So yesterday marked 28 weeks for us. I can't believe there are only 12 more weeks until my due date. Sean took the weekly photo of me yesterday and when I saw it I almost didn't believe it was me. I know I'm getting bigger, I can tell this by how it is getting harder for me to do things that I used to be able to do, but seeing myself this big is kinda surreal.
Sean's mom, Mary, came to visit this past weekend. It was a lot of fun to get to spend time with her and show her all the baby stuff we have already. We went to the zoo and I started thinking about how next year, and many years to follow, I will be going to the zoo with my daughter. Sometimes I can't believe how much things are going to change, but I'm super excited for all of it.
I'm not looking forward to going back to work today. I enjoy the weekends when I can sit and relax more. Partly because I am just so exhausted all the time and partly because then I have more time to notice when she is moving. Lily is starting to get a lot stronger and her kicks are starting to hurt.
That is right guys, we have a name! Lilian Marie Penner! We will be calling her Lily though. It took us awhile to come up with the full name and we discussed many names, but Lilian was the only one that really kept popping up in conversation. Also, soon after we found out she was a girl and started discussing names, every time I said Lily she would move.
Anyway, time to go back to a full week of work after an amazing weekend. Hopefully I will be able to get on and post the latest baby bump picture soon.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Sunday, September 20, 2009
3rd Trimester?
So according to some sources I started the 3rd trimester yesterday, but other sources say it doesn't start until 28 weeks, which is next Sunday. Either way I'm nearing the finish line.
Peanut is moving around quite a bit and I have noticed she has fallen into a schedule. She is usually awake and moving by 6am and stays that way till about 7:30am. She then moves a lot after I eat lunch, usually for about 30 minutes. And then again at night around 9:30-10pm she starts moving, this time for about 2-3 hours. I can get her to move other times of the day by sitting in certain positions, being around louder noises, and eating/drinking cold things. This schedule actually isn't that bad and I wouldn't mind if she continued something similar to it once she is born, but I'm not holding my breath.
I was at work the other evening and Peanut was being super active because I just had some ice water. One of the social workers at my job came in to pick up something he forgot and brought his daughter with him. I think she is around 6 years old. Her dad was talking to her about how I am going to have a baby girl and that she was in her mom's tummy just like my little girl is in mine. She just kept staring at my stomach with this weird expression until her dad asked her what was wrong. She said "It keeps moving", with really big eyes. I hadn't thought about the fact that I was wearing a tighter shirt that day and most of Peanut's movements are now big enough to be seen from the outside. I think it scared the little girl though. I asked if she wanted to feel her and she said no quickly and went to stand very close to her dad.
Peanut is moving around quite a bit and I have noticed she has fallen into a schedule. She is usually awake and moving by 6am and stays that way till about 7:30am. She then moves a lot after I eat lunch, usually for about 30 minutes. And then again at night around 9:30-10pm she starts moving, this time for about 2-3 hours. I can get her to move other times of the day by sitting in certain positions, being around louder noises, and eating/drinking cold things. This schedule actually isn't that bad and I wouldn't mind if she continued something similar to it once she is born, but I'm not holding my breath.
I was at work the other evening and Peanut was being super active because I just had some ice water. One of the social workers at my job came in to pick up something he forgot and brought his daughter with him. I think she is around 6 years old. Her dad was talking to her about how I am going to have a baby girl and that she was in her mom's tummy just like my little girl is in mine. She just kept staring at my stomach with this weird expression until her dad asked her what was wrong. She said "It keeps moving", with really big eyes. I hadn't thought about the fact that I was wearing a tighter shirt that day and most of Peanut's movements are now big enough to be seen from the outside. I think it scared the little girl though. I asked if she wanted to feel her and she said no quickly and went to stand very close to her dad.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
26 Weeks!
I am definitely starting to show a lot more. I'm wondering how much bigger I'm going to get.
Last week we had another doctor appointment. It was mostly just the normal check my blood pressure, listen to Peanut's heart, and ask/answer questions. I did also have to have my glucose tolerance test which meant I had to drink this really really sweet stuff and have my blood drawn an hour later. I ended up getting a horrible headache and stomachache from all the sugar and then slept for 3 hours. I got a call from the nurse yesterday that said my levels looked fine though so I don't have to go in for another test or start treatment for gestational diabetes. She did tell me though that my iron levels were pretty low and that I need to start taking an iron pill. Not a big deal, just another thing to add to my morning cocktail of prenatal supplements. I am having a problem getting the pill from the pharmacy though. I went yesterday to pick it up and they said that they didn't have any of that one in stock so they were just going to give me something similar. When I asked if it was cleared through my doctor she said no, but that it would be fine. I was very adamant that she call my doctor and ask since I was pregnant and a lot of meds are not safe for me. She just looked at me and was like "oh wow, I'm sorry I didn't know you were expecting. Yeah, you can't take anything besides the one your doctor prescribed." How did she not know I was pregnant? I was wearing the same dress that I am wearing in the above picture. Anyway, now they are trying to find some of the correct stuff for me, but it could take several days. I'm glad this isn't something life threatening that I needed right away.
I guess I will update on what else is going on with us that isn't baby related. I am back to working 6 days a week for awhile. Hopefully it will only be till the end of September, but who knows. I am completely exhausted from it, but my coworkers are very understanding when I need to take a break to put my feet up or get something to eat. I'm sure the over time pay will be helpful in the coming months. This past weekend was the last that Zoombezi Bay was open. This week Sean is working there to help clean stuff up and put stuff into storage for the winter, but for the most part is done there and only working at Buffalo Wild Wings now. He is starting to get more shifts at the bar there instead of serving which is quite exciting.
I am going to try to start taking pictures of the nursery in the next few weeks so everyone can see how it is coming together.
Last week we had another doctor appointment. It was mostly just the normal check my blood pressure, listen to Peanut's heart, and ask/answer questions. I did also have to have my glucose tolerance test which meant I had to drink this really really sweet stuff and have my blood drawn an hour later. I ended up getting a horrible headache and stomachache from all the sugar and then slept for 3 hours. I got a call from the nurse yesterday that said my levels looked fine though so I don't have to go in for another test or start treatment for gestational diabetes. She did tell me though that my iron levels were pretty low and that I need to start taking an iron pill. Not a big deal, just another thing to add to my morning cocktail of prenatal supplements. I am having a problem getting the pill from the pharmacy though. I went yesterday to pick it up and they said that they didn't have any of that one in stock so they were just going to give me something similar. When I asked if it was cleared through my doctor she said no, but that it would be fine. I was very adamant that she call my doctor and ask since I was pregnant and a lot of meds are not safe for me. She just looked at me and was like "oh wow, I'm sorry I didn't know you were expecting. Yeah, you can't take anything besides the one your doctor prescribed." How did she not know I was pregnant? I was wearing the same dress that I am wearing in the above picture. Anyway, now they are trying to find some of the correct stuff for me, but it could take several days. I'm glad this isn't something life threatening that I needed right away.
I guess I will update on what else is going on with us that isn't baby related. I am back to working 6 days a week for awhile. Hopefully it will only be till the end of September, but who knows. I am completely exhausted from it, but my coworkers are very understanding when I need to take a break to put my feet up or get something to eat. I'm sure the over time pay will be helpful in the coming months. This past weekend was the last that Zoombezi Bay was open. This week Sean is working there to help clean stuff up and put stuff into storage for the winter, but for the most part is done there and only working at Buffalo Wild Wings now. He is starting to get more shifts at the bar there instead of serving which is quite exciting.
I am going to try to start taking pictures of the nursery in the next few weeks so everyone can see how it is coming together.
Saturday, September 12, 2009
99 Days
I usually post on Sundays because that is the beginning of a new week for Peanut and me, but I felt I needed to post today as well. As of today I have 99 days left until my due date. Almost to the 3rd trimester, definitely already to the uncomfortable part. We just ordered a glider for those late nights that we will have to spend rocking Peanut to sleep because Target is having a big sale on a lot of baby stuff and we could get it for 20% off! Even though it is supposed to come this week I was thinking we would wait a while to set it up, but now I am remembering how comfortable the one we sat in at Babies R Us was and I think I will need that extra comfort the next few months.
There is no doubt anymore that I look pregnant. Everyone is noticing and asking when I'm due. I have lucked out so far that I haven't been the recipient of the stranger belly rub that I have heard a lot about from many other pregnant women.
Also, the nursery is finally starting to come together. While we are keeping it still a guestroom for a few more weeks because we have some company coming, more and more baby stuff has made its way in there, including the crib! We received our crib on Wednesday and I convinced Sean last night to set it up even though it won't be used for many months.
There is no doubt anymore that I look pregnant. Everyone is noticing and asking when I'm due. I have lucked out so far that I haven't been the recipient of the stranger belly rub that I have heard a lot about from many other pregnant women.
Also, the nursery is finally starting to come together. While we are keeping it still a guestroom for a few more weeks because we have some company coming, more and more baby stuff has made its way in there, including the crib! We received our crib on Wednesday and I convinced Sean last night to set it up even though it won't be used for many months.
Sunday, September 6, 2009
25 weeks
I'm still having problems uploading photos, but hopefully will be able to soon.
Today is the start of another week. 25 weeks done already! That means only 15 more...I can't wait to hold my little girl, but at the same time I wish time would slow down. We still have so much to do before she gets here.
She is kicking up a storm. I keep seeing my stomach move out of the corner of my eye, but when I put my hand on my stomach or tell Sean to, she stops. I know that soon there will be so little room in there that there will be no way she can hide her movements from the "outside" world.
Baby's now the size of an eggplant!
That oh-so-handy sense of equilibrium is kicking in, and baby's learning to distinguish right side up from upside down.
I'm getting a lot more comments from strangers. Every time it still takes me a moment to realize that I am actually getting big enough for others to tell I'm pregnant. I also keep forgetting that my belly is getting bigger and I don't fit places like I used to. I can no longer get in the passenger side of my car if it is in the garage, but keep attempting to and then realizing that I can't.
We have another doctor appointment this Thursday. I'm not looking forward to this one because they are going to the Glucose test to see if I have gestational diabetes (they do this for every pregnant woman). I'm not worried about having it, I'm worried about them drawing the blood to do the test. Other than that I think the appointment is just going to be a normal routine one where they just take my blood pressure, listen to the heartbeat and ask if I have any questions.
Today is the start of another week. 25 weeks done already! That means only 15 more...I can't wait to hold my little girl, but at the same time I wish time would slow down. We still have so much to do before she gets here.
She is kicking up a storm. I keep seeing my stomach move out of the corner of my eye, but when I put my hand on my stomach or tell Sean to, she stops. I know that soon there will be so little room in there that there will be no way she can hide her movements from the "outside" world.
Baby's now the size of an eggplant!
That oh-so-handy sense of equilibrium is kicking in, and baby's learning to distinguish right side up from upside down.
I'm getting a lot more comments from strangers. Every time it still takes me a moment to realize that I am actually getting big enough for others to tell I'm pregnant. I also keep forgetting that my belly is getting bigger and I don't fit places like I used to. I can no longer get in the passenger side of my car if it is in the garage, but keep attempting to and then realizing that I can't.
We have another doctor appointment this Thursday. I'm not looking forward to this one because they are going to the Glucose test to see if I have gestational diabetes (they do this for every pregnant woman). I'm not worried about having it, I'm worried about them drawing the blood to do the test. Other than that I think the appointment is just going to be a normal routine one where they just take my blood pressure, listen to the heartbeat and ask if I have any questions.
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