2 posts in one day because I’m 32 weeks pregnant, with only 8 weeks (+/- 1 or 2 weeks) to go!
As of today I have only 1 more month of work, I told work today that my last day will be December 23rd. I originally planned on working for 2 weeks in January, but that was when I thought that there were 3 weeks before my due date in January, when in reality there are only 2 full weeks. My office always closes between Christmas and New Years, and although I think a month is too much time off before the baby, I know that I’ll be so busy during Christmas & New Years that that time does not count. So starting December 23rd I will be off work for over 1 year! It’s just so weird to even think of it.
Raspbaby is still the size of a squash (about 4 pounds and getting fatter every day). All 5 senses are working, and the brain and nervous system are going through major development. I feel more jabs and stretching in my stomach now, more then just crazy wiggling and movement. Baby will stick it’s elbow (or something bony) at my side and I can press it and it will move. It’s like a fun game that Scott and I get to play. Tease the baby! And after being scared that the baby was not growing anymore, my belly is even bigger this week, so I’m no longer (as) scared. I also have not really had much heartburn over the past week, which is a nice change and ironic since one website I read said I should be having more heartburn now. But I’m feeling breathless really easily now, especially if I try to lay on my back, it’s no longer comfortable.
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Yay for being off work! Try not to do too much over the holidays, busy as they are.
Also, a little hint for dealing with the maternity pay people, (EI) if you are goin gto be off early, try to get a doctor’s note saying you are off for medical reasons and apply for sickness benefits and then you will still get you full year of maternity leave pay without it starting before the birth. I did it and will be off according to them for 14 months.
Kate, I love that you are one of those moms who doesn’t seem to gain an ounce anywhere but your stomach, and just look like you swallowed a beach ball! You look absolutely wonderful and I’m so happy for you! Btw-love the new Five Blondes header!
I adore the last photo! It just looks soo relaxed and like you are “Yea, I’m pregnant. Whut. I’m still working hard and look cute at the same time.”
Eight more weeks… OMFGGGGGGGG.
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I agree with Leah! Maybe it’s the lighting in the last photo or something but I love it!
Hopefully your baby doesn’t come too late with all that time off! I had a dream that you and Laura’s babies were due the same day and hers was born on time (a boy) and your was late (a girl.) Don’t worry though, I’m no psychic!
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Just want to say: You look BEAUTIFUL.
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Laura- I plan on just using some holiday time that I have saved up.
Thanks Em!
Leah- I took the photo thinking, wow my bump looks huge in this t-shirt!
Mic- that’s funny that the babies turned out to be the oppposite sex of what most people think for us!
Kasia- thanks! It’s so nice to hear that, because I certainly don’t always feel beautiful.