Also gone is my ability to recall things I know perfectly well. Like names. I have heard about 'baby brain' and 'pregnancy brain' but until you forget something you know and you really, really can't remember it on your own, it's hard to accept that baby brain occurs.
The past couple nights marks a turning point in the baby making process. My belly, which no longer spends the night deflating and remains puffed up for the most part, is now weighty enough to be saggy when sleeping on my side. Apparently I'm not allowed to sleep on my back for another 6 months, so this means I've got a pillow in the bed helping to prop up the belly a bit while sleeping. This works out okay for the most part, but when you are flipping from side to side in the middle of the night with a husband and two unmovable dogs, transferring the pillow (which is under the blankets) can be a serious challenge.
Today I realized that Sean will have days where he will not make it home before the kid goes to bed. Some days, after a long day and even longer traffic, he doesn't get in the door until past 8 pm. I can't remember what ages correspond with what bed times, but I'm guessing there is an age where the kid will be in bed by 8 pm. It made me a little bit sad for him in advance. Maybe his hours will improve by the time baby reaches that age.