As part of the First Steps program, I get a visit from a nurse every month. I just got off the phone with her and we are going to listen to heartbeat tomorrow! I'm so excited!
I'm trying to upload the sound to share, but it's not working.
Monday, June 30, 2008
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Taking votes - boy or girl
I'm curious to what you all think the baby will be. I have an ultrasound in two weeks..so place your votes now!
Boy or Girl?
Boy or Girl?
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
zzzZZZzzzzzzz
feeling exhausted...sleep becomes elusive as my work day gets longer and leg cramps plague my sleep pattern.
Monday, June 23, 2008
Family stories
Last few visits my Grandpa has randomly told me stories from his past. There's the one about getting fired from his paper route for taking a break to steal/eat a farmer's watermelon then there's one about his paddy wagon escape in Waitsburg. This man is full of mischief that I never knew about until recently. I wonder if my child will get to know him. But then, what child knows his GREAT-grandparents? I really should write these stories down so that I can share them with my child someday along with stories about my other grandparents.
And no, I haven't told him the news yet. He didn't even notice my bulging belly when we went out to dinner last night!?
And no, I haven't told him the news yet. He didn't even notice my bulging belly when we went out to dinner last night!?
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Pillow Queen or Princess and the Pea?
I went from the girl that threw the pillows out of the bed to buying more and stuffing my bed with 'em. But sadly I still can't get comfortable. I'm naturally a side-sleeping and back-sleeper. Which works out great, except for the back part.What is with the "do not sleep on your back"?
First I read things that talked about the potential for compromise to the uterine-placental blood flow if I sleep flat on my back. Odd. That's what all the books seem to warn against.
As a result of pregnancy insanity I have surrounded myself with a sea of pillows and the cat. No way to roll over onto my back. But I can hug a pillow whichever way I turn and that is all that really matters!
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Weird cravings?
Does strawberry ice cream with caramel sauce count? I haven't tried it, my mother talked me out of it. But I have Breyers French Vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce at home. Later I'm picking up fresh local Klicker's strawberries to throw on top. I'll let you know if it was a good idea. :)
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
No picture?!
Today I went in for an OB appointment. I was really hoping to see the baby and get a couple of pictures..but no go. I did get to hear the heartbeat. 157.-160. I believe some of that was caffeine induced. I got up early to meet a friend for tea and couldn't resist the Madagascar Vanilla Bean Black tea they were serving. Sorry little one!According to the heartbeat, my doctor suggests it's a girl. (She didn't know about the caffeine.)
My doctor got the process going for my next ultrasound which will be at the hospital with a trained ultrasound tech. I got a call back today I am all scheduled, it's in three weeks! I can hardly wait! Hopefully we'll be able to tell if it's a boy or girl! I hear it depends on the baby's position. With this active one, I'm sure it'll move into the right position at some point during the ultrasound!
Monday, June 16, 2008
4 more weeks?
Many of you have been asking if I know or want to know if it's a boy or girl. I do want to know! But I have to wait until at least 20 weeks. So four more weeks...or so. I can hardly wait!
Sharing the news
Today I ran into a friend I haven't seen in a while...and realized the list of people I still haven't told is longer than I thought. It includes some important family members, as well, that live here.
It's getting more obvious that I've either gained exceptional weight around my mid-section (a late in the school year beer belly) or I am pregnant. I can't imagine running into these people showing and saying..oh yeah..by the way. Or worse yet, someone else telling them. At least family shouldn't find out that way! I keep putting it off because I fear their reactions.
A good friend of mine told me this sort of thing brings you closer to true friends and further away from people who weren't. I have seen that already as it brought me and my best friend (sister) since kindergarten closer than ever. We had drifted over the last ten years and now we talk almost everyday and it feels right. Listening to her is like hearing a piece of myself...it's no wonder we were joined at the hip growing up (my dad says). But it also has put distance between me from another dear friend.
But what about family?
It's getting more obvious that I've either gained exceptional weight around my mid-section (a late in the school year beer belly) or I am pregnant. I can't imagine running into these people showing and saying..oh yeah..by the way. Or worse yet, someone else telling them. At least family shouldn't find out that way! I keep putting it off because I fear their reactions.
A good friend of mine told me this sort of thing brings you closer to true friends and further away from people who weren't. I have seen that already as it brought me and my best friend (sister) since kindergarten closer than ever. We had drifted over the last ten years and now we talk almost everyday and it feels right. Listening to her is like hearing a piece of myself...it's no wonder we were joined at the hip growing up (my dad says). But it also has put distance between me from another dear friend.
But what about family?
First Jab
I've been able to figure out when the baby is moving around...the flutters have gotten a little stronger and sometimes causes a little (very slight) nausea.
Last night we had the pleasure of being startled awake by Gracie (cat) twice. We woke with a start and so did the baby at 1230am and 1am. I felt a good swift jab in my stomach. More like a punch and a kick. We were not pleased with the cat who then decided it would be fun to dig around in the closet and create more noise. Grumble.
Last night we had the pleasure of being startled awake by Gracie (cat) twice. We woke with a start and so did the baby at 1230am and 1am. I felt a good swift jab in my stomach. More like a punch and a kick. We were not pleased with the cat who then decided it would be fun to dig around in the closet and create more noise. Grumble.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Oh my...I'm going to have a child!?!
Today I quietly freaked out that I'm going to have a child. This happens on occasion. But then I remember that I'm 29 and figure timing isn't everything and I'm not unprepared.
When is it ever a good time? Who is ready? Okay, so 20 year olds barely out of college who are madly in love working toward their first marriage are ready (that was me). When I turned 22 I became unprepared again but never gave up the idea that I would have children someday.
As 30 approaches I found myself still not ready... a glimpse into how men feel. But I still have not given up the idea. Whereas, it seems every man I have met over 30 tells me, "Well, I haven't be ready yet, so I guess that means I don't want kids." In the back of my mind I think, "Really?! Why?" But then I realize the truth. Men don't look ahead, they barely look to tomorrow, maybe they will look enough ahead to see next week or their next vacation but they skip everything in between. Women on the other hand have been calculating every detail of their lives since they were six. We look so far down the road that we see the front porch swing, the grandkids, and the garden full of tiger lilies.
Regardless of all that planning it never seems to match the timing in life. We women accept that unpredictability but not without frustration, tears, or anger. When things do happen, we are more grateful than fearful unlike our counter part.
When is it ever a good time? Who is ready? Okay, so 20 year olds barely out of college who are madly in love working toward their first marriage are ready (that was me). When I turned 22 I became unprepared again but never gave up the idea that I would have children someday.
As 30 approaches I found myself still not ready... a glimpse into how men feel. But I still have not given up the idea. Whereas, it seems every man I have met over 30 tells me, "Well, I haven't be ready yet, so I guess that means I don't want kids." In the back of my mind I think, "Really?! Why?" But then I realize the truth. Men don't look ahead, they barely look to tomorrow, maybe they will look enough ahead to see next week or their next vacation but they skip everything in between. Women on the other hand have been calculating every detail of their lives since they were six. We look so far down the road that we see the front porch swing, the grandkids, and the garden full of tiger lilies.
Regardless of all that planning it never seems to match the timing in life. We women accept that unpredictability but not without frustration, tears, or anger. When things do happen, we are more grateful than fearful unlike our counter part.
I'm showing. I swear!
I like this cartoon I got from babycenter.com. It's fitting for how I feel. Although I'm pretty sure my tummy is larger than hers. After all, when I bend down to pick something up, there's this lump in the way and none of my pants fit around my waist (or thighs or ... well, let's put it this way, I think my body is working on some balance portions). My mother calls it the "baby bump". My dad rolls his eyes.
Good thing its skirt weather. Stretchy waist bands here I come! I have noticed that shirts this season are maternity style..long and tummy approved. Interesting timing. The skirts even have a fold at the top that I can easily unfold and cover up the tummy. Odd. Finally fashion that is fitting to me!
Are you wondering about the 10 weeks?
I remember just before my first ultrasound my sister was teasing me that it was twins. Panic. On May 11th I went in for my first ultrasound to confirm how far along I was and the due date.
I have to say I was nervous and battling the try-not-to-pee-your-pants as she pressed on my almost full bladder. At first the monitor was turned away..so I stared at the doctor, then my mother, then the ceiling as the goo and wand slid across my belly. Finally the doctor smiled and turned the monitor my way. She pointed to the heart. I could see the outline of the baby as it kicked and bounced in the black and white screen. Then I saw the little smudge that blinked to be the heart.
She moved the wand around to the side of my stomach and we saw the baby from a side view. I watched the baby throw some punches and a big smile came across my face, the first mother's proud moment.
Tears formed in my eyes, I tried to hold back from a full outburst of ..I think they were actually happy tears...the feeling was so overwhelming I probably felt a range of emotions.
I wish the father could have had the chance to experience it because a still picture doesn't do it justice and certainly doesn't show the cool boxer growing inside!
I've never seen an ultrasound before and I have to say it was amazing! I can not wait until the next one!
I have to say I was nervous and battling the try-not-to-pee-your-pants as she pressed on my almost full bladder. At first the monitor was turned away..so I stared at the doctor, then my mother, then the ceiling as the goo and wand slid across my belly. Finally the doctor smiled and turned the monitor my way. She pointed to the heart. I could see the outline of the baby as it kicked and bounced in the black and white screen. Then I saw the little smudge that blinked to be the heart.
She moved the wand around to the side of my stomach and we saw the baby from a side view. I watched the baby throw some punches and a big smile came across my face, the first mother's proud moment.
Tears formed in my eyes, I tried to hold back from a full outburst of ..I think they were actually happy tears...the feeling was so overwhelming I probably felt a range of emotions.
I wish the father could have had the chance to experience it because a still picture doesn't do it justice and certainly doesn't show the cool boxer growing inside!
I've never seen an ultrasound before and I have to say it was amazing! I can not wait until the next one!
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Allergies equals a heartbeat
I have had the worse allergies since my pregnancy started. I missed out on the smell sensitivity all the books talk about.. instead I lost my sense of smell for the first 10 weeks. It's my second trimester and I finally have my allergies under control.. but not without medication. Which scares the hell out of me even though everything I have taken is listed in the B category, doctor and pharmacist approved. So to settle my nerves but still remain comfortable and breathing I take as little as possible.
Seems I was the odd bird with this allergies being at their worst with pregnancy until my aunt told me she had the same problem. Amazing how knowing someone else suffered something that according to the books I wasn't supposed to makes me feel better.
I hope this kid comes with an great immune system against allergies and my medication isn't ruining that chance!
The only good thing about the allergies is that it forced me to see the doctor sooner than my next ob appointment and during that appointment the doctor had us listen to the baby's heartbeat! My first time hearing it since we couldn't hear it at 10 weeks. Once again, tears and a big grin on my face, as the doctor and the nurse smiled back and said, "Oh what a great strong heart that is!" Officially my second proud-mother-moment (boxing being the first).
Seems I was the odd bird with this allergies being at their worst with pregnancy until my aunt told me she had the same problem. Amazing how knowing someone else suffered something that according to the books I wasn't supposed to makes me feel better.
I hope this kid comes with an great immune system against allergies and my medication isn't ruining that chance!
The only good thing about the allergies is that it forced me to see the doctor sooner than my next ob appointment and during that appointment the doctor had us listen to the baby's heartbeat! My first time hearing it since we couldn't hear it at 10 weeks. Once again, tears and a big grin on my face, as the doctor and the nurse smiled back and said, "Oh what a great strong heart that is!" Officially my second proud-mother-moment (boxing being the first).
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