17.9.12
Love
So Saturday, I went to Cheese Days with Michelle and Popp. We had fun, and we got the famous cheese curds before the line was crazy long!! But I was pretty worn out by the time I got home, and I hadn't really eaten a lot, so I was frustrated, tired, and hungry. So Adam says, "What do you really want to eat?" And I said "Potatoes." And he said "Do you have potatoes? Do you want to make some?" And I said "well I have them but I don't want to make them, I just really need a nap." So I went to the fridge and got out tortillas and cheese for a quick "cheater quesadilla" as I call it (in the microwave as opposed to the stovetop). But then I saw that my maybe one-week old tortillas had mold on them. Are you kidding me. So I was just done at that point, I threw away the tortillas and just went to bed. So while I was napping, Adam made me mashed potatoes and garlic toast. I think he's made food for me once, maybe twice, ever. It was so sweet of him, and the potatoes were very good! (He used garlic salt instead of garlic powder on the toast, so that didn't turn out as well, but he gets an A++ for effort.) It was just what I needed. As I have said before, he is a wonderful husband and I am so thankful that he's mine :-)
14.9.12
24 weeks
Let me just start by saying I'm so glad and thankful that I'm married to Adam. I love him so much and can't believe how God-lucky I am to have him as my husband.
So, had another doctor's appointment this morning. I think up questions to ask him, and I always anticipate that I'll get pushback or resistance, but I think my doctor is pretty agreeable to me pursuing a natural birth however I want to do it! Which is awesome!! I'm very thankful that I chose a good doctor who seems to be fine with my preferences.
Anyway, I gained about 5 pounds and measured 25 cm. My little guy had a nice strong heartbeat, and the doctor said based on where he found the heartbeat, he's probably already head down (good job, Baby!!). My doctor is good with me having a doula, and said that nothing abnormal showed up on the ultrasound at my last appt for my ovarian cysts. He said that if they found something unusual at my post-natal appointment, they could possibly do another ultrasound, but that often they go away on their own (which I know is common). So, overall, Baby and I are doing well! :-)
So, had another doctor's appointment this morning. I think up questions to ask him, and I always anticipate that I'll get pushback or resistance, but I think my doctor is pretty agreeable to me pursuing a natural birth however I want to do it! Which is awesome!! I'm very thankful that I chose a good doctor who seems to be fine with my preferences.
Anyway, I gained about 5 pounds and measured 25 cm. My little guy had a nice strong heartbeat, and the doctor said based on where he found the heartbeat, he's probably already head down (good job, Baby!!). My doctor is good with me having a doula, and said that nothing abnormal showed up on the ultrasound at my last appt for my ovarian cysts. He said that if they found something unusual at my post-natal appointment, they could possibly do another ultrasound, but that often they go away on their own (which I know is common). So, overall, Baby and I are doing well! :-)
11.9.12
Hogwarts and a torn meniscus
So my little sister just turned 11 (Happy birthday!!) and I decided that what I wanted to do for her birthday was to send her a Hogwarts letter. She is totally into Harry Potter - she has read the entire series at least twice, has a poster or two up in her room, wants to get a wand... you get the idea. So Adam got some parchment-style paper from Joe, I practiced my fancy writing, and got the letter all ready. Adam found a Hogwarts seal and a Platform 9 3/4 ticket. I cut out the seal and put it on the top of the letter and included the ticket instead of a book/equipment list. Rob happened to have some leather punches and we used an "H" as a seal for the letter. I also stained the envelope with tea to make it look more parchment-y. Maybe later I will put up a couple of pictures. ANYWAY I thought it turned out pretty awesome if I do say so myself, and my only disappointment was that it didn't get there in time for her actual birthday. If our kids are into Harry Potter, we're totally going to do Hogwarts Letters for them as well :-D
Also... Adam found out that he tore his meniscus! Which explains the pain and swelling in his left knee. He is supposed to stay off of it for two more weeks, to give it time to heal (hopefully), and we'll see how he's doing then. He said that the pain and swelling are already getting better, so I am praying that he heals quickly and does not need surgery (depending on the severity of the tear, he might need surgery if it doesn't heal itself). So he's still taking it easy. I'm also hoping he's well enough to come to the next Bradley class with me on Thursday.
Well that's it for now. More to come later this week!
Also... Adam found out that he tore his meniscus! Which explains the pain and swelling in his left knee. He is supposed to stay off of it for two more weeks, to give it time to heal (hopefully), and we'll see how he's doing then. He said that the pain and swelling are already getting better, so I am praying that he heals quickly and does not need surgery (depending on the severity of the tear, he might need surgery if it doesn't heal itself). So he's still taking it easy. I'm also hoping he's well enough to come to the next Bradley class with me on Thursday.
Well that's it for now. More to come later this week!
7.9.12
23 weeks and then some
I'm a little behind on my update. :) So as of Wednesday, I am at 23 weeks.
Updates: Tuesday I went and saw a customer that I haven't seen since probably December, whom I used to see every week at my old branch, to let him know my news. He was very excited for me, and asked how everything's going at my new position. It was good to see him; he's a nice guy.
Wednesday was 23 weeks! That afternoon/evening, I wasn't feeling great, so I stayed home from work on Thursday. I'm glad I did. I think I was having either Braxton Hicks contractions or round ligament pain (I think they were Braxton Hicks). They weren't painful, per se, although they were uncomfortable, so I'm glad I stayed home to handle them. I am still having some discomforts today (Friday), but so far I think they are better than yesterday. Walking helps.
Last night was my first Bradley childbirth class. It's an entire class of first-time parents! Adam couldn't make it (he injured his knee and has been dealing with it since last Thursday :( He took this week off but wouldn't have been able to sit through the class), but other than that, it was good. We did some stretches and exercises (all of which I have already been working on, holla! Thanks for loaning me the book, Denise! I'm way ahead of the game), and got to know the other couples. It went a little late, and it's in Middleton, so I didn't get home until 10 last night. But I think the class is going to be very beneficial. Oh also, we were practicing relaxing at the end of class, and when I got up, I saw a spot on my shirt - I had leaked! That was kind of weird! Thankfully, my friend Ashley just gave me some breast pads that I will be able to use. I probably won't start using them every day unless it happens again. I will probably wear them to my Bradley class from now on, though, assuming I remember!
So that's about it for now... next doctor's appointment is a week from today, so expect another update then!
Updates: Tuesday I went and saw a customer that I haven't seen since probably December, whom I used to see every week at my old branch, to let him know my news. He was very excited for me, and asked how everything's going at my new position. It was good to see him; he's a nice guy.
Wednesday was 23 weeks! That afternoon/evening, I wasn't feeling great, so I stayed home from work on Thursday. I'm glad I did. I think I was having either Braxton Hicks contractions or round ligament pain (I think they were Braxton Hicks). They weren't painful, per se, although they were uncomfortable, so I'm glad I stayed home to handle them. I am still having some discomforts today (Friday), but so far I think they are better than yesterday. Walking helps.
Last night was my first Bradley childbirth class. It's an entire class of first-time parents! Adam couldn't make it (he injured his knee and has been dealing with it since last Thursday :( He took this week off but wouldn't have been able to sit through the class), but other than that, it was good. We did some stretches and exercises (all of which I have already been working on, holla! Thanks for loaning me the book, Denise! I'm way ahead of the game), and got to know the other couples. It went a little late, and it's in Middleton, so I didn't get home until 10 last night. But I think the class is going to be very beneficial. Oh also, we were practicing relaxing at the end of class, and when I got up, I saw a spot on my shirt - I had leaked! That was kind of weird! Thankfully, my friend Ashley just gave me some breast pads that I will be able to use. I probably won't start using them every day unless it happens again. I will probably wear them to my Bradley class from now on, though, assuming I remember!
So that's about it for now... next doctor's appointment is a week from today, so expect another update then!
31.8.12
Chiropractically speaking...
I saw my chiropractor today. And he said I'm doing great! He said I'm going to have the healthiest baby boy :-D I've been taking probiotics, but I recently changed brands, so I wanted to have him check out my new kind to make sure it's ok and to see how many I should be taking a day (my old probiotic had 2 billion whatevers and my new one has 15 billion, so because I didn't want to overload my system, I've been taking one) (I just looked it up - it's 15 billion live cultures per capsule). He looked it over and said it's fine, and to take one a day for the rest of my pregnancy and two a day while I'm nursing. And he did the "pressure point check thing" to see what my body is missing or what I'm doing wrong, and there was nothing! Again, I don't put too much stock in that part of it, but still, even his little system couldn't find anything I need to do or change :-)
I mentioned to him that my tailbone has been kind of hurting, and he said it's because of the relaxin, and that for the next 6-8 weeks everything is loosening, and to just stand/walk or lay down as much as possible as opposed to just sitting... which, of course, is what I do all day at my job :-/ so I'll just be more conscious of standing when possible, and walking on my lunch, like I did yesterday. And laying down at home.
That's pretty much it for now... thanks for stopping by! :)
I mentioned to him that my tailbone has been kind of hurting, and he said it's because of the relaxin, and that for the next 6-8 weeks everything is loosening, and to just stand/walk or lay down as much as possible as opposed to just sitting... which, of course, is what I do all day at my job :-/ so I'll just be more conscious of standing when possible, and walking on my lunch, like I did yesterday. And laying down at home.
That's pretty much it for now... thanks for stopping by! :)
30.8.12
Awkward
Is it possible to feel like you have to throw up without feeling sick or nauseous? It kind of feels like I ate too much breakfast (even though I ate a smaller amount than I normally do) and like it wants to come out of my stomach, but I don't really feel ill. Weird.
Anyway... so for the most part, my pregnancy has been going great so far, and I'm very pleased and thankful. I did have an "awkward" moment last night though: I was cutting my toenails and man but my tummy was getting in the way! I would bend over to cut, sit up, take a break, then go again. I'm glad I did it now, while I still can! Guess I will just have to do a pedicure the next few months for maintenance... aw shucks!! :-D
Anyway... so for the most part, my pregnancy has been going great so far, and I'm very pleased and thankful. I did have an "awkward" moment last night though: I was cutting my toenails and man but my tummy was getting in the way! I would bend over to cut, sit up, take a break, then go again. I'm glad I did it now, while I still can! Guess I will just have to do a pedicure the next few months for maintenance... aw shucks!! :-D
29.8.12
22 week update
Well, the main update I have for this week is movement! Lots of movement! I think it's especially fun when our little guy kicks right after Adam or I say something that I can imagine he would have an opinion on. :-) I think he's pretty opinionated, if his activity so far is any indication! And
Also, since I'm still dealing with acne, I decided to try makeup to cover some of my redness. I don't wear makeup on a normal basis (haven't since senior year of high school!), although I do wear makeup for special occasions or for going out. But I know that with my dry and acne-prone pregnancy skin (on my face, thankfully the rest of my skin hasn't had dryness issues), my liquid makeup probably wouldn't work so great. And I am trying to avoid products with chemical sunscreens, which my foundation has. All this led me to consider the mineral powder-style makeup. I tried some at Kohl's that was ok, but I figured I should get the "real" stuff. My mom has the Bare Minerals makeup, so when she was out I tried hers. We also went to the mall to a Bare Escentuals store, and figured out what colors I would need and things like that. So, I got a starter kit, and so far, I really like it. I'm still not using it every day, but when I do wear it, it doesn't look like I'm wearing a lot of makeup, and it covers my redness, which was, after all, my main goal. Another plus is that it has natural sunscreen - yay! So, I'm a big fan of the Bare Minerals makeup. :-)
And I have to put this for posterity - today is Adam's and my 2 years, 2 months, & 2 days anniversary AND our little one is 22 weeks old!! :-O That is pretty amazing if you ask me!!!
Also, since I'm still dealing with acne, I decided to try makeup to cover some of my redness. I don't wear makeup on a normal basis (haven't since senior year of high school!), although I do wear makeup for special occasions or for going out. But I know that with my dry and acne-prone pregnancy skin (on my face, thankfully the rest of my skin hasn't had dryness issues), my liquid makeup probably wouldn't work so great. And I am trying to avoid products with chemical sunscreens, which my foundation has. All this led me to consider the mineral powder-style makeup. I tried some at Kohl's that was ok, but I figured I should get the "real" stuff. My mom has the Bare Minerals makeup, so when she was out I tried hers. We also went to the mall to a Bare Escentuals store, and figured out what colors I would need and things like that. So, I got a starter kit, and so far, I really like it. I'm still not using it every day, but when I do wear it, it doesn't look like I'm wearing a lot of makeup, and it covers my redness, which was, after all, my main goal. Another plus is that it has natural sunscreen - yay! So, I'm a big fan of the Bare Minerals makeup. :-)
And I have to put this for posterity - today is Adam's and my 2 years, 2 months, & 2 days anniversary AND our little one is 22 weeks old!! :-O That is pretty amazing if you ask me!!!
24.8.12
Movement Pt. 2
Adam got to feel Baby move yesterday, too! After dinner, he came over and put his ear down on my belly like he was going to listen to the baby, and he got kicked (or tapped, whatever) in the ear! Then he popped up and looked at me, and I said "Did you feel that? That was him!" and he was like, "Yeah I felt it!" Then he put his ear back down and got tapped again! Twice in a row, perfect timing! Later, he felt a kick with his hand. :-D Bonding time with Daddy!!
23.8.12
Movement!
I definitely felt my little guy movin' around today!! I'll count today because I'm sure, whereas before I was just "pretty sure." It is awesome!
Less awesome (as in not awesome at all) - I have a cavity! Now I'm just trying to determine how I want to handle it. I don't really want to do anything unnecessary while I'm pregnant, but if I leave the cavity until after I have my baby, it might get worse/infected. I'm going to talk it over with my doctor and my chiropractor to see what my options are. :-( Not what I wanted to hear today! Especially frustrating because I take good care of my teeth! I've even been flossing pretty regularly since I got pregnant! Lame.
Less awesome (as in not awesome at all) - I have a cavity! Now I'm just trying to determine how I want to handle it. I don't really want to do anything unnecessary while I'm pregnant, but if I leave the cavity until after I have my baby, it might get worse/infected. I'm going to talk it over with my doctor and my chiropractor to see what my options are. :-( Not what I wanted to hear today! Especially frustrating because I take good care of my teeth! I've even been flossing pretty regularly since I got pregnant! Lame.
21.8.12
Doctor's Appointment Recap & more!
So I didn't really update about my doctor's appointment - probably because there's not a lot to update. I think this was my shortest appointment so far. I have gained some more weight, which the doctor said is good, because I hadn't really gained much before. He also measured me for the first time, and said I was right on at 20 (I'm assuming that is centimeters). He reviewed the measurements from the ultrasound and said everything looks good. The measurements, according to the tech, showed that I'm maybe 1-2 days off on my due date, so they aren't going to change anything and basically he's right on track :-) I realized that I asked the ultrasound tech about the cysts I had, and never really got an answer from her, so I'll have to ask my doctor next month about them. I'm not overly concerned, but it would be nice to know if they went away on their own.
I decided to count yesterday as me feeling my little guy's movements for the first time. I've been feeling a lot of things recently, but yesterday morning, I was feeling things, and I hadn't eaten or anything, so I'm pretty
sure it was my son moving around! Telling me "Good morning. Mommy!" :-)
Saturday we went to a rummage sale that my friend told me about, which was pretty much a GOLD MINE of baby clothes! The prices were $0.25 per item or a paper grocery bag FULL of clothes for $3. My mom and I filled up three bags of clothes, and got about 140 pieces (onesies, tops, bottoms, sleepers, etc) for $9! We figured it out to be about 60 outfits. I still have to match things up into actual outfits, if it's not obvious, but my mom was great and washed all the clothes for me. Thanks, Mom!
That's all I have for now! :-)
I decided to count yesterday as me feeling my little guy's movements for the first time. I've been feeling a lot of things recently, but yesterday morning, I was feeling things, and I hadn't eaten or anything, so I'm pretty
sure it was my son moving around! Telling me "Good morning. Mommy!" :-)
Saturday we went to a rummage sale that my friend told me about, which was pretty much a GOLD MINE of baby clothes! The prices were $0.25 per item or a paper grocery bag FULL of clothes for $3. My mom and I filled up three bags of clothes, and got about 140 pieces (onesies, tops, bottoms, sleepers, etc) for $9! We figured it out to be about 60 outfits. I still have to match things up into actual outfits, if it's not obvious, but my mom was great and washed all the clothes for me. Thanks, Mom!
That's all I have for now! :-)
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