I can't believe I've made it this far!!! I thought for sure I would have just dropped dead from anxiety or stress by now, but I made it! Now I'm in the final stretch and just so excited to meet Emily and to see what she looks like. Hold her and kiss her and see her personality! AH! I'm so excited!
Well I completely forgot to blog last week but nothing exciting happened anyways. This week however has been a different story. I started off Monday with an appt. to see my OB for my monthly check up. It....was not good. Well, my Dr.'s fine but I'm not happy. I've gained a total of 19 pounds since I got pregnant and am measuring between 29 and 30 weeks when I should just be at 28. He said it's not a big deal at this point and it's okay that I'm putting on some pounds but I'm a wreck! And the worse part is I can't stop eating. I'm hungry all the time and everything sounds good to me. I'm hoping I don't do too much damage these next 2 months, but with the holidays around the corner I'm a little nervous. At the same time, I kinda don't care. hahaha I just want to enjoy what part of this pregnancy I can and with all the ailments I've had, I think I deserve to eat what I want, when I want for the next few months :)
Other than that shock of weight gain news on Monday, I've been having a great week! My Momma is in town visiting and staying with us and what a relief it is to have some help! I feel like I'm exploding with stress, why I don't exactly know, but having my Mom here is such a help. She's been great with the kids and she gets them up and dressed in the mornings and makes them breakfast. She helps with teeth at bedtime and reads them stories before bed. They love having her here and it's so nice to have a break from the day to day grind. I'm going to be so sad when she leaves tomorrow and I know the kids will be bummed that Grandma Sue isn't there to stuff them with goodies and buy them toys. hahaha The night she got here we spent some time organizing Emily's room with all her clothes and shoes and goodies. I can't believe how much stuff I have already! And Grandma Sue ordered the crib so I should be getting that tomorrow or next week and I'm super excited to put it together and get her room going :) It's also a little scary to know that I'll be responsible for this little life and she'll be in this room sooner than I think. I just hope I can juggle it all without any major catastrophes. And if it weren't for James, I would be 20 times more nervous. But knowing he's done this twice already and his kids survived gives me hope that Emily will be okay too :)
The downsides to my pregnancy are still rampant. I'm getting really bad headaches once a week and the indigestion is as bad as ever. I should seriously buy some stock in Zantac. I found out I'm anemic so I've been having to take iron supplements along with my prenatals. And the kicking!!! I know it's good that she's moving so much but I just want a break. She keeps finding my bladder and it's like she knows it's a no no zone and just pounds away at it. Now when I lay down and she moves, my stomach moves like a body of water and you can see it. It's kinda creepy but also neat. It's like she knows when she's kicking and I want someone to see it or feel it because as soon as I start talking she stops. So anytime I try to have my Mom or James or the kids feel it, as soon as I say "hey, check it out she's kicking" she stops and I look like an idiot. Figures....
Last Sunday I declared Pamper Diana Day and I enjoyed a wonderful afternoon of some personal TLC. I got a pedicure, my finger nails painted, my eyebrows waxed and a prenatal massage. It was so nice and relaxing except for the fact that Emily kicked me VIOLENTLY the entire massage which made it a little hard to relax. But it was still a great way to spend my day and I loved every second of it!
HOW FAR ALONG: 28 weeks (baby is about 15 inches long and weighs 2-3 pds.)
SLEEP: Indigestion, hip pain and leg cramps = no sleep
FOOD CRAVINGS: I think I'm leaning more towards salty things than sweet. But I don't discriminate, I'll eat anything :)
WHAT I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO: Taking time off work to enjoy my little bundle and take the kids to and from school. I love how the kids kiss and hug my belly. They are so excited to have a little sister!
WHAT I'M NOT LOOKING FORWARD TO: Gaining any more weight!!! But I'm also not willing to eat less....so, we'll see how that works :)
Love, Diana :)
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