Today is Tuesday, February 26, 2013and went in for my weekly check up.
Lately, I've been feeling soo much better about the pregnancy. I've been complimented about having a glow several times the last weekend and that's given me such a boost in confidence! :)
I've felt good enough to put a little make up on every here and there, and to dress up nice at least a tad. It's helped me embrace my pregnancy a little.
So today, I'm 38 weeks pregnant and waiting. As I stated in my past posts, I was told my baby girl might come out sooner. Well, today I'm not a bit of dilated and my cervix is a tad thinned. That's all. So by next week, if I'm not dilated, we have to start planning.
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I don't want to plan !!!
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Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Monday, February 11, 2013
The Waiting Game
So ever since I had my sonogram and was told I would most likely have this baby earlier on, I have been playing the waiting game. Every contraction I get, I like to think just maybe, that one time will be the contraction that sets me into labor.
But of course, that's just wishful thinking.
I am super anxious to meet her, but at the same time, I'm so tired of being pregnant. :0
Horrible I know :(
I will miss the kicks, and her weird elbows and knees kicking out of my tummy.
I will not miss the heartburn (which has returned with a vengeance), discomfort, insomnia, fatigue and nausea. I'm 36 weeks tomorrow, 9 months. And already, I have been doing the good old wives' tales for this baby to come as I was once told; sooner.
I bought a red raspberry leaf tea which I try to drink daily to tone my uterus. I have my husband massaging me every now and again as I've been told acupressure helps. I eat my spicy foods and try to walk as much as I can.
But nothing.
I'm starting to believe she will come on her due date.
But fingers crossed !!!!
And in the meantime, here I am, sitting in bed with two capri suns and a fruit cups to keep her little big ol' tummy satisfied as she dances away in my tummy.
But of course, that's just wishful thinking.
I am super anxious to meet her, but at the same time, I'm so tired of being pregnant. :0
Horrible I know :(
I will miss the kicks, and her weird elbows and knees kicking out of my tummy.
I will not miss the heartburn (which has returned with a vengeance), discomfort, insomnia, fatigue and nausea. I'm 36 weeks tomorrow, 9 months. And already, I have been doing the good old wives' tales for this baby to come as I was once told; sooner.
I bought a red raspberry leaf tea which I try to drink daily to tone my uterus. I have my husband massaging me every now and again as I've been told acupressure helps. I eat my spicy foods and try to walk as much as I can.
But nothing.
I'm starting to believe she will come on her due date.
But fingers crossed !!!!
And in the meantime, here I am, sitting in bed with two capri suns and a fruit cups to keep her little big ol' tummy satisfied as she dances away in my tummy.
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Baby delivery READY!
I am officially going on nine months in five days. The last examination we went to, we were informed that my baby was measuring ahead. SO I expect her to pop any day now.
I was diagnosed with Anemia couple months back so I've been on this Iron pill. Well, I'm supposed to be on it, but I just tend to forget to take it often "/ I'm wondering if that will affect my labor or birth for any reason?
I am completely tired at this point. And sleep DOESN'T come easy. I used to love the sound of my husband's snoring. It made me fall right asleep. Now, I can't help but to get cranky and frustrated.
My eating has increased, like doubled!! I wake up starving!!!! I snack all day and still ever get that full feeling. It's crazy!!!
I noticed new stretch marks on my tummy. No bueno. I thoughtI only has a few on my sides right above my hips. I guess genetics doesn't explain it, my mom has not one stretch mark and she popped six kids!!!
I have no strength, I can barely walk without it being painful for me. I'm just completely done with this pregnancy, I want her to support me and just pop right out, and say "There mommy. I'm here and I cooperated!" Hahha ! :)
I was diagnosed with Anemia couple months back so I've been on this Iron pill. Well, I'm supposed to be on it, but I just tend to forget to take it often "/ I'm wondering if that will affect my labor or birth for any reason?
I am completely tired at this point. And sleep DOESN'T come easy. I used to love the sound of my husband's snoring. It made me fall right asleep. Now, I can't help but to get cranky and frustrated.
My eating has increased, like doubled!! I wake up starving!!!! I snack all day and still ever get that full feeling. It's crazy!!!
I noticed new stretch marks on my tummy. No bueno. I thoughtI only has a few on my sides right above my hips. I guess genetics doesn't explain it, my mom has not one stretch mark and she popped six kids!!!
I have no strength, I can barely walk without it being painful for me. I'm just completely done with this pregnancy, I want her to support me and just pop right out, and say "There mommy. I'm here and I cooperated!" Hahha ! :)
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Bed Rest Days;; 31 Weeks && Counting - How it began !
It's 11:48pm, almost midnight and my husband isn't home.
Being a Marine sucks for us wives sometimes. I'm starting to understand how much work he has and what the life means. I get a little insecure often, of course.
When I first met my husband, we were at a little restaurant that had dancing and a DJ. I went with my cousin and my best friend. They decided to go dance. I decided to sit down for a bit.
And then a guy comes, he asks if I want to dance. I tell him "No, I;m fine".
He continues and asks "Why not?"
Why not? WHY NOT? Who asks why not after getting rejected? Haha !
"I'm tired right now. I'm taking a break."
"Is that your excuse?" he asks.
"No" I say, "Its my REASON".
He looks away and then asks "May I sit down?"
I gave him the you-are-the-weirdest-guy look. But I said ''Fine".
He ended up telling me about himself. I was willing to listen after the little persistence he gave. He told me where he was from, that he was military, and that he was only here another couple years.
I called it fibbing. He swore to me it was all true, I refused to believe.
We kept talking, through the night. Danced a little. Talked some more, until it was time to go. He asked me for my number and I gave it to him hesitantly.
I left the restaurant/club and immediately texted him. I knew I wanted to get to know him better. He texted me back and that's how we began. He was an hour and a half away from me, but he managed to come see me after my college classes. He took me out on dates and we just had plenty of fun together.
We fell in love.
Days went by, months, a year. we got engaged. (That's another story.)
We decided to move in together. The distance would kill us and frankly,we knew we could be happier.
(ADULT ACTION STATED BELOW)
We began our intimate relationship. Boy did we have it hahah! But I informed him about my chances for having a baby; It was slim to none. I was constantly going to my OB/GYN for Multiple ovarian cysts. I was never diagnosed with PCOS, but the cysts reoccurred monthly. I've had surgery to have them removed.
Anywhoo, we decided to try for a baby. BOLD move. But it didn't work. Until one day...
I secretly recorded him speaking to our hopefully-there baby. H e fell in love quick. And so did I.
Unfortunately, that didn't last. I got horrible cramping, and bleeding that we ruled it a miscarriage. I felt embarrassed. Shocked. Worthless.
I never told the doctor about it.
But after that day, we decided not to try. We knew we weren't ready. And we accepted it.
Shortly thereafter, here is my older sister gathered with all of us as we headed to the Bay restaurants for some yummy seafood on 4th of July. She stated that she was cramping. I realized I hadn't had my menstrual cycle yet. I figured, its the cysts. Days passed, weeks passed. Until I got a box of three pregnancy tests.
I took one and there is the result. I couldn't believe it!!!
At this rate, the baby would be a month old!!!
I took another and the huge positive sign just flashed right in front of my face with a quickness!
And then I knew, I was going to be a mommy.
My then Fiance came home from overnight duty and I surprised him by giving him a gift. A pair of knit slippers, tiny ones. He cried.
And now here we are.
31 weeks and counting for our little angle to come. <3
Being a Marine sucks for us wives sometimes. I'm starting to understand how much work he has and what the life means. I get a little insecure often, of course.
When I first met my husband, we were at a little restaurant that had dancing and a DJ. I went with my cousin and my best friend. They decided to go dance. I decided to sit down for a bit.
And then a guy comes, he asks if I want to dance. I tell him "No, I;m fine".
He continues and asks "Why not?"
Why not? WHY NOT? Who asks why not after getting rejected? Haha !
"I'm tired right now. I'm taking a break."
"Is that your excuse?" he asks.
"No" I say, "Its my REASON".
He looks away and then asks "May I sit down?"
I gave him the you-are-the-weirdest-guy look. But I said ''Fine".
He ended up telling me about himself. I was willing to listen after the little persistence he gave. He told me where he was from, that he was military, and that he was only here another couple years.
I called it fibbing. He swore to me it was all true, I refused to believe.
We kept talking, through the night. Danced a little. Talked some more, until it was time to go. He asked me for my number and I gave it to him hesitantly.
I left the restaurant/club and immediately texted him. I knew I wanted to get to know him better. He texted me back and that's how we began. He was an hour and a half away from me, but he managed to come see me after my college classes. He took me out on dates and we just had plenty of fun together.
We fell in love.
Days went by, months, a year. we got engaged. (That's another story.)
We decided to move in together. The distance would kill us and frankly,we knew we could be happier.
(ADULT ACTION STATED BELOW)
We began our intimate relationship. Boy did we have it hahah! But I informed him about my chances for having a baby; It was slim to none. I was constantly going to my OB/GYN for Multiple ovarian cysts. I was never diagnosed with PCOS, but the cysts reoccurred monthly. I've had surgery to have them removed.
Anywhoo, we decided to try for a baby. BOLD move. But it didn't work. Until one day...
I secretly recorded him speaking to our hopefully-there baby. H e fell in love quick. And so did I.
Unfortunately, that didn't last. I got horrible cramping, and bleeding that we ruled it a miscarriage. I felt embarrassed. Shocked. Worthless.
I never told the doctor about it.
But after that day, we decided not to try. We knew we weren't ready. And we accepted it.
Shortly thereafter, here is my older sister gathered with all of us as we headed to the Bay restaurants for some yummy seafood on 4th of July. She stated that she was cramping. I realized I hadn't had my menstrual cycle yet. I figured, its the cysts. Days passed, weeks passed. Until I got a box of three pregnancy tests.
I took one and there is the result. I couldn't believe it!!!
At this rate, the baby would be a month old!!!
I took another and the huge positive sign just flashed right in front of my face with a quickness!
And then I knew, I was going to be a mommy.
My then Fiance came home from overnight duty and I surprised him by giving him a gift. A pair of knit slippers, tiny ones. He cried.
And now here we are.
31 weeks and counting for our little angle to come. <3
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Bed Rest Days;; 31 weeks and Thinking
Sometimes, Having a baby is a scary thing. As you all may have noticed, I do tend to Freak out plenty.
I'm in a different situation, that's why. Let me tell you a little about me.
I'm a student, 22 years old and currently expecting with my first child, a baby girl.
I met a wonderful person and we got to know each other very well. We weren't even a year into our relationship when he proposed. Being an active Duty Marine, I figured they need to take action to get as they want since they're only stationed so long in one area.
So we got engaged. There we are with a new relationship and a new life together. We decided to move in together.
Three months later, we were expecting. Being a new mommy, and with the baby being so unexpected (doctors told me I wasn't going to be able to have children quite so easy, maybe not at all) We decided to move into my mother's house to get the help we need.
My Fiance (at the time) and I would fight constantly. With this being our first baby, our first move in, our first seriousness, we just didn't know how to handle it. We argued and argued.
This is how my mother came to not liking him at all.
For the sake of our relationship and for the sake of the baby, we chose to work it out. No matter what it takes.
We also ended up getting married. Just the two of us with no one still in the know.
It's crazy here living with my mother. This house brings a drama of it's own. Simply, I'm getting frustrated not being able to live my OWN life. I know things that are done my way aren't the way mommy wants it. I know that mommy isn't doing to well and is depressed so I try to help her out as well. It's just a little too much sometimes.
Well that's me now. My twin sister is a sailor, I'm a student whose fallen a little behind due to my pregnancy, living at home with my mom and husband. Crazy huh?
Sometimes it gets tough. But I think the point of this was to let out a little about me. I get frustrated at times, but I can truly say that i see a good future with my Husband.
And I AM happy.
Especially with my little princess on the way. My little miracle. :)
I'm in a different situation, that's why. Let me tell you a little about me.
I'm a student, 22 years old and currently expecting with my first child, a baby girl.
I met a wonderful person and we got to know each other very well. We weren't even a year into our relationship when he proposed. Being an active Duty Marine, I figured they need to take action to get as they want since they're only stationed so long in one area.
So we got engaged. There we are with a new relationship and a new life together. We decided to move in together.
Three months later, we were expecting. Being a new mommy, and with the baby being so unexpected (doctors told me I wasn't going to be able to have children quite so easy, maybe not at all) We decided to move into my mother's house to get the help we need.
My Fiance (at the time) and I would fight constantly. With this being our first baby, our first move in, our first seriousness, we just didn't know how to handle it. We argued and argued.
This is how my mother came to not liking him at all.
For the sake of our relationship and for the sake of the baby, we chose to work it out. No matter what it takes.
We also ended up getting married. Just the two of us with no one still in the know.
It's crazy here living with my mother. This house brings a drama of it's own. Simply, I'm getting frustrated not being able to live my OWN life. I know things that are done my way aren't the way mommy wants it. I know that mommy isn't doing to well and is depressed so I try to help her out as well. It's just a little too much sometimes.
Well that's me now. My twin sister is a sailor, I'm a student whose fallen a little behind due to my pregnancy, living at home with my mom and husband. Crazy huh?
Sometimes it gets tough. But I think the point of this was to let out a little about me. I get frustrated at times, but I can truly say that i see a good future with my Husband.
And I AM happy.
Especially with my little princess on the way. My little miracle. :)
Saturday, January 5, 2013
Bed Rest Days;; Help !!!!!! :0
It was 12am, I was up attempting to watch Ghost Hunters with my husband. He began to snore away.
It was 1am, I try to fall asleep. My tummy is relaxed, which could only mean she's possibly sleeping !!! :)
2am I can't sleep. I had to prevent myself from blogging about this !!!
3am, I fall asleep. :)
I feel as though I'm hungry but because I'm so tired, this time, I ignored it. "/ maybe not the best idea.
5am, I wake up ! She's kicking me at every sleeping position I could possibly get !!
6am, I go to sleep.
It's 9am, and I am just wide awake !!! My teeth hurt from putting in a retainer from sooo long ago hahah. But geez !
What can I do to get some sleep around here ??? :0
HELP !!!! I THINK INSOMNIA GOT ME !!!
It was 1am, I try to fall asleep. My tummy is relaxed, which could only mean she's possibly sleeping !!! :)
2am I can't sleep. I had to prevent myself from blogging about this !!!
3am, I fall asleep. :)
I feel as though I'm hungry but because I'm so tired, this time, I ignored it. "/ maybe not the best idea.
5am, I wake up ! She's kicking me at every sleeping position I could possibly get !!
6am, I go to sleep.
It's 9am, and I am just wide awake !!! My teeth hurt from putting in a retainer from sooo long ago hahah. But geez !
What can I do to get some sleep around here ??? :0
HELP !!!! I THINK INSOMNIA GOT ME !!!
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Something New, Feeling in Love much more?
A little love story, if you will :)
Last night, my dearest husband came home from overnight Duty. He was tired and came right to bed with me. He hugged my belly tight and said "I'm going to sleep with my baby today". I thought he was joking but, she kept calm and he fell asleep hugging my belly.
Soon after, I found myself sleepy and slept right with them both.
I woke up at one pm, starving ! We made plans to start getting things ready for the baby shower at 3pm. I was in the living room watching TV, on Google+, and of course enjoying left overs from New Years Dinner.
4pm came around and he finally woke up. :)
He ate some food, we both got ready and off we went to look at the Activity Centers to hold our baby shower. We got all the info we needed fairly quickly and then I asked him "Where to?"
He gave me sly kind of smile and said "What about the mall? Lets go have a pretzel, a smoothie, and walk around a little."
I was so happy to hear those words coming out of his mouth. And off we went.
We ate our pretzels from Auntie Anne's, drank our smoothies from Ice Ice Baby, ate some fries from Charley's subs, talked and laughed plenty !!! It was such a nice, simple night out :)
We came home and I searched for DIY party favors and racked my brain a little more.
10pm came around and it was bedtime. I put my pillow in front of me like a body pillow, turned off my lamp and he grabbed me from my waist. I thought he was jokingly tugging on me, so I pulled away a bit, but he pulled me all the way back this time. I haven't felt that sense of "man handling" if you will (hahha) since before our marriage and before our pregnancy. It was a sort of sexy feeling.
He pulled me in and I ended up lying on his bicep with his other arm around my belly. He kissed my forehead goodnight and we fell right asleep.
It was a beautiful feeling. We've been having a bit of roughness with our relationship and I want to say its the pregnancy, but a part of me tends not to believe it.
Moments like this remind me why I fell in love with him in the first place. And why I continue to.
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Last night, my dearest husband came home from overnight Duty. He was tired and came right to bed with me. He hugged my belly tight and said "I'm going to sleep with my baby today". I thought he was joking but, she kept calm and he fell asleep hugging my belly.
Soon after, I found myself sleepy and slept right with them both.
I woke up at one pm, starving ! We made plans to start getting things ready for the baby shower at 3pm. I was in the living room watching TV, on Google+, and of course enjoying left overs from New Years Dinner.4pm came around and he finally woke up. :)
He ate some food, we both got ready and off we went to look at the Activity Centers to hold our baby shower. We got all the info we needed fairly quickly and then I asked him "Where to?"
He gave me sly kind of smile and said "What about the mall? Lets go have a pretzel, a smoothie, and walk around a little."
I was so happy to hear those words coming out of his mouth. And off we went.
We ate our pretzels from Auntie Anne's, drank our smoothies from Ice Ice Baby, ate some fries from Charley's subs, talked and laughed plenty !!! It was such a nice, simple night out :)
We came home and I searched for DIY party favors and racked my brain a little more.
10pm came around and it was bedtime. I put my pillow in front of me like a body pillow, turned off my lamp and he grabbed me from my waist. I thought he was jokingly tugging on me, so I pulled away a bit, but he pulled me all the way back this time. I haven't felt that sense of "man handling" if you will (hahha) since before our marriage and before our pregnancy. It was a sort of sexy feeling.
He pulled me in and I ended up lying on his bicep with his other arm around my belly. He kissed my forehead goodnight and we fell right asleep.
It was a beautiful feeling. We've been having a bit of roughness with our relationship and I want to say its the pregnancy, but a part of me tends not to believe it.
Moments like this remind me why I fell in love with him in the first place. And why I continue to.
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Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Bed Rest Days; Are You a supermommy?
Good afternoon Everyone !
It's a New Year !!! Got any new plans ?
I'm busy setting up everything for my little munchkin to get here. I have approximately 6-10 weeks to go . First time mommy, so this is scary !!!
I always wonder how women have babies and get up to continue to be superwoman a week later ?!?! *Hats off* Any tips? :)
I'm planning on breast feeding and I hear there is a need for a certain diet at least two months post pregnancy.
Also, anything you might suggest? I'm having a baby shower very soon, but my registry isn't as packed as others I have seen. I may be missing daily essentials. ANY tips are appreciated.
Oh they Joy of babies !!!
Can you tell I'm nervous?
It's a New Year !!! Got any new plans ?
I'm busy setting up everything for my little munchkin to get here. I have approximately 6-10 weeks to go . First time mommy, so this is scary !!!
I always wonder how women have babies and get up to continue to be superwoman a week later ?!?! *Hats off* Any tips? :)I'm planning on breast feeding and I hear there is a need for a certain diet at least two months post pregnancy.
Also, anything you might suggest? I'm having a baby shower very soon, but my registry isn't as packed as others I have seen. I may be missing daily essentials. ANY tips are appreciated.
Oh they Joy of babies !!!
Can you tell I'm nervous?
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Bed Rest days;; Still trying to make a living ??
Hello all !!! As I mentioned before, New years is right around the corner. I have many things to do, so little time! I've been busy trying to multitask, but with a little bouncy active person in my belly, that doesn't always get done..
Trying to find a Job as a SAHM isn't coming to well either. It doesn't seem as though any of my medical skills teching helps in any online field "/ So I've been trying to clean out my closet and put some stuff to sell online. I'm not getting much of big amount but it's better than nothing, right?
I have many CD's that could get sold, but it's coming out to about 50 cents each. AHHHH !!! Not even close to half of what I paid for each ! I'm guessing maybe starting a little company to aid others. Maybe that can help me stay busy and earn a little living? Somehow, I'll figure it out. God made gave my husband and I this little blessing for a reason.
Many ideas, many ideas. But I surely want to do things right.
Anyone have a legitimate work from home job? "/
I have many CD's that could get sold, but it's coming out to about 50 cents each. AHHHH !!! Not even close to half of what I paid for each ! I'm guessing maybe starting a little company to aid others. Maybe that can help me stay busy and earn a little living? Somehow, I'll figure it out. God made gave my husband and I this little blessing for a reason.
Many ideas, many ideas. But I surely want to do things right.
Anyone have a legitimate work from home job? "/
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Bed Rest Days;; Holidays !!
I'm excited !! With my first baby girl on the way, I can't wait to see who she looks like, how she laughs, how much she'll eat and so much more!!! things are still being set up and put together. Even the baby shower!! SO MUCH PROCRASTINATION !!!
1. Invitations
2. Food
3. Place/Rec Center
4. Shower Favors
5. Games
6. ....
I can't think of anything else just yet but I'm sure there's more in that list that needs to be done. I'll think of it soon after I finish eating my soup and get more focused. Being sick with a stomach viruson Christmas and christmas Eve couldn't be more memorable. That we shall talk more of later :)
In the meantime, enjoy your family and friends and perhaps Eggnog? Happy Holidays !! <3
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Bed rest, Day... Untracked
I've lost track of many things thus far. I've been feeling a little bit less than how I should. Worst should I say.
I am currently 7 months pregnant and the stretching and carrying the weight without a pregnancy belt kicks my butt! It's no joke, especially for a once -used- to- be petite girl. I've started setting up the baby's little space in my room. (A search for a condo is currently in the works!)
We've got diapers, baby shampoo, little socks, mittens, clothes, little head bow and of course the crib!!!
** Tips for new mommies !!!!! (or any mommy at that):
When shopping for clothes on the racks, make sure there are little to no stains for past customers handling. It's best to buy Dreft or baby detergent, gather all clothes that did not come in packaging, and wash them before the baby comes. It's a little tedious but better to be clean, safe and welcome baby home to a nice rack of clean clothing.
Aside from that, I've been working on little ol' me! Holidays are coming and finding work as a remote position is still looking super slim. But, I'm still on it.
Anywhoo, I digress. I've been working on my nails but, eh. I'm still working on even being home 24/7 !
I made a little design on my nails. I used a light color, Funky fingers to be exact from Five below (I never used it much before). I applied that as a first coat. You can apply a second coat if you'd like, i just let that dry and added a glitter coat on top. I made sure my ring fingers were painted only glitter though :) Add a little clear coat and ta-daaa !!! Simple yet holiday like !! :)
I am currently 7 months pregnant and the stretching and carrying the weight without a pregnancy belt kicks my butt! It's no joke, especially for a once -used- to- be petite girl. I've started setting up the baby's little space in my room. (A search for a condo is currently in the works!)
We've got diapers, baby shampoo, little socks, mittens, clothes, little head bow and of course the crib!!!
** Tips for new mommies !!!!! (or any mommy at that):
When shopping for clothes on the racks, make sure there are little to no stains for past customers handling. It's best to buy Dreft or baby detergent, gather all clothes that did not come in packaging, and wash them before the baby comes. It's a little tedious but better to be clean, safe and welcome baby home to a nice rack of clean clothing.
Aside from that, I've been working on little ol' me! Holidays are coming and finding work as a remote position is still looking super slim. But, I'm still on it.
Anywhoo, I digress. I've been working on my nails but, eh. I'm still working on even being home 24/7 !
I made a little design on my nails. I used a light color, Funky fingers to be exact from Five below (I never used it much before). I applied that as a first coat. You can apply a second coat if you'd like, i just let that dry and added a glitter coat on top. I made sure my ring fingers were painted only glitter though :) Add a little clear coat and ta-daaa !!! Simple yet holiday like !! :)
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