Nathan is now almost 5lbs and about 18 inches long. He's a cantaloupe this week! His fat layers are really filling in now, making him smoother and rounder. Other parts are continuing to mature, like his nervous system and his lungs.
Six weeks to go. Six weeks to go!?! Are you kidding me? Okay, so a month and a half a way and the nerves are starting to really kick in. I'm getting nervous about labor and the pain. I'm nervous about taking care of him. I know one way or another I'll get through labor and I know I'll be able to take care of him. Just the closer it gets I start coming up with more questions about this or that. I'm always asking Jaime things. I bought a couple books too--what to expect the first year, etc.
The last couple of days I've been feeling a little less uncomfortable than I have before. Maybe I'm getting used to it? There's a tender spot on my stomach that almost feels bruised from being beat up so much, but he doesn't seem to be hooking that foot under my rib cage quite as much (note: as much does not mean he has stopped doing this). He's still really active and strong. I friend came over last night and while we were visiting Nate decided to use my insides as a speeder ball to practice his punches. It was so hard my friend could see it through my shirt. Just incredible.
I'm also not sure exactly what Braxton Hicks feels like, but am starting to wonder if I experienced it today. My stomach would get really hard for a bit. It didn't hurt at all and I don't know how long it lasted because I never paid attention. Even if it wasn't, the fact that I could be experiencing it at this point is wild. Before I know I'm going to be a mommy and have this little baby boy. Can you believe it? Not me sometimes. Still feels like a dream. Funny thing-sometimes I wake up and check my belly to see if I'm still pregnant, as if this all has been a dream. I am so happy to be having this little boy.
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