Peyton Kathleen

 

Baby is the size of: AN ACORN SQUASH! (14 inches, 2 pounds) Baby's Development: Naomi is breathing in and out small amounts of amniotic fluid, which makes absolutely now sense to me, but then again, the whole concept of her being in the womb is beyond my comprehension. Her organs are also practicing for the outside world by absorbing nutrients from the amniotic fluid, breaking down sugars, fats, and proteins to help her grow and thrive.  Momma Symptoms: Swollen legs, ankles, feet, general discomfort from being a big whale lol Weight Gain: +24 Random Life Things: Andrew, Henry, and I have been trading off getting sick for the past month or so, and this week it was my turn. I didn't even get out of bed Tuesday I was so miserable. Thankfully it was only a sinus infection, so antibiotics are already helping me feel much better. 'Tis the season for allergies and colds! One of my best friends had her baby girl 5 weeks early this week, which got me thinking. what is Naomi comes ea...

Baby is the size of: A CAULIFLOWER! (13.6 inches, 1.5 pounds) Baby's Development: Naomi is working hard preparing for the outside world! She will steadily gain between .2 and .5 pounds a week from now until birth. All of her organs are busy practicing their vital functions, her reflexes are sharpening, and her wiggles are strengthening her tiny muscles! Momma Symptoms: Just hungry, but that is not specific to pregnancy  Weight Gain: +22.5 Random Life Things: 

Baby is the size of: A CANTALOPE! (11.8 inches, 1.3 pounds) Baby's Development: It is wild to think that at 24 weeks, Naomi could be born and considered viable. Thankful to live in this time of medical advancement. Naomi's face is completely formed! She has her eyelashes, eyebrows, button nose, and heart lips. Her lungs will continue to develop and get ready for the outside world, and she will continue to gain weight and length over the next 15ish weeks!   Momma Symptoms: Feeling great but fat lol Weight Gain: +21 Random Life Things: November is shaping up to be a busy month with things that fill my heart with joy. Baby showers, parties, football games, and Thanksgiving... I love this time of year. 

 

 

July 2018 my ex unblocked me for the first time in weeks and texted me. He asked if he could come over to my apartment and talk. I was floored. I had spent a year being yanked around by him. He filed and unfiled for divorce...twice... would pull me back in, only to shut me back out. So when he texted me, he knew I was still in love with him, and still desperate to be with him.  I said yes, come over.  We sat on my bed in my studio apartment and talked for an hour. Then we slept together. I woke up in the morning with a text from him saying how special the night before had been, how he wanted to see me again that night.  I thought I was in a dream. I thought every prayer I had begged God for had been answered. I went about my day lighter than air, full of hope and joy. I texted him that evening to see when he wanted to come over. Blocked.  I was stunned. How could he do this, AGAIN? How could he stand to harm me like this, again? Had he not dug the knife deep enough t...