I have so many little updates, I couldn’t think of a good title for this week. This week was spring break for me, so I got a lot done!
First, I cleaned and purged like crazy this week and made room for a third person in our house. There is now space in the kitchen for bottles and such, room in the bathroom for JT’s baby wash and toys, and an entire bedroom for him to sleep in. His closet has little hanger dividers marking the sizes of the clothes from BabyStyle. I also got a shoe hanger, and it has his very first pair of shoes in it: navy and white Pumas from our friends Mike and Sunny (who are having a girl in August).
Second, we painted JT’s room. It is Laura Ashley “Wet Sand.” Think wet Hawaii sand, not PNW sand. It is neutral and wonderful. I can’t wait to have more things in the room, like furniture, but for now it has a rocking chair and a beautiful cradle that is a family heirloom. All of the Christensen kids (my mom’s side) from 1967 on have been in the cradle. It was made by my Uncle Jim when my Uncle Peter was born.
Third, we had a baby checkup on Thursday. It went just fine. JT’s heartbeat was about 160 bpm, which is normal and what it’s been all along. My belly measures right on target, and things are looking good. I have to take a glucose test next Saturday to monitor my blood sugar and some other things. I’ve heard the liquid you drink before hand is pretty gross. The nurse and my midwife both made comments about bringing a protein snack to eat afterwards so I don’t feel so disgusting. Good to know. We got our free diaper bag stocked with coupons and samples from the doctor’s office at the appointment. It’s black and basic, and Jim looks great with it over his shoulder. 🙂 I would still rather have the JJ Cole one that we registered for…
Fourth, I got JT’s baby book and the fabric for the quilt I’m making him. The baby book is from BabyStyle too, and it’s from the Urban Babies Wear Black line by Michelle Colman. The quilt fabric is pictured at the top of this week’s blog. I will start piecing the front together a little at a time and then beg my friend Sharon to let me finish it at her house, since she’s a professional.
JT is big enough that he can’t freely float anymore, so there is a lot more action. He has to touch the sides anytime he moves, which is often. This week I felt him on both sides of my belly at once, which was fun. Jim also got to feel a monster kick that made me laugh and cringe at the same time. We are finally under 100 days remaining, and have one more week in second trimester!
The Keene Family 