Surprise- 27 weeks!

After posting last week I did a little research and realized that somewhere along the way I had missed a week! So this week I got a bonus week and will be 27 weeks tomorrow! Hard to believe. I can't believe the 3rd trimester is approaching. I went to the dr yesterday and did the glucose test (no results yet) and it wasn't that bad. Everything I had heard was that the drink was thick and warm and gross- mine was fruit punch flavored straight out of the fridge. It felt like a treat to drink such yummy and sugar-laden juice! Anyhow- after I downed the solution, I got on the scale and low and behold had gained another 4 pounds. Now after gaining 6 for 2 months in a row I was thinking 4 wasn't so bad but then reality set in... At this rate I am going to gain way too much (are you all sick of me talking about weight or what- I promise this won't be long)... so I finally approached my dr. This whole pregnancy he has been saying that I am doing great- weight gain right on target and blah blah blah... He finally agreed that I am gaining weight quite rapidly and gave me some tips on slowing down. I think that since he agreed with me, I will actually follow his advice- before I thought- he's okay with it, maybe I should get over it. So FJ and I stopped on the way home and loaded up on lean proteins and fruits and veggies and that is what I am going to stick to.

I also told my OB that I am a little worried that I am not feeling my baby move as much as my friends at this stage (you all but I didn't get into the whole blogosphere thing) and he said that at this point they don't start counting fetal movements- that starts at 28 weeks. He said starting at 28 weeks to lay on my left side in a quiet place with both hands on my abdomen and I should feel 5 movements in 30 minutes. That sounds like a lot to me! Also- every 30 minutes the baby moves that much? Those of you who have felt your baby a lot might not feel like this is a lot but it worries me that my baby won't be up to par. The dr. said that we could do a non-stress test if that would make me feel better in labor and delivery starting at 28 weeks. So yesterday I tried and tried to get my baby to kick, punch, turn, whatever and when I was lying there relaxed I couldn't really feel it. Later that night though (and as we speak) the baby seems to be going wild. I feel like he/she must be really shy because every time I feel a few good kicks, I lift my shirt to see if my belly is trembling and he/she runs away. Same thing when FJ tries to get a feel.

Last night we put all of the I.KEA furniture together. I will have to take a picture because it looks fantastic. It really wasn't as bad as I thought putting it all together and I feel great that I got to help! We have decided to make the nursery off limits to the puppies and they are not happy. This coming week we are going to put furniture together in the guest room and finish up a little painting. I am starting to feel panicky about all of the projects that need to be done in at max 13 weeks! I also signed up our baby classes (baby basics, labor and delivery, pediatric cpr, hospital tour, and breastfeeding). I feel good that I got off my arse and called and made these appointments but it makes it all seem that much more real!

25 weeks (I think...)

This is so strange. I am so sure that I posted last week and it is not here. Has this ever happened to any of you? Anyhow, I have had rough week personally. Not really in comparison to what is going on with many of you, but emotionally it was hard. I have posted here before about being obsessed with my weight. I always thought that once I got pregnant that would be done and its not- its actually worse. It doesn't help that my good friend just had her 2nd baby and literally looked like she shoved a basketball in her shirt- she was 100% all baby! I guess I am jealous. Here I am at 25 weeks pregnant and I still look like I have put on weight but not necessarily pregnant. The truth is that at this time last year I had lost a bunch of weight and weighed 40-some pounds less than I do now. Slowly I had regained the weight and then some and now am pregnant and seem to look as if I am continously gaining weight. I got on the scale Monday morning and was shocked that I had gained so many lbs in one week. I feel like at this rate I am going to be one of those women who gain too much weight and can never get it off once the baby is born. I bought a pregnancy cookbook in hopes that it had some tips and recipes on how not to gain weight too quickly. It doesn't really- it has great recipe ideas but no real serving suggestions to keep portion control in sight. Anyway, on top of my own insecurities I have been asked about a gazillion times this week when I was due. When I say June 28 people say that I don't look that far along. At first I liked this- I thought it meant I looked good for 25 weeks pregnant... Then I ran into a substitute at my school who exclaimed, "You don't look pregnant, you just look like you have put on a ton of weight!". Now when people say I don't look that far along- her oh-so-kind words ring in my ears. I had a good old hormonal cry to my husband about this who swears I look beautiful. I just want a big old belly and everything else to stay the same but that is not how my body wants this pregnancy to go and I just have to remember that as long as the baby is healthy and my dr is okay with my weight gain- I should be happy, and I am. I have not lost sight of what is important but selfishly I wish I looked better. I hope that doesn't offend anyone.

As of Monday I thought my round ligament pain was getting better. I went for a long walk with the dogs and by night I could barely walk. I am going to try prenatal yoga and see if stretching helps. Anyone tried it?

The nursery is now an empty room. We had a yard sale on Saturday and sold everything (either sold or sent to goodwill) that was in that room or the guest room. FJ is planning on painting next week and we are also planning on a trip to IKE.A to pick up the furniture. I have settled on a date for my shower (or atleast a weekend) for May 31/ June 1. I almost would rather not have one but my friends insist. It just seems like I would be better off after the baby is born and I am sure that I am really going to bring him/ her home. (Do I still sound synical???)

We also settled on childcare. The good news is that I won't have to go back to work until November. In November my child should be about 5-6 months old. A friend of mine's mom keeps kids and has agreed to take care of our's. I do have a few more things to take care of next week.

Week 23 and FJ's woes

23 weeks... wowsas! I feel like it might actually be 24 and I have missed a week somewhere but regardless- one more week down. It was a pretty good week overall. The belly is still fairly tender in the evenings and I did not wear the belly belt like I was supposed to so it is my own fault. I am still struggling with thinking I just look fat and not pregnant. A secretary at my school claimed, "My, you are getting wider- it must be a girl!" yesterday. Thanks lady- that was classy. Most people say I look good for almost 6 months and I think 12 pounds is pretty darn good but I feel like a load. In fact- most of my original maternity clothes don't fit me anymore. My arms seem to have gotten fat, my legs and butt are fatter- everything but the basketball that I so desperately want. Don't get me wrong- I am not complaining- I am thrilled to pregnant and as long as I am healthy I could give a rip if I look fat but its just self image that I have always struggled with.

FJ is getting stir crazy with our weekend routine. I am perfectly happy sitting around watching t.v. while he still wants to get out and have a life. I told him go ahead! Or- I will gladly go to a non-smoking bar and have a lemonade while you have some drinks. I think he is depressed that his friends aren't calling but honestly they probably think that we are living the pregnant life and have no intention to go out. I told him that the phone works both ways and he should make himself available to his friends if that would get himself out of his funk. I think the thing that he is struggling with the most is not smoking. I am not sure tat he necessarily "trusts" himself being out with his friends (who smoke) without me and not giving in to temptation. He is driving me crazy though- such a baby!

belly band

I know- how unusual for me to post twice in the same week!!! Well here I am. We had an OB appt yesterday and all was well. I was delighted that I hadn't gained 10+ pounds in the past 4 weeks but alas I had gained 6. That's 6 for last month and 6 for this month. I figured it out and when I was weighing in at my lowest and best- I weighed 40 pounds less than I do at this moment. I am not counting that I have gained 40 pounds so far though since I gained about 20-25 trying to get pregnant and probably another 10-15 in the first few weeks before my dr started "counting". He only thinks I have gained 12 pounds and he thinks that is right on target. It's all good- I am just happy to have this beautiful reason to be packing on the pounds!!! Has anyone seen Juno? I dragged FJ to see it last night and I really liked it. There were a few moments when I would've liked to have jumped through the screen and popped little naive Juno in the face when she made comments like- "at least you don't have to get big and pregnant" to women who so desperately wanted to. Anyway, I recommend it as a light hearted comedy. I don't think I could have seen it pre-pregnancy but I enjoyed it last night. FJ didn't love it- too chcick-flicky but he said it was "cute". Anyway, at the OB's office yesterday I encountered my least favorite person from his office- the nurse. This woman made me feel stupid and like sh*t while trying to get pregnant. Then I found out that she was pregnant and due last December and thought maybe things would be better between us now that she was pregnant and I was pregnant. Well- she's back from maternity leave and just as bitchy as ever. Urghhhhh. The good thing is that I only have to deal with her when I am weighing in and having blood pressure taken so far so our encounters are brief. So my OB asked how my pelvis pain is going and I told him not so good. He "prescribed" (you don't need a prescription- obviously) a belly belt to wear. I went to the maternity store after the appt to get some khakis and found one there. I wore it last night and today and so far so good. I feel like I am wearing too tight panty hose (which mind you isn't comfy) but my pelvis seems to feel less pressure. The true test will be Monday at school. Okay- that's all for now. I hope everyone is having a terrific weekend!!!