(Disclaimer: I am not usually so political but this is just weird...in a great way...)
So this may sound crazy and I am fine with that...however I really think the baby loves our new President of the United States. I recall in November when the election was held and I was first starting to feel the baby move that it kicked three times during his acceptance speech (which was the most I had felt at that point in time). Now I just watched his inauguration speech (I was working so I couldn't watch it live) and the baby was going crazy in my belly! Coincidence? I think not! I feel so blessed that the barriers are breaking in America and we are becoming a more excepting society...my child will never experience race as an issue for the presidency. It is only one step, but a major one and I am thankful for that. We have a long way to go but knowing that we are on our way is comforting. It is a great day!
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Thursday, January 15, 2009
28 weeks and in the third trimester!
The latest ultrasound was quite amazing. It showed that the baby is fine and healthy, a little small (about a week small) but healthy. The baby had grown so much since the last one. It was so much cuter! I was very thankful for that because I was truly paranoid that I was going to have an ugly baby. Skeletor is really not who you want your baby to look like. Also, during the ultrasound the baby was kicking and sucking his/her fist. It was so adorable. Now that I know where the baby is in my belly it is really easy for me to identify if it is an arm/elbow or foot/knee that is poking me and moving around.
This whole pregnancy has gone by so quickly up to this point. It is amazing because when I first found out, I was three and half weeks pregnant, it seemed like it would be eternity waiting nine months. I think starting the first of the school year early on in my pregnancy has really helped the time go by quickly. It really isn't hard for time to fly by during the busiest time of the school year. This is the portion of my pregnancy that has been most enjoyable. I don't really have any symptoms other than back pain and being tired. I am completely obsessed with watching my stomach roll and move around. I sit and watch it as much as I can (he or she is moving right now). I really can't believe how much the baby moves, it seems to be on the go all the time. Oh and I hit the 20 lbs. mark on the scale...it is amazing how those numbers keep going up. I am actually pretty proud of myself for really maintaining a healthy weight gain. Since my appetite is back I think it will be a little harder to keep the maintenance under control.
Joe and I went on a tour of the hosipital last weekend! It was pretty cool to see the whole facility...however, I was really disappointed that they don't have water births! I was really set on giving birth in the water...it is a little unsettling to have my whole birth plan unravel. Thankfully we have enough time to figure out a new one. We will start our birthing classes on the 22nd and that should be able to help us decide another route that would be appropriate for us. It is really exciting to be doing all of this "end of pregnancy" stuff, hopefully it will all keep me occupied until the baby comes because I can really see how I might get a little antsy towards the end of this. We will see how it goes!
This whole pregnancy has gone by so quickly up to this point. It is amazing because when I first found out, I was three and half weeks pregnant, it seemed like it would be eternity waiting nine months. I think starting the first of the school year early on in my pregnancy has really helped the time go by quickly. It really isn't hard for time to fly by during the busiest time of the school year. This is the portion of my pregnancy that has been most enjoyable. I don't really have any symptoms other than back pain and being tired. I am completely obsessed with watching my stomach roll and move around. I sit and watch it as much as I can (he or she is moving right now). I really can't believe how much the baby moves, it seems to be on the go all the time. Oh and I hit the 20 lbs. mark on the scale...it is amazing how those numbers keep going up. I am actually pretty proud of myself for really maintaining a healthy weight gain. Since my appetite is back I think it will be a little harder to keep the maintenance under control.
Joe and I went on a tour of the hosipital last weekend! It was pretty cool to see the whole facility...however, I was really disappointed that they don't have water births! I was really set on giving birth in the water...it is a little unsettling to have my whole birth plan unravel. Thankfully we have enough time to figure out a new one. We will start our birthing classes on the 22nd and that should be able to help us decide another route that would be appropriate for us. It is really exciting to be doing all of this "end of pregnancy" stuff, hopefully it will all keep me occupied until the baby comes because I can really see how I might get a little antsy towards the end of this. We will see how it goes!
Monday, January 5, 2009
26 weeks...
Well, I went to the doctor today and my glucose levels are great! No gestational diabetes! YEAH! However, the baby is measuring a little small. I have an ultrasound on Wednesday to make sure everything is okay. Baby is moving all the time and I don't really feel like anything is wrong so I am not worried. It will be nice to have an ultrasound to make sure though...just in case. This is the first time there has been any indication of something being wrong...I have a feeling that everything will be just fine though.
This little one is becoming someone quite special, I can feel it. I have been getting to know him or her through lots of movements and the time of day that baby is most active. Baby is really active most of the day now. Joe and I are really afraid that this baby will NEVER sleep. Baby had the hiccups this morning and kept me up for most of the night last night, kicking and bouncing around every which way. It is because of all this movement that I feel everything will be okay. I am getting anxious to know more about this little one, I really want to know more about the little one and find out who he or she is and what he or she will be like. It really isn't long until I find out! Less than 14 weeks to go and I can hardly wait (or believe it)!!
This little one is becoming someone quite special, I can feel it. I have been getting to know him or her through lots of movements and the time of day that baby is most active. Baby is really active most of the day now. Joe and I are really afraid that this baby will NEVER sleep. Baby had the hiccups this morning and kept me up for most of the night last night, kicking and bouncing around every which way. It is because of all this movement that I feel everything will be okay. I am getting anxious to know more about this little one, I really want to know more about the little one and find out who he or she is and what he or she will be like. It really isn't long until I find out! Less than 14 weeks to go and I can hardly wait (or believe it)!!
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