The Great Alaskan Honas: 27 weeks

Tank is growing still but hard to know exactly what size he is. He is very active. He often sits diagonal where I feel a poke at my upper right rib cage and another in my left lower abdomen. He is bigger than a foot, I know that. Average babies are about 15 inches and 2.25lbs. I don’t know if Tank is still large. At my last OB appointment they told me that my uterus wasn’t measuring big (not to worry about polyhydraminos—too much amniotic fluid) so maybe he slowed down? That could just be wishful thinking.

The week had been eventful. On Saturday we had the first 5k of the year. I have participated in this the last 5 years we have been up here. Now it’s even more special because my work is a major sponsor. It’s a 5k (3 miles). A good way to start the year out. I had all the intentions of walking, but my pride got the best of me. I couldn’t walk when I could jog!! So I am pretty dang proud of myself, finished it in 35 minutes. My slowest time ever but for 6 ½ months pregnant I am content. My body, however, is pretty angry at me! My back and quads are sore, but it’s the whole round ligament, groin ligaments that give me the most trouble. Dang progesterone loosening everything up. It was fun though and it is worth it. Tank doesn’t seem worse for the wear because I am typing he is kicking away! I am also wondering if I have something called SPD, Symphysis pubis dysfunction, which is due to my ligament in my pelvic joint becoming too relaxed. I think I do considering this is where the majority of discomfort and mons swelling is. There is nothing to do about it, just makes me sound like less of a wuss.

We also got some of the big ticket items this week. We got our new Lay-z-Boy which we are quite excited about. Compete with swivel, leather, and three reclining options I am sure it is going to be the chair of the house. We also got our new entertainment center. Kind of nice not having that big bulky thing and it really makes the house look larger. I am pretty happy with all the changes.

Kris got chia pet. He is going to try to keep it alive. It is a test before baby (considering I had a horrible dream where he put the baby in the BBQ to keep it warm).

As for the crib…the saga continues but is improving. So I went to target and got the Target Red card, their version of a credit card. Now that I have this they will ship the crib, changing table and dresser for free. So I go home to purchase it online, with my temporary print out card, but there full account number isn’t on it. I call the 1800 number. They can’t give me the full 1800 number until my card comes in the mail, so another 1-2 weeks, an then hopefully less than a month for shipping. AHHHH. That’s ok I guess. We will most likely be co bedding anyways.

We have also decided on a stroller…the BOB expedition. Now, this is a big decision because to be cool you either need a BOB or a Chariot. These are rugged jogging, ski, hiking strollers that are necessary for anchorage. Abbey got a Chariot so it was a big decision, but we went for the BOB because it is very easily collapsible and can be used as our daily stroller as well as a jogging stroller and has an infant car seat attacher. I know this is probably boring to you all but this has been a big decision in our household (not to mention that they cost an arm and leg). I am looking forward to sending you pictures of me and Tank enjoying long walks in the BOB.

Items that still need to be addressed in the upcoming weeks: Daycare!! Finding a pediatrician, choosing a name (who needs a name). Heck we still have 13 weeks, probably 15 weeks if Tank is as stubborn as Kris.