14-6-2009 - Randomness

My mood while writing this blog: okay

Well, I don't have long to go now, but I'm so over being pregnant that it's ridiculous! I'm starting to get slightly angry that pregnant women have to go through so much. I mean, I have not had it nearly as bad as most. I've really been kind of lucky. I can still sleep during the night. All night long. But my poor feet and hands! They are so swollen! I have pitting edema in my legs. I can actually push my finger in and leave an indentation that will stay for minutes. My hands have the whole pregnancy carpel tunnel thing going on. They contstantly fall asleep. Even something as simple as putting on make-up makes them fall asleep. Or if I move them the wrong way, I get a shooting pain up my arm. I asked my doctor if I could work up until my due date. He said he'd love for me to and if there weren't any problems, then I'd be able to. But he also said that with my swelling, I could develop toxemia and be put on bedrest. He went along to tell me to stay away from sodium and sodas. Now, let me say I have never really added salt to my food. Never. However, it's hard to avoid salt when eating out. I enjoy nice dates with the hubby, lunch with my dad, and lunch with my best friend. There was a special on the news of how places have so much sodium in their meals. Even as much as 3 times the daily allowance of sodium in 1 meal alone! I mean, that's 3 days worth of sodium! WHY??? I mean, it can cause heart problems among other stuff. It's just not fair. And why does being pregnant effect it so much? I could eat out 3 days in a row for 1 meal and not swell. Now, I eat out once and I'm a water balloon. I got so thirsty yesterday that I honestly drank a 4 quart pitcher of crystal light! Well, minus the 3 glasses my husband had. Now, it's all in my feet and legs. Oh, and that's not to mention the water I drank before we made the crystal light. I've been told to stay hydrated to flush my system of the salt and help with swelling. But the more I drink, the more I swell if I hate a meal high in sodium. I've also been told to eat watermelon. So, this is what I do... I get my husband to cut a watermelon in half and I just sit down and eat my half of watermelon! It does help some. It actually makes me start peeing again. But I'm still swollen. I just can't wait for this to be over. I refuse to even step on the scale. I don't know how much I weigh becuase a lot of it is probably just water. And so, I have been eating more sweets since I know there's not much sodium in candy and cakes. Which I'm sure has been doing wonders for my figure! I can't win! Unless I sit and eat raw veggies all day. I want to scream!

My husband and I are doing great! Since our 1 little spat a few weeks ago. We never fight. And never really had any issues before. It took a full week for me to let it go. Honestly, I haven't exactly forgotten it. But I can say it's getting better.

I've decided to throw a surprise b-day party for my best friend. I am so excited! Last year, it hit me... She's been in on 3 surprise parties, including mine last year. And nobody has ever done anything for her birthday. Unfortunately, my due date is on her birthday! So, I am doing this a month early. She won't expect a thing that way anyhow lol. She's been such a great friend to me and all of our friends. She even threw 1 party where our friend was totally rude and wouldn't even come upstairs to his own party. Everyone got pissed and left after waiting on him to come up for an hour. And I know it hurt her feelings. So she deserves something nice. The only thing is that I'm allowing everyone to drink. I am so sick and tired of people drinking infront of me! But I want it to be a good time for my friend and everyone there. I just will probably feel left out as usual. But, I just hope she enjoys herself.

I cannot believe that the whole "mommyvikki" story was a scam! I was so upset over her story! I couldn't stop thinking about her and praying for her. I fell totally taken advantage of. You should never do that! Pretend to be going through such a bad time. I mean, what a nightmare she had been through. But I honestly believe in Karma. So, whoever it is, I believe will get it back. I'd be so afraid to do anything like that for fear of it really happening to me! I even told my husband about it! I felt like such a sucker when I had to go back and tell him it was fake. I can't believe she gave her number out and everything for us to text and call. But everyone should be careful! If anyone texted or called her, make sure there's no unusual charges on your phone bill. My husband said it sounded like a money scam. I mean, why else go through all that trouble. I mean... the details of her story! Shame on them to take advantage of pregnant womens' emotions and time! All the prayers that went out... So sad.

My husband and I have decided that if everything works out financially after the baby is born that we will go ahead and get the bulldog. I did talk to the owner and asked if it didn't work out, if I could bring the dog back. She said I could. And even if she was gone, she has people who would take her in. So, if it doesn't work out, it will be okay. I just feel soooooo bad for my dog! She's 2 years old now and such a baby! She demands all the attention. I feel that when the baby comes, she won't be happy since she won't be able to have all of our attention anymore. I think a little friend will help to keep her occupied and happy. She loves other dogs. And also, this new bulldog is great with babies and kids. So, that won't be an issue. But we're going to have to see how finances are first. This won't be something we rush into.

Well, that's what's going on these days! I hope everyone is doing well!