Well, only about a month left and we are so excited. Lots has been going on around here-- moving into a new apartment, doctor appointments, work, preparing for Tae's arrival. I've been feeling well, with the exception of my Fred Flinstone feet and some backaches.
How far along: 35 weeks
Baby Size:A coconut, which is fitting seeing I can't get enough agua de coco
Weight gain: I think I have gained about 17-18 pounds total
Maternity clothes: Mixing and matching maternity and non-maternity on top and definitely maternity on the bottom. I am relying on a lot of my loose fitting dresses. It also helps that Brazilians don't mind showing off the belly when preggo, I am embracing that piece of the culture.
Stretch marks: None on my tummy.
Sleep: Up until a couple nights ago I was sleeping hard throughout the whole night. However, for some reason I have woken up the past two nights with my mind running rampant. I keep thinking of all I need to do and meeting our baby boy!
Gender: Tae Tazwell Kuemmerlin
Movement: He makes lots of slow sweeping moves. I'm hoping that isn't a sign of his athletic ability. :)
Best moment this week: Starting to work on his room. Also, after reading about how he is developing Jess was talking to Tae in my belly. I told Jess he hears high pitched noises, so Jess started talking in a high squeaky voice. It made me laugh so hard. Another bonus of this week was having the week off and getting to set up our new apartment.
Looking forward to: A tour of the hospital and finishing his room.
Food cravings: Agua com gas, agua de coco, sweets, and seaweed.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope, thankfully I feel great!
Labor Signs: Nope
What I miss: I must say not being able to have a caiparinha during Carnaval felt anti-Brazillian.
Symptoms: Fat Fred Flinstone feet and some lower back pain.
Nursery: Started it...a sweet mom of a student I had my first year teaching is giving us a crib and changing table. Also, someone is giving us a rocking chair. Slowly but surely his room will come together.
Belly Button in or out? Out, it is popping through shirts.
Wedding rings on or off? I haven't been wearing them. I'm sure I could squeeze them on my sausages, but there's no use. I also have a pretty mean wedding band tan line from Rio.
Mood: Excited and trying to be patient. God is already teaching me things about myself--one of them being patience. I am so curious to see who Tae looks like, hug and kiss him, and just start our lives together.
Prayer for Tae Tazwell:
Dear Lord,
We can't wait to meet our little guy. Thank you so much for such a smooth pregnancy and the calm and peace you have filled my heart with. I pray for Tae during these last 5 weeks. I pray he continues to be healthy and develops all the necessary parts and functions he needs to. I pray his ears and his hearing are strong and that his brain continues to make strong connections. I thank you for blessing us with a child that we can train up in your ways. Give us the courage, honestly, and faith to handle all the challenges and opportunities that will come with raising Tae.
