October 19-21, we went to Florida. We drove out on Friday afternoon and arrived early Saturday morning. Lucas was very sweet and did most of the driving so I could sleep.
Saturday I had lunch with Nikki. It was so nice to talk to her in person and tell her everything that has been going on. She also helped calm my preggo fears. Afterwards, I met Lucas at Heather's house. Her "puppies" are huge and very energetic. I was very impressed by her gardening skills and seeing the vegetables grow. Blake has a lot of energy and wore Lucas and Peanut out.
 |
| Walker Thomas Self |
We drove over to Penney Farms to have dinner with my grandparents. It was nice to see them and catch up. I learned a lot about Grammy's past. After dinner, we went back to their place, where they gave us some rugs as a house warming gift, and a nice picture for the baby's room. Their dog Bo is sweet and protective and thankfully much less energetic then I would have thought for a 1 year old.
Leaving their place we went to Erica and Jud's, which was only about 30 mins away. Their son Walker is adorable and I love him already.
 |
| Jean with Walker |
Sunday was the baptism. Lucas and I feel honored to have been chosen as Godparents, we only wish we lived closer so we could see him more. I guess that is what Skype is for! The baptism went well and Walker slept through the whole thing. After pictures, we went back to the house. It was nice to be with family and just relax.
Monday everyone, including the dogs, went to a park to take a walk. It was a nice day to be outside. We had a late lunch and played some games before getting on the road by 7pm. We stopped at a rest stop in Mississippi so Lucas could sleep. We got home at 11am on Tuesday morning. Spent the rest of the day recovering and doing stuff around the house.
When I was younger, I used to wish that all my friends lived on my street. Imagine all the great times you could have if everyone lived close and you could see each other all the time.
Get ready for a growth spurt. In the next few weeks, your baby will double his weight and add inches to his length. Right now, he's about the size of an avocado: 4 1/2 inches long (head to rump) and 3 1/2 ounces. His legs are much more developed, his head is more erect than it has been, and his eyes have moved closer to the front of his head. His ears are close to their final position, too. The patterning of his scalp has begun, though his locks aren't recognizable yet. He's even started growing toenails. And there's a lot happening inside as well. For example, his heart is now pumping about 25 quarts of blood each day, and this amount will continue to increase as your baby continues to develop.
Your growing baby now measures about 4 inches long, crown to rump, and weighs in at about 2 1/2 ounces (about the size of an apple).
She's busy moving amniotic fluid through her nose and upper respiratory
tract, which helps the primitive air sacs in her lungs begin to
develop. Her legs are growing longer than her arms now, and she can move
all of her joints and limbs. Although her eyelids are still fused shut,
she can sense light. If you shine a flashlight at your tummy, for
instance, she's likely to move away from the beam. There's not much for
your baby to taste at this point, but she is forming taste buds.
Finally, if you have an ultrasound this week, you may be able to find
out whether your baby's a boy or a girl! (Don't be too disappointed if
it remains a mystery, though. Nailing down your baby's sex depends on
the clarity of the picture and on your baby's position. He or she may be
modestly curled up or turned in such a way as to "hide the goods.")
In other news: Your baby's stretching out. From head to bottom, he measures 3 1/2 inches — about the size of a lemon — and he weighs 1 1/2 ounces. His body's growing faster than his head, which now sits upon a more distinct neck. By the end of this week, his arms will have grown to a length that's in proportion to the rest of his body. (His legs still have some lengthening to do.) He's starting to develop an ultra-fine, downy covering of hair, called lanugo, all over his body. Your baby's liver starts making bile this week — a sign that it's doing its job right — and his spleen starts helping in the production of red blood cells. Though you can't feel his tiny punches and kicks yet, your little pugilist's hands and feet (which now measure about 1/2 inch long) are more flexible and active.
.jpg)
Just want to say how thankful I am for my bestie, Nikki. We have been friends since 1999 and I couldn't imagine my life without her. I was having an emotional day today and she was able to pick me right up, even though she's miles away in Florida.
