About time I posted something on this poor, sad blog. I have been gone a whole lot and just haven't really felt like writing much down. This pregnancy has been a lot more difficult than Libby's was. I'm sure it has to do with the fact that I have a busy little toddler and I can't just nap whenever I want. Thankfully, sweet girl takes a looong afternoon nap which gives me some peace and quiet for a while every afternoon.
I'm stealing this from Katy because I'm lazy. :)
Weight Gain: Uhh, around 5 lbs. Yeah, I know. I had gotten up to 15 a few weeks ago when I actually lost 10 lbs. in two weeks. The midwives were not too pleased.
This is a main area where this pregnancy is sooo much different from Lib's. I had gained at least 30 lbs. by now and was super hungry all the time. This time I have NO appetite and literally have to force myself to eat. Yeah, very, very weird.
Sleep: HAHAHAHAH!!!! Yeah, umm, I have a "good" nights sleep probably 3x's a week. Still working on that, trying to get a routine down that works.
Gender: Dunno!
Name(s): Not telling :)
Health: Pretty good besides the lack of weight gain and sleep.
Movement: A good amount of strong nudges and pushes but this babe isn't quite as active as Libby was. It feels different too, which is pretty awesome.
Next Appointment: This Friday! I went last week and hadn't gained any weight so they want me to come in and do another check. Baby's heart rate is strong and was around 140 bpm last time. I was also measuring right on target at 31 cm so my belly is growing nicely!
Can't see my toes, this makes Tim laugh, not sure why.
Gotta pee a lot but not too bad.
Braxton-hicks contractions All.the.time. OUCH these are no fun and pretty painful. My stomach gets super tight and its not comfortable. Helps if I take lots of sitting breaks.
Caffeine is really affecting me this go-around. I have a cup of tea or coffee first thing but I can't have anything after around 11am or so or else I can't sleep.
Cravings? Hmmm...not really into food this time but I do want sour gummies a lot, probably not the best thing I could crave!
Acid reflux is bad again so I try to eat small meals throughout the day, drink dairy before bed, take tums and papaya enzyme, and prop myself up to sleep.
Anyway, I keep reminding myself how grateful I am to get to be pregnant and how wonderful it will be to have this new baby, but things are a lot more difficult the second time around. My mom had seven kids and she said each time was worse. Yippie. Not sure how people like Mrs. Duggar make it being pregnant or nursing all.the.time. I am not one of those women who really enjoy pregnancy but I am getting really excited about meeting our new little bundle in August!!
Since I'm 33 weeks he/she could technically arrive anytime after four weeks from now!! WOW! That's soon! I have a lot to do before then. The 'official' due date is August 3rd. and Lib was 10 days late so I'm guessing 8/11 because that's my mom's bday. :) Of course a July birthday would be awesome too. ;)
5 comments:
I'm so sorry you're having a harder time with this pregnancy. It's just amazing to me how different two pregnancies can be! I guess it goes to show you never know what to expect.
Can't wait to meet that baby girl! (oops, wait, did I just say that?!) I just have a feeling...but we shall see! Try to get rest, friend!
Yay! Forgetful Jones, you are an inspiration to me! I love you! :)
and 8/11 is Casher's bday! yay bday twins! lol! thanks for the update Stacy, i know what you mean about blogging...i just don't have anything to blog about! :D
I agree with you, I am not one of those women who enjoy pregnancy, but I LOVE the end result and would do it again just for the precious child!! :)
My second pregnancy was better in some ways worse in others, I think its dead even. I just hope that when we try for the third I actually have a pregnancy that doesn't leave me in preterm labor and on bedrest like my first two did!
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