Well, our midwife says that baby is still measuring too small! This little one is not growing as much as it should and that is unacceptable! However, I don't know how to get it to grow faster or more...my weight gain is right on track so I don't need to gain anything, just the baby does. If it doesn't have a substantial growth spurt in the next four weeks we will have to be tempted by fate to find out if it is Eli or Lucy and I don't want to! It is too hard, I will only be a month and a half away at that point and I can't back down now and find out. So we will just have to wait and see what happens in four more weeks. My belly is really achy today and so I am hoping that it is because the baby is growing and stretching.
I had my first baby shower yesterday, it was the work baby shower. They did such a nice job and it was really a lot of fun! The shower was a combined shower of three of us at work. I was the odd woman out because we aren't finding out if it is a boy or a girl. Everyone else at work is having girls. I was told on more than one occasion that I was difficult to shop for....I was actually impressed with some of the gender neutral clothes people found, there are some really adorable things we received. It is amazing how tiny the newborn size is! It is hard to believe that the little one in my belly will be wearing the clothes. I think the most surreal moment was when they asked the "mommies" to come up and start opening gifts...it is still so weird to hear the word mommy in reference to myself. Not much longer and I guess I will be getting used to it! Can't wait, I am ready to be done with the whole pregnancy thing!!
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Baby loves President Obama...
(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!
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!
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)!!
Thursday, December 18, 2008
24 weeks (6 months) and growing...
So it is official, I was able to use my belly as a tray today for lunch! There isn't anything much more amusing than sitting your bowl of top ramen on your belly while you eat. I was by myself but I laughed out loud anyhow. I feel like there is a basketball popping out of my tummy. I can't believe how quickly time is passing. This little guy is VERY active. He or she is moving around all the time and it is the most amazing feeling. Lately, I have been looking down at my belly and wondering who this little person is...what he or she will be like and look like (hopefully not skeletor). I really want to know who this is...I want to meet the little one. Only three more weeks and I start my third trimester, wow this is going quickly! Can't wait!
Thursday, December 4, 2008
22 weeks!!
I have been feeling better tummy wise which is a big relief. There is nothing quite like a twelve-week-flu to make you want this child be an only child. However, now that it is over I might be willing to do this again. The back pain is the worst right now. It is there when I sleep, sit, stand, walk and just about everything else! I think the baby is back on my sciatic nerve because my right leg goes numb and aches terribly...
I guess if you are someone who hasn't been pregnant than I really am not the person to promote pregnancy. I have come to terms with the fact that this is the way I am able to have children, but it is not the magical experience I always thought it would be. I thought I would have a glow and it would all be wonderful...sweating, nausea and weight gain are not my idea of a glow or wonderful. I am guessing people just don't talk about the reality of pregnancy. There are so many bazaar experiences that nobody told me about, do people forget all of this once the baby comes or do they just not talk about it? I think some of these things should be common knowledge or at least talked about, it could be one of the best forms of birth control! Gas, constipation, excessive hair growth, sensitivity to smells, fatigue, heartburn that radiates out my back and lack of ambition were never explained to me and What to Expect When You are Expecting just sugar coats everything.
On the plus side the baby is moving all the time now and that really does make everything worth it. I love feeling it move and kick and roll over, it is a little weird but it is the most amazing feeling. I think most everyone has gotten the chance to feel the baby move now, Joe gets to feel it all the time. The other morning, I rolled over to snuggle and he had his back to my belly and he felt it kick on his back...it was so cool. The baby really kicked Brice hard, one of the hardest kicks I have felt so far. The first time it rolled over or switched positions in my belly I thought it was heartburn on Thanksgiving but when I felt around I could actually feel the baby pushing out on my stomach, it was truly amazing! I laid flat on my back the other day (which you are not supposed to do and I only did it for a few minutes) and when I put my hand on my stomach I could feel exactly where the baby was! It was lounging on my right side right above my hip and curved. I really doesn't get much better than that. Well, I have 4 months from Monday until my due date...this is going by so quickly and yet I am almost ready to meet this little one (I still need a little while). The nursery at our new house is completely empty so I have some work to do before baby can come along. One step at a time....
I guess if you are someone who hasn't been pregnant than I really am not the person to promote pregnancy. I have come to terms with the fact that this is the way I am able to have children, but it is not the magical experience I always thought it would be. I thought I would have a glow and it would all be wonderful...sweating, nausea and weight gain are not my idea of a glow or wonderful. I am guessing people just don't talk about the reality of pregnancy. There are so many bazaar experiences that nobody told me about, do people forget all of this once the baby comes or do they just not talk about it? I think some of these things should be common knowledge or at least talked about, it could be one of the best forms of birth control! Gas, constipation, excessive hair growth, sensitivity to smells, fatigue, heartburn that radiates out my back and lack of ambition were never explained to me and What to Expect When You are Expecting just sugar coats everything.
On the plus side the baby is moving all the time now and that really does make everything worth it. I love feeling it move and kick and roll over, it is a little weird but it is the most amazing feeling. I think most everyone has gotten the chance to feel the baby move now, Joe gets to feel it all the time. The other morning, I rolled over to snuggle and he had his back to my belly and he felt it kick on his back...it was so cool. The baby really kicked Brice hard, one of the hardest kicks I have felt so far. The first time it rolled over or switched positions in my belly I thought it was heartburn on Thanksgiving but when I felt around I could actually feel the baby pushing out on my stomach, it was truly amazing! I laid flat on my back the other day (which you are not supposed to do and I only did it for a few minutes) and when I put my hand on my stomach I could feel exactly where the baby was! It was lounging on my right side right above my hip and curved. I really doesn't get much better than that. Well, I have 4 months from Monday until my due date...this is going by so quickly and yet I am almost ready to meet this little one (I still need a little while). The nursery at our new house is completely empty so I have some work to do before baby can come along. One step at a time....
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Baby Names
I think choosing a baby name is one of those really fun things to do until you realize the responsibility that goes with it. The fact that the little one doesn't get a choice in his or her name and it is something that sticks with them forever is quite a big deal! I have had my little girl's name picked out for a very long time...Lucy has been it forever. When I think of a Lucy I think of a super sweet person with a great heart and it isn't a name that you hear very often. Then we have the boy name...this has posed to be a more difficult task. There are a lot of great boy names out there but none of them have really jumped out of us or really stuck like Lucy. So, we have a few choices and we are hoping that if it is a boy we will know when we get to meet him. We are also hoping that if it is a girl, she is a Lucy because we don't have a backup :) So the new poll only has boy names and Eli is one of the new front runners thank to Joe looking online at baby names while I packed diligently. He was going with "E" names and Eli popped into my head and Joe loved it so we will see what happens. Have fun voting and we will see what happens!
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