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Week 21 - No Hiding it, Now



We have officially reached the stage where there's no denying this bump is a baby. Kiersten is quickly running out of clothes that will fit over her growing tummy, and we've placed a few online orders to hopefully offer some reprieve. Baby is now as big as a head of endive - that's right over 10 inches long! Ben can now feel baby kick, a phenomenon he first found quite underwhelming. The rest of us aren't quite sure what he was expecting, but his first encounter with the physicality of our little one evidently did not match up with his expectations!

We are thoroughly engulfed in quarantine, now, and Kiersten is adjusting her sleep schedule to work 3 evenings and 2 overnights. This is adding an extra layer of complication to the changes her body is growing through. Her appetite has become quite ravenous. This week's craving? Cottage cheese and noodles! Sam's club has a lovely variety of penne pasta that makes for the perfect pairing.

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