First Pregnancy Class-Postpardum OMG (oh my gosh)...the nurse was not kidding, that class was scary! It was not a good class to be our first, but this class was going to be cancelled and it was recommended to take. What I learned mostly about this class is was it's not going to be easy once baby is out. She went over postpardum depression, c-section surgery, how to recover, how to communicate to each other as husband and wives, the lack of sleep and sex we'll have, sleep when baby is sleeping, what to do if people want to come visit and you're both exhausted. A good advice was to tell them to bring us food with it. Basically Kris will be my liason and find out if i'll up for visitors in hospital and at home. Those are some of the things that i thought was important to know. I just thank god that my mom will be with us for a month. Christine the nurse that gave the class said our lives will get better though, just not right away. So what's the conclusion of that?...I CAN'T BE SUPERMOM. Not ever. Mothers can only do the best that we can. Being a mother isn't easy. If the place looks messy or if i can't cook right away, i'll just need to realize that it's ok. Our next class will be in a couple of weeks. I think we signed up for the majority of the classes that were offered. The classes weren't cheap. I'm looking forward to attending more. It's reality 3x. We sure have much more to learn.
2008-03-19 (27 weeks)
My low points Lately going into my third trimester, it has been very stressful. I think all the pressures are building up inside of me or maybe it's all part of the hormonal transition to the 3rd trimester that is wearing me out. For sure though, Kris and some people have been adding to the pressures. He was good in the beginning and now at times he can really push my buttons and now is not the time to do so. What I don't need either is some people questioning me things that relate to how I should raise my child. How we want to raise our child is between Kris and I and no one else's business. Of course we will try to do the best that we can. An advice is always welcomed, but don't question us or tell us what we should do. The last thing I need is people giving a pregnant person like me a hard time. Also, I think now that I realize I don't have much time to finish all that I wanted before labor, it's adding to the stress. I really need to step back and realize that I can finish it later and just enjoy these last few months with her inside of me and be stress free. Although now, often times I absolutely enjoy her movements, but there are moments when she's doing summersalts against my lungs or kicking under my ribs and it makes it hard for me to breath. It's hard to explain, but this may happen during the day too. My sleep has been good, although some nights I have to constantly toss and turn because she's kicking at a position that she doesn't want me to sleep on. The arm numbness doesn't help either. But, oh-well, it is what it is. I will live and breath in pain if i must for her.
2008-03-13 (26 weeks)
Where does all the extra weight go?
Why is weight gain important during pregnancy?
The extra weight you gain during pregnancy provides nourishment to your developing baby and is also stored for breastfeeding your baby after delivery.
Where does all the extra weight go?
Here is an approximate breakdown of your weight gain:
Baby = 7-8 pounds
Placenta = 1-2 pounds
Amniotic fluid = 2 pounds
Uterus = 2 pounds
Maternal breast tissue = 2 pounds
Maternal blood = 4 pounds
Fluids in maternal tissue = 4 pounds
Maternal fat and nutrient stores = 7 pounds
2008-03-13 (26 weeks)
6th month-doctors visit I am now 7 months...going to my third trimester. The doc. went over my diabetes result. I did well , my blood pressure and baby is doing great too. Im so happy that's it's all going well. On the other hand though, she said i've gained about 5 pds more than im suppose to, so i need to watch the sugar for this last trimester. I think having a cup of fruit juice and a fruit bowl everyday is probably the cause. So, now, I'm gonna cut down. She said it's fine to eat fruits every other day. She also said if i could, I should walk 4x a week. I already walk 2x and do prenatal yoga. I guess i can walk more after work now that the sun's down much later. It couldn't hurt. So, thank you god that everything's alright so far. in my 8th month, I will have 2 visits and at 9 months, i will be going in once a week. It's coming close and I feel like I have so much to do and finish : (
How am I feeling now? The energy that I had in my 5/6th month was terrific. I didn't even feel pregnant. Now, it's a little different. I am more tired and she feels more heavy by evenings again. My constipation is still there. But, my indigestion is slightly better. Everyone tells me to just rest in 3rd trimester. But, I have so much to do! Baby is moving more than ever. Sometimes I feel out of breath because she's laying on my lungs or if she's on one side of the belly area, I feel out of breath there. It's such a strange feeling. I think sometimes she sticks her butt out and I feel this hard lump in one area. I'm thinking it's her butt. Who knows. I'm hoping that I can see her hand or feet indented through the skin one day. Till this day, I don't know what body parts sticking out or moving.
Not ever. Mothers can only do the best that we can. Being a mother isn't easy. If the place looks messy or if i can't cook right away, i'll just need to realize that it's ok. Our next class will be in a couple of weeks. I think we signed up for the majority of the classes that were offered. The classes weren't cheap. I'm looking forward to attending more. It's reality 3x. We sure have much more to learn.