mrt2153
	Age: 34 Country: Province/region: City: Los Angeles Partner: awesome hubby man Children: Yes, 1 Pregnant: Not anymore Occupation: teacher
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Friday, 16 Nov

Had my dr's appointment today, and everything looks good! She said the heartbeat was strong, which was a relief. Apparently I'm 'out' of ultrasounds, according to my insurance, so we won't be getting more unless we pay for it. Maybe we will just for reassurance. We want to be surprised about the baby's sex, so it wasn't a huge deal, but it seemed weird since everyone else who's around 18 weeks seems to be getting an ultrasound! I had some spotting early on, so I think that's why we had so many so early. The only thing about the appointment that is bugging me is that she said I may need to slow down the weight gain--apparently I'm an overachiever in that department. I held it together until she left and then I burst into tears like a baby. My husband thinks I'm nuts! I know it's vain to cry about gaining some weight, but it's hard enough to have no clothes that fit without my dr. telling me to lay off the Whoppers! But, I'm focusing on the fact that the baby is healthy and growing the way he/she should!

Saturday, 17 Nov

Well, we're moving today, and I have to say that my husband is an amazing guy! I feel really helpless since I'm not able to help with all the heavy stuff, but he is taking care of everything. He packed up almost our whole apartment, rented a truck, got some friends over and the had our stuff loaded up in about 30 minutes! I know it must be frustrating for him to have to take care of so much, and I'm so appreciative of what he's doing. As for the pregnancy, is it possible to start having morning sickness in the 2nd trimester? I had none in the 1st, but lately I've felt a little queasy in the mornings, and coughing or even just clearing my throat makes me gag. No vomiting yet, thank goodness, just a weird development!

Tuesday, 11 Dec

Hooray! We had our doctor's appointment yesterday and I didn't get another lecture about gaining too much weight! I slowed it down to only 2 lbs this past month, so I'm getting to a more normal overall weight gain. He measured my belly and we listened to the heartbeat and everything seems to be going great. He also said it was normal not to be feeling too much movement yet, since it's my first pregnancy. We asked him to refer us for a 'big' ultasound, and he said he would so hopefully the insurance will come through and ok it. We don't want to know the baby's sex, but we want to make sure all the correct body parts are there and the heart looks ok. I'm always so relieved after the doctor's appointment. Next month, it's time for the glucose test.

Tuesday, 18 Dec

Well, things have been going well so far! I am on a 3-week vacation from school, which is very much needed. We are just about done moving in to our new place (except for those little things that, honestly, will probably never get done. Know what I mean?). I'm feeling the baby move every day now, and my husband was able to feel him/her too. My tailbone has been sore when I sit, so I'm a bit worried about the long airplane trips I'll be taking over the next few weeks to visit family. I'll have to get up and walk around as much as possible, I guess. We have an ultrasound scheduled for early January, but we're not going to find out if it's a boy or girl. We just want to be sure all the proper parts are in place and the heart looks ok (my husband had a younger brother who died at age 2 from a heart problem, so this is important to us). I'm looking forward to the holidays! Though I have to admit, I'm hoping for some 'me' gifts--I've gotten a lot of baby gifts so far, which I love and appreciate. Maybe I'm being selfish, but it would be nice to get a few non-baby things just for me. Fingers crossed!

Wednesday, 2 Jan

What a busy couple of weeks! I live far away from my family, so I always spend the holiday season travelling to see everyone, but being pregnant made it a bit exhausting this year. First I flew to Chicago, then to DC, then my husband and I flew to Spain to visit my sister who is studying there all year. The US trips were all ok, but the Spain trip was extra-tiring. We have travelled quite a bit and usually like to see new cities by walking around a LOT, but I had trouble keeping up with my old habits this time. My feet and back would hurt after a few hours, and if I got too tired or hungry the pregnancy hormones would kick in--let `s just say there was at least one episode of weepiness on the subway. We dialed back the walking after we realized my new limits. And the people in Spain were so nice--everywhere I went people offered me their subway seat or to let me pop ahead of them in lines. Eating was a bit difficult because I swear the national food of Spain is cold ham, and I eventually gave up and ate it. I assume that Spanish women eat it during pregnancy and avoid listeriosis or whatever. Also, the attitudes there about drinking alcohol during pregnancy are much more relaxed--one waiter poured me a glass of sangria as he exclaimed, `For the baby! ` I admit, it was nice to not be in a culture that is not as fear-based about pregnancy as ours is, though I had little doubts creeping around my head sometimes. I had a half-glass of wine 2 or 3 times, which my doctor and my favorite book ( `Fearless Pregnancy `) both say are ok. I also had trouble sleeping, which I think was a combination of jet lag and regular pregnancy aches and pains. I return to my own home tomorrow and can `t wait to sleep in my own bed! I loved visiting my old home town and getting a dose of winter, but my husband and I have already decided that we are NOT travelling for the holidays next year--we will let everyone come to us. I assume the new baby will be a big draw in that department! Happy Holidays!

Monday, 14 Jan

Well, we had our most recent doctor `s appointment and everything still looks good! The heartbeat was strong, and I passed the 1-hour glucose test, so that `s a relief. My weight is still a bit high, but I think that ship has sailed. Later that week we had an ultrasound, which was fun. The baby is breech, with its legs straight up with its toes above its head. That doesn `t look comfy, but I guess it is. The tech couldn `t tell us much about the baby `s health, etc., but she did say that she could tell the gender. We still want to be surprised, but we had her write it down on a piece of paper in a sealed envelope in case we change our minds. Today we went looking at cribs and we think we have found one that we like. Now I need to get our registry up and running!

Thursday, 7 Feb

Things are still going well, and I `m trying to be grateful for such an uneventful pregnancy--even though I `m feeling more aches and pains lately. My hips hurt occasionally, but not so much that I can `t walk or anything. Sleeping is a bit of a project--I `m using 1 pillow under my head, 1 under my belly and 1 between my legs. I have to wake up and rearrange every time I want to turn over! My last dr `s appointment was normal--so far everything looks good and she wasn `t worried about the baby being breech a few weeks ago. She said we `ll check it out again in a few weeks. I found out I have an anterior-placed placenta, so that explains why I was one of the last people to feel movements! I `m feeling a lot now, which is fun. We had our first childbirth class, which was informative. I keep trying to remember that it `s a normal process that women have been going through since the beginning of humanity, and so chances are good that I will make it! I `m open to getting an epidural, so it `s nice to know that option will always be there. My main concerns right now are getting the nursery set up and making sure I have everything I need--diapers, wipes, etc.

Saturday, 23 Feb

Yay! Baby is head down, according to the doctor at yesterday `s appointment. Let `s hope she stays that way. Our childbirth prep classes were good, but I `m still nervous about breastfeeding. I think I need to keep reading about it and talking to people so that I know what to expect. I `ve been tired lately, but feeling pretty good in general. My hips hurt a bit while walking, sitting or sleeping--hmmmm...I guess that `s all the time then! But it `s still manageable. Trying to figure out when to stop working. I had figured I would work until my due date, but I think my doctor will put me on diability before that if I want--so I think I `ll go off a week early. Then if the baby comes early I `m ok, or I `ll get some time to rest before THE DAY!

Tuesday, 25 Mar

Had another doctor appointment today and another exam--not the most fun I `ve ever had, but not bad. I `ve been a `fingertip ` dilated for over a week now, and she said 60% effaced. That `s FINE with me--I `m not in a rush. I `d like to finish work and have a few days off before the baby comes! It `s a little stressful trying to get things at work tied up, but I guess whatever happens, happens!

Sunday, 30 Mar

so funny--my hubby went out to Toys R Us with all of our gift cards to get a crib mattress and a changing pad. Well, he came back with a crib mattress, a changing pad, and a new xbox 360 game--that smart store stocked them right near the check out and he couldn `t resist. To his credit, he got a game he thought I would like (and I do).