Well then - I guess it's safe to say I have finally entered my last trimester!!  This still isn't real to me for some reason.  You would think by my bruised ribs it would all be reality but not at all.  I really can't find a happy medium right now.  I'm scared for the day to arrive but I can't wait to be done with being pregnant.  It's taking such a long time and I'm becoming extremly irritable as each day progresses. 

Work is taking a toll on my body.  My job is not strenous however, with the sleepless nights and back pain lately, it really sucks when you have to report to work for 8 hours a day / 5 days a week and listen to others tell you what to do.  Men that is.  Men, who really couldn't understand anything about being in a woman's shoes.  They just don't get how uncomfortable I am.  They let the garbage can pile up for weeks before I finally give in and take it out.  Gosh, it bothers me so much.  I'm not sure how their wives put up with them.  Glad I'm not married to them.

So this back pain is very pressing.  I've been told it's the siatic nerve and the baby is laying directly on it.  I've tried gently pushing my baby to my left side but to no avail.  I've also noticed some minor nausea the last few days...kinda comes and goes in spurts but I never actually vomit or anything.  Vey exhausted as well in the afternoon's.  I could sleep for hours right now and the sun is still shining.  Baby is still kicking lots...very active.  YAY

I took a sick day yesterday and watched 8 hours of Grey's Anatomy.  I'm totally addicted.  I just picked up Season three so that will keep my busy for the next two weeks it's safe to say.

I gave my last day of work to my Mgr last week.  May 13th is the day I expect to be done here.  My due date is May 27th.  I have a strange feeling I might be early and not carry to a full 40 weeks.  Maybe I should've gave an earlier date.  Oh well, if it get's too much to handle then I'll just throw in the towel.  I've been with this company for three years so I deserve the break when I need it.

Getting our puppies groomed this weekend.  They are way too fluffy and with the spring setting in, it's about time we do it.  Plus, I'm sick of bathing them every week.  It will be nice.

I have another pre-natal on the 13th of this month.  I guess instead of my montly visit, it will be every two weeks.  Everyone is on my case about breastfeeding....I WILL NOT DO IT.  I do not feel OK with it and I wish everyone would respect my decision.  Why don't they???  Also, my family wants me to take prenatel classes...I do not want to take them.  My body will know what it needs to do once the delivery process begins.  My cousin is a Nurse and will be there with me.  I'm a big girl, I don't need someone telling me how to breath.  I admit I'm stubborn as hell but I was never one who liked being told what to do and managed on my very own to get where I am today and I like where I am today.  I'm sure my Grandparents and their grandparents before them never attended prenatal classes and lookie, lookie, everyone managed to come into the world just fine. 

Sorry for the venting....needed to be done.

Until next time....

Happy to report - all is well. 

I had my Pre-Admission yesterday (Feb 22nd) as well as my glucose testing.  The OR Nurse took me aside and had me fill out paperwork regarding the labor and birth and told me what to expect.  She asked me if I would prefer a C-Section rather than a natural birth.  I opted for the Natural but told her I would welcome a C-Section should any problems arise.  I also told her I would like an Epidual for the pain.  There may be a problem with that as there's a possibility the Anestheseologist might be away.  I'm really crossing my fingers he will be there.  She told me there may only be room for one person in the delivery room with me.  I was hoping she would say two.  Although my Cousin (who wanted to be in there) is a Nurse and could be attending the labor anyway.  Jason will be there regardless.

I had my glucose testing....the orange drink wasn't bad at all. They took 3 viles of blood and sent me home.  I won't get the results until Tuesday.  Hope everything went well.

She had me lay down and took my vital's.  Everything went well.  She listened to the heartbeat - sounded perfect!!  We always pick up the heartbeat about an inch accross from my belly button on the left side. 

The baby is kicking so much lately.  It seems like S/He's up all day.  Finally settles in for the night around 7 p.m. I love it but sometimes, it really hurts and surprises me..all I can do is laugh.  It's so weird to be able to look down at your stomach and actually see it moving a mile a minute.  The kicks are nothing like what I expected them to be like. So Cool.

Still have heartburn, morning, noon and night.  It's inevitable.  I don't even eat fried or spicy foods.  Thank God for Rolaids.

We have a new bassinette for the baby.  It's the same color as his/her bedroom.  It's beautiful.  I also picked up a snuggle carryier and have been adding small additions to the baby room every week.  We will be prepared, that's for sure.

My cousin is getting me a travel system (Stroller and Car Seat in one).  That's so nice of her as I know they're expensive.  God bless her.

Jason went into Town today and will be back with more I'm sure.  I told him to pick up some baby towels and face cloths, lotions and shampoo.  I totally trust him to get the right stuff.  He's so great!

Well that's about all that's happening.  I'm resting from my cleaning this morning....I got lots done and still feel great.

Be back soon!!!

Just back from my Doctor's office.  Everyone's healthy and happy.  He listened to the heart beat and said it was beautiful.....and it was.  I was so happy to hear it. My sister was there with me and almost shed a tear or two.   I know things are Ok by the baby's kicks but when you actually hear that everythings Ok it just puts you in "RELAXED" mode. 

I've only gained 2 lbs since my last month exam.  Not bad.  I'm now weighing in at 141lbs.  All together for the whole 6 months I've put on a total of 18lbs.  I realize, however, I'm a couple weeks away from entering the third trimester so there may very well be more surprises to come. I do eat well though, I'm honestly not a "Fast Food" type a' gal.

Having some heartburn lately.  I thought I was doing well with the heartburn since I wasn't having any up until a few days ago.  It seems to be hanging around now. 

I have the ever dreaded glucose screening test coming up on the 22nd of February and then on the 28th of March I go for my Win Ro shot as I'm RH-.  I will also see my Doctor that same day for another check up.  All's well.  I have good reason to smile and sing.

You know, this pregnancy thing is flying by way too fast.  I'm not getting a chance to enjoy being pregnant.  Between work, cleaning and life's daily activities, I just come home and ache for the rest of my evenings.  I'm too busy to feel you kick during the day.  But low and behold, I know you're there in the night time.  That's my favorite part!!!  The kicks to the bladder could calm down somewhat but if that's what it takes to let me know you're doing well and growing, then that's fine with me.

I have my 25th week prenatel tomorrow morning with the Doc.  Who, by the way, I'm not happy with.  You see, this is my first pregnancy and I really don't know JACK about being pregnant.  Any free time I have, I'm online searcing for birth stories and baby info sites.  Anyway, I've been going to see him for almost 7 months now and he hasn't once called me on the fact that I haven't been getting my hemotogoly blood work done monthly.  I was waiting for him to tell me "Ok Char, it's time for your bloodwork now".  NO, he didn't.  Appearently, I'm supposed to be getting that done on my own time.  I am so mad.  What if I need to be taking extra prenatal's or something?  I'm certainly going to have a talk to him tomorrow about how I feel about this.  I'm not happy.

On other news; My sister is here with me and working.  She's setteled in quite comfortably.  She is a huge help with the late evening dishes (when she's there to do them, or course).  She's 19 and needs a life too I guess.  She will stay until Baby comes and since I'll be on Mat leave, I'll travel back to Newfoundland with her to be with my family and show off the little one for a month.  It will be a nice break. 

It's about my time to leave work now and begin cooking supper.  YAY.

Talk soon!