One Size Does Not Fit All

I'm really excited and looking forward to Thanksgiving. I can actually go up for seconds and thirds without an ounce of guilt. Well, that was my thought until this week. Heartburn and acid reflux greeted me with a hot and heavy "hello". I've been up at night and all the Tums in the world is not making it go away. I guess this is my major pregnancy symptom. Trying to avoid meds, I cut out all soda (yikes), 99% of chocolate (I know!) and stop eating after 7pm. Mr Acid Reflux replied, "ha, nice try". I have now turned to zantac and will see how that goes. Good thing Thanksgiving is an afternoon meal.

In addition, I've also noticed my ill-fitting pregnancy clothes. The pants are getting tighter and they even look shorter (if that's possible). The tummy is starting to protrude through my should-be loose fitting tops. My belly button is slowly starting to smooth out and the skin around my tummy is saying "I am NOT one size fits all". Today, my skin feels like I'm wearing a too tight pair of spandex. I know, very sexy. Although it's been slightly uncomfortable at times, I'm plugging along and overall still feel pretty good.... which I'm sure will change after that T-day meal.

Pillows & Punching bags for the Lil' Tank

Yesterday was another ultrasound day. Bill and I headed over to Methodist in the afternoon for the appointment. Our ultrasound specialist and doctor was very upbeat and nice. Adzuki was not behaving at all - it looked like we woke him up from his nap. He showed us his big foot and then a big yawn. That was really cute. Then he proceed to chew and pull on the umbilical cord. In addition, we've noticed that Adzuki likes to use my fibroids as either a comfy pillow (since the big ones are on the right and he lays his head by there) and sometimes, when he feels like it, he uses them as punching bags. Not so fun for me but it's kind of comical to see all the action. I wasn't aware I had fibroids prior to getting pregnant and they must like me because I've got about 5-6 of them keeping Adzuki company.

What else did we find out... Adzuki has a big ol' head. The doctor looked at Bill and then me and said, "he must take after you". HA Also, this wee one is ahead of his growth projection by 10 days, and weighs 2.2 pounds (the average should be 2 around this time). She asked how much Bill and I weighed at birth (6lbs+ versus my hefty 8.8). She then said, "he'll probably weigh in around your frame". While this is great and good to know he's healthy, all that was in my mind was "big head and large baby". oh boy - you know what I'm thinking.

Kicked in the Head!

We're in the end of week 24 and according to the "what to expect when you are expecting" app on my phone, there's a possibility that you can hear the baby's heartbeat if you listen closely to your belly.

Well, since I'm not about to pull a Gumby, I told Bill about this exciting possibility. Sitting on the couch, I had him put his ear up to my belly. Whether it was perfect timing or maybe Adzuki wanted to say 'hello', Bill got kicked or punched in the head. I was laughing hysterically when it happened. He said it was really loud, like a big thump under a swimming pool. No heartbeat, just a lot of thumping around.

I guess we all know who will be wearing the pants in this family - kicks in the head and gentle but firm nudges when it's mealtime... we're in for a ride!