28 weeks

We are officially in our third trimester!

Again per babycenter, our little man is about the size of a chinese cabbage. Or he is about 2 1/4 lbs. and 15" long. That seems to be the standard for 28 weeks but since our doctor told us at our last visit that he is measuring big, he could be larger than the aforementioned chinese cabbage.

With regard to him measuring big, when I told my naturopath this news, his comment was: "Your hips...you'll be fine." Comforting yet disheartening at the same time!

Lil' Evan also has eyelashes now and will react more to light that he can see through the womb. I am getting a kick out of sitting on the couch and watching my belly change shape. I think he had the hiccups the other night, too. Lots of movement from down below!

27 weeks - late edition

Sorry for the delayed posting! I have been busy being retired...

Here is what the little man is up to this week:

Here is what he will be up to in 30 years:

Brian "wrassling" an alligator in SC.

Brian dressed up to go "hunting" in SC.

Needless to say, Brian had a great time with Uncle Evan in SC getting to do all sorts of really manly things like throwing the football, changing tires, shooting pumpkins, etc. I can hardly wait until I have two of him... ;)

More on Friday when we hit 28 weeks!

The life of a retired 29 year old

My first day of retirement is moving right along! We had a doctor's appointment this morning which included 1 1/2 hours of waiting and 10 minutes of actual appointment. The good news is that everything still looks good! The doctor did ask if either of us were big babies. Brian = no. Elisabeth = YES. Apparently our little man is measuring big for this point in the pregnancy. Good news for Aunt Jennifer, not so good news for me since I am going to try to deliver him naturally!! Keep your fingers crossed that he just went through a growth spurt and actually isn't going to come out the size of a linebacker.
After my doctor's appointment I picked up a cup of tea and ran an errand before I went and got my nails done (I know, retirement is TOUGH!). Then I stopped by Petco for some Pearl essentials and went over to Bed Bath & Beyond for drawer organizers & an electric mixer. Yes, I know that this day is sounding like a line from "Old School".
I got home and have been doing fun house stuff like unloading the dishwasher and folding onesies to put in my new drawer organizers. Next up is writing thank you notes and putting dinner in the crock pot before I head to my personal trainer this afternoon.
I plan to be showered and in my pjs when Brian gets home. Don't worry, I will throw an apron on over my jammies so it is more of the Donna Reed feel for him. At least dinner will be cooked!
Other good news is that there have been no soap operas OR home shopping channels on the tv, just CNN. Wow, I wonder if retirement is speeding up my transition into my mother.
Have a great Turkey Day! Gobble Gobble!

26 weeks

I have decided that the writers at babycenter.com eat really random foods. This week our little man is comparable in size to an English hothouse cucumber. What the??
The update is that his ears are developing more so he is responding more to sounds he hears. I am hoping that he will get really used to his big sister's barking so that he will sleep right through it!
His testicles are also descending into his scrotum. I am only mentioning that for Brian's sake.

Today is my last day of work and I am officially retired (or retarded for the Petersons). It feels so strange to be going through my desk and clearing stuff out. Don't get me wrong, it feels good! But strange considering I have been here 3 1/2 years and can't imagine not coming here Monday morning. Brian and I have so much going on from now until January that time will fly and before we know it, we will have our little man to take care of. Then wood will be all but a distant memory ;)

25 weeks

Our little man is now the size of a rutabaga or for those of you who don't have a visual of a rutabaga at the forefront of your mind (me), he is approximately 1 1/2 lbs and 13 1/2" long.

His Aunt J Jo will be glad to know that he is starting to put on some baby fat and his wrinkly skin will start to fill out soon. Jennifer is going to take it personally if I don't deliver a big fat baby for her to hold. Anyone who has seen my baby pictures may think this will be an easy task to accomplish but since this kid is already resembling Brian, I am thinking Jennifer may be disappointed with lil' Evan's first weigh in. It may be good news for me because if he is as long and skinny as Brian was, he should just shoot right out!

Also according to Babycenter, I can expect to have thicker and darker body hair soon. So if anyone sees anything resembling a pregnant gorilla, that may be me!

Retirement Preview

I have been at home sick for the past two days, ick. I came down with a cold Sunday and by Wednesday morning it had progressed from a head cold to my ears and lungs. I called my OB and was prescribed an antibiotic safe for the little man and was told to go home! Unfortunately, our house has been under seige this week with our builder doing the yearly maintenance things, which included drywalling our bedroom. So Pearl and I holed up in the guest suite and read and slept for 2 days. I can tell that I will not be watching much daytime tv when I retire...what a load of crap! I think Brian was relieved to hear me say that since I have been teasing him with visions of me on the couch 8 hours a day, remote and bon bons in hand, watching the Home Shopping Network and wearing out the Am Ex. I think we are going to need to get NPR piped through the house, although for Brian, that might be worse!
I am planning to be back at work tomorrow since one of the new sales reps started today and I need to impart my serious knowledge to her before next Friday!

24 weeks

The only exciting thing on the 24 week update was that he is now about as long as an ear of corn. What a great visual! He is moving up a storm. Last night I was reading in bed and he actually kicked my book off my stomach. Must be those enormous feet.

We have an exciting weekend planned of doing nothing and we can't wait. I think Brian is going to put together the crib and then we have an outing to Bed Bath and Beyond planned. I need a body pillow and a heating pad!