Week of May 24, 2004
May 25, 2004
The baby is moving crazily. For the past 3 weeks a huge lump keeps sticking out the right side of my belly. The doctor is pretty sure it’s the butt, and the head is faced diagonally downwards, where there is another large lump.
I’ve brought an exercise ball to work to use as my chair – helping to position the baby for birth. My co-workers tease me with comments like ‘Chris, you’re so on the ball.”
May 26, 2004
Another birthing class with Ellen. This one was private because the other couple could not make it. Mike and I used the opportunity to ask lots of questions. 2 more classes to go, and we’ll be sad when it’s over.
May 19, 2004
I had my last regular doctor visit (with Dr. Service). Everything is fine. Strangely, this month I lost a pound. Last month I gained 7 pounds. Who can figure?
May 18, 2004
Last night Mike spoke to the belly and the baby moved in response to his voice. Either it’s already behaving OR misbehaving.
Everything is going well here. No real pain or fatigue to mention, although my stomach continues to grow and grow.
I’ve been exercising daily, and I know this helps me tremendously. I have less than 8 weeks to go and the baby moves constantly.
Often times I catch myself watching my belly as it moves in waves. Something large always protrudes on the right side of my belly – either the head or the butt I think.