Greetings Humble Readers...
Happy Tuesday! Ginny and I have just gotten home from the hospital where I had my weekly NST and confab with Dr. W. It went pretty well, other than the Halfling choosing to be difficult to pin down for monitoring, and my bp being a little higher than we would all like to see (145/67). Dr. W has adjusted my hbp meds again, but not as high as what Dr. B had them through the fall. After being difficult to find at the beginning of the test, the Halfling was rockin' and rollin'... heart rate bouncing between 170-180.
I also had a conversation with the pre-admissions nurse about what to expect for my time in the hospital. A few things have changed since last time, like my Beloved can have a camera in the OR for during delivery and they've changed a few protocols for post-op pain management (rectal suppositories... yippee).
Unfortunately, Ginny chose to wake up at 6am today (two hours earilier than normal) so she was a bit of a bear during the whole appointment. But the nurses were understanding, and helped me out while I was strapped to the monitor.
Other than all that, things around the hobbit-hole are good. No recurrence of the craziness next door. To do list is coming along nicely... I fixed Ginny's baby blanket yesterday, and I'm going to spend some time tonight working on the Halfling's blanket (about 2/3 done). Carpet cleaners are coming on Friday... Other than a bizarre pizza dough malfunction last night, things are just tickity-boo, as my bio-dad would say.
On to this week's update...
How far along? 36w0d (OMG... two weeks left!)
Maternity clothes? I actually think I have found a use for these worn out maternity t-shirts that I've been wearing. I found a fun tutorial on making t-shirt shag rugs on Pinterest and I think I'm going to give it a shot, some time maybe next fall. I've also decided that when I transition into my nursing bras in a couple weeks, I'm going to throw out all my regular bras. That way I will be forced to go for a fitting and buy some new ones!
Body Oddities? All the usual stuff, plus serious hot flashes, intense hip pain, and some real contractions when I've been on my feet for too long.
Sleep? A few good nights a week, a few bad.
Intense Dreams? HOLY CRAP... this week has been insane! Quasi-naughty dreams about Maks from Dancing With The Stars, bizarre dreams about disgusting vericose veins, and don't even get me started on the dreams that news story about the baby born with 6 legs inspired.
Best moment this week? Finishing the spring cleaning.
Worst moment? Lots and lots of hip pain. So bad that it wakes me up in the night. I'm trying to take it easier now that the spring cleaning is done.
Movement? Still frequent enough for me not to worry, but definitely less often now that things are getting a little crowded in there.
Food cravings/aversions? I'm hungry all the time, but I can't eat much at one time without feeling nauseated. This has been causing a few problems with my blood sugars (extreme lows), so I've been having to tweak my insulin down a few notches every day. And yes, I still want Milanos and/or apple pie filling (ice cold).
Rings? Off. I've been retaining a fair bit of water this week. I think I've probably passed my top weight when I was carrying Ginny. Still less than 10 pounds over my pre-pregnancy weight.
Gender? Still thinking that the Halfling is a girl. We'll know soon.
Medical Concerns? Gestational Diabetes (insulin 5x a day), High blood pressure (100mg of lobetalol 2x a day), continuing heartburn (60mg of pantaloc), low lying placenta, low iron
What I miss? walking rather than waddling, iced coffee
What I look forward to? doing my freezer cooking this weekend, crafting with some friends tomorrow night
Emotional State? I can't wait for this crazy pregnant biotch who's taken up residence in my head to take a flying leap. My poor Beloved never knows when I'm going to snap.
Showing posts with label 36 wks. Show all posts
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Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Monday, November 1, 2010
Week 36: A Conundrum & Blog Challenge Day 12: Being OCD
Howdy Humble Readers!
I'm late getting stuff posted today, so this is going to be one heck of a long post I think. I apologize in advance, but I really do need some input.
So first up... something I'm OCD about. I thought long and hard about this, because I am a slightly neurotic hobbit. There are certain things that I must have done a certain way... the way our gazillion pillows are arranged on the bed, the way my spices are organized in the cupboard, the fact that I have to match up lids with the right tupperware when they get put away. But I ultimately decided that my biggest obsession is with making lists. My to do lists never really get finished, just rewritten wth more things added to it. I've inventoried my freezers and update that list daily. When we travel I have to list everything we need to pack, otherwise I'm sure I'll forget something. I confess, there are times I add things to my lists that I have already completed, just so that I have something to cross off. I told you, I'm certifiable.
Okay... Here's the update:
How far along? 36w0d
Maternity clothes? This is where I have a SERIOUS CONUNDRUM. I need to order my nursing bras soon... but I'm torn between what size and style to get. Here's the thing... I really do need to order these bras because this little city where we live only has one place to get plus sized nursing bras, but they charge close to $100 EACH!! I can't spend that, so I have to order. Generally I'm a 44D (I think I'm closer to a DD right now), but I don't know how big I might get when my milk comes in. Any of you plus sized mamas out there have any input? This is the website that I'm planning on ordering from, and I'm trying to decide between the Original Plus or the Original Double Plus. Help!
Body Oddities? Pubic bone pain is no fun. My pre-existing stretchmarks are getting darker, but no new ones. My feet and hands tend to fall asleep easily these days, which makes getting up in the middle of the night to pee a dangerous endeavour.
Sleep? Had a couple of really good nights and a couple really bad nights this week. I seem to do better if I can manage to stay awake until 10:30 or 11:00, but that's hard most nights.
Best moment this week? My OB appointment on Wednesday got cancelled because Dr. U had two emergency c-sections that morning. I was already at the hospital for my NST when I found out, so he came in to check on me there. All was well with the NST, and he commented to the nurse who was writing up my report that I am the 'most motivated patient' he has ever had. I know I've said that I adore him, but really... he just rocks! (his comment especially made me feel good, considering my worst moment... see below)
Worst moment? When I was at the hospital for my NST, the nurse gave me serious heck for not doing kick counts (except for when the Halfling is really quiet). I really felt like I was seven years old getting a lecture from a teacher.
Movement? Super frequent (which is why I haven't been doing kick counts!). He/she actually kept me awake a couple of nights ago. According to the u/s I had last week, the Halfling has flipped a bit (head down, but facing to the left now... used to be facing to the right). He/she is still on an angle tho.
Food cravings? No true cravings... just obsessing about things I can't have. Ice cream, chocolate, anything with bread. Dai.ry Qu.een has their pumpking pie blizzards right now... *sigh*
Rings? Off... and I think they'll be staying off now for a while. My fingers aren't consistently puffy, but I'm terrified that they will get stuck someday and I'll have to get them cut off.
Gender? Not going to find out, but I think it's a boy. I recently found out that I am the subject of two pools at my Beloved's office. One pool for the gender, one for the date.
Intense Dreams? I've been dreaming about blood again, like I was in the first trimester. I don't like those dreams. None of them have been baby oriented, but blood has figured strongly in all of them.
Medical Concerns? High blood pressure (on 50mg Trandate/Lobetalol, 3 times a day... this week began my weekly NSTs, and I am happy to report that my bp has gone way down!), Gestational Diabetes (waking numbers are still off target, but everything else is pretty good, except when I'm stupid), on prescription Zan.tac for heartburn. I will probably be induced in week 39... holy crap, that's soon!
What I miss? Can't think of anything new... just wishing I could walk like a normal person I guess.
What I look forward to? Finishing the nursery this week, feeling ready for this little person to arrive (will I ever feel ready?!?!), not having sore hips.
Emotional State? Pretty even keeled, I think. No major meltdowns this week. Just occasional grouchiness.
I'm late getting stuff posted today, so this is going to be one heck of a long post I think. I apologize in advance, but I really do need some input.
So first up... something I'm OCD about. I thought long and hard about this, because I am a slightly neurotic hobbit. There are certain things that I must have done a certain way... the way our gazillion pillows are arranged on the bed, the way my spices are organized in the cupboard, the fact that I have to match up lids with the right tupperware when they get put away. But I ultimately decided that my biggest obsession is with making lists. My to do lists never really get finished, just rewritten wth more things added to it. I've inventoried my freezers and update that list daily. When we travel I have to list everything we need to pack, otherwise I'm sure I'll forget something. I confess, there are times I add things to my lists that I have already completed, just so that I have something to cross off. I told you, I'm certifiable.
Okay... Here's the update:
How far along? 36w0d
Maternity clothes? This is where I have a SERIOUS CONUNDRUM. I need to order my nursing bras soon... but I'm torn between what size and style to get. Here's the thing... I really do need to order these bras because this little city where we live only has one place to get plus sized nursing bras, but they charge close to $100 EACH!! I can't spend that, so I have to order. Generally I'm a 44D (I think I'm closer to a DD right now), but I don't know how big I might get when my milk comes in. Any of you plus sized mamas out there have any input? This is the website that I'm planning on ordering from, and I'm trying to decide between the Original Plus or the Original Double Plus. Help!
Body Oddities? Pubic bone pain is no fun. My pre-existing stretchmarks are getting darker, but no new ones. My feet and hands tend to fall asleep easily these days, which makes getting up in the middle of the night to pee a dangerous endeavour.
Sleep? Had a couple of really good nights and a couple really bad nights this week. I seem to do better if I can manage to stay awake until 10:30 or 11:00, but that's hard most nights.
Best moment this week? My OB appointment on Wednesday got cancelled because Dr. U had two emergency c-sections that morning. I was already at the hospital for my NST when I found out, so he came in to check on me there. All was well with the NST, and he commented to the nurse who was writing up my report that I am the 'most motivated patient' he has ever had. I know I've said that I adore him, but really... he just rocks! (his comment especially made me feel good, considering my worst moment... see below)
Worst moment? When I was at the hospital for my NST, the nurse gave me serious heck for not doing kick counts (except for when the Halfling is really quiet). I really felt like I was seven years old getting a lecture from a teacher.
Movement? Super frequent (which is why I haven't been doing kick counts!). He/she actually kept me awake a couple of nights ago. According to the u/s I had last week, the Halfling has flipped a bit (head down, but facing to the left now... used to be facing to the right). He/she is still on an angle tho.
Food cravings? No true cravings... just obsessing about things I can't have. Ice cream, chocolate, anything with bread. Dai.ry Qu.een has their pumpking pie blizzards right now... *sigh*
Rings? Off... and I think they'll be staying off now for a while. My fingers aren't consistently puffy, but I'm terrified that they will get stuck someday and I'll have to get them cut off.
Gender? Not going to find out, but I think it's a boy. I recently found out that I am the subject of two pools at my Beloved's office. One pool for the gender, one for the date.
Intense Dreams? I've been dreaming about blood again, like I was in the first trimester. I don't like those dreams. None of them have been baby oriented, but blood has figured strongly in all of them.
Medical Concerns? High blood pressure (on 50mg Trandate/Lobetalol, 3 times a day... this week began my weekly NSTs, and I am happy to report that my bp has gone way down!), Gestational Diabetes (waking numbers are still off target, but everything else is pretty good, except when I'm stupid), on prescription Zan.tac for heartburn. I will probably be induced in week 39... holy crap, that's soon!
What I miss? Can't think of anything new... just wishing I could walk like a normal person I guess.
What I look forward to? Finishing the nursery this week, feeling ready for this little person to arrive (will I ever feel ready?!?!), not having sore hips.
Emotional State? Pretty even keeled, I think. No major meltdowns this week. Just occasional grouchiness.
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