So I am now technically full term, and could go into labor at any time. Though I imagine this baby will want to cook for a few more weeks before making his appearance.
We're almost ready for him, with stuff that is. We only have a few more things left to buy and we'll be getting those soon. Thanks to our awesome families for everything you've done!!
Knowing I was in labor last time was easy. My water broke and the doctor told me to go to the hospital. Contractions didn't even start for an hour or two, and were pretty small at first. This time I keep having thoughts about false labor and fear of me not knowing what's going on. Or having unbearable contractions (I have a pretty low pain tolerance), but my doctor telling me not to go in yet. I don't know. There are so many variables, I just wish there was a solid path for the way it all happens.
Next week, we have our hospital tour/pre-registration. So it will be nice to get at least a little perspective of how things will go once we get there. I don't know how different it will be having a baby here versus Canada, but at least I'll get to experience both sides.
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Hiccups or torture?
Maybe I am terrible for thinking this, but when baby gets hiccups, it reminds me of Chinese water torture. Except instead of water dripping on my forehead, its a steady pulsing inside my abdomen. At first, it's just funny little movements, but after a while I feel like it's driving me insane. Can someone do some scientific research to figure out how to control these fetal hiccups? Moms everywhere would thank you.
Friday, May 31, 2013
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Monday, May 20, 2013
My how time flies
Wednesday is Amy's last day of school for the year. It's hard to believe that the school year is already over. I feel like she just started a few weeks ago. It's been wonderful for her, and I know she will miss it over the summer, but she'll be happy to go back next year. She'll still be in the same preschool program, but she'll have a different teacher. We all really liked her teacher, so we're sad that Amy won't be in her class again, but I'm sure the new teacher will be great also.
Another way time flies, baby is due in just over 5 weeks. At the beginning, time seemed to drag on. Then it got really fast, and now I feel like his arrival is coming at us so fast. Yesterday, we had a baby shower, and receiving baby gifts made it feel that much more real and imminent. As if the constant movement hasn't made him feel real enough. I think my insides may be bruised and broken. And he still has 5 weeks of growing. But my goodness does this boy move a lot. I can already tell he's gonna be a handful. Now if only we could figure out what to name him. Amy now thinks we should name him Amy. That's been the consistent choice for a couple weeks now. I think it might get confusing though.
Another way time flies, baby is due in just over 5 weeks. At the beginning, time seemed to drag on. Then it got really fast, and now I feel like his arrival is coming at us so fast. Yesterday, we had a baby shower, and receiving baby gifts made it feel that much more real and imminent. As if the constant movement hasn't made him feel real enough. I think my insides may be bruised and broken. And he still has 5 weeks of growing. But my goodness does this boy move a lot. I can already tell he's gonna be a handful. Now if only we could figure out what to name him. Amy now thinks we should name him Amy. That's been the consistent choice for a couple weeks now. I think it might get confusing though.
Friday, May 10, 2013
It's Friday!
Only 33 weeks and I already feel like a beached whale sometimes. My biggest issue lately is a lack of energy. Some days are normal and I feel fine. Other days (like today), I feel totally drained and even coffee can't do anything for me. Now that the weather is finally getting nice, I'm too exhausted to enjoy it.
Amy's been a trooper though. She just accepts when I am tired and plays by herself for the most part. She's getting more independent that way, and it's been very helpful.
Lately, she's been going through the "it's mine" phase. I'm actually surprised it took this long. She even saw a girl on tv putting money into a piggy bank, and said "No, it's my coins" throughout the entire commercial. Her favorite though is to see my cup of coffee, reach for it, and say it's hers. Maybe she thinks that one day she will convince me. Good luck, kid.
Amy's been a trooper though. She just accepts when I am tired and plays by herself for the most part. She's getting more independent that way, and it's been very helpful.
Lately, she's been going through the "it's mine" phase. I'm actually surprised it took this long. She even saw a girl on tv putting money into a piggy bank, and said "No, it's my coins" throughout the entire commercial. Her favorite though is to see my cup of coffee, reach for it, and say it's hers. Maybe she thinks that one day she will convince me. Good luck, kid.
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Thoughts at 32 weeks
32 down, 8 to go. But these are always the longest 8. The home stretch. May should be a good month though, so hopefully that helps it go by faster.
If there's one thing I miss from the last time I was pregnant, it's being able to nap whenever I wanted. I'm so tired for several hours every day, but since Amy gave up her naps for the most part, I'm outta luck.
Other than being tired a lot and the general uncomfortable feeling of having a bowling ball strapped to my abdomen, I am doing well. Not too many aches and pains and I can generally get around the same as I always have, it just takes a bit more effort.
On a separate note, Brandon and I had a meeting with Amy's teacher and speech therapist yesterday about her progress this year. They both had nothing but fantastic things to say about her. She's improved in so many ways. I always get nervous in meetings like that, afraid of what they might say, but her teacher and therapist have both seen the same explosion of progress in the past few months that we have. We're so proud of her.
If there's one thing I miss from the last time I was pregnant, it's being able to nap whenever I wanted. I'm so tired for several hours every day, but since Amy gave up her naps for the most part, I'm outta luck.
Other than being tired a lot and the general uncomfortable feeling of having a bowling ball strapped to my abdomen, I am doing well. Not too many aches and pains and I can generally get around the same as I always have, it just takes a bit more effort.
On a separate note, Brandon and I had a meeting with Amy's teacher and speech therapist yesterday about her progress this year. They both had nothing but fantastic things to say about her. She's improved in so many ways. I always get nervous in meetings like that, afraid of what they might say, but her teacher and therapist have both seen the same explosion of progress in the past few months that we have. We're so proud of her.
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