We went to see my OB this afternoon, and all is well. She took my blood pressure and said it was normal (woo!), which means that the swelling I've been having off and on isn't a big deal. She just said to keep my feet up and drink a lot of water. She was surprised by how big my belly has gotten since the last time she saw me - it really has grown. I feel fine when I'm standing up, but as soon as I lay down, I feel like I'm being pinned down by the weight of my belly. I'm still rocking heels though ;)
She wants me to go for a gestational diabetes test, which I know is standard but still makes me nervous. I hope I don't have that - because man am I ever enjoying sugar. I'm a fruit-aholic these days (I'd be quite content with having a fruit salad for lunch and nothing else). I hope everything's fine, but I still worry. I have to go for that in 2 weeks so she has the results for our next appointment, 2 weeks later.
We listened to the baby's heartbeat - 144, which is normal. And she felt my belly to find the top of my uterus - it's up so high now! Last time it was around my belly button, and now it's halfway between my belly button and my rib cage! But she said there's lots of room for the baby to grow still, which makes sense since I still only feel the kicks and punches bellow the belly button.
And that's really about it. A quick appointment, but reassuring to know that everything's good.
Friday, July 17, 2009
Monday, July 13, 2009
23 Weeks - still a Papaya
Weekly Pregnancy Journal
How far along: 23 w, 1 d
Total weight gain/loss: ?
Maternity clothes: Yup, and Nick's sister just passed along some new shirts. They're pretty big on me still, but I'm sure at this rate that I'll grow into them.
Stretch marks: Not yet
Sleep: I miss normal sleep. A lot.
Best moment this week: Picking out paint colours for the new house (and nursery!) with my mom yesterday
Movement: Yup. Nick finally felt it this week! Only a couple of times throughout the week, despite how many times I said "quick! put your hand here!" But last night, the baby was SUPER active when I was lying in bed and over the course of 5 minutes he felt it 4 times, loud and clear. It was awesome :)
Cravings: Still sour, though I'm not sure it's really a 'pregnancy craving'. I've always liked sour things, I'm just in a 'sour foods' kind of mood these days.
Aversions: None
Gender: Everyone still thinks we don't know
Labour Signs: Nope.
Belly Button in or out: In, for now.
What I miss: Sleeping comfortably
What I'm looking forward to: The house! And getting our new Ford Escape that we impulse-bought on Friday night! (We had been looking at sedans this whole time, and on Friday decided on the SUV)
Weekly Wisdom: Try not to worry that my SIL, who is 2 weeks from her due date, is about the same size as me now.... Sigh.
Symptoms this week: Cankles. I don't always have them, but I definitely swell up when I've been on my feet all day.
Milestones: Nothing new this week
How far along: 23 w, 1 d
Total weight gain/loss: ?
Maternity clothes: Yup, and Nick's sister just passed along some new shirts. They're pretty big on me still, but I'm sure at this rate that I'll grow into them.
Stretch marks: Not yet
Sleep: I miss normal sleep. A lot.
Best moment this week: Picking out paint colours for the new house (and nursery!) with my mom yesterday
Movement: Yup. Nick finally felt it this week! Only a couple of times throughout the week, despite how many times I said "quick! put your hand here!" But last night, the baby was SUPER active when I was lying in bed and over the course of 5 minutes he felt it 4 times, loud and clear. It was awesome :)
Cravings: Still sour, though I'm not sure it's really a 'pregnancy craving'. I've always liked sour things, I'm just in a 'sour foods' kind of mood these days.
Aversions: None
Gender: Everyone still thinks we don't know
Labour Signs: Nope.
Belly Button in or out: In, for now.
What I miss: Sleeping comfortably
What I'm looking forward to: The house! And getting our new Ford Escape that we impulse-bought on Friday night! (We had been looking at sedans this whole time, and on Friday decided on the SUV)
Weekly Wisdom: Try not to worry that my SIL, who is 2 weeks from her due date, is about the same size as me now.... Sigh.
Symptoms this week: Cankles. I don't always have them, but I definitely swell up when I've been on my feet all day.
Milestones: Nothing new this week
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Calf + Ankle =
Cankles.
I now have cankles.
Cankle: "An obese or otherwise swollen ankle that blends into the calf without clear demarcation"
Mine aren't obese (thank goodness) but they definitely swell up now, which is new. I'm not even in the 3rd trimester yet. Awesome.
I was talking to my mom about it the other night and she said she had cankles from around 4.5 - 6 months and then it magically went away. I'm praying it's genetic.
I went out yesterday to Winners with the intention of buying some sensible flats to combat the swelling feet... and came home with these instead, and they're totally worth it:
Sensible? No. Cheap? Definitely not. But HOT? Heck Yes!
I wore them with pride today, in all my 5 month pregnant glory.
After work today, I went to Payless and picked out some boring sensible shoes, which I will wear begrudgingly with a snarl on my face.
(I bought the round-toe ones in eggshell white)
I now have cankles.
Cankle: "An obese or otherwise swollen ankle that blends into the calf without clear demarcation"
Mine aren't obese (thank goodness) but they definitely swell up now, which is new. I'm not even in the 3rd trimester yet. Awesome.
I was talking to my mom about it the other night and she said she had cankles from around 4.5 - 6 months and then it magically went away. I'm praying it's genetic.
I went out yesterday to Winners with the intention of buying some sensible flats to combat the swelling feet... and came home with these instead, and they're totally worth it:
Sensible? No. Cheap? Definitely not. But HOT? Heck Yes!
I wore them with pride today, in all my 5 month pregnant glory.
After work today, I went to Payless and picked out some boring sensible shoes, which I will wear begrudgingly with a snarl on my face.
(I bought the round-toe ones in eggshell white)
Monday, July 6, 2009
Everybody Dance!
Today, it seems, I'm hosting some kind of rave in my ute. A rave with only one raver, but a rave nonetheless.
Dance dance dance.... on the left hand side. Dance dance dance.... around the belly button. Dance dance dance... back to the left. All day, from about 7 a.m. until forever. With maybe an hour here and there where the baby is likely absorbing some nutrients through the delicious amniotic fluid (which today would taste like the chocolate chip pancakes I had for breakfast along with meatloaf for lunch), downloading some new tunes to the internal iPod, and mentally choreographing some new moves so that there can be much more dancing. Dance dance dance.
Hope you're having fun in there, little one! The rest of us out here (meaning me) are working like suckers on a cloudy Monday.
Dance dance dance.... on the left hand side. Dance dance dance.... around the belly button. Dance dance dance... back to the left. All day, from about 7 a.m. until forever. With maybe an hour here and there where the baby is likely absorbing some nutrients through the delicious amniotic fluid (which today would taste like the chocolate chip pancakes I had for breakfast along with meatloaf for lunch), downloading some new tunes to the internal iPod, and mentally choreographing some new moves so that there can be much more dancing. Dance dance dance.
Hope you're having fun in there, little one! The rest of us out here (meaning me) are working like suckers on a cloudy Monday.
22 weeks - Papaya
Weekly Pregnancy Journal
How far along: 22 w, 1 d
Total weight gain/loss: ?
Maternity clothes: Yup
Stretch marks: Not yet
Sleep: Meh. I'm still looking for a comfortable position.
Best moment this week: Nick finally felt the baby kick last night!
Movement: Yup :) And Nick *finally* felt it!
Cravings: Sour anything. I've been drinking a lot of water with lime juice in it.
Aversions: None
Gender: It's a.... baby :)
Labour Signs: Nope.
Belly Button in or out: In
What I miss: Sleeping on my back. Not feeling like my body is holding me back - that's new. I was packing last night and found it really hard to bend to label the boxes whereas last week it was no problem. And we went to WalMart (ugh) yesterday and about 3/4 of the way through the shopping, my feet just started killing me.
What I'm looking forward to: The house!
Weekly Wisdom: Stop eating so much damn salt!
Symptoms this week: Nothing major.
Milestones: I hit three new milestones this week: First, Nick felt the baby kick! Woooo! The other two aren't so pleasant. I Peezed this week - the combo sneeze + a little pee. It happened twice, so I'm thinking it wasn't just a fluke. And third, my feet have started swelling, and that doesn't make me happy. I love my shoes.
Watch what you say -- baby is now able to hear outside noise from down in the womb. Studies show that baby finds gentle music and your own voice most soothing. Nipples are starting to sprout, and that little face is fully formed. And, baby's starting to settle into sleep cycles, snoozing about 12 to 14 hours a day. It shouldn't be hard to figure out when -- just pay attention to those kicks as they start and stop.
How far along: 22 w, 1 d
Total weight gain/loss: ?
Maternity clothes: Yup
Stretch marks: Not yet
Sleep: Meh. I'm still looking for a comfortable position.
Best moment this week: Nick finally felt the baby kick last night!
Movement: Yup :) And Nick *finally* felt it!
Cravings: Sour anything. I've been drinking a lot of water with lime juice in it.
Aversions: None
Gender: It's a.... baby :)
Labour Signs: Nope.
Belly Button in or out: In
What I miss: Sleeping on my back. Not feeling like my body is holding me back - that's new. I was packing last night and found it really hard to bend to label the boxes whereas last week it was no problem. And we went to WalMart (ugh) yesterday and about 3/4 of the way through the shopping, my feet just started killing me.
What I'm looking forward to: The house!
Weekly Wisdom: Stop eating so much damn salt!
Symptoms this week: Nothing major.
Milestones: I hit three new milestones this week: First, Nick felt the baby kick! Woooo! The other two aren't so pleasant. I Peezed this week - the combo sneeze + a little pee. It happened twice, so I'm thinking it wasn't just a fluke. And third, my feet have started swelling, and that doesn't make me happy. I love my shoes.
Watch what you say -- baby is now able to hear outside noise from down in the womb. Studies show that baby finds gentle music and your own voice most soothing. Nipples are starting to sprout, and that little face is fully formed. And, baby's starting to settle into sleep cycles, snoozing about 12 to 14 hours a day. It shouldn't be hard to figure out when -- just pay attention to those kicks as they start and stop.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Rounding up to 5
The fourth month has felt like it has gone on for freaking ever. I'm now rounding up, saying I'm around 5 months. I don't know why, but it feels like I've been 4 1/2 months pregnant for about a year. I guess that Tuesday officially marks 5 months, since on Tuesday I officially have 4 months remaining until my due date. Still, it's just easier to count in weeks. I wish I could tell people I'm 21 weeks and have them actually understand that in weeks without asking how many months that is. (though in fairness, I've never measured my life in weeks before either, and I was one of those people who asked all my pregnant friends how many months they were).
So now that I'm around 5 months pregnant, I feel like I'm allowed to look as pregnant as I do - and I actually feel pretty cute. I have a little round belly and I love it :) And I'm addicted to maternity dresses. I feel super duper cute in them.
Yesterday, I was over at my Sister- and Brother-in-Law's house, and my BIL earned himself some serious brownie points. I hadn't seen him in a few weeks and he looked down at my belly, smiled and was surprised by how it all of a sudden looks pregnant, not just round.
He asked how far along I am now, and I said "about 5 months". He said, "Wow! You look great!" I could have kissed him. He went on to say, "You know how a lot of pregnant women put on weight all over - through their face and arms and stuff - well, you haven't at all! You look exactly the same!" honestly, that made my day more than the hotdog I had at the movie theatre, or the 2 hours of mindless entertainment of robots turning into vehicles that was the new Transformers movie. That was exactly what I wanted to hear. I did put on weight in my face (and boobs!), but that happened right at the very beginning, so for the last 3 1/2 - 4 months, I haven't really noticed a big change except in my belly.
So now that I'm around 5 months pregnant, I feel like I'm allowed to look as pregnant as I do - and I actually feel pretty cute. I have a little round belly and I love it :) And I'm addicted to maternity dresses. I feel super duper cute in them.
Yesterday, I was over at my Sister- and Brother-in-Law's house, and my BIL earned himself some serious brownie points. I hadn't seen him in a few weeks and he looked down at my belly, smiled and was surprised by how it all of a sudden looks pregnant, not just round.
He asked how far along I am now, and I said "about 5 months". He said, "Wow! You look great!" I could have kissed him. He went on to say, "You know how a lot of pregnant women put on weight all over - through their face and arms and stuff - well, you haven't at all! You look exactly the same!" honestly, that made my day more than the hotdog I had at the movie theatre, or the 2 hours of mindless entertainment of robots turning into vehicles that was the new Transformers movie. That was exactly what I wanted to hear. I did put on weight in my face (and boobs!), but that happened right at the very beginning, so for the last 3 1/2 - 4 months, I haven't really noticed a big change except in my belly.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
21 Weeks - Banana
Weekly Pregnancy Journal
How far along: 21 w, 2 d
Total weight gain/loss: I decided not to get on the scale this week. It just depresses me - and really, I'm not going to do anything about it anyway, so why bother?
Maternity clothes: Yup
Stretch marks: Not yet
Sleep: The last few nights haven't been good. I can't seem to get comfortable. Back sleeping is completely out now, since my abdomen feels like I'm smuggling a pile of bricks in it. And side sleeping gives me a cramp around my ribs. I propped myself up on about a zillion pillows last night to try to sleep sort of upright - that worked for a while.... But I'm still exhausted.
Best moment this week: Umm... I dunno! I really need to blog more often so the weeks don't fly by in such a blur. Ooh, okay here's one - finally seeing the company president for the first time since I've told everyone. And he said he was delighted to hear the news. What a nice guy :) Ooh, and another one - getting the adorable bedding on Friday! My husband's the best - he didn't tell me that he broke down and ordered it, despite how freaking expensive it is.
Movement: Yup :) Still waiting for Nick to feel it - it seems like every time the baby is kicking I put his hand on my belly, and the baby stops.
Cravings: Nothing really. Everything still just takes delicious. And the last few days I've been ravenous, so maybe we're having a growth spurt?
Aversions: None
Gender: Yup, we know. But we're not telling. Actually, I did tell someone - my pedicurist :) It felt great to tell a stranger. It made it feel more real.
Labour Signs: Nope.
Belly Button in or out: In
What I miss: Sleeping on my back. Being able to 'groom' myself. Rolling over easily
What I'm looking forward to: The house!
Weekly Wisdom: ??
Symptoms this week: Nothing major. Just that my abdomen feels really heavy now when I lay down. And my skin's been really oily these days - I've stopped wearing moisturizer (which is nutso for me) and I have perma-shine. But at least the acne hasn't come back!
Milestones: Having to go get waxed for the first time because I can no longer see my lady bits - even if I bend and contort. So on Friday, I went for a bikini wax and a pedicure - and I'm glad they did it in that order: scary waxing, followed by relaxing pedi :)
Also, moving to 'crown to foot' measurements instead of 'crown to rump'. Baby's getting so big!
Baby gulps down several ounces of amniotic fluid every day, both for hydration and nutrition and to practice swallowing and digesting. And, these days, those taste buds actually work! Studies show that after birth, babies are most interested in tastes they've already experienced through amniotic fluid. Meaning, think about what you want your future child to eat as you prepare your own lunch.
How far along: 21 w, 2 d
Total weight gain/loss: I decided not to get on the scale this week. It just depresses me - and really, I'm not going to do anything about it anyway, so why bother?
Maternity clothes: Yup
Stretch marks: Not yet
Sleep: The last few nights haven't been good. I can't seem to get comfortable. Back sleeping is completely out now, since my abdomen feels like I'm smuggling a pile of bricks in it. And side sleeping gives me a cramp around my ribs. I propped myself up on about a zillion pillows last night to try to sleep sort of upright - that worked for a while.... But I'm still exhausted.
Best moment this week: Umm... I dunno! I really need to blog more often so the weeks don't fly by in such a blur. Ooh, okay here's one - finally seeing the company president for the first time since I've told everyone. And he said he was delighted to hear the news. What a nice guy :) Ooh, and another one - getting the adorable bedding on Friday! My husband's the best - he didn't tell me that he broke down and ordered it, despite how freaking expensive it is.
Movement: Yup :) Still waiting for Nick to feel it - it seems like every time the baby is kicking I put his hand on my belly, and the baby stops.
Cravings: Nothing really. Everything still just takes delicious. And the last few days I've been ravenous, so maybe we're having a growth spurt?
Aversions: None
Gender: Yup, we know. But we're not telling. Actually, I did tell someone - my pedicurist :) It felt great to tell a stranger. It made it feel more real.
Labour Signs: Nope.
Belly Button in or out: In
What I miss: Sleeping on my back. Being able to 'groom' myself. Rolling over easily
What I'm looking forward to: The house!
Weekly Wisdom: ??
Symptoms this week: Nothing major. Just that my abdomen feels really heavy now when I lay down. And my skin's been really oily these days - I've stopped wearing moisturizer (which is nutso for me) and I have perma-shine. But at least the acne hasn't come back!
Milestones: Having to go get waxed for the first time because I can no longer see my lady bits - even if I bend and contort. So on Friday, I went for a bikini wax and a pedicure - and I'm glad they did it in that order: scary waxing, followed by relaxing pedi :)
Also, moving to 'crown to foot' measurements instead of 'crown to rump'. Baby's getting so big!
Baby gulps down several ounces of amniotic fluid every day, both for hydration and nutrition and to practice swallowing and digesting. And, these days, those taste buds actually work! Studies show that after birth, babies are most interested in tastes they've already experienced through amniotic fluid. Meaning, think about what you want your future child to eat as you prepare your own lunch.
Friday, June 26, 2009
Monday, June 22, 2009
20 weeks - Cantaloupe - halfway done!
Weekly Pregnancy Journal
How far along: 20 w, 1 d - Halfway done!!
Total weight gain/loss: +17.2 - I am honestly going to be
a whale.
Maternity clothes: Yup
Stretch marks: Not yet
Sleep: I bought a new pillow yesterday and tried it out last night - seems good :)
How far along: 20 w, 1 d - Halfway done!!
Total weight gain/loss: +17.2 - I am honestly going to be
a whale.Maternity clothes: Yup
Stretch marks: Not yet
Sleep: I bought a new pillow yesterday and tried it out last night - seems good :)
Best moment this week: Knowing everyone is wrong when they predict whether we're having a boy or girl.
Movement: Yup :) Can't wait until Nick can feel it from the outside
Cravings: Nothing really.
Aversions: None
Gender: We know it now - but I'm not sure I'm ready to announce it on the blog (to the 0 people who read it) since we're telling everyone we don't know.
Labour Signs: None
Belly Button in or out: In
What I miss: Wine with dinner at my dad's
What I'm looking forward to: Getting our house and buying stuff for it :)
Weekly Wisdom: Hmm, I don't think I've been very wise this week
Symptoms this week: Nothing major
Milestones: Finding out the sex... even though I didn't want to.
Monday, June 15, 2009
19 weeks - Mango
Weekly Pregnancy Journal
How far along: 19 w, 0 d
Total weight gain/loss: +15. I just hope that my doctor doesn't tell me on
Friday that I'm gaining too much weight! I really need to lay off the junk food.
Maternity clothes: Yup
Stretch marks: Not yet
Sleep: I don't really love the wedge pillow, so I'm thinking of buying a boppy pillow that I can use now and as a nursing pillow.
Best moment this week: Seeing the dance party going on in my ute at the ultrasound on Friday, and feeling definite movement. It's not just "flutters" - it's a full-on poke from the inside out.
Movement: Definitely! And it's fantastic!
Cravings: Nothing really.
Aversions: None
Gender: I think it's a girl, but I don't really know. We had the U/S tech
nician take the photos and put them on file just in case we decide to find out, but so far, it's a mystery.
Labour Signs: None
Belly Button in or out: In, but it's huge and shallow
What I miss: The ease with which I used to just stand up from the couch or get out of the car
What I'm looking forward To: Getting the u/s results this Friday when I see my OB
Weekly Wisdom: As much as my brother-in-law's mom drove me crazy on the weekend with her insensitive comments about my size, I should just be happy that she's not my mother-in-law!
Symptoms this week: Nothing major this week.
Milestones: Movement! And I now have cute defined baby bump - complete with the U-shaped indent underneath it. So I no longer have to worry if I just look chubby - it's definitely baby!
Vernix caseosa, a greasy white substance made of lanugo, oil and dead skin cells (yum) now coats baby's skin, shielding it from the amniotic fluid. (Picture yourself after a nine-month bath, and the need for protection makes sense.) You might actually get to see the vernix at birth, especially if baby is premature.
How far along: 19 w, 0 d
Total weight gain/loss: +15. I just hope that my doctor doesn't tell me on
Friday that I'm gaining too much weight! I really need to lay off the junk food.Maternity clothes: Yup
Stretch marks: Not yet
Sleep: I don't really love the wedge pillow, so I'm thinking of buying a boppy pillow that I can use now and as a nursing pillow.
Best moment this week: Seeing the dance party going on in my ute at the ultrasound on Friday, and feeling definite movement. It's not just "flutters" - it's a full-on poke from the inside out.
Movement: Definitely! And it's fantastic!
Cravings: Nothing really.
Aversions: None
Gender: I think it's a girl, but I don't really know. We had the U/S tech
nician take the photos and put them on file just in case we decide to find out, but so far, it's a mystery.Labour Signs: None
Belly Button in or out: In, but it's huge and shallow
What I miss: The ease with which I used to just stand up from the couch or get out of the car
What I'm looking forward To: Getting the u/s results this Friday when I see my OB
Weekly Wisdom: As much as my brother-in-law's mom drove me crazy on the weekend with her insensitive comments about my size, I should just be happy that she's not my mother-in-law!
Symptoms this week: Nothing major this week.
Milestones: Movement! And I now have cute defined baby bump - complete with the U-shaped indent underneath it. So I no longer have to worry if I just look chubby - it's definitely baby!
Vernix caseosa, a greasy white substance made of lanugo, oil and dead skin cells (yum) now coats baby's skin, shielding it from the amniotic fluid. (Picture yourself after a nine-month bath, and the need for protection makes sense.) You might actually get to see the vernix at birth, especially if baby is premature.Sunday, June 14, 2009
No filter
So we went to my SIL's birthday yesterday, and her in-laws were there. Her MIL is old school Italian, and apparently has no problem saying really inappropriate things. She told my BIL that she's 100% positive I'm having a girl because I'm carrying my weight behind - like, in my back and ass.
That's just great. Because I'm pretty sure my ass is the same size it always was - I don't look pregnant from the back.
So she just called me fat. That's great.
I went to the party feeling really cute - I finally have a clearly pregnant belly with the little semi-circular line underneath it - the sure differentiator between too many Happy Meals and housing a little human in there. I started out in the best mood, and then, after her comments (and about 15 minutes of her pointing at me from across the back yard and making bets with the other parents based on my apparently-expanding ass) I was in such a funk. Totally ruined my day.
Honestly - where's your filter? In what world is it okay to tell *any* woman - let alone a pregnant one who is trying to get used to her new body shape - that she's getting fat anywhere?? Not okay lady, not okay.
That's just great. Because I'm pretty sure my ass is the same size it always was - I don't look pregnant from the back.
So she just called me fat. That's great.
I went to the party feeling really cute - I finally have a clearly pregnant belly with the little semi-circular line underneath it - the sure differentiator between too many Happy Meals and housing a little human in there. I started out in the best mood, and then, after her comments (and about 15 minutes of her pointing at me from across the back yard and making bets with the other parents based on my apparently-expanding ass) I was in such a funk. Totally ruined my day.
Honestly - where's your filter? In what world is it okay to tell *any* woman - let alone a pregnant one who is trying to get used to her new body shape - that she's getting fat anywhere?? Not okay lady, not okay.
Friday, June 12, 2009
18 week ultrasound
(Note: I'm actually writing this on Tuesday... but I'm pre-dating it as Friday, the day I had the ultrasound.)
So I had my 18 week ultrasound today, and all I can say is DON'T TELL ME TO DRINK 35 OUNCES OF WATER AND THEN MAKE ME WAIT FOR MY APPOINTMENT, AND THEN WONDER WHY MY BLADDER IS FULL TO THE POINT WHERE I'M IN TEARS. Okay. Sorry for the shouting.
That was painful. I had to go empty my bladder "a bit - but not too much" twice. How exactly do I judge just how full my bladder is? Do I have a fill line visible from the outside so I can leave it half-full? No, I don't.
And then the lady asked me if I drank more than I was supposed to. Ya, that sounds reasonable. The pregnant girl chose to drink extra and then hold it for an hour. Makes perfect sense - because I'm a masochist like that.
Anyway, she spent 20 minutes doing her thing with the screen turned away from me so I couldn't see what she was doing.
Nick and I were still undecided on whether to find out the sex - I really didn't want to know. REALLY didn't. But he was equally passionate about wanting to find out. Arguments ensued. Nobody was happy. But in the end, the u/s technician wouldn't tell us anyway - my doctor would review the results with me. So I asked her to take the pictures and just put them in the file so if we decided later that we were going find out, they were available.
So all in all, not an overly exciting experience. She eventually brought Nick in and showed us the feet and hands and a close up of the face, and gave us two printouts of skeletor baby (not as good as the 12 week pictures).
Oh, and I can't forget what she told me. At the beginning of the appointment she told me that the baby was really active - and asked in an accusatory voice, "When did you eat last". I told her I had a banana about an hour before the appt. but I hadn't had lunch yet. She was shocked that I hadn't had lunch at 2:00, but I explained that I work until 1 on Fridays and don't get a lunch, and since I came right to the appt., I just had a banana before I left the office and was going to eat after.
She then proceeded to tell me that my baby was in distress due to low blood sugar - that's why there was so much movement.
HONESTLY. I'm Hypoglycemic, lady. I know when my bloodsugar is low - because I pass out. It's not low. The baby's probably moving around for the exact opposite reason - the rush of sugar to the blood from the banana is causing the dance party in my uterus. B*tch. And when she was showing Nick and I the close up of the baby's face, s/he was opening and closing its mouth and she said, "See, the baby's hungry." Ah, that makes sense. The baby - who is currently eating through a tube in its belly - is asking for a hamburger by opening and closing its mouth.
She's lucky I was lying half-naked on a table with gel all over my belly. Because if there was a blunt object within reaching distance....
So that's my 18 week appointment. I'm so glad I won't be spending time with that ultrasound technician. I love my OB.
And now, the 18 week pictures of baby skeletor:
So I had my 18 week ultrasound today, and all I can say is DON'T TELL ME TO DRINK 35 OUNCES OF WATER AND THEN MAKE ME WAIT FOR MY APPOINTMENT, AND THEN WONDER WHY MY BLADDER IS FULL TO THE POINT WHERE I'M IN TEARS. Okay. Sorry for the shouting.
That was painful. I had to go empty my bladder "a bit - but not too much" twice. How exactly do I judge just how full my bladder is? Do I have a fill line visible from the outside so I can leave it half-full? No, I don't.
And then the lady asked me if I drank more than I was supposed to. Ya, that sounds reasonable. The pregnant girl chose to drink extra and then hold it for an hour. Makes perfect sense - because I'm a masochist like that.
Anyway, she spent 20 minutes doing her thing with the screen turned away from me so I couldn't see what she was doing.
Nick and I were still undecided on whether to find out the sex - I really didn't want to know. REALLY didn't. But he was equally passionate about wanting to find out. Arguments ensued. Nobody was happy. But in the end, the u/s technician wouldn't tell us anyway - my doctor would review the results with me. So I asked her to take the pictures and just put them in the file so if we decided later that we were going find out, they were available.
So all in all, not an overly exciting experience. She eventually brought Nick in and showed us the feet and hands and a close up of the face, and gave us two printouts of skeletor baby (not as good as the 12 week pictures).
Oh, and I can't forget what she told me. At the beginning of the appointment she told me that the baby was really active - and asked in an accusatory voice, "When did you eat last". I told her I had a banana about an hour before the appt. but I hadn't had lunch yet. She was shocked that I hadn't had lunch at 2:00, but I explained that I work until 1 on Fridays and don't get a lunch, and since I came right to the appt., I just had a banana before I left the office and was going to eat after.
She then proceeded to tell me that my baby was in distress due to low blood sugar - that's why there was so much movement.
HONESTLY. I'm Hypoglycemic, lady. I know when my bloodsugar is low - because I pass out. It's not low. The baby's probably moving around for the exact opposite reason - the rush of sugar to the blood from the banana is causing the dance party in my uterus. B*tch. And when she was showing Nick and I the close up of the baby's face, s/he was opening and closing its mouth and she said, "See, the baby's hungry." Ah, that makes sense. The baby - who is currently eating through a tube in its belly - is asking for a hamburger by opening and closing its mouth.
She's lucky I was lying half-naked on a table with gel all over my belly. Because if there was a blunt object within reaching distance....
So that's my 18 week appointment. I'm so glad I won't be spending time with that ultrasound technician. I love my OB.
And now, the 18 week pictures of baby skeletor:
Thursday, June 11, 2009
A fun moment in the airport and other fun "I guess I've popped" milestones
When we were going through customs at the airport last Friday, I had a funny experience. I went through the metal detector, and the grommits on my capris set off the the little light so the woman proceeds to wave the wand over me to see what was setting it off. She then proceeded to pat me down... spending extra attention on my tummy. She was checking to see if I was smuggling something in my baby bump :) Yup - a little brownie. I wanted to tell her that was all me, but just waited for her to figure it out as she kept pat-pat-patting my belly from all angles. Once she lifted my shirt a bit to see the offending metal grommits and saw the big ol' stretchy maternity panel, she let me go.
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Sometime over the course of our trip I went from looking kind of pregnant but mostly chubby to "holy cow, I look pregnant!" I don't know when or how it happened (though I suspect it had something to do with the pastry buffet table and sugary fruit punches...) but all of a sudden, I look pregnant - over the course of a 4 day weekend. At the beginning of the trip, I could see people checking out the belly but looking curious. By the end of the trip, I went to sit down for dinner and the hostess asked straight out, "how's the baby?" and the woman trying to convince us to book another Sandals vacation said, "after the baby, of course". There's no questioning now.
So ya... I've popped!
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I was just downstairs getting a coffee with my boss (well, I was getting chocolate milk) and one of the EAs I work with (who really drives me mental) was sitting at one of the tables with another colleague. She looks at me and from across the restaurant says, "Daphne!' I look over, and she's all smiles and rubbing her belly looking at me. I nod, and she said she was shocked - she had no idea! And the other colleague said she saw me yesterday and wondered. The EA said, "wow! you kept that a secret!". Well, not really - I just try to avoid her at all costs because she drives me nuts. But I had a conversation with her just last week and she didn't notice it then.
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I'm not quite halfway there... and I look definitely pregnant. I'm going to be HUGE by the end! But as one of my HR coworkers says, it's okay that I have a belly already - the baby needs room to grow! Grow away, little brownie!
T-1 day until our ultrasound! I can't wait :)
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
18 weeks - Sweet Potato
Weekly Pregnancy Journal 
How far along: 18 w, 1 d
Total weight gain/loss: Since I was in the Bahamas on weigh-in Monday, I'm skipping this week. Let's just put it simply: weight gain = a LOT
Maternity clothes: Yup, and some of the non-mat shirts that fit me (even last week) are getting a little snug now.
Stretch marks: Not yet
Sleep: Fab. And my SIL loaned me her wedge pillow, so I'm trying that out. So far I'm finding it uncomfortable, but I'm sure I'll get used to it.
Best moment this week: I think it was simultaneously a good and bad moment (or collection of moments) - in the Bahamas, when people didn't even question if I was pregnant and just asked how the baby is. I'm excited that I'm looking pregnant and not just fat, but on the other hand, I think I'm *way too big* to be only 18 weeks along! Either way though, as long as everything's healthy, that's a good thing.
Movement: I think I might have felt movement on the weekend... it felt like a light pinching from the inside out, and I can't think of what else that might be. So yay if that was our little brownie saying hi!
Cravings: Nothing really.
Aversions: None
Gender: No idea. We really need to decide if we're going to find out - before our ultrasound on Friday! I still don't want to know though.
Labour Signs: None
Belly Button in or out: In, but it's huge and shallow
What I miss: Still would kill for a glass of wine. I had a sip of champagne on vacation, but otherwise stuck to my fruit punch and virgin daquiris. but I really wanted wine with dinner. I should ask my OB about having the occasional 1/2 glass when I see her next week.
What I'm looking forward To: Friday's ultrasound!
Weekly Wisdom: Try to be a little more sensitive when someone wants to throw you a shower. I think I really hurt my best friend's feelings when I told her that we're thinking of having a co-ed housewarming/baby-q at our new place instead of her doing a small BBQ for just my girlfriends. I think she understands (I really don't want a shower, and while doing a small thing at her place would be fun and not really shower-like (which is good, b/c I HATE showers), it would mean I'd have to do a BIG Indian thing with my in-laws which I really don't want) but she was definitely upset.
Symptoms this week: I had some red spotting on Sunday... which was scary as hell even though I knew logically that it was because of the vacation sexin'. It turned into brownish spotting the next day, and now it's gone. But that was still scary. Otherwise, I guess my only other symptom is feeling and looking big - I definitely look pregnant now!
New Question - Milestones: I can't do my own toenails anymore. It's been getting increasingly uncomfortable, but I was able to put a coat on Thursday night in preparation for the weekend of flip-flop wearing. I splurged and got a french pedi in the Bahamas, and noticed last night that I had already chipped one of the white tips. So there I am, sitting on my bathroom floor trying to bend and contort to touch up the white, and I bent so forcefully that I actually threw up in my mouth a little. So that's it, I'm getting professional pedicures from now on. Blech.
Your fetus has become amazingly mobile (at least compared to you), passing the hours yawning, hiccuping, rolling, twisting, kicking, punching, sucking and swallowing. And, baby's finally big enough that you'll be able to feel those movements soon.
How far along: 18 w, 1 d
Total weight gain/loss: Since I was in the Bahamas on weigh-in Monday, I'm skipping this week. Let's just put it simply: weight gain = a LOT
Maternity clothes: Yup, and some of the non-mat shirts that fit me (even last week) are getting a little snug now.
Stretch marks: Not yet
Sleep: Fab. And my SIL loaned me her wedge pillow, so I'm trying that out. So far I'm finding it uncomfortable, but I'm sure I'll get used to it.
Best moment this week: I think it was simultaneously a good and bad moment (or collection of moments) - in the Bahamas, when people didn't even question if I was pregnant and just asked how the baby is. I'm excited that I'm looking pregnant and not just fat, but on the other hand, I think I'm *way too big* to be only 18 weeks along! Either way though, as long as everything's healthy, that's a good thing.
Movement: I think I might have felt movement on the weekend... it felt like a light pinching from the inside out, and I can't think of what else that might be. So yay if that was our little brownie saying hi!
Cravings: Nothing really.
Aversions: None
Gender: No idea. We really need to decide if we're going to find out - before our ultrasound on Friday! I still don't want to know though.
Labour Signs: None
Belly Button in or out: In, but it's huge and shallow
What I miss: Still would kill for a glass of wine. I had a sip of champagne on vacation, but otherwise stuck to my fruit punch and virgin daquiris. but I really wanted wine with dinner. I should ask my OB about having the occasional 1/2 glass when I see her next week.
What I'm looking forward To: Friday's ultrasound!
Weekly Wisdom: Try to be a little more sensitive when someone wants to throw you a shower. I think I really hurt my best friend's feelings when I told her that we're thinking of having a co-ed housewarming/baby-q at our new place instead of her doing a small BBQ for just my girlfriends. I think she understands (I really don't want a shower, and while doing a small thing at her place would be fun and not really shower-like (which is good, b/c I HATE showers), it would mean I'd have to do a BIG Indian thing with my in-laws which I really don't want) but she was definitely upset.
Symptoms this week: I had some red spotting on Sunday... which was scary as hell even though I knew logically that it was because of the vacation sexin'. It turned into brownish spotting the next day, and now it's gone. But that was still scary. Otherwise, I guess my only other symptom is feeling and looking big - I definitely look pregnant now!
New Question - Milestones: I can't do my own toenails anymore. It's been getting increasingly uncomfortable, but I was able to put a coat on Thursday night in preparation for the weekend of flip-flop wearing. I splurged and got a french pedi in the Bahamas, and noticed last night that I had already chipped one of the white tips. So there I am, sitting on my bathroom floor trying to bend and contort to touch up the white, and I bent so forcefully that I actually threw up in my mouth a little. So that's it, I'm getting professional pedicures from now on. Blech.
Your fetus has become amazingly mobile (at least compared to you), passing the hours yawning, hiccuping, rolling, twisting, kicking, punching, sucking and swallowing. And, baby's finally big enough that you'll be able to feel those movements soon.
Monday, June 1, 2009
16 week doctor's appointment & bloodwork
So last Wednesday, I had a doctor's appointment and I still haven't blogged about it. It wasn't a super-exciting appointment, but it was good. We actually thought I was just going to the lab for bloodwork and not seeing my doctor (it was part 2 of the IPS testing), but it turns out it was a full appointment, then blood at the lab. So Nick didn't come with me (since we thought I wasn't seeing my doctor) and it turns out he could have. Lesson learned.
So here's what I learned:
She got back the results from my last set of bloodwork - I don't have HIV or Syphillis --score! Either of those would have been a really unpleasant surprise. I'm also immune to Rubella, which I already knew since I got my shots in preparation for the India trip we didn't take. My Hemoglobin is on the low side of normal, but that's okay. She says that might go down more during pregnancy. I'm not really sure what any of that means, but I'm sure she'll tell me if it's an issue. My mom said to make sure I get enough red meat. No problem there.
My blood type is O+. Never knew that. Apparently that's my mom's too.
She took my blood pressure and it's normal, and then we heard the baby's heartbeat for all of 10 seconds - she didn't even have to search for it. As soon as she put the wand on my belly, I heard the woosh woosh woosh. She said it was like the baby was waiting to say hello :) Heartrate is at 146, which is totally normal.
Then she did a swab (I was not expecting that at all, since I didn't know I was even seeing my doctor - surprise!), which was given to the lab, and I did more bloodwork as part of the IPS stuff. Good times. I freaking love giving blood. But this time it was only 2 vials, and I didn't bruise after.
So all in all, a good appointment. I go back in 2 weeks for my IPS ultrasound (at the lab, not with my doctor - for real this time, I don't see her that day) and then the week after I see my doctor again.
Good times!
17 Weeks - Onion
Weekly Pregnancy Journal
How far along: 17 w, 0 d
Total weight gain/loss: + 11. Ugh. But in my defense, I haven't really gone to the bathroom in a couple of days, so that should account for something.
Maternity clothes: Yup
Stretch marks: Not yet
Sleep: Is great. I'm still sleeping on my back a lot and it's totally comfortable. I need to buy one of those triangle pillows so side-sleeping is more comfortable
Best moment this week: My doctor's appointment (which I still haven't blogged about - I've been lazy) was pretty good. It's always great to hear that everything is okay - and that I don't have Syphillis :) Ooh, and I found REALLY CUTE bee bedding that I MUST BUY. No matter how expensive it is (which it is, very). But it's absolutely adorable.
Movement: Still can't feel anything - but I want to so badly!
Cravings: Nothing really.
Aversions: None
Gender: No idea. And I really don't want to find out, but Nick really does. This is a problem.
Labour Signs: None
Belly Button in or out: In, but it's huge
What I miss: Wine. It's going to be weird doing an all-inclusive and passing on the champagne.
What I'm looking forward To: Bahamas! And next Friday's ultrasound
Weekly Wisdom: Try not to be too offended when people say "wow, you're already showing!" Wow thanks, I hadn't notice. And really I'm 4 months pregnant. It's okay that I look pregnant!
Symptoms this week: Nothing much, really. My gums are still really sore (My dentist appointment next week is sure to be brutally painful). Other than that, feeling normal. I have a cold and a sore throat as of yesterday, but that's not our little brownie's fault.
Baby's skeleton is hardening, changing from rubbery cartilage to bone, and fat is finally accumulating around it. The umbilical cord is getting thicker and stronger, and those little fingers and toes are now topped by one-of-a-kind prints.
Monday, May 25, 2009
16 Weeks - Avocado
Weekly Pregnancy Journal
How far along: 16 w, 0 d
Total weight gain/loss: + 9.4
Maternity clothes: Absolutely. And on Friday I went shopping again and bought 2 mat bathing suits for our bahamas trip, and some shirts from Old Navy.
Stretch marks: Not yet - and I bought some stretch mark cream now.
Sleep: Is great
Best moment this week: Um... It was a pretty good week, but nothing really major in terms of pregnancy moments. I guess it would be when someone I don't really know at work asked if I'm expecting - I guess that means that I'm looking more pregnant than fat these days :)
Movement: Still can't feel anything
Cravings: Nothing really.
Aversions: None
Gender: No idea.
Labour Signs: None
Belly Button in or out: In, but it's definitely starting to change shape.
What I miss: Alcohol. We were at my sister-in-law's for most of the weekend while our condo was being perused by strangers, and I was acutely reminded of how much I would like a Corona to go along with the BBQ'd goodness. Brutal. Also, we went to the liquor store on Saturday to get some wine to put in our wine rack (also for the open house) and it was painful.
What I'm looking forward To: Bahamas! And an ultrasound in 2 weeks!
Weekly Wisdom: I need to quit worrying about my weight and just focus on eating well.
Symptoms this week: A bit of light brownish spotting this weekend, but I think I just overdid it trying to get ready for the open house on Saturday. It's gone now, and otherwise, I feel great.
Watch what you say... tiny bones forming in baby's ears mean the little one can now pick up your voice. Eyebrows, lashes and hair are starting to fill in, and taste buds are forming. And, if you're interested, an ultrasound might be able to determine gender.
How far along: 16 w, 0 d
Total weight gain/loss: + 9.4
Maternity clothes: Absolutely. And on Friday I went shopping again and bought 2 mat bathing suits for our bahamas trip, and some shirts from Old Navy.
Stretch marks: Not yet - and I bought some stretch mark cream now.
Sleep: Is great
Best moment this week: Um... It was a pretty good week, but nothing really major in terms of pregnancy moments. I guess it would be when someone I don't really know at work asked if I'm expecting - I guess that means that I'm looking more pregnant than fat these days :)
Movement: Still can't feel anything
Cravings: Nothing really.
Aversions: None
Gender: No idea.
Labour Signs: None
Belly Button in or out: In, but it's definitely starting to change shape.
What I miss: Alcohol. We were at my sister-in-law's for most of the weekend while our condo was being perused by strangers, and I was acutely reminded of how much I would like a Corona to go along with the BBQ'd goodness. Brutal. Also, we went to the liquor store on Saturday to get some wine to put in our wine rack (also for the open house) and it was painful.
What I'm looking forward To: Bahamas! And an ultrasound in 2 weeks!
Weekly Wisdom: I need to quit worrying about my weight and just focus on eating well.
Symptoms this week: A bit of light brownish spotting this weekend, but I think I just overdid it trying to get ready for the open house on Saturday. It's gone now, and otherwise, I feel great.
Watch what you say... tiny bones forming in baby's ears mean the little one can now pick up your voice. Eyebrows, lashes and hair are starting to fill in, and taste buds are forming. And, if you're interested, an ultrasound might be able to determine gender.
Friday, May 22, 2009
A perk
They're doing the annual Spring carpet cleaning at the office this weekend, so the department is busy moving boxes that have been permanently fixed to the floor for the past 6 months up on top of filing cabinets and tables.
And I don't have to help.
The one guy in my department said, "Well, Daphne is exempt because of her condition". It makes me sound like I'm dying, but I'll get over it if it means I don't have to lug dusty boxes around today, and then back to their original spots on Monday.
Score!
And I don't have to help.
The one guy in my department said, "Well, Daphne is exempt because of her condition". It makes me sound like I'm dying, but I'll get over it if it means I don't have to lug dusty boxes around today, and then back to their original spots on Monday.
Score!
Whose bellybutton is this?
So yesterday, as I was busy moisturizing after my shower, I looked in the mirror and saw something shocking. There appears to be a big, gaping hole in my stomach where my little and deep belly button used to be. All of a sudden, it has changed - it's huge and wide and you can see straight in - it's not the shadowed little circle it used to be.
I showed Nick when he woke up and he said, "I don't think I've ever been able to see the 'back' of your bellybutton before!" Meaning that it went in so far that it just seemed like a black hole.
And so it begins. I hope it just continues to flatten out and doesn't ever pop out... though I know that's probably an unrealistic hope.
Also, my belly's starting to feel less like a big roll of fat, and more like a thin layer of fat covering a hard baby bump. Which is awesome :) I don't mind feeling like a whale if it's a hard bump, but when it just looks like I've been eating too much, well, that's not so cute.
I showed Nick when he woke up and he said, "I don't think I've ever been able to see the 'back' of your bellybutton before!" Meaning that it went in so far that it just seemed like a black hole.
And so it begins. I hope it just continues to flatten out and doesn't ever pop out... though I know that's probably an unrealistic hope.
Also, my belly's starting to feel less like a big roll of fat, and more like a thin layer of fat covering a hard baby bump. Which is awesome :) I don't mind feeling like a whale if it's a hard bump, but when it just looks like I've been eating too much, well, that's not so cute.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
spot on - from theBump
Dear Non-Pregnant Person,
I hope you find these guidelines helpful in your interactions with pregnant women as failing to follow them may result in serious physical harm. If you are thinking, "surely she doesn't mean me," then you should probably read this twice.
I hope you find these guidelines helpful in your interactions with pregnant women as failing to follow them may result in serious physical harm. If you are thinking, "surely she doesn't mean me," then you should probably read this twice.
- The appropriate response to a couple telling you they are having a baby is 'Congratulations!' with enthusiasm. Any other response makes you a jerk.
- Through the wonders of science, we now know that babies are made ONLY by the mother and father - not grandparents. Unless the baby is in your uterus or you are the man that helped put it there, you may not ever use the phrase 'my baby'.
- On the same note, unless you made the baby as defined in #2, the pregnancy, birth and raising of the child are not about you. You do not have input. No one wants to hear your opinion unless they ask for it...
- The body of a pregnant woman should be treated the same as any other body. You would not randomly touch someone's stomach if they were not pregnant, nor would you inquire into the condition of their uterus, cervix or how they plan to use their breasts. Pregnancy does not remove all traces of privacy from a woman.
- Likewise, no woman wants to hear comments on her weight... ever. A pregnant woman does not find it flattering that you think she is about is pop, must be having twins, looks swollen or has gained weight in her face. Telling her she looks too small only makes her worry that she is somehow starving her baby. Making such comments gives her license to critique your physical appearance and you may not act offended. The only acceptable comment on appearance is 'You look fabulous!'.
- By the time we are 20-30 years old, most of us have picked up on the fact that the summer is hot. We are hot every summer when we are not pregnant. We don't need you to point out that we will be miserably hot before the baby comes. Nor do we need to know how badly you will feel for us because we will be pregnant during the summer and how glad you are that YOU will not be pregnant this coming summer.
- There is a reason that tickets to Labor & Delivery are not yet sold on Ticketmaster. Childbirth is actually not a public event. It may sound crazy, but some women really do not relish the idea of their mother, mother-in-law or a host of other family members seeing their bare butt and genitals. Also, some people simply feel like the birth of their child is a private and emotional moment to be shared only by the parents. You weren't invited to be there when the baby was created, you probably won't be invited to be there when it comes out either.
- Like everything else in life, unless you receive an invitation, you are NOT invited. This includes doctor's appointments, ultrasounds, labour, delivery, the hospital and the new parents' home. You do not decide if you will be there for the birth or if you will move in with the new parents to 'help out'. If your assistance is desired, rest assured that you will be asked for it.
- If you are asked to help after the birth, this means you should clean up the house, help with cooking meals, and generally stay out of the way. Holding the baby more than the parents, interfering with breastfeeding and sleeping schedules and making a woman who is still leaking fluid from multiple locations lift a finger in housework is not helping.
- The only people entitled to time with the baby are the parents. Whether they choose to have you at the hospital for the birth or ask for you to wait three weeks to visit, appreciate that you are being given the privilege of seeing their child. Complaining or showing disappointment only encourages the parents to include you less.
Sincerely,
All the Pregnant Women in the World
Monday, May 18, 2009
15 Weeks - Naval Orange
Weekly Pregnancy Journal
How far along: 15 w, 0 d
Total weight gain/loss: + 9. I know that's not supposed to bother me, but it does anyway. I'm looking pregnant, but I feel like a fraud because there's definitely some lump over the bump - even above the belly button, though I know my ute hasn't expanded up there yet. I need to stop worrying about this.
Maternity clothes: Yup. Last week I hit a new low in my fashion style - I bought some mat pants at Wal*Mart. I don't think I've ever blogged about it before, but that place is my nemesis. I hate it... but the jeans were only $25. ...And I hate myself for getting sucked in by cheap pants.
Stretch marks: No
Sleep: Is great
Best moment this week: Finding out about our surprise trip to Bahamas! Nick and I went out for dinner on our anniversary and he put our trip itinerary in my card. I was so surprised! It's just a 4 day, but I'm so excited to sit on the beach and for the first time not feel bad about looking like a whale. :)
Also, we went to my SIL's yesterday and she showed us a bunch of baby stuff we'll be inheriting from her, including a beautiful cherry crib and bouncy chairs and such. Sweet :)
Movement: Still just in the bowels
Food cravings: Nothing really. I'm still hungry every few hours, but I'm eating normal food.
Aversions: None
Gender: No idea.
Labour Signs: None
Belly Button in or out: In
What I miss: 'living' in our condo. It's listed now, so everything has to be spotless *just in case*. It's nice that it's always clean, but having to plan when I do laundry so it's not hanging up when we leave the house isn't fun.
What I'm looking forward To: Bahamas!
Weekly Wisdom: Um.... I don't think I've been very wise this week. No wisdoms.
Symptoms this week: I just feel huge.
Continuing the march towards normal proportions, baby's legs now outmeasure the arms. And, finally, all four limbs have functional joints. Your fetus is squirming and wiggling like crazy down in the womb, though you probably still can't feel the movements.
How far along: 15 w, 0 d
Total weight gain/loss: + 9. I know that's not supposed to bother me, but it does anyway. I'm looking pregnant, but I feel like a fraud because there's definitely some lump over the bump - even above the belly button, though I know my ute hasn't expanded up there yet. I need to stop worrying about this.
Maternity clothes: Yup. Last week I hit a new low in my fashion style - I bought some mat pants at Wal*Mart. I don't think I've ever blogged about it before, but that place is my nemesis. I hate it... but the jeans were only $25. ...And I hate myself for getting sucked in by cheap pants.
Stretch marks: No
Sleep: Is great
Best moment this week: Finding out about our surprise trip to Bahamas! Nick and I went out for dinner on our anniversary and he put our trip itinerary in my card. I was so surprised! It's just a 4 day, but I'm so excited to sit on the beach and for the first time not feel bad about looking like a whale. :)
Also, we went to my SIL's yesterday and she showed us a bunch of baby stuff we'll be inheriting from her, including a beautiful cherry crib and bouncy chairs and such. Sweet :)
Movement: Still just in the bowels
Food cravings: Nothing really. I'm still hungry every few hours, but I'm eating normal food.
Aversions: None
Gender: No idea.
Labour Signs: None
Belly Button in or out: In
What I miss: 'living' in our condo. It's listed now, so everything has to be spotless *just in case*. It's nice that it's always clean, but having to plan when I do laundry so it's not hanging up when we leave the house isn't fun.
What I'm looking forward To: Bahamas!
Weekly Wisdom: Um.... I don't think I've been very wise this week. No wisdoms.
Symptoms this week: I just feel huge.
Continuing the march towards normal proportions, baby's legs now outmeasure the arms. And, finally, all four limbs have functional joints. Your fetus is squirming and wiggling like crazy down in the womb, though you probably still can't feel the movements.
Friday, May 15, 2009
A list...
Of things that bother me
- That one of our managers writes her smiley face emoticons backwards (-;
- People who shuffle their feet
- Toilet paper rolls on 'backward'. The free edge should fall down the front, not the back.
- That my husband seems incapable of putting his damn hair gel and comb back in the drawer when he's done with them
- When doctor's office waiting rooms only have 2 year old copies of Sports Illustrated to flip through on your ridiculously long wait. Come on - you make enough money to spring for a couple of magazine subscriptions.
- That one of my colleagues talks to her email as she's reading it. She has no internal monologue. "How am I supposed to answer that?? Well, I'm not writing back to you right now."
- The long and cumbersome process that is submitting my expenses at work
- Packing for weekends in London
- Putting laundry away
That's all that's on my mind right now. Back to work for another hour, and then I'm going home. Long weekend!
Monday, May 11, 2009
14 Weeks - Lemon
Weekly Pregnancy Journal
How far along: 14 w, 0 d
Total weight gain/loss: + 6.8. Ugh. And I've been eating better this week too. I'm going to be a whale.
Maternity clothes: Yes, and it's wonderful. I'm still wearing my non-mat jeans (the new ones fall down) and some non-mat shirts, but otherwise, I'm as comfy as can be.
Stretch marks: No
Sleep: Is great
Best moment this week: Buying a house! WOOOOO! Getting a Mother's Day card from our little brownie (I think daddy helped him/her do the shopping ;)
Movement: Still just in the bowels
Food cravings: Nothing really - my appetite has waned a bit. I'm absolutely starving every few hours or so, but I don't eat very much in one sitting. Like, a yogurt and banana or half a sandwich pretty much does it for me.
Aversions: None
Gender: Maybe a girl? But really, no idea.
Labour Signs: None
Belly Button in or out: In
What I miss: Still would love a glass of wine.
What I am looking forward to: Getting pictures of our new house!
Weekly Wisdom: It's just as well we didn't buy that last house, because it just wasn't meant to be. When it's right, you won't have to convince yourself.
Symptoms this week: Um... other than the bleeding gums, I'm feeling pretty fabulous.
Your adorable little fetus is busy with thumb sucking, toe wiggling, and (not so cute but equally amazing) making urine and breathing amniotic fluid as the liver, kidneys and spleen continue to develop. Lanugo (thin, downy hair) is growing all over the body for warmth.
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Here it is!
Pictures of the inside of the house to follow after the home inspection on Tuesday.
But I took a drive-by on Friday, so here's the front of our new house!
Friday, May 8, 2009
We Bought a House!
We went to see a house last night in the area we've been eyeing, and Nick somehow knew (even before we saw a listing or pictures) that we were going to buy it. Apparently, our realtor knew too, since he brought already-drafted purchasing papers to the showing.
We love it. It's perfect.
The area is so family friendly
We love it. It's perfect.
The area is so family friendly
- there were a ton of kids outside playing in the evening
- it's a quiet crescent
- there's a park really closeby with a baseball diamond, tennis courts and a playground
- it's walking distance to the elementary school
- there are two Montossoris right in the neighbourhood
- neighbours were out chatting in their driveways
The house is perfect.
- The backyard is beautiful, and comes complete with an interlocking brick patio, a hot tub, a gazebo, a shed, and tons of grass and gardens and room for a play set
- The kitchen is gorgeous, with a $9000 professional gas oven and range hood
- The living/dining rooms have beautiful cherry floors
- Main floor office
- 4 bedrooms upstairs - one of which we may turn into a kick-ass walk-in closet and ensuite bath
- a beautifully done bathroom, that we'll unfortunately have to wreck... they put in an incredible shower, but we'll need a bathtub with kids
- The basement is so well done and has a really cool bar under the stairs, and they threw in their pool table because they have nowhere to move it to in their apartment
- The downstairs guest room and bathroom are spacious
- And there's a laundry chute! How cool is that??
We don't get possession until July 31, which seems forever away, but I'm sure once we have our condo ready for sale and on the market, it'll fly by.
I can't wait to go back to our house and take pictures and start planning out what paint colours we want. And then we can start shopping for baby furniture and a dining room suite!
We bought it at list price, which was totally fair for the neighbourhood and the beauty of the house. And it was well within our price range, so we can't go wrong!
Now we just have to wait for the home inspection (which we expect will be easy since they moved in 5 years ago and have done an impeccable job renovating it). And then it's ours!
Yay for Nick and Daphne! We're homeowners - well, we were before, since we own this condo, and owned the last as well. But now, we get land! And two stories! And room for a barbecue!
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Flossing...
... is excruciating.
I haven't flossed in a while, I'm not going to lie.
My flossing 'routine' is normally brought on by (a) visits to the dentist, (b) eating a bag of microwave popcorn while watching a movie, or (c) going to the Keg for dinner. It's not a normal part of my dental hygiene routine, because frankly, I hate it. And I know I should floss regularly... but I don't. So there.
For the past 2 months or so, I'll admit that I haven't picked up the floss once. I know, I know - "Don't neglect your gums!" But here's the thing - brushing my teeth has been a bit of an ordeal on and off these days. Sometimes it's fine, but sometimes just approaching my back teeth with my toothbrush makes me gag. It's a daily surprise whether my gag reflex will be on overdrive or not.
But the last week or so, I've noticed a bit of blood when I'm brushing - and I use a soft toothbrush, so there shouldn't be any blood.
So last night, I decided to floss. And holy crap, it looked like an old-fashioned vampire movie when I was done. Blood everywhere. I turned to smile at Nick to show him and he freaked out. It was gruesome. And today, my gums feel like I took a jackhammer to them!
Which normally would be enough to deter me from flossing for a while... but I know I have to keep at it. Because of the extra bloodflow going through my gums, apparently gum problems are really common during pregnancy. So I need to keep flossing. And this does not make me happy.
We're going to the Keg tonight... and I'm really not looking forward to the havoc this will surely wreak on my poor sensitive gums. I wonder if I can convince myself to forego the steak and get a salad or something instead....
I haven't flossed in a while, I'm not going to lie.
My flossing 'routine' is normally brought on by (a) visits to the dentist, (b) eating a bag of microwave popcorn while watching a movie, or (c) going to the Keg for dinner. It's not a normal part of my dental hygiene routine, because frankly, I hate it. And I know I should floss regularly... but I don't. So there.
For the past 2 months or so, I'll admit that I haven't picked up the floss once. I know, I know - "Don't neglect your gums!" But here's the thing - brushing my teeth has been a bit of an ordeal on and off these days. Sometimes it's fine, but sometimes just approaching my back teeth with my toothbrush makes me gag. It's a daily surprise whether my gag reflex will be on overdrive or not.
But the last week or so, I've noticed a bit of blood when I'm brushing - and I use a soft toothbrush, so there shouldn't be any blood.
So last night, I decided to floss. And holy crap, it looked like an old-fashioned vampire movie when I was done. Blood everywhere. I turned to smile at Nick to show him and he freaked out. It was gruesome. And today, my gums feel like I took a jackhammer to them!
Which normally would be enough to deter me from flossing for a while... but I know I have to keep at it. Because of the extra bloodflow going through my gums, apparently gum problems are really common during pregnancy. So I need to keep flossing. And this does not make me happy.
We're going to the Keg tonight... and I'm really not looking forward to the havoc this will surely wreak on my poor sensitive gums. I wonder if I can convince myself to forego the steak and get a salad or something instead....
Monday, May 4, 2009
13 Weeks - Peach
Weekly Pregnancy Journal
How far along: 13 w, 0 d - Woo Hoo for 2nd Tri!
Total weight gain/loss: + 5.6. Ouch. But in my defence, we spent basically every evening last week with our realtor, and ate nothing but fast food because we only had 5 minutes to eat. And we have no food in the house, because we've had no time to do groceries. Once we buy food, I'll be back to normal eating habits again and will hopefully slow down my quick progression to whale-hood.
Maternity clothes: I went shopping on Friday and bought some maternity clothes, and I've never been more comfortable in my life. Hooray!
Stretch marks: No
Sleep: Is normal
Best moment this week: Spilling the rest of the beans and finally just being pregnant instead of secretly pregnant!
Movement: Bowels - still totally normal. Baby - Apparently moving up a storm, but I still can't feel it.
Food cravings: Sandwiches, fruit. But I don't think that's really pregnancy related - I think we just need to do groceries, and I always want what isn't in the fridge.
Aversions: Nothing.
Gender: Still no idea.
Labour Signs: None
Belly Button in or out: In
What I miss: Still would love a glass of wine... but otherwise, I'm okay.
What I am looking forward to: Our next ultrasound... which won't be for weeks. My belly popping so I look truly pregnant! Getting my highlights touched up again (since it's 'controversial', I decided to wait until 2nd tri to get them done. I'm going to make an appointment for this Friday)
Weekly Wisdom: If you see a house you like, don't hum and haw over it - just buy it before someone else does!!
Symptoms this week:
I can see why people call this the golden stage of pregnancy - I feel great! I feel kind of fat still (looking forward to my tummy 'popping'), but otherwise, I feel fab!
Your fetus is forming teeth and vocal cords... savor this, their non-functional phase. Baby is approaching normal proportions, with a head now only one third the size of the body. Intestines are in the process of moving from the umbilical cord to baby's tummy. (Much more convenient.)
Saturday, May 2, 2009
The rest of the beans - if it's on facebook, it's official
We changed our facebook statuses before dinner last night, and were so excited to get home from Oliver & Bonaccini's to see the madness that ensued.
Mine said: Daphne has a bun in the oven
Nick's said: Nick is preparing for the late-night ice cream & pickle runs.
As of this morning, I have 29 comments ranging from "Congratulations!" to "Holy Cow!" to "Are you just baking again, or do you really have a 'bun in the oven?'" And I got an email from an old friend who moved to BC a couple of years back, who knew about my old no-babies rule - she was floored, and happy for us, and curious if this was planned ;)
So that's it - the world knows. I'm wearing maternity clothes, and the world knows about our little brownie. It feels so liberating to not be hiding it anymore!
Now, I'm not just cautiously pregnant, I'm PREGNANT! And I'm going to be a mommy in 6 months!
Mine said: Daphne has a bun in the oven
Nick's said: Nick is preparing for the late-night ice cream & pickle runs.
As of this morning, I have 29 comments ranging from "Congratulations!" to "Holy Cow!" to "Are you just baking again, or do you really have a 'bun in the oven?'" And I got an email from an old friend who moved to BC a couple of years back, who knew about my old no-babies rule - she was floored, and happy for us, and curious if this was planned ;)
So that's it - the world knows. I'm wearing maternity clothes, and the world knows about our little brownie. It feels so liberating to not be hiding it anymore!
Now, I'm not just cautiously pregnant, I'm PREGNANT! And I'm going to be a mommy in 6 months!
Friday, May 1, 2009
Ahhhhhhh.......
I love maternity pants.
I went shopping after work and dropped nearly $500 on clothes (ack, I know! but necessary) and I'm so glad I did. I wore a new pair of mat pants and shirt to dinner tonight, and it was wonderful. I felt great, and I think I actually looked skinnier without the muffin top that was happening with my other pants.
I even bought a dress for the wedding we're going to in 2 weeks. It shows off my best assets (the girls) and is really flattering. I certainly don't fill out the belly that much, but it's pleated in the front, so it doesn't look like I'm wearing a maternity dress, per se.
And I bought 3 new bras at la Senza that are the most comfortable things ever - and I had to go up in band size, which meant the cup was a little bigger too. Whatever, they're comfortable.
AND I bought some maternity underwear, because my old favourite boy-cut style was starting to roll under my gut and they aren't 100% cotton, so they were getting really hot. So, I now am the sort of proud owner of under-belly bikinis, and under-belly thongs. Nice.
I'm so glad I finally told work, and now I can be comfortable!
I went shopping after work and dropped nearly $500 on clothes (ack, I know! but necessary) and I'm so glad I did. I wore a new pair of mat pants and shirt to dinner tonight, and it was wonderful. I felt great, and I think I actually looked skinnier without the muffin top that was happening with my other pants.
I even bought a dress for the wedding we're going to in 2 weeks. It shows off my best assets (the girls) and is really flattering. I certainly don't fill out the belly that much, but it's pleated in the front, so it doesn't look like I'm wearing a maternity dress, per se.
And I bought 3 new bras at la Senza that are the most comfortable things ever - and I had to go up in band size, which meant the cup was a little bigger too. Whatever, they're comfortable.
AND I bought some maternity underwear, because my old favourite boy-cut style was starting to roll under my gut and they aren't 100% cotton, so they were getting really hot. So, I now am the sort of proud owner of under-belly bikinis, and under-belly thongs. Nice.
I'm so glad I finally told work, and now I can be comfortable!
I broke pants
I was trying to zip up a pair of pants that fit last week (with a bella band, but still - the zipper at least did up) and I broke them. I was trying so hard to pull them up that the zipper pull came right off.
Nick laughed hysterically when I told him. I didn't find it so funny. My closet is absolutely stacked with clothes, and nothing fits me. It's so frustrating.
Time to go shopping!
Nick laughed hysterically when I told him. I didn't find it so funny. My closet is absolutely stacked with clothes, and nothing fits me. It's so frustrating.
Time to go shopping!
Spilling more beans - telling work!
I spilled more beans yesterday - I just couldn't wait to tell work. I was going to tell them today in our monthly meeting, but it got cancelled so I said screw waiting! So I waited until everyone got into the office, and then rallied everyone out of their desks and just pulled out the ultrasound picture. They were all so thrilled - and they totally knew. They said they had been talking about it for weeks, but were just waiting for me to tell them. Even the only guy in my department noticed - and I rarely ever see him!
What tipped them off:
What tipped them off:
- I stopped coming in in the mornings with a cappuccino made at home. Antonia even asked me how my capp. maker was a while back - I said great.... when in fact, coffee just tasted bad so I wasn't making it.
- My acne. They all noticed that (great). Good thing the meds are finally working!
- My weight. They all noticed that too. And they said that this is the first time I've just seemed content with getting bigger. I'm normally the one pushing everyone to do South Beach together, and now I'm advocating bigger pants.
- My eating habits - they said the saltines were a dead givaway. And while I only felt sick for a couple of weeks, those few times they saw me munching on crackers confirmed their suspicions.
Anyway, they're all really excited for me. I then went and told one of the Marketing Managers that I work closely with, and she was so excited - but she had no idea. She looked at my tummy as I was sitting in her office, and said this is the first time she'd noticed it.
And then I went and told the Marketing Director - who used to be my VP at the Internet Franchise. She was surprised... sort of. At dinner a few weeks ago with the old work crew, she noticed my tummy and that my face had gotten a little rounder - and thought it was weird because I was skinny everywhere else and I've always had such a narrow face. So she said she's glad her suspicions were correct, and she's really excited for me.
So, the only beans left to spill at work are to the President, who is the most family-friendly man ever. He'll be so happy for me, and I love that. I'll have to set up a meeting with him or something, because I rarely run in to him unless I'm writing a speech or something for him.
And tonight, I think we'll change our facebook statuses and watch the madness ensue! I plan on saying, "Daphne has a bun in the oven", and Nick's going to say, "Nick is heading out on an ice cream and pickles run" :)
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
12 Weeks - Plum
Weekly Pregnancy Journal
How far along: 12 w, 1 d - now that my EDD has been adjusted officially!
Total weight gain/loss: I didn't get on the scale this morning because I usually do this on Thursdays. I'll check tomorrow.
Maternity clothes: Very soon, I'll need to buy some pants.
Stretch marks: No
Sleep: Is normal
Best moment this week: Doctor T-B saying everything looks great! Seeing our little brownie moving around in there. Hearing the heartbeat. It's been a good week!
Movement: Bowels - moving regularly. Baby - we saw him/her moving around in there, and it was unreal!
Food cravings: Fruit
Aversions: Nothing, but I find that I'm really really hungry, but then only eat a little and I'm full and just want some juice.
Gender: Still no idea.
Labour Signs: None
Belly Button in or out: In
What I miss: Fitting into my pants. This is getting ridiculous - I need to go shopping.
What I am looking forward to: Telling my work on Friday and just being pregnant already!
Weekly Wisdom: You're probably not fooling anyone, but if it makes you feel better to deny the pregnancy a little longer, well, that's okay.
Symptoms this week:
As you move into the second trimester, baby shifts into the growth and maturation stage. After weeks in the critical development stage, almost all of baby's systems are fully formed.
How far along: 12 w, 1 d - now that my EDD has been adjusted officially!
Total weight gain/loss: I didn't get on the scale this morning because I usually do this on Thursdays. I'll check tomorrow.
Maternity clothes: Very soon, I'll need to buy some pants.
Stretch marks: No
Sleep: Is normal
Best moment this week: Doctor T-B saying everything looks great! Seeing our little brownie moving around in there. Hearing the heartbeat. It's been a good week!
Movement: Bowels - moving regularly. Baby - we saw him/her moving around in there, and it was unreal!
Food cravings: Fruit
Aversions: Nothing, but I find that I'm really really hungry, but then only eat a little and I'm full and just want some juice.
Gender: Still no idea.
Labour Signs: None
Belly Button in or out: In
What I miss: Fitting into my pants. This is getting ridiculous - I need to go shopping.
What I am looking forward to: Telling my work on Friday and just being pregnant already!
Weekly Wisdom: You're probably not fooling anyone, but if it makes you feel better to deny the pregnancy a little longer, well, that's okay.
Symptoms this week:
- Nothing over the top. The acne is definitely getting better now that I'm using all this new stuff
- My bloat really looks like a baby belly now
- I can't seem to sleep in any more because I have to pee around 5 or 6 every morning
- My boobs are pornographic, and still very tender
As you move into the second trimester, baby shifts into the growth and maturation stage. After weeks in the critical development stage, almost all of baby's systems are fully formed.
Our first baby picture!
How cute is that???Seriously cute. That's how cute.
The baby was moving around and stretching its arm over its head - it was adorable. And Doctor T-B says everything looks just fine, so go ahead and tell my mom it's okay to tell everyone now :) She said I'm measuring 12 weeks 1 day, so it looks like the due date really is November 7! So that means I'm behind on my pregnancy journal :)
So I guess it's safe to tell everyone now... but I'm still wary. Not that I'm worried about anything going wrong with the pregnancy at all - because I'm 100% confident now. I just don't want close friends to find out at the same time as acquaintances. So we're going to call our close friends tonight (the ones who don't know already) and then in a few days, I'm going to change my facebook status to "Daphne has a bun in the oven." I'm constantly baking something, and often have this in my status, so we thought it would be fun to make people guess if I'm actually baking a bun, or if I have a bun in the oven.
We're going to see a few houses tonight. Now that the 2nd trimester is just around the corner, the heat is on to find a place that we'll be happy with for the next 5 years or so and just buy the damn thing. We've come to terms with the fact that we're not going to buy our dream house right now, so we should just get something that's nice for now, and get on with it so we move while I'm still useful.
Big Ultrasound Today!
At 2:30 p.m., we'll be heading to the OB's office to see our little babe again. We're doing the IPS testing and 1st Tri ultrasound. And we'll get a picture of the ultrasound this time! Woooo!
I'm excited :) And one of the best things is that the appointment is at 2:30 so I get to leave work, and then just work from home after. That's fab. So I get to go home right after the ultrasound and scan that little picture and send it to our families and my boss and upload it to my blog :)
And provided that all goes well today, I'll feel pretty comfortable telling people. We'll wait until next week to announce it on Facebook (much to Nick's dismay) but we can tell friends and such now.
I can't wait to just 'come clean' with everyone!
I'm excited :) And one of the best things is that the appointment is at 2:30 so I get to leave work, and then just work from home after. That's fab. So I get to go home right after the ultrasound and scan that little picture and send it to our families and my boss and upload it to my blog :)
And provided that all goes well today, I'll feel pretty comfortable telling people. We'll wait until next week to announce it on Facebook (much to Nick's dismay) but we can tell friends and such now.
I can't wait to just 'come clean' with everyone!
Monday, April 27, 2009
The sweetest sound I've ever heard
My SIL (the doctor who prescribed me wonderful acne-killing face medicine a couple of weeks ago) brought her doppler to the BBQ so we could try to find a heartbeat. She made us promise that we wouldn't freak out if we didn't find it - she couldn't find it most of the time on herself because she was so swollen all the time. But since we have our big ultrasound on Tuesday, she brought it anyway.
So we're all waiting for the non-family guests to leave the BBQ so we can go try it out... But as 11 rolls around, we realize they're not leaving anytime soon, and say screw it. Nick, SIL and I go into the bedroom and close the door. My SIL got me all set up and covered in US goo, and put the wand on my belly. She searched around for a minute or two, pointing out my own heartbeat and the sound of the umbillical cord passing by the doppler, and then the most beautiful sound I've ever heard comes out loud and clear over the monitor.
Woosh Woosh Woosh Woosh Woosh Woosh Woosh....
Our little brownie has the sweetest heartbeat. Around 135 beats per minute (which is in the range of normal - hooray!) I was floored. And the babe was swimming around - we could only get maybe 15 seconds of heartbeat before s/he would move away from the wand. I had just had a cup of tea, so maybe the babe was feeling a little frisky :)
We invited my other sister-in-law in to hear, and then my mother-in-law.
And she let us take the doppler home, as long as we returned it on Sunday so she could take it back to the office on Monday.
So we listened again before bed, and then again in the morning before I showered. In the morning, we decided to call my mom. I ended up waking her up (oops!) but told her that someone wanted to say hi. We put the phone up to the monitor so she could hear the woosh woosh (still around 135 BPM). She said, "what the hell was that?" I told her it was the baby's heartbeat, and she melted. We put the doppler back to the phone, and I could hear her saying, "Hi baby! This is your grandma!" It was so sweet. I apologised for waking her, but said we figured she'd want to say hi before we had to take the doppler back.
I think it completely made her day.
I could listen to that all day.... But that's okay. The big ultrasound is Tuesday and we'll get a picture of our little baby brownie!
So we're all waiting for the non-family guests to leave the BBQ so we can go try it out... But as 11 rolls around, we realize they're not leaving anytime soon, and say screw it. Nick, SIL and I go into the bedroom and close the door. My SIL got me all set up and covered in US goo, and put the wand on my belly. She searched around for a minute or two, pointing out my own heartbeat and the sound of the umbillical cord passing by the doppler, and then the most beautiful sound I've ever heard comes out loud and clear over the monitor.
Woosh Woosh Woosh Woosh Woosh Woosh Woosh....
Our little brownie has the sweetest heartbeat. Around 135 beats per minute (which is in the range of normal - hooray!) I was floored. And the babe was swimming around - we could only get maybe 15 seconds of heartbeat before s/he would move away from the wand. I had just had a cup of tea, so maybe the babe was feeling a little frisky :)
We invited my other sister-in-law in to hear, and then my mother-in-law.
And she let us take the doppler home, as long as we returned it on Sunday so she could take it back to the office on Monday.
So we listened again before bed, and then again in the morning before I showered. In the morning, we decided to call my mom. I ended up waking her up (oops!) but told her that someone wanted to say hi. We put the phone up to the monitor so she could hear the woosh woosh (still around 135 BPM). She said, "what the hell was that?" I told her it was the baby's heartbeat, and she melted. We put the doppler back to the phone, and I could hear her saying, "Hi baby! This is your grandma!" It was so sweet. I apologised for waking her, but said we figured she'd want to say hi before we had to take the doppler back.
I think it completely made her day.
I could listen to that all day.... But that's okay. The big ultrasound is Tuesday and we'll get a picture of our little baby brownie!
Sunday, April 26, 2009
So apparently, I'm not fooling anyone.
We went to look at a house on Saturday on our way over to my sister-in-law's for a birthday BBQ. I was wearing a cute little sundress, which I figured hid my bloated belly pretty well - it was empire waisted and pretty flowy.
So we're looking through the house, and decide it's not for us. On our way out, the realtor asked what we thought about it. I replied, "it's nice, but it doesn't have enough bedrooms." Without hesitation, she looks at my stomach and says, "Which number is this?" I kind of stuttered and said, "Oh, it's our first." Then we left. As soon as we were out the door, Nick says, "Do you want to go home and change?" Well no, because I don't have anything else at all to wear!
This lady was so confident that I was pregnant, she didn't even hesitate to ask! Nervy!
So at the BBQ, I was pretty self-conscious and tried to make an effort to suck in and stand in flattering ways. It was a family BBQ, which meant that half of the guests knew I'm pregnant (my in-laws), but the other half were my sister-in-law's in-laws, who obviously didn't know. But they were all looking at my stomach, and I knew it.
As we were about to leave later that night, my brother-in-law tells me that his mom knows. She went up to him and said, "Listen, you don't have to say anything, but just tell Daphne Congratulations". He denied knowing anything, and said that if I'm pregnant, I haven't told him yet. She just shushed him and said, "I'm your mother, and I know when someone is pregnant."
So ya, I was kind of upset for a bit... but in the end, I am pregnant, so whatever. I'd be horribly offended if I was just getting chunky, but I am actually growing a little person inside me, so whatever. We'll be telling people soon enough - in a week! Or less! So whatever.
So we're looking through the house, and decide it's not for us. On our way out, the realtor asked what we thought about it. I replied, "it's nice, but it doesn't have enough bedrooms." Without hesitation, she looks at my stomach and says, "Which number is this?" I kind of stuttered and said, "Oh, it's our first." Then we left. As soon as we were out the door, Nick says, "Do you want to go home and change?" Well no, because I don't have anything else at all to wear!
This lady was so confident that I was pregnant, she didn't even hesitate to ask! Nervy!
So at the BBQ, I was pretty self-conscious and tried to make an effort to suck in and stand in flattering ways. It was a family BBQ, which meant that half of the guests knew I'm pregnant (my in-laws), but the other half were my sister-in-law's in-laws, who obviously didn't know. But they were all looking at my stomach, and I knew it.
As we were about to leave later that night, my brother-in-law tells me that his mom knows. She went up to him and said, "Listen, you don't have to say anything, but just tell Daphne Congratulations". He denied knowing anything, and said that if I'm pregnant, I haven't told him yet. She just shushed him and said, "I'm your mother, and I know when someone is pregnant."
So ya, I was kind of upset for a bit... but in the end, I am pregnant, so whatever. I'd be horribly offended if I was just getting chunky, but I am actually growing a little person inside me, so whatever. We'll be telling people soon enough - in a week! Or less! So whatever.
Friday, April 24, 2009
I might have to break down
...and buy some mat pants. I am so incredibly uncomfortable now, and I'm really running out of things to wear. Only one pair of jeans fits (my fat jeans) and even those have to be worn with the bella band. The other jeans won't even get up past my thighs.
And shirts aren't much better. Once I 'come out' at work, it'll be better because I won't be trying to hide my ever-expanding belly (I don't care that it's not baby yet, I look pregnant, and that's really all that matters when you're trying to keep it quiet). But for now, I have a very limited wardrobe of drapy shirts that still cover my stupid chest acne (the prescription is helping, but they're going away so slowly). And with it getting warm out now, I'm really limited since I can't justify wearing my heavy layer-y sweaters.
I might have to make a trip to Motherhood on Saturday. I want some jeans that fit comfortably. I hate fighting with my wardrobe every morning.
I can't wait for my appointment on Tuesday. Then I'll tell my department on Friday at our monthly meeting, and then I can just be pregnant at work. I'll be 12 weeks next week, so I think that's long enough to wait. Some people say that's the end of first tri - some say it ends at 13. Whatever, as long as the ultrasound goes well, i'm telling!
And shirts aren't much better. Once I 'come out' at work, it'll be better because I won't be trying to hide my ever-expanding belly (I don't care that it's not baby yet, I look pregnant, and that's really all that matters when you're trying to keep it quiet). But for now, I have a very limited wardrobe of drapy shirts that still cover my stupid chest acne (the prescription is helping, but they're going away so slowly). And with it getting warm out now, I'm really limited since I can't justify wearing my heavy layer-y sweaters.
I might have to make a trip to Motherhood on Saturday. I want some jeans that fit comfortably. I hate fighting with my wardrobe every morning.
I can't wait for my appointment on Tuesday. Then I'll tell my department on Friday at our monthly meeting, and then I can just be pregnant at work. I'll be 12 weeks next week, so I think that's long enough to wait. Some people say that's the end of first tri - some say it ends at 13. Whatever, as long as the ultrasound goes well, i'm telling!
Thursday, April 23, 2009
11 Weeks - Lime!
Weekly Pregnancy Journal
How far along: 11 w, 0 d
Total weight gain/loss: + 3.8lb, which is somehow comforting this far along in the first tri, since I read that you should only gain about 4 pounds total by 3 months. I'm right on track for that. And really, it's all in the belly, so I'm not really upset about it - it's starting to look pregnant, not just fat.
Maternity clothes: Considering it soon. I need pants.
Stretch marks: No
Sleep: Is normal now - I go to bed at normal times, and wake up refreshed. I'm still having really weird dreams - I should start blogging about those.
Best moment this week: Seeing our little brownie on the ultrasound! Getting a prescription for my acne from my SIL.
Movement: Bowels - moving regularly. Baby - not that I can feel.
Food cravings: Nothing really.
Aversions: Nothing. I'm feeling totally normal these days, and it's great. Even coffee tastes good again - this is fantastic news!
Gender: No idea, but my brother-in-law said that he thinks it's a girl because of my horrid acne. He said that girls 'suck the beauty out of their moms'.
Labour Signs: None
Belly Button in or out: In
What I miss: Having a glass of wine with dinner.
What I am looking forward to: Tuesday's big ultrasound! Then on Friday, I'll tell my department in our HR meeting. Then the next week, I'll tell the world!
Weekly Wisdom: Don't be upset when people don't react the way you'd like them to. It won't change anything, so just move on.
Symptoms this week:
- My horrible sciatic pain has really subsided this week (funny - after Nick and I had some super-awesome sex. I think it un-pinched the nerve! And he's so proud of himself for 'fixing' me ;)
- Boobs are huge and tender if I try to sleep on my stomach.
- The bloat is looking more like baby every day.
- The acne is still there, but after 3 days on antibiotic cream and a new cleanser recommended by my MD sister, I think it's met its match.
- Nausea and exhaustion may have departed for good - I think I'm already in the honeymoon stage of pregnancy at 11 weeks!
Your fetus currently enjoys a 1:1 ratio between body and head, and has skin so transparent that blood vessels show right through. But, fingers and toes are no longer webbed, and hair follicles, tooth buds and nail beds are forming -- setting up a significantly more attractive future.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
I've been so blog-lazy!
I've been delinquent, and I know if I just skip over the news of the last 2 weeks, I'll regret it later. So, I'm going to do a series of posts to catch up - and I'm going to adjust the dates so they reflect the approximate day it all happened.
- Telling the in-laws (April 11)
- Our first ultrasound! (April 17)
- Telling my dad (April 18)
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Bean Spilling - Telling my dad
We saw my dad and Susan on Saturday for dinner, which marked the last of the spilling the beans to family marithon we'd been running. Since we had just seen the babe the day before, we were pretty confident in telling them.
My SIL dressed Ty in the Super Cousin shirt we gave him, and when he took off his sweater, I said, "Ty, show Grampa and Susan your shirt!". He was not interested - he ran to the back door and wanted to go play outside. And Dad and Susan weren't really intent on seeing the shirt, no matter how many times I said it.
Eventually, my Dad read it and didn't get it at all. So I said, "because Ty's going to be a cousin". He just looked at me and said, "Oh really? Congratulations". Not excited - more awkward and matter-of-fact. Very anticlimactic. He hugged me really briefly and shook Nick's hand. End of story. Then Susan came to the backyard and said, "okay, so what shirt do I need to see?" She read it, and said, "Oh, that's great news" and hugged both of us. That was it. It was so awkward.
I know my dad and I aren't as close as he and my brother are, but it was dissappointing. It's not that he's not excited to have another grandchild, it's that he just doesn't know how to react.
Meh. Whatever. At least the rest of the family is over the moon - and he'll be excited later, I'm sure.
So now the whole family knows. Not long now before I can tell work and the rest of the world! After my big ultrasound.... that's coming up so soon!
My SIL dressed Ty in the Super Cousin shirt we gave him, and when he took off his sweater, I said, "Ty, show Grampa and Susan your shirt!". He was not interested - he ran to the back door and wanted to go play outside. And Dad and Susan weren't really intent on seeing the shirt, no matter how many times I said it.
Eventually, my Dad read it and didn't get it at all. So I said, "because Ty's going to be a cousin". He just looked at me and said, "Oh really? Congratulations". Not excited - more awkward and matter-of-fact. Very anticlimactic. He hugged me really briefly and shook Nick's hand. End of story. Then Susan came to the backyard and said, "okay, so what shirt do I need to see?" She read it, and said, "Oh, that's great news" and hugged both of us. That was it. It was so awkward.
I know my dad and I aren't as close as he and my brother are, but it was dissappointing. It's not that he's not excited to have another grandchild, it's that he just doesn't know how to react.
Meh. Whatever. At least the rest of the family is over the moon - and he'll be excited later, I'm sure.
So now the whole family knows. Not long now before I can tell work and the rest of the world! After my big ultrasound.... that's coming up so soon!
Friday, April 17, 2009
First Ultrasound!
We had our first doctor's appointment!
I met my OB, and she's really nice. When she realized that I was only 10 weeks, she didn't understand why her admin had booked me in so early (she does appointments starting at 12 weeks). I told her that my doctor thought she could check out my cyst while she was doing an ultrasound, and she said, "well, I'm not doing that kind of ultrasound today". Which meant HOORAY - she didn't need to use the dildo-cam! It was a tummy ultrasound!
So we saw our little brownie, and it was amazing. It really made it feel real - it's not just a 'concept' of pregnancy, there's actually a little baby in there. It was unreal.
So it was a really quick ultrasound, since she can't do anything until 12 weeks testing-wise. And she didn't check the heartbeat. But brownie's measuring at the right size (though she's still giving me November 7 as a due date instead of 12, since she's going by my LMP. I'm sure she'll adjust that at my next ultrasound).
So, the 12 week biggie is set for April 28 - which, coincidentally, I think it the original u/s date they gave me before I bumped it up to 10 weeks. Next Tuesday! So excited. And we'll get a picture of our little babe next week too :)
Holy crap - there's a baby in there!
I met my OB, and she's really nice. When she realized that I was only 10 weeks, she didn't understand why her admin had booked me in so early (she does appointments starting at 12 weeks). I told her that my doctor thought she could check out my cyst while she was doing an ultrasound, and she said, "well, I'm not doing that kind of ultrasound today". Which meant HOORAY - she didn't need to use the dildo-cam! It was a tummy ultrasound!
So we saw our little brownie, and it was amazing. It really made it feel real - it's not just a 'concept' of pregnancy, there's actually a little baby in there. It was unreal.
So it was a really quick ultrasound, since she can't do anything until 12 weeks testing-wise. And she didn't check the heartbeat. But brownie's measuring at the right size (though she's still giving me November 7 as a due date instead of 12, since she's going by my LMP. I'm sure she'll adjust that at my next ultrasound).
So, the 12 week biggie is set for April 28 - which, coincidentally, I think it the original u/s date they gave me before I bumped it up to 10 weeks. Next Tuesday! So excited. And we'll get a picture of our little babe next week too :)
Holy crap - there's a baby in there!
Thursday, April 16, 2009
10 Weeks - Prune
Weekly Pregnancy Journal
How far along: 10 w, 0 d
Total weight gain/loss: + 2.8lb, but I swear to god I'm huge. I'm starting to look pregnant, and I'm really limited on clothes that fit and hide my bloat.
Maternity clothes: Considering it soon.
Stretch marks: No
Sleep: Isn't as all-consuming as it was before. I can stay up until 10:30 or 11 now, and it's wonderful.
Best moment this week: Telling the in-laws. I have to blog about that - they're all so excited!
Movement: Bowels - moving regularly. Baby - not that I can feel.
Food cravings: Nothing really.
Aversions: The last week or so I've felt really quite good - food isn't the worst thing in the world any more. Yay! Maybe now I can lay off the bagles a little bit!
Gender: No idea
Labour Signs: None
Belly Button in or out: In
What I miss: Being excited to shop for Spring clothes. Liking coffee. I really miss coffee. Wanting sex. I have absolutely zero sex drive, and my poory hubby is getting fed up.
What I am looking forward to: Tomorrow! Meeting my OB! And my SIL said she'll bring her doppler home from the office so we can listen for the heartbeat on Sunday (we'll hear it tomorrow, I'm assuming, but can't hurt to hear it again!)
Weekly Wisdom: Don't eat broccoli-onion salad at lunch when you have a meeting with the President at 1:00. The whole time I was in his office I was thinking, "Oh my god, I'm going to burp broccoli on this man"
NEW QUESTION: Symptoms this week: My boobs aren't as sore - still huge though. I'm crazy bloated as the day goes on. I have terrible skin, and I need to go buy more high-necked shirts because the chest acne is raging again. Nausea and exhaustion seems to have gone away this past week, so that's good (unless it's a sign of something bad, of course.... we shall see tomorrow I guess).
With bones and cartilage starting to form and vital organs beginning to function, baby is making major progress. Body length will almost double in the next three weeks, and arm joints are now working. (Soon, legs will too.)
Friday, April 10, 2009
Spilling Beans - Telling the in-laws
My in-laws came over on Good Friday to have dinner at our house to celebrate my Mother-in-law's 60th birthday. The whole family came - MIL/FIL (London), SIL/BIL + their 3 kids (London), and SIL/BIL + their son (Toronto). It was a full house, and we took the opportunity to tell them our news - I was 9 weeks along.
So everyone had gone in on a gift for my MIL - we had a painting done of a poster she loved. So we brought it out, and she was surprised. And she thought that was it for gifts.
Then, Nick and I handed her another box, and the siblings were confused, since we hadn't told them we had gotten her something independantly. We took an Indian jewellery box and wrapped it up with a bib inside that said "Thank Heaven for little babies". As she was unwrapping, Nick said, "Mom, it's your 60th, so we couldn't help but go a little overboard. So if you don't like it, just pretend". When she saw the box, she got all excited thinking we got her jewellery. The siblings were so confused, because the whole family buys all our jewellery through my BIL, who is a wholesaler. So they were ticked that we got her something from somewhere else without them knowing.
When she opened the box, there was a brief moment of disappointment when she realized it wasn't a necklace set - and then she realized what it meant and squealed and got up to hug us. The whole family was excited and gushing - and my poor nieces had no idea what was going on until my SIL said, "Daphne Mani has a baby in her belly!" We had to tell them quickly that it's a big secret, so they couldn't tell their uncle and other grandparents yet - since they were staying with them in Toronto that weekend.
My one SIL was so surprised - she didn't know we were trying, or even that we had changed our minds about kids (well, that I changed my mind). She was ticked that Nick didn't tell her. The other SIL, who knew that's why we cancelled India but also thought we were on a break for now, was surprised because she had come straight out and asked Nick if we were still on hold, not two days before, and he lied to her face.
It was awesome. The next morning, I took my MIL to a hair appointment (we were going to a wedding on the Saturday) and she told me in the car, "it's not that it's more important, but.... well, this is the first grandchild that will be 'our family' - the other kids belong to their fathers' families. Not that it's more important, but still". Because in Indian culture, her daughters leave their family to join their husbands, but their son stays with the parents forever. She was so careful not to make a big deal about it - but I know this really means something to her. It's the only kid to carry on the family name.
So, in a nutshell, they were thrilled. And my SIL (in Toronto) was shocked that we had everyone over to our place when I was pregnant. "You should have all come to our place so you didn't have to do so much work!"
The cutest thing was when my nieces were leaving. I reminded them both that the baby is still a big secret, so they can't tell their uncle or grandparents or anyone else yet. The 6 year old said "I'm really good with secrets - I didn't tell anyone about our baby brother!" I said great, thanks. Then she got all serious, and said, "Daphne Mani... can I tell them when the baby is born?" She was so concerned that she would have to keep the secret that long! I assured her that she'd be able to tell them long before that!
The wedding on Saturday was great - and the sari I wore hid my bloat, for the most part :)
So everyone had gone in on a gift for my MIL - we had a painting done of a poster she loved. So we brought it out, and she was surprised. And she thought that was it for gifts.
Then, Nick and I handed her another box, and the siblings were confused, since we hadn't told them we had gotten her something independantly. We took an Indian jewellery box and wrapped it up with a bib inside that said "Thank Heaven for little babies". As she was unwrapping, Nick said, "Mom, it's your 60th, so we couldn't help but go a little overboard. So if you don't like it, just pretend". When she saw the box, she got all excited thinking we got her jewellery. The siblings were so confused, because the whole family buys all our jewellery through my BIL, who is a wholesaler. So they were ticked that we got her something from somewhere else without them knowing.
When she opened the box, there was a brief moment of disappointment when she realized it wasn't a necklace set - and then she realized what it meant and squealed and got up to hug us. The whole family was excited and gushing - and my poor nieces had no idea what was going on until my SIL said, "Daphne Mani has a baby in her belly!" We had to tell them quickly that it's a big secret, so they couldn't tell their uncle and other grandparents yet - since they were staying with them in Toronto that weekend.
My one SIL was so surprised - she didn't know we were trying, or even that we had changed our minds about kids (well, that I changed my mind). She was ticked that Nick didn't tell her. The other SIL, who knew that's why we cancelled India but also thought we were on a break for now, was surprised because she had come straight out and asked Nick if we were still on hold, not two days before, and he lied to her face.
It was awesome. The next morning, I took my MIL to a hair appointment (we were going to a wedding on the Saturday) and she told me in the car, "it's not that it's more important, but.... well, this is the first grandchild that will be 'our family' - the other kids belong to their fathers' families. Not that it's more important, but still". Because in Indian culture, her daughters leave their family to join their husbands, but their son stays with the parents forever. She was so careful not to make a big deal about it - but I know this really means something to her. It's the only kid to carry on the family name.
So, in a nutshell, they were thrilled. And my SIL (in Toronto) was shocked that we had everyone over to our place when I was pregnant. "You should have all come to our place so you didn't have to do so much work!"
The cutest thing was when my nieces were leaving. I reminded them both that the baby is still a big secret, so they can't tell their uncle or grandparents or anyone else yet. The 6 year old said "I'm really good with secrets - I didn't tell anyone about our baby brother!" I said great, thanks. Then she got all serious, and said, "Daphne Mani... can I tell them when the baby is born?" She was so concerned that she would have to keep the secret that long! I assured her that she'd be able to tell them long before that!
The wedding on Saturday was great - and the sari I wore hid my bloat, for the most part :)
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