The Fruit Salad in my Womb

Every week the bump tells me how big the baby is when compared to fruit.
For example, this week - 24 - Matzo ball is the size of a cantaloupe.

So for those of you following this blog who have never heard of this happening... here's more details about the fruit salad I've been carrying since June:

Week 24: Cantaloupe
Average size: 10.5 inches, 12.7 oz.
Nipples are sprouting, and face is fully formed!

Week 25: Cauliflower
Average size: 13.6-14.8 inches, 1.5-2.2 lb.
Baby knows which way is up and which is down now…

Week 26: Lettuce
Average size: 13.6-14.8 inches, 1.5-2.2 lb.
Eyes are forming and will soon start to open

Week 27: Rutabaga
Average size: 13.6-14.8 inches, 1.5-2.2 lb.
Baby’s showing brain activity…

Week 28: Eggplant
Average size: 13.6 -14.8 inches, 1.5-2.2 lb.
Immune system is preparing for the outside world...

Week 29: Acorn Squash
Average size: 15.2-16.7 inches, 2.5-3.8 lb.
Baby’s hiccupping in there…

Week 30: Cucumber
Average size: 15.2 -16.7 inches, 2.5-3.8 lb.
Baby’s strong enough to grasp a finger now.

Week 31: Pineapple
Average size: 15.2-16.7 inches, 2.5-3.8 lb.
All five of the senses are working…

Week 32: Squash
Average size: 15.2- 16.7 inches, 2.5-3.8 lb.
Sleeping and waking cycles are establishing...

Week 33: Durian Fruit
Average size: 17.2-18.7 inches, 4.2-5.8 lb.
Bones are hardening…

Week 34: Butternut Squash
Average size: 17.2-18.7 inches, 4.2-5.8 lb.
Baby can recognize and react to simple songs

Week 35: Coconut
Average size: 17.2-18.7 inches, 4.2-5.8 lb.
Hearing is fully developed…

Week 36: Honeydew
Average size: 17.2-18.7 inches, 4.2-5.8 lb.
Hearing is fully developed…

Week 37: Winter melon
Average size: 18.9-20.9 inches, 6.2-9.2 lb.
Baby’s inhaling, exhaling, sucking, gripping and blinking.

Week 38: Pumpkin
Average size: 18.9-20.9 inches, 6.2-9.2 lb.
Baby might have an inch or so of hair already.

Week 39: Watermelon
Average size: 18.9-20.9 inches, 6.2-9.2 lb.
Baby’s flexing his limbs in there.

Week 40: Jackfruit
Average size: 18.9-20.9 inches, 6.2-9.2 lb.
Full term! Baby's finally ready for the outside world...


*Pregnancy weeks are counted from the last menstrual period.
***From week 21 on, measurements are taken from head to toe.

Cabin for Two (and a Half)

Adam and I spent last week on a Babymoon. We celebrated his birthday, our 5th anniversary, and our last vacation pre-parent onboard the Disney Wonder to the Mexican Rivera.

Cruising when you can't enjoy the coffee drinks or the drink-drinks is interesting. Luckily, Crystal Lite now makes Mojito and Appletini flavored mix-ins.

Halloween was one-of-a-kind: I went as a Bun in the Oven and Adam was the Bunmaker. We were even finalists in the "group" category for the costume contest.

I guess my pregnancy brain wasn't as much of a hindrance, though, as I ended up coming in first for 7 trivia competitions (a mix of Disney and non-Disney).

Although the emotions did get to me - I cried at all four production shows and a commercial they showed in the staterooms called "I am a Princess."

Adam made friends with a family at a neighboring table that had a 3 year old and a 13 month old. He was so good with both of them - making them smile with his Swedish Chef imiations. He's so looking forward to being a dad.

What made everything even more special wasn't dwelling on this being our last cruise as two - but thinking about all we would do onboard when we are three (we even stopped by Flounder's nursery). The Matzo Ball did cooperate - no sea sickness at all. Good girl!