Also, the baby is kicking like crazy-- all day, all night. This child has A LOT of energy- to be expected as Cliffy's grandchild! Things like shaving my legs and sleeping have become quite an adventure. Jeremy just stares at me half of the time like I'm an exhibit at a museum. He can't get over the bod change!
I've gained another 3 pounds- total of 14 which still isn't bad. The baby weighs about 1.75 lbs right now and is 14 inches long, so I know those extra pounds are going to add on quickly as the baby grows in these last few months. I am now seeing my Dr. every two weeks- Crazy!
The nursery furniture arrives this Monday- I will post photos at the end of the month after our chair rail, crown molding, and new light have been put up and Jeremy has put together all of the furniture.
Jeremy made this very cool looking rack for our nursery from an old door he bought at an antique store in Maine over the summer. We went to Anthropologie and picked out mismatched door knobs- and voila! The photo doesn't do it justice- the door knobs are gorgeous and I am quite impressed with my handy and creative hubby!
I was able to finalize my maternity leave this week with HR and my principal. My official return date is October 18th- and I will be going back 4 days a week for the first 3 months. Then, will return to full-time beginning next January. I am so happy to have 6 whole months off with the baby, and feel very fortunate that I can transition back to work at 80% and will still have 3-day weekends for the first 3 months.
Our new couch arrives next week-- we are super excited as we customized it and can't wait to see the finished product! I will post photos of our "new" family room as soon as the couch comes-- finally a wall-mounted TV, desk/office, room for baby stuff, and roomy couch all in one space!
I'll leave you with this photo of our darling Hazel who has no clue how different life is going to be VERY soon...she's in for a rude awakening!
wow! that belly has grown! you look great! Your maternity leave deal sounds perfect!! You really timed this right! congrats on entering your third trimester...the home stretch! chat soon. hugs-amanda
ReplyDeleteforgot to say I love the rack! impressed with jeremy's handyman skills! isn't it great having a handy husband?! I love it.
ReplyDeleteI am so excited for you guys!!! Little Hazel can come visit Aunty Alina and Uncle Greg! I can't wait for the showers!
ReplyDeleteLooking good E:)
ReplyDeleteI mean, poor Hazel is right. You can always ship her to my house if you need a break! 14 weeks left, YAHOOOZY! (um PS... your baby at 24 weeks is only 4 inches shorter than my little man was at BIRTH!) I can't wait to hug and kiss that belly!!!!!
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