I work in two different offices. They both threw me showers, and it was very sweet of them. The first one was a surprise at lunch time. I really didn’t have any idea! I got a few neat toys and clothes for the baby. The second one was planned at a co-worker’s house. It was wonderful as well. The office chipped in for a big gift from my registry, and then the co-workers bought little items for $10 or so. I have so many fun toys for the baby. I usually get overwhelmed for showers, but this was quiet and low-key. I enjoyed myself, and it was really sweet of everyone. The funniest gift was this little plastic book that you can put photos in for the baby. I had originally bought this for the baby a few weeks ago. But, so far, I’ve gotten 3 of them as gifts!! It really is adorable. I’ll put family pictures in for the baby to look at while in daycare…. keep one in the diaper bag… keep one for reading at night. I was able to return the one I had originally bought! My MIL is planning a baby shower for me the second week in September. My BF is worried that it’s going to be too late. I’m hoping that I don’t have the baby that weekend anyway since DH will be out of town!!!! It’ll be a small shower, so I’ve been slowly getting the things that I need. I’m keeping receipts in case I need to make returns. There isn’t much I need to get anymore… but I’m sure I’ll think of something!
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My prenatal visit suddenly felt very technical and medical. I came in a did the pee and weight check. I gained 8 lbs. in two weeks. I couldn’t believe it. I have no idea how that happened since I haven’t changed anything with my diet or exercise. I’m hoping it was just because they used a different scale or something. I’ve gained about 44 lbs., and I still have a month to go. I’m trying not to beat myself up about it since now isn’t the time to diet! I’ve been slacking a bit on walking since the weather has been in the 90’s. I’ve been walking in the stores getting my last minute baby items. Anyway, we talked a bit about the amniotic fluid, but the OB didn’t think that was a big deal. Then they strapped on a monitor. I had to click this button when I felt the baby move. The monitor looked at the baby’s heartbeat and if I was having contractions. Apparently, I am having contractions. I didn’t think anything of the feeling. It just felt like a cramp from my period. I didn’t know THAT was also a contraction. The baby is doing great. Her heartbeat goes up when she moves, and that’s what they are looking for. I have to go in every week now for this test. It’s interesting, but a little scary. It just turned everything technical. I can see why people don’t want to have continuous fetal monitoring during birth. It’s uncomfortable, and then everything becomes a big deal. For example, the OB left me for a bit while the monitor was on. The heartbeat was going great, and then it just disappeared! I couldn’t help, but stress out that something had happened! The OB said that she had probably moved away from the monitor. I kind of thought that at the time, but it was still unnerving to have it disappear! We’ll see how the next visit goes…
My fifth ultrasound was very short. You couldn’t really see much of the baby since she doesn’t have a lot of room in there now. I saw a few body parts- mostly bones. Her head was turned away, so I didn’t get a good look at her face. It was around 15 minutes long. Then the same goober of a doctor from my last ultrasound came in. He said that the baby looked good. She was a little over 5 lbs.!!! The “big belly” is no longer an issue. Now, he is concerned about the amniotic fluid. The fluid was measuring at the upper end of normal. I tried to get more information, but he didn’t really say anything except that it was “like how a basketball player is at the upper end of normal in height.” Basically, it doesn’t mean anything since it’s still technically within the normal range. So, they want to see me again in 3 weeks, and they want my OB to do weekly non-stress tests to monitor the baby. Ugh! I just want a normal- “everything is great” type of visit. If it’s normal- then it’s normal! But, another ultrasound will be fine. I’m hoping they don’t find something else to worry me about!!! I know it’s great to have such good prenatal care, and they are just making sure they check out everything. My hormones are just having a hard time when it feels like they are “looking” for problems!
I had another prenatal visit today. It was with the new doctor again, but he wasn’t such a goober since it was the first visit of the day. I keep gaining weight- Yikes! I know I’m suppose to gain weight, but I’ve gained about 35 lbs. so far- Geez! I better lay off the ice cream. The doctor didn’t say anything about my weight, so I’m guessing it’s not an issue. I keep walking every day and doing yoga on the days it’s too hot to walk. I’m guessing I’ll end up gaining 45 lbs. by the end of this pregnancy. I really hope it’ll be easy to lose most of it. Otherwise, it was a pretty typical appointment. The baby is still head down, so I’m happy about that. I have another visit in two weeks.
I registered for a Baby Boot Camp class and a Breast feeding class at my hospital. I almost missed my chance since I waited so long. The breast feeding class is next week, and the Baby Boot Camp class is held the last two Wednesday’s in August. The Boot Camp class will cover baby care. It’s going to be a busy month with a baby shower next Friday, two classes, an ultrasound, and doctor visits!
I’m getting a few nice comments about my pregnancy- “you look great” and “you’re all belly.” I had one stranger come up to me just to tell me I looked pretty in the color I was wearing. It was obvious she was trying to compliment me on something other than the obvious baby bump. I thought that was sweet. Now, there are many more “compliments” that I don’t care for- “are you sure there’s only one in there,” “you’re huge,” “how much longer do you have,” “are they going to change your due date,” “X more weeks- good luck,” etc. It’s amazing what people will say to you when you are pregnant. It’s also amazing how much “bad” advice you will get. For example, a co-worker saw me scratching my belly. She told me not to scratch since that’s what causes stretch marks. Hmmm… yeah, it’s the scratching- not the baby I’m growing in my uterus. I’m sure this is just the start. I’m betting I’ll get lots of unsolicited advice once the baby is here!
