August 30, 2004
I just had the worst night of sleep ever. I am blaming my sleeplessness on the blended chai drink I had around 3:30 yesterday afternoon. I have been avoiding caffeine throughout my pregnancy, but it sounded so good and the lady told me in was 98% caffeine free. Caffeine has never been a problem for me. I could drink anything right before going to bed in the past and sleep like a baby. Of the 9 hours I tried to sleep last night, I think I maybe slept four. I didn't spend the whole 9 hours in bed, though. I was up reading for a while. I was given a bag of maternity clothes this last week, so I went through and tried them all on. I layed in bed for hours, feeling the baby kick (I didn't mind that part...I could do that for hours and hours). It was a very frustrating night. I felt like crap yesterday evening as well, wishing I could throw up and feeling so jittery. I am not sure if it was the drink, but I think I will be staying away from blended chais from here on out. Today is going to be a tired day, but at least I don't have to work. I could probably even take a nap.
August 22, 2004
We had our doctor's appointment last Thursday and everything is going well. I am measuring in at 25 cm, which is right where I am supposed to be. We saw a different doctor and he was great. He said all the things we wanted to hear. It was a good appointment.
First off, I had only gained two pounds since our last visit, which was very good news to me. I have gained a total of 16 pounds all together and I was glad to see I had slowed down a bit.
We heard our little heartbeat, which is always so reassuring and sweet to hear. It was about 145-150 beats per minute, which to some means I am having a girl. I am not taking their word for it.
He then asked me if people had been telling me I am so small and hardly look pregnant. I told him almost everyone was saying that and he proceeded to tell me I am perfect and look exactly like what a 25 week pregnant person should look like. He then went on to comment that I am thin and shouldn't expect to look any bigger than I am right now. He is my favorite doctor. He thinks I am perfect and thin. It was very reassuring because I have been told over and over again how tiny I look and it was weighing on me.
We also learned that our baby is only 1 1/2 pounds at this time and will only weigh half of it's birth weight by 31 weeks. It gains that last 1/2 of it's weight in the last 9 weeks. I couldn't believe that. It is so amazing.
Our next appointment is September 23rd and we get our ultrasound. We will have to see if baby cooperates this time. I'm not holding my breath. I don't think I will be so shocked or disappointed this time if we can't tell. I still think I want to know, but if we don't find out, it won't be that big of a deal.
August 16, 2004
We are currently 24 weeks and counting. We have a doctor's appointment this Thursday. I don't think it will be anything special. Our doctor is on vacation and so we will be seeing the head-honcho this week. I am sure it is good to meet the doctor's that work with our doctor, seeing as we have no idea who will deliver our little one. How they work out their call schedules is beyond me. I don't know how doctor's juggle office visits, hospital visits, call hours, or sleeping. Especially OB doctors. Anyway, I am not expecting too much this visit. I am worried they might think I am a little small. I also haven't really gained any weight since my last appointment. I can't imagine eating any more than I already do. Then again, everything might be fine. This is my first prengnancy and I should be glad I am on the small side...as long as the baby is growing and is healthy.
Shane and I went to Babies 'R Us yesterday and checked out strollers. I am pretty set on a Graco. My dilemma at this point is whether I should go for a Metrolite or a Quattro Tour Travel System. The Metrolites are so much lighter and smaller, but I am not sure if I like how sparse and small they look. The Quattro system is so much beefier and just feels more secure. I think we are leaning toward the Quattro at this point. It is a little bit cheaper, too, which is good. We are also leaning towards the Mocha pattern. It makes it a little bit harder not knowing what we are having.
Since I wrote last, the nursery has been painted and is looking very sweet. Nothing is in there yet, but it looks very good and I am so thankful Shane was a good sport and painted it by himself in the heat without complaining a bit. Now all we need is a crib and a baby to put in it.
August 4, 2004
I think my belly has grown quite a bit in this last week or so. I think every night while I sleep, I am expanding. I used to hear that I was so small for how far along I am and now everyone comments that I am finally getting big. I am feeling more kicks and I love it. I can't wait until Shane gets to feel it. It is the coolest thing.
Our due date is four months from today. It's hard to believe that in four months we will have a little baby around. I am so very excited.
I had a dream I was in labor and had a little girl last night. It was a great labor. I didn't feel a thing. In fact, I think the doctor had to wake me up to tell me it was time to push and the baby was out in two pushes. If only I could be so lucky! She was a big little girl and had dark brown hair and lots of it. Whether we have a girl or a boy, I am pretty sure there will be lots of dark brown hair involved. And hopefully just on the baby's head.
We bought paint for the nursery this last weekend. the color is Spring Waterfall and is a light blue color. I decided I would go with blue regardless if we have a girl or a boy. I bought some crib linens from Pottery Barn Kids the other day that are pretty girlie, but I love them and they were on sale, so I couldn't pass it up. If we have a boy, he will either come to appreciate yellow flowers or I will figure something else out.
Work has been going well. I am surviving it and it really isn't all that bad. I don't know how I will handle 12 hours on my feet in 2 or 3 months, but for now, I am doing fine. I don't really know if it is any harder than it has ever been. I like my job. I like my days off, too. And I like my bed the most.
