Dr.s Appt Today

I know...I know 2 posts in 1 week!! That is a record! I had a Drs appt today, so that is why I am updating. I have had a bit of concern the last several weeks due to Braxton Hicks contractions getting stronger and stronger. I have been keeping track and they really aren't often enough to be alarming, but when they happen they are painful! I have noticed any kind of mild activity brings them on. So, while I am at work, taking the dogs for their evening stroll...etc... I know these are very common, but I guess I just want to be aware of what is going on in there in case I need to be taking it easier so she stays in there until term. She has quite a few more weeks to go...13 to be exact! The Dr. was concerned that I was having so much pain with Braxton Hicks, so she ran tests to make sure I wasn't having pre-term labor (which I highly doubt). The test she did tests for pre term labor for the next 2 weeks. Pretty crazy technology these days. I just don't ever want to have to go on best rest, so realizing that I just need to take it easier is obviously important right now. 

I also got my glucose test done....that is where you drink that sugary drink, wait an hour and they test your blood glucose. It was a busy day at the Drs! I then rushed home to wait 4 hours for my rocker chair I ordered for her room! Of course they came at the very end of the 4 hour wait! 

It is just so strange as the time creeps slowly for her arrival. Everything in our life is just all about her right now and she isn't even here! Things just fall into perspective of how important it is to take time for yourself and RELAX! 

So, I will keep you all posted of the test results, but so far so good today. Although,  I have literally been on the couch ALL DAY, so feeling no pain or contractions at all. 

Almost there...3rd trimester!!!

Oh, I just keep thinking we are almost in August. I just have to get through August, September and then bam we are in October and hopefully she won't decide to wait and come into this world in November!! My neighbor told me about a horrible story of her friend's baby who didn't come until 3 weeks past her due date. That is pure torture! 

Well, I had a very busy night. Supposedly, I was talking in my sleep about how I am so glad Ava only has 3 letters in her name! Sans woke up to hear this and was cracking up. I think he is lying! Then at 3 AM I was STARVING!!! Sans's brilliant idea-  have a few almonds to tie me over until the morning! HA! HELLO I am pregnant....Starving is starving! I needed to eat breakfast! So, got up ate breakfast and decided I needed to shop online for her room! I am looking for pictures for the walls. Found some really cute ones at a very reasonable price on etsy.com.  Still debating how many I need, so they are on hold in checkout!! I bought the cutest little bookcase thing to hang on the wall. I was trying to post a picture, but it didn't work out. It will all be coming together very soon!  My goal is to get her room completed by early September. I can't wait to take pictures of the completion to post! 

So, to finish my story I went back to bed at 5am and then had one of those crazy pregnancy dreams about her. We actually got to meet her! She could come out for a little bit. She was dressed all cute and was smiling and laughing at Sans because he was making those goofy baby faces! She had light brown hair. I kept saying she looks ready to come out and the lady who was with us said no she has to go back in! I was actually pregnant with twins and there was a little boy in there too, but he wasn't ready to come out! STRANGE dream!! 

I should be exhausted after a night like that!! I told you it was very busy! 

Crib bedding has been purchased!!

Okay, so I have been obsessing for months about her darn crib bedding. I know it sounds ridiculous, but I was so disappointed with what is out there. Everything was so babyish. I just want her room to be pretty! I found a lady on www.etsy.com (a great website for handmade things) who is making it for me. I picked the fabrics (pictured above) on her website and she is making the bumper, skirt and a blanket. I will probably be getting it the beginning of September. 

So, I feel relieved that I made some decisions and can now get shopping on the rest of the decor for her room. 

Little Ava is so active and has pushed herself up against my ribs a lot of the time. Not too comfy! I can now see my stomach move when she kicks. That is very cool. I love just sitting on the couch with my bare belly and see her moving around in there. Sans especially enjoys that and talks to her all the time. It is sweet to see how excited he is. 

I have also come to realize that I need to take it a tad easier and spend a little less time on my feet, so I have cut my hours at work. That is hard to do, but it is giving me time to stop, take time for myself right now and enjoy this time....it will be crazy soon enough!! I have been starting to work on all the projects that need to get done with the house that we have put off. Amazing how much you can get done if you stay in one room and just tackle it!  

6 months!

  

 Well, here is the baby bump! It has grown quite a bit and I think it looks a lot bigger in person! Oh how am I feeling you ask? Here is where the whining comes in...excuse me for a second! My nausea has come back and I am getting very uncomfy. Trying to find a position to sleep is quite an ordeal every night! I huff and puff until I just give up and fall asleep...but not for long cause I gotta go pee!! It is a trip to have your body totally taken over. There are days where I say....I just want a break from my body....then I remind myself I don't have a choice in that matter!!! Hey, it is a blessing and I should not even complain for a minute, but I am human and honestly being pregnant takes on a life of it's own (literally)! Oh one more thing....I cry about everything and I am very snappy!  I told Sans I ordered the last piece of furniture...the glider. Of course he asked how much it was. His response, "WHAT,  why the heck do we need a glider? My mom just sat on the floor with a pillow and rocked us."  

Okay,  so can you imagine my response?  Now times it by 10 because my hormones are crazy! Yeah, it wasn't too happy in our household for a short period of time. He quickly realized what a dumb thing he said and apologized all over the place!  One thing I have realized, when you are pregnant your husband says a lot of dumb things!! Poor guy can't say anything right these days. If we both survive my hormones it will be a big relief! So, really that is the update at 6 months...I am no fun to be around, craving a glass of wine to take the edge off and ready to just sit in a pool the rest of the summer! Oh yeah, but I have a business to run and bills to pay....ah reality!!! 

Okay maybe I am being slightly dramatic...I do have my nice moments...it is just hard to catch them!! 

23 Weeks and the emotions are CRAZY!!

I have entered the stage of uncontrollable emotions! I cry at the smallest things and can just bawl my eyes out until I am exhausted! Again, hormones are fabulous! I will say that we have a lot of big decisions to make before this baby is born, so I think that has stirred things up a bit as far as my emotions go. It seems as though everyday I would just like to step out of my body to get a break for a moment! A glass of wine would really help, but can't do that! Sans is quite the trooper! He woke up at 5am to hear me bawling my eyes out and stayed up with me until I was all better! He just hugs me and says, you know this is completely normal to feel so emotional. Your hormones are on double time. He reads things out of books and then recites them to me as though he just knows this stuff! Very sweet and comforting. 

We did have our regular Drs appt on Tuesday. Everything went fine and nothing too exciting there! Baby is developing as she should be! I really need to take a picture of myself because boy oh boy my belly has gotten big! I will do that next week when I hit that 6 month mark!