Baby Boyd I feel you in there! This kid likes to move around...I am feeling the baby a few times each hour now. Along with that comes a sudden hit of Braxton-Hicks contractions all throughout the day. They started a bit here and there last week, but this week I feel them several times a day. It's crazy how tight my abdomen gets when this happens! Wonder what Baby is thinking in there. Another pregnancy symptom that I have found developing is overheating when I am getting ready. Super hot shower, plus hot bathroom, plus bright and hot lights, plus hot hair tools, plus always moving quickly, PLUS pregnancy equals = Dizziness and light headedness. When it happened the first time, I had to lay on the ground about every 2 minutes while getting ready. (I wonder how ridiculous I looked.) Now if it happens, I just take a 15 minute break and start again once my body temperature has gone down. Really, it's nothing to complain about. I am so fortunate that I have had the best time being pregnant so far!
Baby Boyd is about 2 pounds (like a cauliflower) and 14 1/2 inches long from head to toe. Baby is sleeping and waking at regular intervals, which explains the hourly movement. Hiccups could be noticed now, but I don't think Baby has had any rhythms strong enough for Mommy to feel. We had our glucose test on Wednesday morning. 3 hours of sitting in a waiting room was a bit uncomfortable, but we got it done. We will get results soon (for gestational diabetes). Funny thing: Almost every mother warned me about this orange juice concoction you have to drink (it is pure sugar water), about 10 ounces or so. I was planning on plugging my nose to get through it, but after the first taste there was no fear. That stuff was so good! My dad called me a hummingbird...I really love my sugar.
Our friends the Maltbie's had their baby girl, Emery, Tuesday morning and we got to visit them that evening. She is so unbelievably beautiful and I loved getting to hold her in my arms with a whole new perspective in mind. It made Bryan and I that much more excited to meet our little bundle coming in September. Emery is going to be a great play-date! Also, our friends Josh and Karyss Bollen had their baby girl, Scarlett a couple days before in California. Can't wait to meet her! (Just a reminder, Karyss was the super gorgeous, super pregnant bridesmaid at my wedding 3 years ago.) :)
Welcome Babies!
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