Things are a bit nuts lately. Kevin has been in Radio Pledge for the past 8 days and won't conclude until this Friday night. Yes, this means that I couldn't continue the moving process without him because I'm trying to follow that "don't lift anything heavier than 20 lbs. rule". This is one of the first times in my life that I feel I can't be independent! It's been hard, yet patience building!!!
Mommy Update:
For two weeks I've been suffering with serious sciatic nerve pain on the left side of my back that runs all the way down my leg and and also tail bone pain. I finally bit the bullet yesterday and went to the chiropractor to get massaged and adjusted. I have noticed baby Skelly hanging out on my left side a lot which the doctor said has caused my bones to over-compensate for the changes occuring in my posture/belly. Both of my hips were out and my sacrum was shifted which was causing the tail bone pain. Basically I left with some relief but soarness from the adjustment. Per instruction - I iced my back for an hour last night and sat on a tennis ball to work muscles out some more - lots of fun!!!
Daddy Update:
Kevin hasn't been getting much sleep because of the high pollen count and my mountains of pillows!!! He is so cute when he talks to the baby and today he called to say, "You know I've been thinking, this baby is going to look like one or both of us..." so adorable!!! He has been a great help with all the Bradley exercises/stretches and made it through the Breastfeeding session we had this past Sunday. We learned so much information!!!
New this week:
*We started our Baby Registry at Babies "R" Us - exhausting!!!
*We hired a Doula for support over the next few months and in the delivery room - Kevin is the Captain, she will be our Co-Captain!!!
*We're moving more stuff into the house this weekend and next
*The Bambino: Week 26
Air sacks are developing in your baby's lungs, which means it just might be possible for your baby to take a breath at the end of this week. The air sacks (alveoli) will continue to grow for the next nine years. The membrane that keeps the alveoli separate from the blood vessels is now thin enough to allow for that oxygen–carbon dioxide exchange we call breathing.
The retina completes the development of its normal layers this week—the eyes are still sealed shut and it's really dark in there, but your baby's eyes are now fully developed.
Brainwaves for the auditory and visual systems are detectable in baby's noggin this week. That means baby's brain is registering things like sound and light. Though she can't understand what any of it means yet.
As hearing continues to develop, your baby will start to recognize your voice. Your bambino will also start to recognize your partner's voice. He may feel silly talking to your stomach, but assure him that somebody other than you is definitely listening. Research has shown that newborns actually recognize familiar sounds after birth. Proof that your baby has been paying attention all along.
Break out the sparkling apple juice—baby has now completed two-thirds of her stay in Hotel Womb. Your baby is about 1 2/3 pounds and is 14 inches long head-to-heel, or about the length of a burp cloth (otherwise known as your primary wardrobe accessory for the next several months).
Love you all and can't wait for you to meet our bundle of joy!!!
Kelly
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