Week 27: 10 Thoughts on Being Pregnant in Tokyo

I'm 27 weeks today!!  My iphone app says I only have 91 days to go!  My mover and shaker is REALLY moving and shaking things up these days!  She's having a good time working out her muscles and exploring every inch of her little home.  Lately, she has been chillin' on my bladder.  It's quite uncomfortable.  But, I'm not complaining.  She can do whatever she wants in there.  :)

Here are a few thoughts as we go into week 27.

1.  I'm short.  That means that my torso is short.  Which also means that as my baby continues to grow, it feels like all of my organs are being squished up in my ribs and throat.  I felt my first hard rib kicks a few days ago and though I was shocked, I was also quite impressed with the power of my baby!! (Again, she can do whatever she wants in there, I'm tough, I can take it!)

2.  My little bump continues to expand and expand.  It's amazing how this works.  And, it's like I know when it is expanding.  All of a sudden, I'll feel this super overwhelming feeling that I've eaten like 3 times more than I should have and my belly is just stretched to the point of shininess :).  Then comes the itchy belly feeling.  And sure enough, when G comes home he says, "Whoa!  Someone really grew today!"  I haven't figured out if he's talking to me or baby girl.

3.  Peanut butter on Ritz crackers are heavenly!  And haven't eaten peanut butter like this since I was a little kid and used to come home from school over my grandma's house on 12th!  We'd either have peanut butter, hot dogs or bologna sandwiches after school.  Doesn't sound very healthy now.. but nonetheless, (sigh) good memories

4.  Within a week, I won't have any pants to wear.  Haven't really solved this problem yet... Should probably figure something out since next week I'm headed to a lot of networking events around Tokyo.

5.  Considering the Tokyo Pregnancy Group's meeting this week.  The speaker canceled so they plan is to have several new mothers come and talk about their birth experiences and about taking care of a newborn here.  Definitely think I'll check it out.

6.  G and I took some time and wrote out all of our expectations regarding taking care of the baby, the first few months of being a family of three, and taking care of our marriage with a newborn. We were both so happy after our expectations were discussed and agreed upon. I highly recommend sitting down and having a heart-to-heart with your partner about who is going to do what, how, when and where BEFORE the baby comes.  Though we were pretty much on the same page, there were a few minor points we were way off. I'm so happy to have a husband like him.

7.  I'm such a consignment, hand-made on etsy, and second-hand baby clothes shopper.  Isn't that just a better way to spend your money and resources on baby stuff? 

8.  Pregnancy is doing wonders for my skin.  Here I was thinking it would make my acne prone skin worse...  But nope, it's doing the opposite.  Maybe there is a such thing as a pregnancy 'glow'.  I think it's because I am now drinking a lot of water, eating much healthier, and not drinking alcohol.  Yay for healthy pregnant skin!  (Let's hope this continues!!!)

9.  I love watching my 4D baby DVD.  She is amazing and looks like a little angel getting her rest and dreaming about sweet stuff.  She's soooooo cute!!!  Every time I see her on the DVD I tear up and smile.  What a perfect creation!  Thank you thank you thank you Lord!!

10.  I officially walk like a pregnant woman.  It's hilarious.

Comments

[Babes about Town]

Congrats on your impending arrival, it's such an amazing journey and I love reading pregnancy stories. So clever how you and your partner have taken time to write down a pre-baby agreement. It's really a brilliant idea.

Thanks so much for visiting me on my SITS day, pleased to meet another sister blogger...and in Tokyo. How cool! I'll definitely be back.

[Working it Mom]

Ahh.. girl I can tell you it gets better as time goes on. I am 37 weeks, and like you I am SHORT! Yes, my organs are squished and the rib kicks get a little harder (not to mention I walk even more like a pregnant lady now). But it seems to be worth it!
Before you know it you will be at the end!! :)

[Mama Hen]

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[Gaijinwife]

Hi there. Linking from blog stats so no idea how you got to my blog or even if in fact you read it. Regardless - congratulations on 27 weeks. You are were looking fabulous at 26 weeks. Isn't it great being so pregnant. The first one is so bizarre, so enjoyable.

I love you point number 6. I wish I had done this. My hub (and his mother) and I have differing views on so many things that never even crossed my mind when we got married. We had discussed the major things but not things like where we though 'us' should be at when the baby arrived. You are very wise and sounds like you have a very nice man with you there.

All the best for the next few months. Enjoy your little mover and shaker.

Katy in Oita
aka gaijinwife

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