To-Do List

I realized this morning that I hadn’t updated in 2 weeks. There really hasn’t been much going on. Baby girl gets stronger and more active (and bigger) everyday, so I feel her moving a lot. I read recently that some of the movements I feel are probably hiccups. I can’t believe the time is going so fast. The first trimester was a little slow, the second trimester flew, and now we’re starting the third. I’m guessing the time will pass quickly, since there is more to do in the last 3 months. My next prenatal appointment is next week, and after that I’ll start going every 2 weeks instead of every 4. The following week, we start our birthing classes. And, of course, there are things to do like meet with pediatricians, figure out childcare (Please be praying for that one. I would much rather stay home with her), finish our house (we’re about ready to move into half, but still have to finish the other half), go to baby showers, and decorate her space. And all of that while working full-time. Whew!

Speaking of decorating, we recently came in possession of a crib bedding set. We bought one a month or two ago from a friend of a friend. We didn’t love it, but it was cute, and it was a great price. Dean thought, if nothing else, it would be nice to have a backup. It is pale pink & green, with some obscure japanese drawings.  And then, last weekend, another set came into our lives.  I like it so much better and it was a gift, so the price was right.  I don't have pics yet, but just to give you an idea:

It's partly this fabric.

And it's partly this fabric. 

And it's trimmed in bright pink.  It's just more my style.  And, I feel like I have more decorating options. 

A Mover and a Shaker

I haven’t written anything in several weeks, because, well I’m lazy…and tired.


I’m wrapping up my 24th week of pregnancy. I’ve learned that saying it in weeks means nothing to most people. So, as of this weekend, I’ll be 6 months. She’s moving more and more, and we can often see the movement as well as feel it. Dean LOVES to feel her move.

This is how big she’s getting:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

My ankles and feet are still swelling like crazy. I’m convinced that if I had a pool, and didn’t have to work, a number of my problems would be obsolete. That includes the swollen ankles. Well, the ankles would be much improved anyway. At least I’d stay cool, get vitamin D from the sun, and get more exercise. Not to mention, my mood is directly associated with sun and warmth.


The baby has reached the point of “viability.” This means, if she were born now, heaven forbid, she would have a chance at surviving. We don’t want to test it though. It’s too risky, she would have a much greater chance of health problems, and I’m just flat not ready.

We have several things coming up. In the next couple weeks, I have to go in for my Glucose test, which tests for gestational diabetes. This consists of fasting for at least an hour before the test. Then, they give you a big, sugary drink, which you must consume in less than 5 minutes. Here’s what the drink looks like…

Photo courtesy of: ourmiraclepeanut.blogspot.com/2009/07/1-hour-...

And, finally, sit and wait for an hour, because blood must be drawn exactly one hour after you drink it.

My next prenatal appointment is the beginning of July, and after that, my appointments will increase from every four weeks to every two weeks. I don’t mind. I try to schedule them as late in the day as possible, which is usually 3:30pm, so it means a slightly shortened work day.

We’re also signed up to start our Childbirth classes in July. They will be 2 ½ hours , one night a week for 5 weeks. It covers signs of premature labor, stages of labor, coping tools, breathing and relaxation, a birth film, medications, a labor and delivery room tour, well-baby topics (that part sounds kind of boring though…I’m pretty sure I can bathe a baby), and nutrition.