I'm feeling very excited about our little girl arriving. I can't wait to just have her here and have my body back to myself and start focusing on her little body growing. Anyone who knows me, can vouch that I can be a little neurotic. And now that the sickness is over with, the neuroses has kicked in full force. I'm constantly finding myself with questions that need immediate answers. Like, how will I know what type of bottles to use? Or formula in case this whole breastfeeding thing doesn't work out? How long do you swaddle a baby for?? And since I'm a little crazy, I've already looked into and started booking classes. Next week, James and I will visit the hospital I plan to give birth in (San Ramon Valley Regional) and do a tour to see where I will be admitted at, what the rooms look like and the nursery, etc. Apparently, most parents don't do this until later in the pregnancy but I must know NOW what I'm in for and where to go and what to do! I'm also looking at scheduling breastfeeding classes as soon as next month but maybe I'll hold off so I don't come off as too unstable a person....
This last weekend was busy with James and I packing up the condo getting ready for our big move into our new house this coming weekend. I also get neurotic about moving so of course we had to have EVERYTHING packed by Sunday night even though we're not moving until Saturday morning. Luckily, James is a little crazy when it comes to moving too so he's on the same page as me :) I saw my OB yesterday who said not to lift anything heavy so now we're down a person to help move. No biggie (at least for me!) but it does add to the stress a little bit. I'm sure everything will work out though :)
I had a great weekend. My mom came to visit from Utah. I took her to see the new place last Thursday night. Well....we don't have the keys yet so I just took her around the backyard and we peeked into all the windows. Then Saturday she came over and brought me all my favorite snack foods. Chips and salsa, cheese and crackers, fruit and my favorite!!! A Katrina Roselle cake. YUMMY! Then she took the kids for a few hours while James and I packed up the place. They love hanging out with Grandma Sue!! You never know where they'll end up or what they'll come home with. Luckily this time it was just candy and some clams? that the kids found in yucky duck pond water. And Sunday night she came over and we took her to Casa Orozco.
Monday was my favorite day again!! My Mom got to come with me for my 20 week ultrasound and my OB check up. The 20 week ultrasound was kinda boring because apparently it's my last ultrasound so they had to check all her body parts and functions. They took pictures of her heart, her kidneys, her brain, her legs, arms, fingers and toes. Of course, she was very uncooperative as usual, so I had to get up, use the restroom, do some stretches and start over. My poor Mom was mostly freaked out by the tech pushing on my belly to try and get the baby to move. I'm used to it and was convinced it doesn't hurt the baby but my Mom was NOT liking that at all!! I thought at one point she was going to attack the technician and threaten to shake him like he was shaking my belly. Then she got to go to my regular OB check up with me and see my neurotic behaivor first hand as I questioned my dr. up a storm! Since I'm due around Christmas time, I need to know his holiday schedule! Is he planning on being on call for me? Apparently not... Will he be working during the holidays in case she comes then? Nope. So unless I'm really late or early, I might be delivering with a different OB. I have a feeling that when I'm in labor I will care less if my OB or a birthday clown will be delivering my child. I asked him how accurate due dates are and he said "not really" That's not very reassuring for a crazy planner like me. If I wasn't so against getting a c-section, I would be picking a day to give birth. Hopefully my little love muffin will want to be on time or early just like her Momma :)
Here's some pics of what she looks like now.....
My Mom also bought a few baby items which are TOO CUTE!!
HOW FAR ALONG: 20 Weeks (baby weighs 12oz and is the size of a banana)
SLEEP: Not sleeping very well. Starting to get uncomfortable and move around a lot.
FOOD CRAVINGS: Nothing yet. Maybe I won't have cravings??
WHAT I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO: Setting up the baby room
WHAT I'M NOT LOOKING FORWARD TO: Breasfeeding. I almost feel like giving birth will pale in comparison to having my nipples ruined.
Love, Diana :)
1 comment:
WOW, I can't believe you are already half way there. So exciting. I can't wait to show you the cute things I found for her. She is going to be so spoiled. And please, if you need any help packing/moving, CALL ME!
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