Room to Grow

Almost two weeks ago, Shawn put up the letters in Caleb's big boy room. I love that the boys now call the nursery "the baby's room" and Joshua refers to what was formerly his bedroom as "our room" since he and Caleb now share. At first I wasn't sure about not giving up our office since it's in the fourth bedroom, but the older two boys sharing a room has worked out really well for the most part. So now Caleb's bed area is complete. We just need to get another dresser for that room (most likely one that will fit inside the closet) and we'll be good for now. Eventually we plan on getting bunk beds when the boys are a little older. I think Caleb's letters look great!

Several weeks ago now Shawn moved the crib back up, and I put the bumper back on. I also washed the bedding (like the quilt and blankets) and we put the mobile back where it belongs. When it's closer to the baby's birth date, I'll move Caleb's clothes out of the dresser and armoire and dig out our 0-3 month boy clothing, hoping it's still in good shape. I'm sure I'll also scrub the room from head to toe when the date draws near and I'm nesting. For now, I'm happy that this much is done since Caleb hasn't slept in there in awhile.

We're looking forward to baby boy #3. We still have to talk about names, but we'll throw a few out every once in awhile. I pray that the baby gets the name he is destined to have and that we all like.

Here's the baby's development this past couple weeks:

Week 20

Fetal Development: The baby has as much sleep and awake time as a newborn, and the scalp hair begins to grow. Maternal Changes: You may experience some tenderness as your belly button becomes an "outtie" from the uterus pressing on it.

Week 21

Fetal Development: The rapid growth phase begins to slow down this week. The heart grows stronger this week, and the legs are reaching their relative proportions. Maternal Changes: Over halfway there, you're probably showing as your uterus is 1/2 inch above your belly button. Your ankles and feet may be swelling, particularly at the end of the day. Drink lots of water and rest with your feet elevated. Ideas for Dad: With the second trimester being the easiest, this is a good time for planning and preparing together. The "pukiness" of the first trimester is (hopefully) a memory, and the heaviness of the third trimester is yet to come. Now is a good time to do something special together like taking a vacation or a weekend away (check with your caregiver first about travel). If you can't get away, use the time to grow closer and spend quality time together.