Yay, she stood up by herself! Milestone for our beloved Zienne at 8 months. She was sitting near our bed trying to reach for something to help her stand, but she did it on her own. For only a short while, she stood, then went back down into sitting position. This only signals the beginning. Congrats baby girl.
Phew. 34th week. Thank goodness the weather’s becoming more pleasant, and the clothes are becoming lighter and less bulky, because to be honest, I don’t think I can zip up my bubble coat anymore. Zem accompanied me, as usual, to the office, where she’s well known already. Everyone comments on her sweetness and chatty personality. Today, she drew a picture for one of the workers, so the nurse taped it up above their desk. Emma’s such a charmer sometimes. She even tries to give “presents” to the people who deliver food to our place. So ya, they’re saying how great a big sister she’s going to be. The OBGyn was happy to see the progression of growth with Baby Z, and my constancy with my weight. It’s been 2 weeks since my last check up and I’m still only 20 lbs. over my pre-baby weight. The nurse who I talk to each visit was also surprised that I’m on my last month and managed to look “not-pregnant” from the back. She said I looked like I was carrying a boy and I was “all baby,” so that means a lot! I shared to her my first experience with Emma, and […]