Another week has gone by. I feel like I really "popped" this week. People at work started commenting on how I "look" pregnant (which I assume means until this point I just looked fat!) and I feel like I now waddle when I walk. I'm by no means huge, but it is odd to be carrying this extra weight around. According to various websites the baby is the size of a papaya. If I knew what a papaya was this comparison would be more helpful, but I'm assuming it's a mid-size fruit. I also think I'm starting to feel some minor Braxton-Hicks contractions, which is my body's way of preparing for childbirth. I can't believe in less than 20 weeks he'll be here!
We finally decided on a name - Alijah William. My husband was determined to find a name that begins with an "A" to continue a family tradition. Being that I work with children all the more common "A" names (Andrew, Alex, etc.) have been tainted by a little person I'd rather not remember every time I look at my son. Aaron and I both love the name Elijah, and after seeing it spelled with an "A" in a few baby name books we decided to go for it. Also, this way we'll never have an Eli Hanson. Eli Hanson reminds me of an Amish farmer.
I've also decided that I'm addicted to buying baby clothes. I started avoiding malls and stores because I can't resist peeking in the baby department. And who can peek but not buy? But now I've discovered the online sales at Old Navy and Baby Gap. With only a $7 shipping fee (I couldn't drive to York without spending at least that much on gas!) I figure it actually might save me money to shop from the comfort of my couch and pjs. And when my husband asks where all these clothes are coming from I quickly cut off the tags and tell them they are generous hand-me-downs from co-workers. Shhhhh!
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