right side. It’s just a constant nagging pain, like there is a big
knot needing to be rubbed out. I’ve also had trouble sleeping. I know the main
reason is because we’re in the middle of moving and my brain won’t shut off. I’m
up at 4…thinking, thinking, thinking!
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| Me at 18 weeks. Ummm...I look exhausted. Yes? |
We hired movers. I am VERY excited about this. It was TOO
hard trying to round up friends and work with their crazy schedules with
everything else I’m trying to manage. I started but already lost track of two
friends, let alone any more than that. My gut told me to hire movers. Yes, more
money, but I’m all about convenience right now. Trying to simplify. The less
stress the better for me right now.
We also purchased a bunch of stuff this weekend – weed whacker,
water softener, couches, kitchen table, BIG BOY BED, and patio furniture. The
thing with me and Karl is we DO NOT SPEND. We SAVE. And I guess we’ve been
saving for THIS. So we’re spending now. Ufdah. SCARY. Exciting too, but still
scary.
When there was a down moment this weekend, I was in one of
our many closets pulling things out and packing them in boxes or donating them. I separated all
Jackson’s toys and found all the baby toys! I was even able to get Karl to go
through his clothes. We have ONE garbage bag full of clothes he’s willing to
donate. YAY! PROGRESS. This is a BIG step for him! This was between Jackson
stealing the scissors, spilling my water all over and stubbing his toe and
falling off the couch. It is something hard packing with a little guy around,
but I also want him to know what’s going on. Before we start prayers, he’s
always like “Pray. New HOUSE! Big bed. Choo-choo train.” So then we pray for
all those things.
I'm very nervous about the transition into the new house. I'm starting to already miss the easy access to five parks by our current house. And how nice it is just to walk across the street to pick up Chipotle or a tasty treat from Dairy Queen...
The plan is to pack one box a night until we move and work a little harder on the weekends. We're going to round up a friend on the day we are able to move in and fill his truck
and trailer with what we have now in the garage. Then Karl and I
are taking some time off work to CLEAN to prepare for the rest of the goods coming.
I made sure to find lots of time to play with Jackson too.
We spent a lot of time running outside and playing soccer and going down slides
and pulling his wagon and checking out all the construction equipment. Only two ticks on dad this weekend. YUCK!!!!!!!
Jackson is
ONE busy dude. I am VERY VERY VERY exhausted and am wondering when my body will
give out? For real. I just can’t think about being pregnant because things
start to hurt. I just pretend I’m energetic ol’ Christie, spry as ever. But I
am FORCING myself to take a break during his nap time. I HAVE TO. For baby. I
can’t have this baby coming early!!! I want healthy!
Otherwise, yes, still have the red rash on my face. Still
craving peaches and all those summer fruits. YUM! YUM! YUM. I’m obsessing over
asparagus cooked in olive oil and garlic and a lemon rind and lemon juice. I
top on my salads. I had a huge craving for cookies yesterday so Googled “Easy
Cookies”. Ended up making one with 4 ingredients. And I threw in a banana for
good measure. Turned out SO good and HIT THE SPOT! Also, the top of my list is
PUNCH Pizza. MUST go there soon. And same with a seafood restaurant.
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| LOVE this salad!!! I crave it! |
Also COMPLETED Jackson’s Shutterfly Photo Album Age 1 to 2!
I sent a copy to both grandparents. They are treasuring. Feels SO good to be
done with that.
Seriously, I feel like a power house (or is that called a
power horse?) right now. I’m pounding through the projects and am able to make
quick decisions when it comes to the house. I guess I just don’t have time to
mess around. I want to give Jackson the best of me too and that means simplify
and straight up LOVE LOVE LOVE. Knowing that makes me focus more.
I realized it truly is NOT about how much stuff you have. It
really is about BEING TOGETHER. I honestly want to get rid of most of our
stuff. I’d be happy! Says the gal who just bought new furniture…
UNTIL next week! Ummmm…that will be the HALFWAY mark. Holy
crap. Let me just say the second time around goes a zillion times faster. WHOA.
Only gained .5 pounds this past week!!! I honestly don't think I sat much. I have been very lightheaded too, so I know I need to slow down a little...
