This week had some huge changes for our family because Mr. Jack Jack started all-day Kindergarten. So far he is loving it! I'll admit the new schedule of getting him up and ready and driving him to school has made me more tired than normal. Up to this point I was getting my best sleep in the early hours of the morning since I toss and turn most of the night. I know I SHOULD nap while he's at school but I always make these long to-do lists for myself and I feel guilty if I'm not super productive while he's gone. It's a very short window that I have the house to myself to get everything ready for Aidia. The anxiety and stress with him starting school were pretty high- I hope now that everything is in motion that I'll be able to settle in and relax. I'd be lying if I said my mommy heart wasn't hurting this week with him at school- but I am so proud of him.
This week has had plenty of nesting opportunities. Little gifts from people are starting to trickle in and I can't tell you how much it warms my heart! We feel so loved and I feel like Aidia is so loved by so many. These little surprises have made my day in ways I can't even explain!
One of our best finds this week was a rocking chair! I had registered for one of the fancy armchair rocker at Target- but as luxurious as those are, I knew it wasn't realistic to get one. They're like $400 with the ottoman and take up more space than we likely have. I glanced at KSL once in a while but usually only found old and worn down nasty looking chairs- I still wanted something decent. So the other day, Kevin comes home from work and says, "There's a rocker next to the dumpster with a free sign on it. I think you'll actually like it." We ran down there to check it out and wow what a great find! For free! I just need to wash it and try to fluff out the pillows a bit, but it matches the nursery and everything. I feel so blessed. That was just a tender mercy. One less thing on my list! Check out my cute chair! Ignore the sun streaming in- it looks like someone painted white stripes on my couch.
My other favorite nesting project this week was getting my changing pad and cover in the mail! I've been saving all the little deals from different stores to come along and I'm happy with the sales I've found. The cover is a tad tight since I got a four sided changing pad instead of the more common two-raised-sides pad, but I think it will work fine. I love it because it is quilted and sooo soft. I need to get around to finishing and painting the dresser still. Maybe this weekend.
My only real concern this week has been with fetal movement. I know at this stage it's possible to feel baby lots one day, and almost nothing the next (though it's always scary when that happens.) I worry more that I haven't felt any strong kicks since that one last week. Most of her movements now feel more like early flutters instead of any kicks or jabs. I try to remind myself that I have an anterior placenta and that she is lying sideways. My doc said by 24 weeks that shouldn't matter any more- so I am really hoping that the kicking gets harder this week. Jack was such a firm kicker that by this stage it was already uncomfortable. If it movement is still infrequent and subtle as the week goes on, I'll probably call the OB and ask about it. Although I'm sure they'll brush it off since it's too early for technical "kick counts" which don't start until about 28 weeks. As of now I'm just thankful every time I feel her move regardless. <3
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