21, 21, 20, 20, 20, 20, 21!

Week 21 has come and gone and Baby Lake and Mommy continue to get bigger (one by the ounces and the other by pounds!). We have another doctor's appointment this week and therefore another listen to the pounding heartbeat and look at the scale! This past week was a tiring one for some reason, as Maleia found the need for more afternoon naps (not that it happened!). She over did it yesterday (just washing out the drawers to the new fridge and watching KU squeak by KSU) and started to feel light cramps near her ribcage. After drinking lots of water, focusing on deeper breaths, and slowing down, the light cramps went away and her energy returned. Lesson learned!
The books say the baby's sense of taste is fully developed by this week. How fortuitous since we are headed to Palo Alto later this week and therefore Napa Valley wineries for a day! Nothing could make me happier than to know we exposed our child to the wonderful tastes and smells of Napa valley in its first week of fully tasting and smelling.... And no, I'm not talking about the baby or my drinking wine; Napa is also known for fantastic mustards, cheeses, and other foods! Sheesh! Sauerkraut is also on the menu for Monday and Tuesday. Nothing but the best!