Truly a golden piggy This pregnancy has brought nothing but sheer pleasure (most times) for me. Honestly, when we decided to start trying, I gave myself about 6 months before we can conceive. Then when I got pregnant, I was expecting to have REALLY bad morning sickness, aches and pains to no ends and other complications. Yes I was pretty paranoid but I was willing to accept them. I can't say that it's been smooth sailing all throughout. I don't think there ever is or will be a perfect pregnancy but let me tell you, I really can't complain. Sure I get backaches and breathlessness and the occasional heel pain but compared to other stuff I could be going through, I'll take those with open arms.
In the beginning, it took awhile for me to fully realize that I do have a human being growing inside of me especially since I didn't really have any outward symptoms save for the occasional nausea but other than that, you don't really feel movements until much much later. Seeing my baby's first ultrasound gave me joy like no other. When we saw the 2nd one, we were even more enamored by him.
I'm kinda going through more emotional issues. It's really something I prefer not to discuss but it is there. It's something that I'm trying to accept. It's been building up for years but I think now I really have to just let it go and accept the way things are. I have way too many things to worry about than that and I think it's time for me to be my own person and just grow up. I mean I've been independent pretty much since I went off to college but of course the emotional ties are still there and I'm not saying I'd like to break them but maybe loosen them up quite a bit.
Anyway, in the last trimester of this pregnancy, I think I should just relish the last few months that my baby has inside me. It's fun whenever he moves around and lets me know he's there. We've gotten enormous support from our friends and family that I really can't thank them enough. Honestly, I didn't expect this much generosity. Needless to say, this baby is definitely loved.
2007-07-25 (29 weeks)
Birthing Center Last night hubby and I went to the hospital where I'll be delivering. It's good that they have classes like these so you're not clueless when you come there. They tell you their policies and procedures such as where to get dropped off, parking, visiting hours, how to sign in, where the labor and delivery rooms are, etc. I just wish that the birthing center in our city was already open since it's sooo much closer to us but we were told that they won't open until Fall 2008. For sure if we have our 2nd child and we still live in the area, we'll deliver there.
I'm glad that they went over the different pain medications such as narcotics, intrathecal, epidural and spinal. I mean I've already decided that I want the epidural but as much as possible I want to hold off until I really can't deal with it anymore. She also explained some things in the Birth Plan that I wasn't so sure about which is good. I had a question about the catheter too and that was answered so now it's all about the waiting game and going to my other classes. Overall, the hospital is pretty good. It's small and old but the staff seems pretty nice.
My next class will be the newborn class but that won't be until late August after my baby shower.
2007-07-24 (29 weeks)
Precious Moments One of my favorite things to do in the day is when the hubby and I look at my stomach and see our son do his flips and kicks. I know it's different for him a little bit because he can't really feel it but I like seeing my husband's face whenever he sees a distinct movement.
According to Baby Center it's a good idea to try and do "couple things" such as going out to the movies and dinner before the baby comes so we're gonna try and do more of that. So last night we took a nice warm bath. It helped me relax and ease my back pain. It's weird cause my back pain started in the afternoon. I really don't know what triggered it. I guess my uterus is starting to press against my back now.
Sometimes I get this feeling of "oh my gosh am I ready?" and then I start to doubt myself if I truly am ready but I think this is a natural emotion especially with your first child. I asked the hubby how excited he is from 1 to 10 and he said 8.5 to 9. He says it's not a 10 because of the impending lack of sleep and stinky diapers. I just had to laugh. I just know it'll be all worth it.
Today we're going to our Late Pregnancy class and we'll be touring the facility where I'll be giving birth. Should be fun and interesting! I think we might eat at Hooters after that.
2007-07-17 (28 weeks)
Glucose Test --- Passed! Yesterday we had our 27th/28th week appointment. I was actually kinda late because there was stupid traffic on the highway I go through. I was worried that it would shoot up my blood pressure but my blood pressure was fine.
So everything checked out great. I passed the Glucose Test with flying colors (113 mg/dl) and my iron levels are great as well. My OB measured my fundus and it's right where it should be. The baby's heartbeat was strong as well. I asked her my concerns about flying at 33 weeks (should be okay), turning in my disability forms for my maternity leave and my annoying heel pain. She thinks too that I might've stepped on something but after picking this strange mark in the middle of my heel, she couldn't find anything. She suggested I get one of those callus cushions (which I did). It helps a little but the heel inserts are my savior. She also said I can still do some walking but I'd probably have to walk slower and more carefully. I just hope that my heel gets better soon.
I have to start doing my kick counts tomorrow. Can't believe I'm entering my 3rd trimester. Time is flying fast! My son's kicks are swifter and definitely more pronounced now. They don't hurt yet but they do catch me off guard. Tossing and turning at night are proving to be more difficult but I can still do them but my lower back starts to hurt when I lie on my back so I try not to do it too often.
