"Your little womb hi-jacker is starting to kick their break-dance party up a notch now that his/her ears are registering sounds from the outside world!
The sound of a phone ringing (or that catchy ring tone), a thunder clap, or a car honking will actually jar their little ears enough to elicit a kick or violent bout of squirming."
It's actually overwhelming to realize that from this point on (he still has +6-7 lbs to go) he will be growing 1/3-1/2 a pound every week! Holy wow, I'm going to be huge! Seeing as it took him almost 6 months to grow a full pound, it's pretty amazing how much the growth picks up at this point.
SO, in terms of symptoms at this point... my insomnia is getting to the point of unbearable. Not only do I wake up 3-4 times to pee, there is no such thing as a comfortable position anymore. I get too cold, I get too hot. I wake up covered in sweat. Then I'm starving, I will wake up 1-2 times just to get a snack. I don't remember what a good nights sleep is like. I get better sleep during naps than I do at night.
My heartburn is getting worse too. I think I officially have GERD. The other day, I thought I was going to burp and it ended up being projectile vomit, all over myself. This past night I was in so much pain from the heartburn, and I threw up all morning, most of which was food I had eaten on Friday night... weird!
I've noticed I've but on some extra padding. I keep telling myself that it's okay, it's fat stores that I need for when I breastfeed my baby. I'm just hoping these fat stores will melt off easily after birth with a little exercise and breastfeeding.
So it's not all horrible. Lucas has started kicking harder. You can see my belly move if I'm laying down when he's kicking. I'm really excited that Josh has finally been able to feel him kick today. I'm glad he can finally feel like he can take part of this pregnancy by being able to feel his son.
Every day I love Lucas more and more. He is my cute little bundle of joy. I can't wait to meet him, and I can't stop imagining my life as a new mother. I know it won't be all puppies and rainbows, but I'm ready for the challenge (most days, when I'm not horribly sleep deprived- hey I guess it's just preparing me for what's to come).
I love talking to him, and I love when Josh talks to him. Its starting to feel so much more real than it did before. I think it's so cool that he can hear in there, and that he will be able to recognize our voices.
My adorable little innocent angel ♥♥♥
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