Perfection vs. Proficiency?
Well, the big sister has kept me quite busy and, thus, with little time for blogging. I can certainly say that her arrival has been nothing short of an adjustment -- for all of us, including the little baby. Whereas I used to sort of maneuver my way through yoga, water fitness, housekeeping, cooking, eating and sleeping with little-to-nothing to worry aobut, I now find time to fit in homework, hair-braiding, regimented meal times, bed time stories, etc. I'd like to think that I'm managing, though last week was a little rougher than the first. This week is off to a smashing start though!
The whole situation has made me a little OCD, and I've begun to plan and overplan almost every aspect of my life. Jeremiah insists that perfection is not really attainable, but I'm really going to try to prove him wrong. (OK, kidding) He likes to quote his favorite prof: "Practice begets proficiency" (not "perfection"). But I keep thinking that if I get a strict plan, with a detailed schedule outlining daily and long-term goals, then it will be easier when the baby arrives. Granted, I'm going to have to be flexible. But, it seems like it'd be better to have a plan and veer off of it a bit than to not have one at all and have a totally unorganized and wacky life. Am I being silly?
About the baby: S/he has definitely found my bladder, and all I can say is OUCH!!!!!!!!! It's the strangest feeling ever! This baby's activity has only increased and strengthened, so much so that I can see little movements around my belly that correspond with his/her kicks! Jeremiah even saw him/her move. S/he especially likes yoga class ... after an hour of stretches and movements in class, s/he wiggles, bounces and bumps incessantly during Savasana, the resting portion of the class. Just when I'm getting my snooze on, this little one reminds me who's boss. I love it!
And to answer everyone's burning question, the belly pics are forthcoming. I *have* been trying to avoid it, but it seems like we should be documenting this. My belly has grown more than 10"!! My doc says that since I'm so short, there's no where else for the baby to go but outward.Stay tuned. I'll post. :-p
Week 23 developments (sorry, we totally skipped week 22!)
Baby's Age: 21 weeks
Baby's Length: 8", head to rump
Other changes: The baby continues to grow and gain weight. The smallest bones in the human body are found in the middle ear (hammer, anvil, and stirrup) and are forming. This will make it possible for the baby to hear in the near future. A heat-producing fat (called brown fat) is helping to keep the baby warm. The baby's body is becoming more normally proportioned, though the head continues to look out of proportion.
posted by KA @ 2:15 PM
2 Comments:
Hello. Azizah told me about your blog a while ago so I have been checking in on you and your progress occasionally. It is a very small world and is funny that you "found" my blog.
I can agree with you on the finding of the bladder. My little one seems to like to sit on mine. Not fun at all. I guess that they are getting to the size where they can really get into some uncomfortable spots for us although it is probably comfy for them!
Well, I just wanted to say hello. I hope all is well with you and the baby.
I can remember when my son found my bladder--ugh! I thought he was kicking it, but since he ended up being breech, I think he was head-butting it.
Your blog made me remember fondly my days of obsessively checking webmd.com to see what food item was the same size as my baby. I was so glad when he was bigger than a medium shrimp!
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