When I was pregnant, everyone said the same thing over and over again, "be sure to get your sleep because once the baby is born, you won't have any for the next 20 years!". Ok, so I expected it but OMG, I really do miss it. I am so tired but only when she's asleep. I'm cranky when I wake up. Then I am wide awake until she falls asleep. Then, about 30 min later, I'm wiped. It's amazing how the body adjusts. I get about 1-2 hours sleep at a time. My DD goes through spurts where she will sleep for 4 hours straight for about 2 days, then she goes back to her sleep every 2 hours or so.
I do get my sleep when I can...but sometimes, things just need to get done!!
I am having my family over for Christmas lunch. It is going to be fun, fun, fun!!
I will do some of the prep work over the next 2 days. I think this will definitely make life easier. My DH will be off as of Wednesday, so he will be able to help as well.
We then go to the in-laws for Christmas supper. They have asked us to stay the night, but with a new baby and no set schedule, I think home will be the better place to be. They are only about 20 min away from us so it's not very far.
I still have gifts to wrap and we have to find a Christmas tree!! We don't want something big this year but we definitely need one!! And soon because it still has to be decorated.
I guess we will see!
My journey with PCOS, weight loss, TTC, motherhood, military life and life in general!
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Having a blast!
Well, it's been a while since I last posted. With good reason of course!! My baby girl is 2 weeks old today. Time really flies!
I'm wide awake today since our little princess managed to let her mommy get 4 hours of sleep in a row!! And then continued with another 3 hours. Let me tell you - that makes a huge difference. I still stare at her in amazement, our little miracle. My emotions were off the wall last week and even a little on the weekend, but they seem to be calming down, which I am very happy about. I still want to cry at every little thing but at least I'm not going into hysterics at my hubby. I had my hubby with me for 2 weeks and now I am alone with her. It's totally different now. By the time my hubby comes home and we have supper, he's not far off from bed. He does spend some time with her before he goes to bed but I'm sure he wishes he had more time. He is working all week this week and then Monday and Tuesday of next week and then he will be off until Jan 5th. It will be great to have him home again.
Christmas is a whole other story. I was lucky enough to have decorated on the Monday I was admitted to the hospital, December 1st. So the only things left is to buy a Christmas tree (and soon!!) and of course wrap the gifts we have bought. DH and I haven't even bought for eachother yet. We're cutting it pretty close but with good reason. We have bought a few little things for our DD but there is still more that I would like to buy.
Time definitely flies! I won't even be able to send out Christmas cards this year...I think it's the first time in quite a few years that I won't be sending them out. I think I will try to send out some cards with DD's pic in the New Year. I guess we will see.
I'm wide awake today since our little princess managed to let her mommy get 4 hours of sleep in a row!! And then continued with another 3 hours. Let me tell you - that makes a huge difference. I still stare at her in amazement, our little miracle. My emotions were off the wall last week and even a little on the weekend, but they seem to be calming down, which I am very happy about. I still want to cry at every little thing but at least I'm not going into hysterics at my hubby. I had my hubby with me for 2 weeks and now I am alone with her. It's totally different now. By the time my hubby comes home and we have supper, he's not far off from bed. He does spend some time with her before he goes to bed but I'm sure he wishes he had more time. He is working all week this week and then Monday and Tuesday of next week and then he will be off until Jan 5th. It will be great to have him home again.
Christmas is a whole other story. I was lucky enough to have decorated on the Monday I was admitted to the hospital, December 1st. So the only things left is to buy a Christmas tree (and soon!!) and of course wrap the gifts we have bought. DH and I haven't even bought for eachother yet. We're cutting it pretty close but with good reason. We have bought a few little things for our DD but there is still more that I would like to buy.
Time definitely flies! I won't even be able to send out Christmas cards this year...I think it's the first time in quite a few years that I won't be sending them out. I think I will try to send out some cards with DD's pic in the New Year. I guess we will see.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Latest Dr's appt, insomnia and pressure
I had an appointment on Monday at the Dr's. Everything went well. The baby is still floating - not even engaged yet!! I thought for sure the baby had dropped, but no such luck. So before we left, I asked the Doc how long he usually lets people go past their due date. He said that if my bp continues to stay where it is, I could be induced before my due date. Then he went to say that I won't pass my due date, no matter. So it looks like we will definitely have our munchkin by the 11th! We will know more when we go to the Dr's on Monday the 1st of December - my next appointment. Needless to say, we will be finishing everything up this weekend in case the Doc decides to induce me next week!!! I think it will be the week of the 8th, but then again, I'm no DR. LOL. So now we wait.
The insomnia is killing me. I'm up so many times during the night and then to be wide awake at 3am - 4am every day is horrible. I'm glad that I'm not working anymore because that was awful!! Now at least I can fall asleep during the day and take several naps. I guess it's just Mother Nature's way of getting me ready.
And of course, the pressure down there is wow. And the baby not being engaged yet means that when he/she does, it's going to be crazy. I have a feeling the the baby is leaning on something on my left side because that is where it hurts more. It's actually causing me to limp! Again, I'm so glad that I am not working anymore!!
The insomnia is killing me. I'm up so many times during the night and then to be wide awake at 3am - 4am every day is horrible. I'm glad that I'm not working anymore because that was awful!! Now at least I can fall asleep during the day and take several naps. I guess it's just Mother Nature's way of getting me ready.
And of course, the pressure down there is wow. And the baby not being engaged yet means that when he/she does, it's going to be crazy. I have a feeling the the baby is leaning on something on my left side because that is where it hurts more. It's actually causing me to limp! Again, I'm so glad that I am not working anymore!!
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Maternity leave has officially started
So yesterday was my last day of work!! It still hasn't sunk in. I'm sure it will once the baby is here. But like I told my boss, I haven't been off longer than 2 weeks since I was 17 years old. That's 17 years ago!!! So I think it is going to be a difficult transition, but then again, you never know. It may be the easiest thing ever!
I now have a long list of things that I have to get done. I have to prepare our bags, do laundry, prepare the baby's room a little more than it is, and I want to prepare some meals and cookies so that there will be some food in the house. We'll see how it goes.
I now have a long list of things that I have to get done. I have to prepare our bags, do laundry, prepare the baby's room a little more than it is, and I want to prepare some meals and cookies so that there will be some food in the house. We'll see how it goes.
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Busy weekend!!!
I have such a busy weekend ahead of me that I decided to take Monday off from work to recuperate. I have a baby shower to go to today that my MIL is throwing. And then I have to go to NDG tomorrow to my cousin's for lunch. I believe it is another shower. I'm very excited about it! I know they are supposed to be surprises but because of where I live, people really had no choice but to spill the beans.
I am starting to feel lots of pressure and pains in the lower half of my body. It really is uncomfortable. It will be great when I'm no longer at work! My boss is trying to have me stay until Nov. 28, 1 week later than I planned. He said I could work from home M-Th and then come in on Friday just for half a day. It's tempting...still need to decide that one.
The baby is kicking and punching me which is great! He/she also does these slow movements that kinda make me feel ill...but it's funny. There is one new thing that the baby seems to have picked up, whenever I eat chocolate, the baby gets the hiccups. So my belly bounces around for about 10-15min. LOL it is too funny!!
I am starting to feel lots of pressure and pains in the lower half of my body. It really is uncomfortable. It will be great when I'm no longer at work! My boss is trying to have me stay until Nov. 28, 1 week later than I planned. He said I could work from home M-Th and then come in on Friday just for half a day. It's tempting...still need to decide that one.
The baby is kicking and punching me which is great! He/she also does these slow movements that kinda make me feel ill...but it's funny. There is one new thing that the baby seems to have picked up, whenever I eat chocolate, the baby gets the hiccups. So my belly bounces around for about 10-15min. LOL it is too funny!!
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Still going to work...
I had a Dr's appt on Wednesday and everything seemed fine. The Dr's word of the day was "normal". I didn't gain any weight this time - which I was ecstatic about LOL. My urine was fine and my blood pressure was OK. The Dr didn't seem to think that medication was necessary. I told him about all my aches and pains and it's all normal. So I have 3 weeks left of work.
On the Monday of our u/s, the baby was already measuring 35 weeks when I was only going to be 34 weeks on the Thursday. And the baby weighed in at 5lbs 12oz. The u/s pics also looked distorted and I was worried that it was the baby that looked that way. He reminded me that it is a one dimensional pic and that it is not 100% clear. I still worry but as my DH said - we will love this baby no matter what.
The Dr thinks that the baby shouldn't weigh more than 8 lbs in the end. Which would be nice :)
He also said that the measuring ahead was fine. So all in all, it went well. They were also able to tell that the baby is already head down. He/she is not engaged yet or anything but is head down and shouldn't turn again. This would explain the pains I feel in my left leg - the baby's head is on the left side and down, probably on some nerves.
My next appt is Nov 12th and the Dr. will be doing the strep test. Then I will be going every week to the Dr. The time is FAST approaching. 6 weeks until my due date. WOW!
I guess we should really start getting everything ready LOL.
On the Monday of our u/s, the baby was already measuring 35 weeks when I was only going to be 34 weeks on the Thursday. And the baby weighed in at 5lbs 12oz. The u/s pics also looked distorted and I was worried that it was the baby that looked that way. He reminded me that it is a one dimensional pic and that it is not 100% clear. I still worry but as my DH said - we will love this baby no matter what.
The Dr thinks that the baby shouldn't weigh more than 8 lbs in the end. Which would be nice :)
He also said that the measuring ahead was fine. So all in all, it went well. They were also able to tell that the baby is already head down. He/she is not engaged yet or anything but is head down and shouldn't turn again. This would explain the pains I feel in my left leg - the baby's head is on the left side and down, probably on some nerves.
My next appt is Nov 12th and the Dr. will be doing the strep test. Then I will be going every week to the Dr. The time is FAST approaching. 6 weeks until my due date. WOW!
I guess we should really start getting everything ready LOL.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Follow up today
We had our ultrasound on Monday and it was great to see the lil monkey. He/She was moving around like crazy. As the tech tried to get measurements, the baby would turn away. I wanted to confirm that the baby's feet were under my right lung/breast and as she moved over to the area, the baby started kicking like mad. Pretty much saying, hey get off of there LOL.
DH and I laughed like crazy. During the first part of the u/s, the baby had the hiccups.
We have some pics of the u/s but I'm a little nervous about them. There is something that bothers me. So before I post, I will check things out with my Dr today. My appt is this afternoon. I will also find out if I have to take meds for high blood pressure. To be honest, I think I will. I have headaches every day and I'm a stress ball at work. I have 3 more weeks of work until I'm off and it can't come fast enough. I manage to get in 3-4hours of sleep and then forget it. The aches and pains keep me awake the rest of the night. And my poor DH, he's awake too. This morning, he actually went to sleep downstairs. I feel so bad for him. I guess it's just Mother Nature getting us ready LOL.
I will update when I get back from the DR.'s.
On another note, for some reason I am not able to post on a friend's blog...could someone offer insight on this? I've never had a problem before but now it won't let me...
DH and I laughed like crazy. During the first part of the u/s, the baby had the hiccups.
We have some pics of the u/s but I'm a little nervous about them. There is something that bothers me. So before I post, I will check things out with my Dr today. My appt is this afternoon. I will also find out if I have to take meds for high blood pressure. To be honest, I think I will. I have headaches every day and I'm a stress ball at work. I have 3 more weeks of work until I'm off and it can't come fast enough. I manage to get in 3-4hours of sleep and then forget it. The aches and pains keep me awake the rest of the night. And my poor DH, he's awake too. This morning, he actually went to sleep downstairs. I feel so bad for him. I guess it's just Mother Nature getting us ready LOL.
I will update when I get back from the DR.'s.
On another note, for some reason I am not able to post on a friend's blog...could someone offer insight on this? I've never had a problem before but now it won't let me...
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