Well, I am a crappy blogger, I have started several posts but have not finished them. I have had a rough few weeks, I got a cold that would not quit and made FOUR trips to the dentist culminating in a tooth extraction. Ouch, that hurt and kind of still does. Moral of the story? Don't ignore tooth pain and do take care to have regular cleanings. I neglected my teeth since the move and paid for it.And now onto the pregnancy details....
Total weight gain: 18 pounds. Holy shit, I am not liking the dramatic increase in the last 6 weeks. My doctor seems to think the weight gain is fine but it has motivated me to exercise every day, nothing dramatic just walks, walks, walks, and some yoga. I now out weigh my slim husband, not a good look. Being ridiculously busy at work for several weeks following by a debilitating cold has helped me to pack on the pounds.
Maternity Clothes: I am already sick of the few pieces I have so I just ordered a few more. I can still squeeze into some non-maternity shirts but for pants there is no way. Although I have gained a lot of weight, it does some like mostly belly weight, at least that is what I tell myself.
Stretch Marks: I am not sure, I have a line on my lower abdomen but there is no color, it just looks like a line from wearing pants that are too tight, at least that is what the hubby thinks. I have no control of my genetics but I am still using my organic Shea butter religiously.
Sleep: It's okay. I tried to move back into my bed this weekend and lasted until 4:30, not bad. Last night it was back to the couch since my husband is sick with something different than what I had, I do not want it! I need to be back in bed full time for the sake of my dog, we don't want to bring home an attention stealing creature and kick her out of the bed.
Movement: Love it! I have noticed a pattern of several very active days followed by a "lazy" day. I keep telling myself it's normal.
Cravings/Aversions: Not so much but I do love me some fruit.
Gender: It is a mystery, for now.
Symptoms: Acid reflux comes and goes, some days it is horrible but other days I don't have to gobble Tum.s.
Exercise: As I mentioned, I am walking at least 30 minutes a day. Sometimes I notice a tightness in my abdomen when I am out and about, braxton hicks, perhaps? Yesterday I had a really weird experience. I went for a walk in the woods with Browndog and after about a half an hour I turned around at the bottom of a hill .When I went to walk back up it I felt like I was going to faint, alone, in the woods. Not fun. I slowly climbed the hill and had to sit down halfway through. I made it and slowly started to regain my composure, it was scary!
Sex: It is getting a bit more challenging. It is harder to reach an orgasm without being able to resort to my favorite position. Yes, I know this is border-line TMI. The last time we had sex I was able to and as soon as it was over (the orgasm) I started crying uncontrollably until I started laughing. Seriously, it was fucking weird.
What I miss: aside from adult beverages, not much.
What I look forward to: My next ultrasound a week from today, it's been a long while since we have seen the bub.
Milestones: Viability?
Medical concerns: My thyroid seems to have stabilized. I have been on the same dose of medication for 10 weeks or so but at my last blood draw it was starting to creep up a bit so I need to maintain my every other week trip to the lab. It is a bit of an inconvenience but it is well worth it.
Misc: I am really, really enjoying pregnancy. I am grateful for everyday and despite my complaining, every pound.
I can't believe u made it as far as you did in normal pants! I'm at 8 weeks (only up 3-4lbs) but can't button the b's!!!
ReplyDeleteyay for enjoying every moment! yay for a stabilized thyroid (and although my endo warned me that it was post-pregnancy that things would most probably go hay-wire...they didn't - so i hope the same is for you!)
ReplyDeleteyay for being 25/26 weeks! can we see another picture soon?! pretty please!
On the whole movement thing and babe's lazy days - thats basically what my OB told me when I had a super active taking my breathe away day followed by almost zero movement the next. At my regular appointment on day 3, I mentioned this despite hearing little one's perfect heart beat and OB said baby had probably worn themselves out on their super active day. They hooked me up to monitor heartbeat and movement for 25 minutes and all was fine. They seem to already enjoy giving their momma's anxiety ;)
ReplyDeleteGlad things are going so well, Gurlee. I also noticed a similar pattern with movement. It can be so inconsistent.
ReplyDeleteThe walking is really good. My acupuncturist gave me some of the best advice I received when pregnant: to keep walking, right up until the stork lands if possible. She thought that a lot of women had it wrong - staying very active in the beginning and growing less and less active in the later stages (and, truth be told, that final month can be pretty damned hard). She believed it prepared you for childbirth. I don't know. But I WILL say that I found it good for heart, head and health.
I was frequently lightheaded - no fun:( Amazing how your blood flow goes into overdrive in pregnancy, and your lungs' output changes, too. Any chance you might have low blood sugar, as well? I did, and that definitely contributed.
Glad to hear all is well! The maternity clothes thing is tough -- part of me wants to run out and buy everything I can find. Because, seriously, it's easy to get bored.
ReplyDeleteThat lightheaded thing is no good!! I hope it doesn't happen again!
So happy you got your BFP and glad you are still around!
ReplyDeletewoohooooo!!! Sounds awesome Women! Don't feel bad..I'm fours weeks behind you and I've already gained 17 pounds!!! Glad you're feeling well (PG-wise) and loving every minute of this experience. Hope you feel better soon and continue to do so on the beautiful journey!
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