July 23, 2008

I got the nursery done finally! It was bothering me so much just knowing that it was not done and there was so much to do. My little sister came down from Oklahoma to help me! My husband painted it light pink and cream and we decorated it. It is so beautiful! It turned out better than I ever imagined. I didn't think I was going to have a theme at first because my husband's daughter is going to have to share the room with the baby, and I didn't want to overdo the baby stuff too much and feel like I was running her out of there....BUT at the last minute, my sister and I found all these beautiful butterfly decorations...Pink ones, cream ones, lavender ones, etc...we did a collage of them on one whole wall. I figure butterflies are girly all around so both Katelin (step-daughter) and Sydney (my baby girl) will both love them. Lord knows I do!

I have been feeling the effects of the heat lately of course. I am worn out, my feet and ankles are the size of small children by the end of the day, I have to pee constantly, always out of breath, and there seems to be a foot stuck in my ribs on a daily basis! It is so hot and miserable and just coming to work has become almost impossible it seems. I can't believe that I still have a little over 7 weeks to go! It seems like nothing, but then again it seems like enough to kill me in this summer heat! It has been about 105 degrees everyday. I told my husband if we ever get pregnant again, I am going to coordinate it to where I won't be 8 months pregnant in the summer time!

I am so happy and blessed to be pregnant though. The baby moves around so much and I love it! She is a squirmer! It is so cool to see parts of her body poking out and moving around trying to get situated comfortably. Poor thing! I know she is so uncomfortable in there! Either that or it's HER that is making ME uncomfortable!

I have been reading up on labor and delivery. I’m not too worried about it though – I honestly don’t listen to all the horror stories people tell because I know everyone’s experiences are different. I’ve actually talked to a couple girls who had a good experience with their labor and delivery, so I know it CAN happen! Plus I trust my doctor completely – he is so calm and cool and his demeanor is exactly what I need in the delivery room. I have been trying to mentally prepare for the whole thing – to think about breathing and not screaming – I am going to try to use all the energy I have for pushing instead of screaming and crying. This may be my one and only experience, so I want it to be special. Tom already thinks I am going to be horrible in there because he knows my pain tolerance. Ha ha! I want to prove him wrong!!

I just can't wait for her to be here. I am getting so anxious which I know is normal. Sometimes I think I psyche myself out though thinking that I am going into preterm labor. I have been feeling a lot of pressure down below - through my vagina and butt. Doctor told me last week when I went that she was head down and in position. I guess she just needs to let her little lungs mature more and gain a few more pounds. Sigh.

June 5, 2008

Well, I had my appointment this morning! I had to do the glucose screening test. It wasn't bad at all. I expected the drink to be nasty, but it wasn't - it was just like orange soda. It made me jittery as heck though! Baby too! I had a 2nd ultrasound to confirm the sex. Last time, she had her legs closed so it was hard to tell and the Dr. made an educated guess about the sex. But looks like she was right! I AM having a girl! I have proof now! ha ha I feel so happy!! I am so glad that I know for sure! Dr. said everything looks good. To date I've gained 21 lbs! YUCK! He said I am on target though but to be careful now for the remainder of the pregnancy because it is so easy to put on extra weight the last couple months. I really need to cut the fast food!!! My next appointment is just in 2 weeks! I can't believe I am at that point already!! I can't wait to meet my daughter!

May 12, 2008

IT’S A GIRL!!

I went to the doctor last Wednesday and found out! I was for sure I was having a boy! But this is a pleasant surprise! My next appointment is June 5^th and I have to do the blood test for gestational diabetes. I scheduled another ultrasound too just to be sure she’s a girl!

I got some baby stuff this past weekend – along with a new car! I had a Mustang which of course was NOT baby friendly! I now have a beautiful, nice 4 door family car! I am so happy! I can’t wait to bring my Princess home in it in September!

I have been feeling really good! Besides having to pee all day and all night, I am great! Sleeping is getting better. Found out I’ve gained 14 lbs total so far which is on target my doc said. But I tell you what – I sure can feel the strain of carrying all this extra weight! My body definitely is not used to it! Baby girl is moving ALL the time now and we can feel her from the outside! I was in the bathtub this morning and she was kicking…I held real still and watched and sure enough I SAW her kick real lightly! It was so cute! All is well!!!

April 14, 2008

Well I have for sure been feeling the baby move! It's the most awesome feeling ever. Every time it moves, I can't help but smile. Everything is going great so far. The only problem I am having is not being able to sleep AT ALL. I was awake for 2 days straight, and as tired as I was, I was not able to drift off to sleep. I finally asked my dr. if something like Benadryl would be ok to take and he said yes, so needless to say - I am fully rested! I have 23 more days til I find out if I am having a son or daughter!!

April 1, 2008

It's April now...getting closer, though September seems forever away!! I am almost 17 weeks, and I swear I've felt the baby move - it was different than gas or indigestion. But it sucks not being 100% sure!

My next appointment is on the 10th but I'm not going to get to find out the sex then. I'm getting impatient! I'm ready to pick out names and start shopping! I'm tired of referring to the baby as "the baby" !! ha ha

Tom is getting more and more excited, which of course I am glad! He has been rubbing my belly and touching it. It is growing! I am really showing! People can tell I am pregnant which makes me happy. So now I don't just look fat! My belly has been itching so much but everyone tells me to not scratch! I swear I use cocoa butter lotion everyday, but yikes! I can't get my belly and boobs to quit itching!! It's hard to concentrate at work still (not as much as it was when I first found out I was pregnant!) but I am getting bored...I've looked at every single pregnancy website there is. Sigh. I am trying to take it one day at a time. But I just can't wait til the baby is here! I can't wait to see what he/she looks like! I can't wait to hold him/her!!