Greetings Humble Readers...
I'm sorry that I wasn't around over the weekend. It was a tad busy, even though I wasn't at work, and well, I think it's okay to take your birthday off from everything... just my humble opinion. :)
So, yeah, I missed a birthday post... again. And yeah, I missed my blogoversary post too. I can't believe I've been at this for two years now. Amazing. I spent some time re-reading some of my posts from the beginning and it's amazing how far we have come in the last two years.
We had a great weekend (farmer's market, dinner out, window shopping for baby stuff), with some not so great moments interspersed (doing battle with our cell phone service provider, realizing that our finances took an even bigger hit than we thought last month).
So, the point of this post? Here we go...
How far along? 29w0d
Maternity clothes? Of course, but only having 3 pairs of pants that are suitable for work is getting a little old.
Body Oddities? Where to begin? Ummm... let's see... there's the ridiculous amount of hair on my belly, the gassiness, constipation, dry itchy skin, Braxton Hicks contractions... oh, and the 'girls' have officially begun leaking (not much but enough to freak me out!). One thing I'm thankful for though, I realized last week that it's been months since I've had a real zit. My rosacea has gotten worse, but no zits! And I have discovered that baby brain has a directly affects my dyslexia... I've forgotten how to spell, and I get things backwards constantly, EVERYTHING, not just my usual suspects.
Sleep? Still hit and miss. I think the fatigue is just really starting to get to me.
Best moment this week? The dessert I had with my birthday dinner. I let myself be a very bad girl and had a slice of cookies and cream cake (chocolate brownie layers with oreo cream and chocolate mousse). It was to die for!
Worst moment? Working out just how broke we are going to be soon. First victim of the belt tightening? The groovy diaper bag. There are more important things we need. I'll find something cheaper that will work.
Movement? The Halfling is active at more random times of the day. He/She moves around when I wake up to go pee in the middle of the night, whenever I eat, whenever I take my insulin, when I'm just sitting around, when I'm walking... all. the. time!
Food cravings? What I wouldn't give for a tall glass of ice cold milk! I want it all the time. I've never been a milk drinker, but now that it messes with my blood sugar it's all I want.
Rings? I think they just might stay on for the duration.
Gender? Not going to find out, but I think it's a boy.
Intense Dreams? None that I remember this week. I know I've been dreaming a lot, because I wake up with that weird feeling that I have just been dreaming, but they disappear too quick to recall.
Medical Concerns? High blood pressure (on 50mg Trandate/Lobetalol, 3 times a day... bp was a little higher than normal this past week, but work has been super stressful), Gestational Diabetes (closer to getting it under control), on prescription Zan.tac for heartburn.
What I miss? This is going to sound weird, but I miss being able to weigh myself. I admit I am a scale junky, and weigh myself far more often than I should. But I can't now, because I can't see the numbers on the scale. It's so strange.
What I look forward to? Meeting this little person who's been kicking the tar out of my insides, MATERNITY LEAVE!
Emotional State? Better, I think. Don't get me wrong, I can still cry at the drop of a hat, but it's been less related to the numbers on my glucometer.
Ok, I really need to go get caught up with all of you...
Monday, September 20, 2010
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Oddities
Hey Humble Readers!
I should probably save this for my weekly update, but in the spirit of the up and down nature of my day I wanted to mention a couple of things.
First up, I think I have had my first Braxton Hicks contractions. It actually woke me up from a nap. My stomach went really rigid and then relaxed. It repeated a few times, and then afterward I had what felt like a stitch in my side for a couple of hours. The Halfling was really active through all of it. Totally crazy!
Second... it appears that my Beloved is dealing with some pregnancy sympathy pains. He's had a lot of charlie horse types of cramps in his legs. I know that some men get the nausea or the weight gain. But I have to admit this is kind of funny. Not that him being in pain is funny, but really, with everything that I've had to deal with in the last few months, it does make me smile just a little to know that I'm not in this alone.
I should probably save this for my weekly update, but in the spirit of the up and down nature of my day I wanted to mention a couple of things.
First up, I think I have had my first Braxton Hicks contractions. It actually woke me up from a nap. My stomach went really rigid and then relaxed. It repeated a few times, and then afterward I had what felt like a stitch in my side for a couple of hours. The Halfling was really active through all of it. Totally crazy!
Second... it appears that my Beloved is dealing with some pregnancy sympathy pains. He's had a lot of charlie horse types of cramps in his legs. I know that some men get the nausea or the weight gain. But I have to admit this is kind of funny. Not that him being in pain is funny, but really, with everything that I've had to deal with in the last few months, it does make me smile just a little to know that I'm not in this alone.
Tears & Laughter
Good Morning Humble Readers...
It's been an up and down kind of day already.
The Down:
My day started this morning earlier than I would have liked, but the pain in my hips is making it hard for me to stay asleep all night. So I was awake before 5am again this morning... ugh!! Then, when I tested my blood sugar, it was higher than it's been in a week. I ended up bawling in my kitchen (again!) because this whole thing is just so damned frustrating. And when I say bawling, I mean hiccup sobbing. I feel like an idiot now for letting the number on that stupid little screen dictate how I feel about myself... it's worse than a scale.
The Up:
It's Thursday, so that means it's a doctor day. My appointment with Dr. U was at 9. I got to see the Halfling again... he/she is now in a head down position, so we weren't able to see a whole lot, but the heart rate is good, and baby is growing. As of this week, my fundal height is measuring a bit ahead, and I really feel that my belly has popped out a lot more in the last few days. Dr. U was great about my blood sugars, and increased my insulin again a bit. I told him about my morning, and how I feel like all I'm doing is barely treading water, but not making any real progress. He told me that at this point in the pregnancy, I am at my most susceptible to even the smallest fluctuations in hormone levels (which will affect my blood sugar) and reminded me that we are going to be playing catch up for the rest of the pregnancy. When I expressed my concern at how much insulin I'm taking, he told me not to worry. He's had patients who were at double what I'm at now, at the same point in a pregnancy. He did warn me that my insulin will likely end up a lot higher by the end. He also told me that he's very happy with how serious I'm taking this, but that I need to ease up on myself. Have I mentioned how much I appreciate him?
So, my morning started with tears... and thankfully it was on it's way to getting better. I left Dr. U's office feeling better about things.
And that's when God decided I needed a little laugh.
As I was walking down the hallway and out of Dr. U's building, I felt my underwear starting to slide down my backside. My maternity jeans are still a little loose in the back end, so they weren't really helping to keep things in place. I got in the elevator by myself, so I took a moment to adjust... but I wasn't able to get things situated properly before the doors opened again. So, I was waiting outside the building for my cab, and I could feel them inching down my fanny again. By the time my cab arrived, they had completely slipped off my hips. Trying to walk to the cab, and then from the cab to my front door (including up a flight of stairs) was hilarious. I guess I should have invested in maternity undies after all.
It's been an up and down kind of day already.
The Down:
My day started this morning earlier than I would have liked, but the pain in my hips is making it hard for me to stay asleep all night. So I was awake before 5am again this morning... ugh!! Then, when I tested my blood sugar, it was higher than it's been in a week. I ended up bawling in my kitchen (again!) because this whole thing is just so damned frustrating. And when I say bawling, I mean hiccup sobbing. I feel like an idiot now for letting the number on that stupid little screen dictate how I feel about myself... it's worse than a scale.
The Up:
It's Thursday, so that means it's a doctor day. My appointment with Dr. U was at 9. I got to see the Halfling again... he/she is now in a head down position, so we weren't able to see a whole lot, but the heart rate is good, and baby is growing. As of this week, my fundal height is measuring a bit ahead, and I really feel that my belly has popped out a lot more in the last few days. Dr. U was great about my blood sugars, and increased my insulin again a bit. I told him about my morning, and how I feel like all I'm doing is barely treading water, but not making any real progress. He told me that at this point in the pregnancy, I am at my most susceptible to even the smallest fluctuations in hormone levels (which will affect my blood sugar) and reminded me that we are going to be playing catch up for the rest of the pregnancy. When I expressed my concern at how much insulin I'm taking, he told me not to worry. He's had patients who were at double what I'm at now, at the same point in a pregnancy. He did warn me that my insulin will likely end up a lot higher by the end. He also told me that he's very happy with how serious I'm taking this, but that I need to ease up on myself. Have I mentioned how much I appreciate him?
So, my morning started with tears... and thankfully it was on it's way to getting better. I left Dr. U's office feeling better about things.
And that's when God decided I needed a little laugh.
As I was walking down the hallway and out of Dr. U's building, I felt my underwear starting to slide down my backside. My maternity jeans are still a little loose in the back end, so they weren't really helping to keep things in place. I got in the elevator by myself, so I took a moment to adjust... but I wasn't able to get things situated properly before the doors opened again. So, I was waiting outside the building for my cab, and I could feel them inching down my fanny again. By the time my cab arrived, they had completely slipped off my hips. Trying to walk to the cab, and then from the cab to my front door (including up a flight of stairs) was hilarious. I guess I should have invested in maternity undies after all.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Hobbit-ish Potpurri: This and That
Good Morning Humble Readers...
I hope you're all doing well. I'm a bit dopey this morning as it appears that insomnia has made a come back. I just can't seem to stay asleep. One good thing about insomnia... It gives me a great time to catch up on my blog reading and commenting.
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A huge thank you to everyone who offered to help me out with my shipping dilemma. You are all superstars! Things are now in process, and I'm hoping to have my crib bedding in a couple of weeks.
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So, the diaper bag... this is the one I decided on.
It's not quite as cute as I was hoping, but it still looks more like a purse than a diaper bag. I also love that it comes with attachments so that it clips to the stroller handle. I'm justifying the price because this is going to end up being my purse for the next couple of years or so (at least!) so I was willing to spend what I would spend on a quality purse.
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Do any of you remember this little lady?
It's time for the smushed fertility goddess to be on her way. When Lindsay of "Destined To Be An Old Woman With No Regrets" sent her to me last year, it was under the proviso that I pass her along to one of my bloggy sisters when the time was right. Watch for her to be showing up on a blog near you! I will tell you that this little piece of clay is going to be going on a long journey. I just really hope she makes it in one piece.
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I have been doing more cooking... Yesterday, I made a shepherd's pie that is now residing happily in my freezer, along side a big container of beef stew and another big container of italian sausage and black bean soup. I feel like I'm making a bit of progress on my list! Yay!
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Just when I think my blood sugars are coming into line, I have a morning like today. I don't know if something happened with my insulin (when I took the needle out, it leaked a bit) or what, but yesterday was a great day and today my numbers and ketones are awful. I had the same thing for breakfast today as I did yesterday. Ugh! Maybe the insomnia is a part of this equation?
I hope you're all doing well. I'm a bit dopey this morning as it appears that insomnia has made a come back. I just can't seem to stay asleep. One good thing about insomnia... It gives me a great time to catch up on my blog reading and commenting.
*****
A huge thank you to everyone who offered to help me out with my shipping dilemma. You are all superstars! Things are now in process, and I'm hoping to have my crib bedding in a couple of weeks.
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So, the diaper bag... this is the one I decided on.
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| Skip*hop Studio Diaper Tote image courtesy of csnstores.com |
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Do any of you remember this little lady?
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I have been doing more cooking... Yesterday, I made a shepherd's pie that is now residing happily in my freezer, along side a big container of beef stew and another big container of italian sausage and black bean soup. I feel like I'm making a bit of progress on my list! Yay!
*****
Just when I think my blood sugars are coming into line, I have a morning like today. I don't know if something happened with my insulin (when I took the needle out, it leaked a bit) or what, but yesterday was a great day and today my numbers and ketones are awful. I had the same thing for breakfast today as I did yesterday. Ugh! Maybe the insomnia is a part of this equation?
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
I Found It...
... but there's a problem.
And I am hoping, Humble Readers, that one of you will be able to help me out.
After what has felt like weeks of searching for the crib bedding that I want (light green, in polka dots, stripes or solid), I have found a set that I really like. AND it's a reasonable price!
The problem is, I can't find a single company that will ship it to Canada. It's very aggravating.
So, I'm wondering... would any of my bloggy friends south of the 49th parallel be willing to let me use their address, and then ship it to me? Obviously, I will cover all costs for shipping. I just need someone to be my go-between.
Drop me an email or leave me comment with yours... and know that the Halfling & I will heart you forever and ever and ever!
And I am hoping, Humble Readers, that one of you will be able to help me out.
After what has felt like weeks of searching for the crib bedding that I want (light green, in polka dots, stripes or solid), I have found a set that I really like. AND it's a reasonable price!
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| image courtesy of diapers.com |
So, I'm wondering... would any of my bloggy friends south of the 49th parallel be willing to let me use their address, and then ship it to me? Obviously, I will cover all costs for shipping. I just need someone to be my go-between.
Drop me an email or leave me comment with yours... and know that the Halfling & I will heart you forever and ever and ever!
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