The Bump.com Survery

The Bump.com is a website devoted to babies and mommas-to-be. (It's in the same family as theknot.com for when you're getting married and thenest.com for newlyweds).  Like any website, it has some good information and some not-so good info.  But one of the best part of the site is their community section where you can find out what other preggos who are due around your due date are going through.  Every Monday there is a survey and I was reading the answers from the other mothers in the "November 2010 Moms" group. I thought it'd be fun to share with you my answers to the survey (even though I didn't actually answer the survey on the website...)

How far along are you? 29 weeks 6 days

How big is baby?  According to the internet, about 3 pounds.  The size of a squash.

Maternity clothes? Every day, all day.  I'm rotating the same 6 dresses to work (black, black with polka dots, red and black, blue, purple wrap and maroon) and live in gaucho pants and tank tops at home.  I have a jean skirt that makes regular appearances on the weekends and casual Fridays.  And a few more non-work appropriate dresses for the weekends and after work.  This weekend I'll even be sporting a yellow maternity BRIDESMAIDS dress!  Stay tuned for pictures...

Weight – Loss or Gain? This is a silly question, but I guess it's meant to mean loss or gain from last week.  Well I only weigh myself at my monthly doctor's appointment, so I don't know the answer to this.  But if I was a betting gal, I'd say gain.  Definitely gain.

Stretch marks? NOPE!  Hallelujah.

Sleep: Boo. Today is not the day to ask me about sleep.  Last night I tossed and turned all night and woke up feeling as though I didn't sleep at all.  But on the other hand, some nights I've been sleeping great.

Any Movement?: All. The. Time.  Yesterday morning I woke up laughing because I was being tickled on my left side...from the inside.  It was so odd, but also very cool.  Lukas is a strong kicker and he seems to know when his daddy's puts his hand on my belly.  He comes over and kicks hello.  It's very cute.

Food Cravings?: The same -orange juice, milk, sweets (ice cream or cookies) and Pad Thai.  Oh and I do have a new one - arugula salad with grapes, Gorgonzola cheese and salad dressing (EVOO, white wine vinegar, honey & shallots) - its delicious.

Food Aversions?:  You mean to tell me people don't like certain foods when they are pregnant?  I missed this memo.  I love everything.

Gender?: Me: Female.  Although, if you ask the social security office, they'd say male.  Details, details.  Oh wait, I think the question was about the baby.  He's a boy.

Belly Button in or out?  Innie. Very far in.

What do you miss:  Where shall I begin.  Wine.  Sleeping on my back.  Real sushi.  Rare steaks and hamburgers.  Dirty vodka martinis.  Running.  98% of my wardrobe.

What are you looking forward to:  Meeting Lukas.  And then drinking a glass of wine while laying on my back eating sushi and a rare steak after running for an hour and then downing it with a martini while wearing one of my size 6 dresses.

What was the BEST part of this week?  Hum, a few high points from the week - Mr. Cob came back home from vacation last Monday.  Hypnobirthing class on Wednesday was great.  I spent Saturday with my momma and she's amazing.  And last night Mr. Cob hypnotized me.  All good times.

What was the WORST part of this week?  Shopping at a Pea In a Pod.  Let's just say there was a bit of an emotional meltdown and the saleswoman didn't end up on the right side of the pregnant lady...

Weekly Wisdom: Avoid maternity stores at all costs.

Milestones: I'm almost 3/4 of the way done...