Getting Bigger by the Minute

Pooka has had a growth spurt in the past two weeks and I am definitely showing now. There's no denying it. In that same period of time, I think that my stomach has doubled in size. This morning, I was able to get out of bed and actually walk normally as opposed to limp or waddle to brush my teeth. The low back pain has lessened (still there at times) and I feel more comfortable in the evenings. All of this has occurred because Pooka has moved up and out of my pelvis finally! Today at work, I felt kicking and movement up by my rib cage. Definitely a good feeling (relatively). Pooka is about 2 lbs now and 14 inches long. By our next midwife visit, they will be able to identify how Pooka is resting in my stomach and in what position. Time for some maternity wear now - I have been able to wear most of my regular work slacks with the help of some nifty rubber band tricks.