-At this stage in my pregnancy (my SECOND time around) I love love LOVE the satisfaction I get when other (older) veteran moms ask about my pregnancy probably thinking that this is my first since I am semi-young. Then I "lay-it" on them that NOPE it's my second! Like BOOYA! I've done this before! No need to hear your first-time-mom advice!
When I was pregnant with Nicolas, a co-worker of mine asked me when I was approaching my 4th month if I had morning sickness. When I told her no, she asked again how far along I was and then said "oh well you're still early on, it'll come." As if I didn't know what I was talking about. Or that I clearly couldn't be different. It almost makes me have a smirk that not only did I not get sick with my first but that I didn't with my second either. And now that I'm expecting again, when women ask me if it's my first and learn that it's not, the conversation ends. I guess I'm not that interesting to talk to if they can't tell me horror stories about becoming a mom.
-EVERYTHING gives me heartburn. Not unbearable but still uncomfortable.
-I have been getting crazy leg cramps. EVERY night. Some so bad they make me jump out of bed before I'm even fully awake. I usually drink a glass full of water and eat a banana (always have those suckers stocked because they are Nicolas' favorite!) Then walk it off. I'm sure I look crazy in the middle of the night walking aimlessly around my dark house, banana in one hand, water in the other and half way sleeping still.
-I've had to catch my breath when I get in my car, mainly because I've usually just gotten my 30+ pound kid strapped in. But even still I notice I have to do daily activities at a more steady pace so I don't start panting like a fat girl.
-It's getting noticeably harder and harder to put on my socks and shoes. Could it be because I have this ginormous bump in the way? Possibly. I want to paint my toe nails but I have a gift certificate I'll probably put to good use soon. I cannot wait for flip flop-everyday-maternity leave!
-Yoga pants are my new BFF! So comfy and yet not so lazy looking. I can still look way more presentable in them than your average sweat pant. Which on weekends makes for a lovely outfit.
-When I was pregnant the first time, I wanted "regular" food. Dinner food. Comfort food. With this pregnancy, I could literally eat a cupcake for breakfast. Cookies for lunch. Ice cream for dinner. With candy snacks all throughout the day. My sweet tooth has intensified beyond my wildest dreams.
-Lately I've been so energetic (maybe all the sweets have something to do with that?). From the second I wake up I feel like I could run a marathon. I've cleaned the house from top to bottom everyday since Friday. My laundry is low, my sink is free of dishes (except for tonight because I'm blogging and then going to bed), makes this mom happy happy HAPPY!
-Looking at the calander, I have 4 weeks left before my maternity leave can kick into full gear. When I went on leave before Nicolas was born it was merely because I wanted to be lazy. (haha) But this time I want to enjoy the spring time with my favorite toddler! (Also if I can save a little $ from daycare I'm all for it)
-Because I only have 4 weeks left of work, technically 3 beacuse the last week I'll be training my temp replacement where I normally make them work for me (I'm mean I know), that means I only have 8 weeks left of being pregnant! HOLY COW! When it's put in that description, I don't have a lot of time to savor my belly before my baby gets here! It's crazy when I think that soon I'll be a mommy of TWO! At first I was scared, not going to lie. But now I'm excited. More than excited. I don't think there's a word to describe it really. I know it will be hard but what truly is easy? Everything is a learning experience. I also take pride in the fact that my husband and I got Nicolas on a schedule quickly and have stuck to a schedule no matter what! (That's honestly the trick, kids need that day-to-day routine to function, I didn't need to read it in a book to learn that one because I still have to have a routine that allows me to function) I know that once we get "in the groove" of things there will be nothing to worry about. I'm confident in my mothering techniques that I'll be fine with whatever the future brings. And just in case I need a helping hand, I'll know where to look.
-The one thing that I am "biting at the bit" about is going into labor. NOT actual labor because I remember what that was like and if I survived it once I know I'll survive again. But the thought of my water breaking or timing my contractions makes me so anxious I can hardly breathe. I'm a "planner" by nature and the unknown freaks me the heck out! My biggest concern out of the two is that my water will break. I'm a semi-germaphobe so the thought of leaking fluid anytime-anywhere makes me want to throw up! It's absolutely disgusting! Like what if it happens on my couch? I'll never want to sit- or have anyone else for that matter- sit in that spot. EVER. Or heaven forbid it happen in my bed. (GAG) We would DEFINITELY have to purchase a new mattress because there is NO WAY we would be able to clean it! I've voiced my concern of this to my husband and his suggestion was to have a towel handy for wherever I sit or when I go to bed. What I don't think he realizes it that a towel is NOT going to soak it all up! I wouldn't even want to go to the hospital, I'd just want to forever take a shower so I wouldn't feel so gross. Anyway you get my point I'm sure. Contractions however, I want to be aware of them. I don't want them to come out of the blue. I had to be induced with Nicolas and that was PERFECT because Ryan could read on the monitor when the needle was going crazy and tell me to brace myself because a "big" one was coming. AWESOME! I could prepare! (Control freak much?? YES!) I asked in my appointment today how long they would wait before I could talk about being induced and my nurse told me 41 weeks without a doubt. Music to my ears! (So precious little girl please be patient and let mommy plan your arrival. Thank you sweets!)
-(Which brings me to my next topic) I'm such a hopeless romantic. My technical due date is May 28th per my Dr. but when I went in for my 20 week sonogram the tech said I was more like June 1st. So unless it was significantly off (by more than 7 days) they won't change it in the computer. June 4th would mark my 41st week and would be when I would get induced if it came down to it. Well, 6 years ago on June 7th is when my husband and I officially started dating. How sweet would that be for our little girl to be born on the day her parents became exclusive 6 years prior? That day would have double meaning in our hearts forever! (Something definitely I will bring up to my Dr. if everything goes as planned..fingers crossed)
-Now for the numbers..BP 120/71 (PERFECT!) Weight gained total so far- 24lbs! (Super excited about that for sure! Although if I keep eating sugar I'm sure that will change.) Baby's heartbeat- At a steady pace in the 140's.
8+/- weeks...56+/- days...1,344+/- hours until we meet our baby girl!
funny thing I was freaked out by the same thing and I slept on a towl my last few weeks of pregnancy ha ha :-)
ReplyDeleteSo happy its easier the 2nd time around, I gave into everyone freaking me out and I got tired of freaking out about every horror story. Im sure when we are blessed with another one I won't want to listen to everyone telling me their horror stories :-)
That would be neat if she came on your anniversary :-)