This is ironic since I have a future post in mind about how I don't like changes. But I think its necessary...
I'm thinking about making changes to my blog set up. I've been maintaining a running blog since last January when I started with Team in Training. Thats part of the reason I started this blog because its a good way to share. But I'm not really into updating two blogs. So I may move this one over to that one or that one over here or just create a new blog all together. Not really sure what I want to do at this point. Whenever I decide what I'm going to do, I will post it here!
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Friday, May 22, 2009
16 weeks down
Only 24 weeks to go! Its still so far away. There's actually a lot going on in pregnancy-land right now though.
The biggest news is I think I'm feeling the baby move! The last two nights when I was sitting still watching the Brewers games I felt these small muscle twitches in my belly area. I actually think I felt one or two of them earlier in the week too.
I have a tiny bump below my waist, but I'm choosing not to post a picture of it because you can't see it below my big stomach. I've been a bit surprised that I'm not showing more. I guess I always thought that part started sooner. However, I am feeling like more growth is coming soon. I have some general aches in the belly area and round ligament pain. And the fact that I am feeling movement probably means I'm about to bust out too. I'm sure maternity clothes are in my near future.
Unfortunately I'm still gaining more weight than I should. I'm trying not to worry about it, but its hard to do. I knew I'd have issues with the weight gain well before I got pregnant.
I didn't hear back from the doctor's office about either of the blood tests I had last week, so I am pretty sure I'm in the clear. Meaning I don't have anemia and the result of the AFP test was normal.
Doug and I have had baby stuff on the brain lately. I've been looking at bedroom sets at Babies R Us. I'd love to start shopping for baby but there's so much to get and its not cheap. Not to mention we don't have anywhere to put it yet. Its a shame too because there's a bedroom set at Babies R Us thats on clearance that both Doug and I love.
Instead of doing anything with baby's room just yet, I've been slowly spring cleaning. Doug and I cleaned the basement a couple weeks ago and this week I reorganized some cabinets in the kitchen to make things fit better and I cleaned the refrigerator. My list of spring cleaning tasks also includes a thorough cleaning of the upstairs bathroom, especially the shower, finally installing the rest of the hardware in the kitchen, and cleaning the two downstairs closets and the one in the baby's room. Maybe by the time I get those done, we'll have some money (not to mention a gender) to start getting stuff ready for the baby's room.
The biggest news is I think I'm feeling the baby move! The last two nights when I was sitting still watching the Brewers games I felt these small muscle twitches in my belly area. I actually think I felt one or two of them earlier in the week too.
I have a tiny bump below my waist, but I'm choosing not to post a picture of it because you can't see it below my big stomach. I've been a bit surprised that I'm not showing more. I guess I always thought that part started sooner. However, I am feeling like more growth is coming soon. I have some general aches in the belly area and round ligament pain. And the fact that I am feeling movement probably means I'm about to bust out too. I'm sure maternity clothes are in my near future.
Unfortunately I'm still gaining more weight than I should. I'm trying not to worry about it, but its hard to do. I knew I'd have issues with the weight gain well before I got pregnant.
I didn't hear back from the doctor's office about either of the blood tests I had last week, so I am pretty sure I'm in the clear. Meaning I don't have anemia and the result of the AFP test was normal.
Doug and I have had baby stuff on the brain lately. I've been looking at bedroom sets at Babies R Us. I'd love to start shopping for baby but there's so much to get and its not cheap. Not to mention we don't have anywhere to put it yet. Its a shame too because there's a bedroom set at Babies R Us thats on clearance that both Doug and I love.
Instead of doing anything with baby's room just yet, I've been slowly spring cleaning. Doug and I cleaned the basement a couple weeks ago and this week I reorganized some cabinets in the kitchen to make things fit better and I cleaned the refrigerator. My list of spring cleaning tasks also includes a thorough cleaning of the upstairs bathroom, especially the shower, finally installing the rest of the hardware in the kitchen, and cleaning the two downstairs closets and the one in the baby's room. Maybe by the time I get those done, we'll have some money (not to mention a gender) to start getting stuff ready for the baby's room.
Monday, May 18, 2009
Weird and annoying things about pregnancy
The #1 weird thing this week: My hormones are making my nose runny! I guess they expand the mucus membranes in my nose or something? Weird.
Round ligament pain cramps my style. The worst is if I sneeze when I'm sleeping flat. Ouch! Luckily I've figured it out so I bend when I feel a sneeze coming on. Luckily the round ligament pain doesn't bother me while running like it did at first.
I never know how my appetite will be from day to day. Same goes for my energy level.
At some point between now and the third trimester I'll have to start sleeping on my side because the growing uterus puts pressure on some arteries or something. I'm not completely sure of the reason. I just know it will be tough because while I usually fall asleep on my side, I move around a lot and end up on my back. How do I make sure I stay on my side while sleeping?
I guess I'll add to this list as pregnancy progresses. I'm sure there will be many more things to add!
Round ligament pain cramps my style. The worst is if I sneeze when I'm sleeping flat. Ouch! Luckily I've figured it out so I bend when I feel a sneeze coming on. Luckily the round ligament pain doesn't bother me while running like it did at first.
I never know how my appetite will be from day to day. Same goes for my energy level.
At some point between now and the third trimester I'll have to start sleeping on my side because the growing uterus puts pressure on some arteries or something. I'm not completely sure of the reason. I just know it will be tough because while I usually fall asleep on my side, I move around a lot and end up on my back. How do I make sure I stay on my side while sleeping?
I guess I'll add to this list as pregnancy progresses. I'm sure there will be many more things to add!
Friday, May 15, 2009
I love that sound
Our baby's heart beat is strong; its in the high 150s. I love that sound. Last time I heard it I immediately forgot what it sounded like. But now its with me. Since the nausea went away and I'm not feeling the movements yet or even grown very much, hearing the heart beat reassures me that he or she is still in there!
In addition to the heartbeat today, I had blood drawn to test for AFP and hemoglobin. I don't remember what AFP stands for, but its a screening for spina bifida and some other defects. The hemoglobin test is to make sure I haven't become anemic.
At my next prenatal appointment, or maybe the one after that, they'll start measuring. This is so cool!
Something thats not so cool: the round ligament pain I feel after sneezing while laying down! Ouch! I used to get charlie horses in my sleep and while the round ligament pain doesn't last, it hurts more than a charlie horse.
In addition to the heartbeat today, I had blood drawn to test for AFP and hemoglobin. I don't remember what AFP stands for, but its a screening for spina bifida and some other defects. The hemoglobin test is to make sure I haven't become anemic.
At my next prenatal appointment, or maybe the one after that, they'll start measuring. This is so cool!
Something thats not so cool: the round ligament pain I feel after sneezing while laying down! Ouch! I used to get charlie horses in my sleep and while the round ligament pain doesn't last, it hurts more than a charlie horse.
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Visiting my best friends
On Wednesday I drove three hours to Bloomington, IL, to meet one of my best friends, Desiree, who lives in Charleston. I wish my best friends lived closer! My other best friend, Jen, who is also pregnant, lives in near Chicago. She's about 10 weeks ahead of me, due in late August. We used to live almost next door to each other in neighboring subdivisions. And now we're so far apart. I'm hoping to visit her sometime soon too.
It was great to see Desiree. The last time I saw her was Christmas time. We had a fabulous lunch at Olive Garden and then hung out at a mall across the street from the restaurant. We had milkshakes from this foodcourt place there that weren't very good.
One of the highlights of the day was that Desiree brought Doug and I our first baby gift! She gave us a hooded towel and washcloth set, a set of 5 onesies and a set of 3 burping cloths, all in yellow and green of course since we don't know yet if its a boy or a girl. Thank you Desiree!
"This week's big developments: Your baby can now squint, frown, grimace, pee, and possibly suck his thumb! Thanks to brain impulses, his facial muscles are getting a workout as his tiny features form one expression after another. His kidneys are producing urine, which he releases into the amniotic fluid around him — a process he'll keep up until birth. He can grasp, too, and if you're having an ultrasound now, you may even catch him sucking his thumb."
"In other news: Your baby's stretching out. From head to bottom, he measures 3 1/2 inches — about the size of a lemon — and he weighs 1 1/2 ounces. His body's growing faster than his head, which now sits upon a more distinct neck. By the end of this week, his arms will have grown to a length that's in proportion to the rest of his body. (His legs still have some lengthening to do.) He's starting to develop an ultra-fine, downy covering of hair, called lanugo, all over his body. Your baby's liver starts making bile this week — a sign that it's doing its job right — and his spleen starts helping in the production of red blood cells. Though you can't feel his tiny punches and kicks yet, your little pugilist's hands and feet (which now measure about 1/2 inch long) are more flexible and active."
It was great to see Desiree. The last time I saw her was Christmas time. We had a fabulous lunch at Olive Garden and then hung out at a mall across the street from the restaurant. We had milkshakes from this foodcourt place there that weren't very good.One of the highlights of the day was that Desiree brought Doug and I our first baby gift! She gave us a hooded towel and washcloth set, a set of 5 onesies and a set of 3 burping cloths, all in yellow and green of course since we don't know yet if its a boy or a girl. Thank you Desiree!
My belly is starting to grow every day, though it is still not obvious from the outside over my clothes. It isn't even that obvious without clothes. But I can feel it. If I put on a pair of pants I haven't worn in awhile they fit differently. In fact, this morning my belly felt like it had grown overnight!
I'm feeling more round ligament pains in regular movement as well as sleeping. I hope running stays comfortable because I'm not ready to give that up yet. I gained a pound this week, which could have been because of having too much dessert this week, but I also think its because baby is growing. I'm hoping to make it to the doctor next week having gained only 1 or 2 pounds instead of the 9 I gained between my first and second appointments.
Here's whats going on this week, according to http://www.babycenter.com/:"This week's big developments: Your baby can now squint, frown, grimace, pee, and possibly suck his thumb! Thanks to brain impulses, his facial muscles are getting a workout as his tiny features form one expression after another. His kidneys are producing urine, which he releases into the amniotic fluid around him — a process he'll keep up until birth. He can grasp, too, and if you're having an ultrasound now, you may even catch him sucking his thumb."
"In other news: Your baby's stretching out. From head to bottom, he measures 3 1/2 inches — about the size of a lemon — and he weighs 1 1/2 ounces. His body's growing faster than his head, which now sits upon a more distinct neck. By the end of this week, his arms will have grown to a length that's in proportion to the rest of his body. (His legs still have some lengthening to do.) He's starting to develop an ultra-fine, downy covering of hair, called lanugo, all over his body. Your baby's liver starts making bile this week — a sign that it's doing its job right — and his spleen starts helping in the production of red blood cells. Though you can't feel his tiny punches and kicks yet, your little pugilist's hands and feet (which now measure about 1/2 inch long) are more flexible and active."
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Things are looking fine
I just got the results from my first trimester screening and everything is looking good!
The test uses an ultrasound to measure the space behind the baby's neck and a blood test to screen for hormones to determine the risk of a baby having Down syndrome or trisomy 13 or 18, chromosome disorders. Apparently it doesn't rule out the disorders, but its a good indicator.
I wasn't worried about any of these defects, but it is nice to have the confirmation.
Work on cleaning the house is going well. Our basement is the cleanest and most empty its been since before we moved in. Next on my agenda is the closets, but I may wait awhile on that because this is a pretty busy week for me. There isn't much else going on here this week.
I have the 20-week ultrasound in six weeks (that still seems so far away!) and after that we can start really thinking about decorating the baby's room and what kind of furniture we want. I didn't want to find out the sex at the ultrasound, but Doug convinced me and I caved in. But now I can't wait to find out!
The test uses an ultrasound to measure the space behind the baby's neck and a blood test to screen for hormones to determine the risk of a baby having Down syndrome or trisomy 13 or 18, chromosome disorders. Apparently it doesn't rule out the disorders, but its a good indicator.
I wasn't worried about any of these defects, but it is nice to have the confirmation.
Work on cleaning the house is going well. Our basement is the cleanest and most empty its been since before we moved in. Next on my agenda is the closets, but I may wait awhile on that because this is a pretty busy week for me. There isn't much else going on here this week.
I have the 20-week ultrasound in six weeks (that still seems so far away!) and after that we can start really thinking about decorating the baby's room and what kind of furniture we want. I didn't want to find out the sex at the ultrasound, but Doug convinced me and I caved in. But now I can't wait to find out!
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