Today was the first time an adult asked me about being pregnant, though it wasn't as much a question as it was, "so you're pregnant, how far along are you?" It kind of took me by surprise but I appreciated her boldness. I think it's a music teacher thing... Who knows...
I guess I can't really hide my bump anymore. Since the rest of me isn't growing is much more obvious that I'm not just putting on the holiday plumps.
As far as what's new and different, I still surprisingly have no distinct cravings. I have here and there on occasion needed a particular something right then and there (bacon a few weeks ago) but nothing that I must have or can't live without. I have recently been more indulgent on junk-ier items like cookies and ice cream, but still pretty much maintaining a balanced diet. I do have to have a substantial snack in between meals or else I crash. I'm talking like granola bar, cheese stick, and a piece of fruit, it used to be that just one of those would tide me over.
Besides food stuff, changes that I've noticed is the amount of blood that comes out of my mouth when I floss...super disgusting, totally normal, but definitely an unpleasant experience. My heels I wear I have to buckle and they are becoming increasingly more difficult to reach. My hair looks fuller, not because there is necessarily more of it, but because it's not falling out as quickly as normal, I thought that was interesting. No swelling yet in hands or feet, no stretch marks or pronounced veins, standing or sitting for long periods of time can get uncomfortable and some sleeping positions just don't work anymore. My sense of smell is even more heightened than before which is definitely a bummer in some cases because there's a chance nothing actually smells like B.O. around me, that's just my nose interpreting it that way... Weird.
He has been kicking a ton which is really fun and a different kind of sensation from anything else that I don't even know how to explain it, maybe like flutters in your belly? Sometimes he'll kick so hard that it makes me twitch! Strong little guy, that baby Lofgren. It's also kind of funny observing when he kicks more frequently. For example, it's always around 8 or 8:30 at night when he feels super active. Throughout the day, I'll get a kick or two every so often. It's also funny when I talk, he starts kicking if I stop, as if he wants me to talk again. Maybe that's just me, but I'd like to think he likes the sound of my voice :)
I'm working on trying to exercise more again; I slacked off once my job started up (which is going awesome by the way!). I've definitely been very busy with subbing which is literally the perfect job for when you're pregnant. Especially when I have a student tell me I'm pretty just about everyday, it's super cute :-) I also love when some kids just come up and give you hugs even though they've never seen you before. Kids are just so great!
I have another ultra sound next Wednesday and looking forward to that, hopefully all is well and normal, fingers crossed! I'm starting to get a bit anxious and just want him to be here already! Patience has never been one of my strong points...
Other than that, just plugging along. Looking to try and find a bigger place to rent but there isn't too much this time of year. We are touring a place tomorrow so we'll see how that goes. I'd love to start actually setting up a baby room!
One last thing... We got these from some friends of ours; they are so cute! So excited to start getting baby things and definitely looking forward to a baby shower and Christmas in San Diego!!
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