I haven’t done one of these in a while. So I figured, we’re past due for a pregnancy update.? And groundhog edition, because duh, it’s Groundhog Day!? (FYI:? Six more weeks of winter according to Punxsutawny Phil)
Things are cooking along quite well, to my relief.? My state of mine seems to be a lot more calm since my last update.? I’ve had two fabulous ultrasounds and? a full wek of daily doppler monitoring under my belt.? That does a lot to reassure a girl.
So how am I doing, physically?? Pretty good.? Still get heartburn at the drop of a hat.? Course, I don’t really try to discourage it either.? I had raging heartburn last night and puzzled over what caused until I realized, “Duh!? Orange juice!”? And all the books and websites that claim you’ll have a return of energy when you hit the second trimester?? LIARS.? I think it’s possible I’m more exhausted.? I can hardly make it through a day without feeling horribly fatigued.? And since I’m an unbearable boss, I haven’t allowed myself any naps.? So I changed my office hours, hoping that it would make it easier for me to take the time in the afternoon to snooze, if I need to.? And?? My feet are getting tired faster.? You wouldn’t think that’s a normal pregnancy symptom, but I recall it well from my pregnancies with H and Jackson.? Just seems to me to be hitting awful early.? This does not bode well for the weeks ahead.? Yesterday we did a quick 2 hour shopping trip to Walmart and my feet were KILLING me by the time we were done.? Heavens to betsy.
Last night on the doppler, was the first time we were able to find it right away, without having to look around for it.? K just went right to it.? And it was so strong and loud!? At least compared to last week when it took me forever to find it and when I did, it was so faint.? The heartrate has consistantly been in the 150-160bpm range, very good numbers.? And I’m able to fall asleep each night, reassured that I have a very healthy little one growing inside me.
That?? The best feeling in the world.
This is me. I'm a thirtysomething stay at home mom to three kids. For years I was a stay at home mom to one kid and trying very hard to have more. It took a LONG time (ie: 6 1/2 years), but finally Liam arrived and charmed us with his blue eyes and ginormous, round head. Then we got a shock: I was pregnant again and this time it was a GIRL. Our hearts and home are full at last and now that we're done having babies, we get to relax (snort) and watch them grow (not too fast now, you hear?). Thanks for coming by, feel free to dip into my archives, read my About and History pages (just don't do Jackson's Story without tissues!) and make yourself at home.
