Still pregnant and self-absorbed. [sigh] Baby is "due" in 15 days.
Every little action has an equal and opposite reaction-- or a completely out of proportion opposite reaction-- like when I walk Monkey's dirty food tray and bib into the kitchen, and then have to go sit down b/c I'm too tired to clean it up. Or when I have 1 sip of water and have to go to the bathroom immediately, every 15 minutes. Or when I'm so tired from "resting" all night, that I have to get out of bed and go sit down. [sigh]
Redbeard is not only working at his job daily but often coming home and taking care of Monkey, me, dinner and the house. It's very frustrating to be so fatigued and KNOW that I'm falling down on my part, but not being able to help it. On the weekends, I've been a dynamo, getting stuff done that I can't do during the week when I have to take care of Monkey. Namely, nesting stuff that MUST be done, according to my pregnant biology.
We are ready to go to the birthing center, just need someone to watch Monkey when it's time. If this baby girl waits until this weekend, my in-laws should be here and then even that limitation will be removed. SO, WHERE THE HELL ARE YOU, CHICA!!!!!???
Not that I'm impatient-- I think I'm past that point. Lol. We have an appt to see the midwife today. Whoohoo. It's all about just waiting for the contractions at this point. If I go overdue, I won't have to worry about possible transport to the hospital vs. the birthing center. They'll already have me in the nuthouse.
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Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Monday, April 6, 2009
Oh, and how could I forget about the heartbeat?
Yes, we went to our 11 wk baby appointment and we heard the heartbeat, just as fast as it ought to be. When the nurse weighed me, she said in a surprised voice with some faint disapproval, "Oh. You lost 3 lbs..."
I smiled and said, "Yea, me!" And that was that.
Le Bebe is doing just fine and (huge blessings) there appears to be just one (1) bebe in ma belly. Whew.
Okay-- off to work!
I smiled and said, "Yea, me!" And that was that.
Le Bebe is doing just fine and (huge blessings) there appears to be just one (1) bebe in ma belly. Whew.
Okay-- off to work!
Resource Management and Blessed Spring
I'm as tired as all get out. I'm only 2 years older than when I was last pregnant, but about 40 lbs heavier and responsible for an 18 month terror. It makes a huge ton of difference-- read HARDER.
Redbeard has had to pick up a lot of slack b/c I've just been so damn tired that even though it bothers me, I have NOT had the energy to pick up the house or even make dinner. It's all I can do to watch Monkey, who has been a crazy wild thing. I feel very strongly about each of us doing our jobs, though I certainly let Redbeard help when he gets home b/c I don't get any days off or breaks unless there's a blessed nap. It's all been kind of depressing and upsetting because I know I'm not doing what I strongly feel is "my part," but even that is not enough to overcome the pregnancy fatigue and my funk.
Now that the weather is beginning to look up, my spirits are lifting too. It was a very closed-in winter this year with lots of snow and changes and stressful things. I'm the bolsterer and the one who tends to reframe things to see the positive, but without any extra energy, I've not been able to fulfill that role either. But, I'm going to focus on getting it back and because it's a rewarding cycle, I'm going to get outdoors and get Monkey outdoors, which tires him out and gives me more energy AND time, (if he's tired out) which allows me more resources to get what I need to get done-- which helps my marriage and my tired husband.
It's just what needs to happen. The second trimester is coming soon too-- and that is always a better time with a lot more energy AND focus on nesting and just getting it done! I really look forward to that.
Well, I'm going to do some stuff while Monkey-boy is napping and then we're going to go somewhere outside and see what kind of trouble we can get into!
Best to all-- hope spring has sprung for you too!
Redbeard has had to pick up a lot of slack b/c I've just been so damn tired that even though it bothers me, I have NOT had the energy to pick up the house or even make dinner. It's all I can do to watch Monkey, who has been a crazy wild thing. I feel very strongly about each of us doing our jobs, though I certainly let Redbeard help when he gets home b/c I don't get any days off or breaks unless there's a blessed nap. It's all been kind of depressing and upsetting because I know I'm not doing what I strongly feel is "my part," but even that is not enough to overcome the pregnancy fatigue and my funk.
Now that the weather is beginning to look up, my spirits are lifting too. It was a very closed-in winter this year with lots of snow and changes and stressful things. I'm the bolsterer and the one who tends to reframe things to see the positive, but without any extra energy, I've not been able to fulfill that role either. But, I'm going to focus on getting it back and because it's a rewarding cycle, I'm going to get outdoors and get Monkey outdoors, which tires him out and gives me more energy AND time, (if he's tired out) which allows me more resources to get what I need to get done-- which helps my marriage and my tired husband.
It's just what needs to happen. The second trimester is coming soon too-- and that is always a better time with a lot more energy AND focus on nesting and just getting it done! I really look forward to that.
Well, I'm going to do some stuff while Monkey-boy is napping and then we're going to go somewhere outside and see what kind of trouble we can get into!
Best to all-- hope spring has sprung for you too!
Friday, March 27, 2009
So, I guess it's time to out myself...
...Thank you, MrsSoersdal! You made me realize that nearly all the people that I know offline that might read this blog already know, so there was no need to be so close-lipped anymore.
Yes, I am pregnant. Ten weeks, 1 day, and on Thursday (6 days from now) we go in for our 2nd prenatal visit and will be able to hear the heartbeat. In an October 2009 babies group I'm in, several of the moms' fetuses have had no heartbeat and the moms, subsequent D&Cs. Heartbreaking.
So, that will be a good appointment for us, informationally. :)
I'm surprised at how much more difficult this one is than with Monkey. I'm older and about 40 lbs fatter, so it's not rocket science to imagine how I might make it a bit easier. The docs want you to still gain weight though; I did read about a study where overweight or obese pregnant women had not gained, or even lost, under guidance and the babies, labors and moms were statistically consistent with others who did gain the recommended weight of 15 lbs for overweight moms. Nevertheless, MY doc isn't hip to it, lol.
I need a lot more rest; my endurance isn't great. I walked with Monkey yesterday and that was good; we are going to work on making it a practice. He likes the fresh air (though I wish I could get him to walk with me-- he sits in the stroller), and it seems to help his attitude.
Redbeard is so darling... when we went to our first appt (after the PG test) and sat down with the nurse, she said, "Congratulations! You're going to be parents again in about 34 weeks!". I smiled hugely, I think, and he looked at me, kinda teary-eyed and said, "Oh, my god." And we both reached for each other's hand and started laughing.
I'm sure he will get all veklempt when we hear the heartbeat too-- I just love that about him! I think it's nice that he isn't scared to be emotional that way; it's only fair too, since I cry all the time these days at all kinds of weird things.
I've been a lot more nauseous than I remember from last time, but it's possible that time has faded my memory. I'm just looking forward to the end of it (whenever that will be) and to the promise of having energy again. I really need a 3 hour nap daily (though that's been 1x/weekly, if that) and I go to bed as SOON as I get Monkey down for the night. Redbeard has been staying up to put the house to bed & until he gets tired. Me, it's like I'm so thirsty and sleep is the coldest, freshest, bubbliest water that I have to travel the clock hours to get to every day...
The baby is due October 17th- Monkey's original due date. That will put all of us, even our dog, Sage, in October birthdays. M- 10th, S- 15th, me- 20th, RB- 27th, B- ?.
Well, I'm off to read some of this engrossing book my sis brought over for me. It's not new or anything, but I hadn't read it. Rosamond Pilcher (of The Shell Seekers fame), entitled Coming Home. Lots and lots of characters, detail and set in Cornwall, which I love to read about.
Happy spring, I think, maybe, finally?! (It's not snowing today, anyway!) :)
Yes, I am pregnant. Ten weeks, 1 day, and on Thursday (6 days from now) we go in for our 2nd prenatal visit and will be able to hear the heartbeat. In an October 2009 babies group I'm in, several of the moms' fetuses have had no heartbeat and the moms, subsequent D&Cs. Heartbreaking.
So, that will be a good appointment for us, informationally. :)
I'm surprised at how much more difficult this one is than with Monkey. I'm older and about 40 lbs fatter, so it's not rocket science to imagine how I might make it a bit easier. The docs want you to still gain weight though; I did read about a study where overweight or obese pregnant women had not gained, or even lost, under guidance and the babies, labors and moms were statistically consistent with others who did gain the recommended weight of 15 lbs for overweight moms. Nevertheless, MY doc isn't hip to it, lol.
I need a lot more rest; my endurance isn't great. I walked with Monkey yesterday and that was good; we are going to work on making it a practice. He likes the fresh air (though I wish I could get him to walk with me-- he sits in the stroller), and it seems to help his attitude.
Redbeard is so darling... when we went to our first appt (after the PG test) and sat down with the nurse, she said, "Congratulations! You're going to be parents again in about 34 weeks!". I smiled hugely, I think, and he looked at me, kinda teary-eyed and said, "Oh, my god." And we both reached for each other's hand and started laughing.
I'm sure he will get all veklempt when we hear the heartbeat too-- I just love that about him! I think it's nice that he isn't scared to be emotional that way; it's only fair too, since I cry all the time these days at all kinds of weird things.
I've been a lot more nauseous than I remember from last time, but it's possible that time has faded my memory. I'm just looking forward to the end of it (whenever that will be) and to the promise of having energy again. I really need a 3 hour nap daily (though that's been 1x/weekly, if that) and I go to bed as SOON as I get Monkey down for the night. Redbeard has been staying up to put the house to bed & until he gets tired. Me, it's like I'm so thirsty and sleep is the coldest, freshest, bubbliest water that I have to travel the clock hours to get to every day...
The baby is due October 17th- Monkey's original due date. That will put all of us, even our dog, Sage, in October birthdays. M- 10th, S- 15th, me- 20th, RB- 27th, B- ?.
Well, I'm off to read some of this engrossing book my sis brought over for me. It's not new or anything, but I hadn't read it. Rosamond Pilcher (of The Shell Seekers fame), entitled Coming Home. Lots and lots of characters, detail and set in Cornwall, which I love to read about.
Happy spring, I think, maybe, finally?! (It's not snowing today, anyway!) :)
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