This morning, if Sprout were able to make it happen, I would have awoken to the sound of a baby crying.
Instead - since that is not yet a possibility - I awoke to the strongest and most primal urge to eat. It was a strange feeling, because I have not ever been a person to eat in the middle of the night. But this morning, it was clear that I would not be able to simply roll over and go back to sleep, ignoring the minor rumbly in my tumbly. No. I had to get up and eat. Then, I was graciously allowed to go back to sleep for a couple of hours.
I even ate my protein snack just before bed like WTE says I need to. But - since Sprout is supposed to nearly double in size over the next two weeks (from about an inch to about 2 inches in length) - I guess that's just going to take some more fuel. In fact... Although I had a banana about 15 minutes ago, I am thinking I'm going to have to head back into the kitchen in search of something a bit more substantial and protein-y.
mama out (to the kitchen)
Monday, June 15, 2009
Friday, June 12, 2009
Growth Sprout
I think there has been all manner of growing happening with Sprout the last 24 hours. One reason I think so, is that I have been a little dizzy - so I have to be careful getting up out of bed, or after sitting for a while. And two - because I am (yet again) PROFOUNDLY exhausted. Yesterday, we went to meet Marmee for lunch in OKC, and I couldn't even stay awake on the ride home. I proceeded to come into the house and take a 3 hour and 15 minute nap. And it was no cat nap, folks. This was a full-out, in my jammies, in the bed, slept so hard I didn't even dream kind of situation. The sad thing is, I could have (and wanted to) slept longer, but I had class last night. When I got home from class, I was in bed within an hour and a half - and I slept almost 12 hours. I've only been awake about an hour so far today, but I already feel a nap coming on at some point in the not too distant future.
I am just so thankful that I don't have a full time job to contend with during all this pregnant sleepiness. I can't imagine how tired I would be if I didn't have the luxury of napping when I needed to.
For every friend who has sympathized with me, there has been another who has pointed out that there are women whose lives do not change during pregnancy, or even during labor - they just squat out in the field, give birth, and keep on working. To those women, I say - more power to you, and then I say, THANK GOD I DON'T HAVE TO DO THAT! Give me air conditioning, a comfy bed, and when the time comes - as controversial as it may be... I'll take the epidural, please. :)
I am just so thankful that I don't have a full time job to contend with during all this pregnant sleepiness. I can't imagine how tired I would be if I didn't have the luxury of napping when I needed to.
For every friend who has sympathized with me, there has been another who has pointed out that there are women whose lives do not change during pregnancy, or even during labor - they just squat out in the field, give birth, and keep on working. To those women, I say - more power to you, and then I say, THANK GOD I DON'T HAVE TO DO THAT! Give me air conditioning, a comfy bed, and when the time comes - as controversial as it may be... I'll take the epidural, please. :)
Thursday, June 11, 2009
I look creepy in goggles.
Today I did several things. I emailed about a zillion people interesting things I found on the series of tubes. I emailed my Grandmother in all caps (her eyes are failing, but I still feel like I am screaming, O'Reilly-style whenever I email her). But, most important, I went to the gym.
It's been nagging at me for several days, this lack of working out. I've managed to get a new high score in the 'How much do you weigh now, fat-ass?' game. That has not been enough motivation to hit the gym on a regular basis though. Even seeing a good friend, who has managed through grit and deterimintation to really slim down and buff up did not do the trick. Going to Target earlier this week did.
Walking in ahead of us was a couple with a small child in a car carrier thingy. Watching this guy carry his kid around made my head spin. Doing some quick math (6-9 pounds when born, add in some fat and muscle and poop, plus the car seat thing) I came to the conclusion that the guy could be lugging around up to 20-30 pounds of baby and seat. I can barely walk around the house with my 8 pound weights. I think they're in the exact spot they were after I brought them home from the store.
So I hit the gym today. And I'll do the same tomorrow. And Saturday.
I took a picture of myself in the car after the fact. Since right now there are good pictures on the blog I'll not blemish it with my fat head trying not to cry.
Maybe next week.
-x
It's been nagging at me for several days, this lack of working out. I've managed to get a new high score in the 'How much do you weigh now, fat-ass?' game. That has not been enough motivation to hit the gym on a regular basis though. Even seeing a good friend, who has managed through grit and deterimintation to really slim down and buff up did not do the trick. Going to Target earlier this week did.
Walking in ahead of us was a couple with a small child in a car carrier thingy. Watching this guy carry his kid around made my head spin. Doing some quick math (6-9 pounds when born, add in some fat and muscle and poop, plus the car seat thing) I came to the conclusion that the guy could be lugging around up to 20-30 pounds of baby and seat. I can barely walk around the house with my 8 pound weights. I think they're in the exact spot they were after I brought them home from the store.
So I hit the gym today. And I'll do the same tomorrow. And Saturday.
I took a picture of myself in the car after the fact. Since right now there are good pictures on the blog I'll not blemish it with my fat head trying not to cry.
Maybe next week.
-x
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
We have a heartbeat, ladies & gentlemen!
We had our first ultra sound this morning. It was amazing. No sooner did the lady gelly-up the little roller wand, and place it on my belly - did we have a baby, and a heartbeat!
It took my breath away. The heartbeat was fast and sounded strong, and our little sprout measured in at 18cm from the top of the head to the little nobby thing that will soon be the foot!
The ultra sound lady said everything looks perfect, and we are scheduled for another one July 6th.
I am SO relieved, and am finally letting it sink in that I'm a mommy!
Due date: January 17, 2010
Today, I feel so lucky, SO happy, and so blessed.
I will post the ultra sound pics soon!
It took my breath away. The heartbeat was fast and sounded strong, and our little sprout measured in at 18cm from the top of the head to the little nobby thing that will soon be the foot!
The ultra sound lady said everything looks perfect, and we are scheduled for another one July 6th.
I am SO relieved, and am finally letting it sink in that I'm a mommy!
Due date: January 17, 2010
Today, I feel so lucky, SO happy, and so blessed.
I will post the ultra sound pics soon!
Friday, June 5, 2009
Doctor Vist? More like Awkward Visit!
I blame the three times I had to get stuck this morning to try to draw blood for the lame-ness of the title of this post.
We went to the OB yesterday, and spent an hour hanging out in the waiting room. It was odd seeing some really super pregnant women hanging out in a room.
Once we got back the appointment went well. We could not hear a heartbeat yet, but we did get to hear Amber's heartbeat, which was rather neat. Then Amber got to put on her pink gown and wait for the doctor.
He seems nice, very matter of fact about everything. Took time to ask if we had an questions, and talked about what was coming up. We're roughly 8 weeks in, and will have an ultrasound next week. Blood tests and other tests were today (including the above mentioned thrice stuck blood test for me. Here's hoping my cholesterol and other random things are still good).
Amber is tired more this week. But we have no real plans this weekend aside from hanging out with some friends and relaxing.
I bought some books today to read to Amber and Sprout. Some Young Adult fiction stuff that I hope they both will like. I had started reading Grimm's Fairy Tales, but it was 1. hard to read and 2. just not very interesting. Perhaps Aesop at some point? Or maybe we'll stick with more recent stuff. I'll post small reviews I'm sure.
Still having a hard time trying to nail down a drawing of the sprout. Though I did come up with a rough sketch of Amber the other night. We'll see if that manages to get posted on the Intertubes.
-alex.
We went to the OB yesterday, and spent an hour hanging out in the waiting room. It was odd seeing some really super pregnant women hanging out in a room.
Once we got back the appointment went well. We could not hear a heartbeat yet, but we did get to hear Amber's heartbeat, which was rather neat. Then Amber got to put on her pink gown and wait for the doctor.
He seems nice, very matter of fact about everything. Took time to ask if we had an questions, and talked about what was coming up. We're roughly 8 weeks in, and will have an ultrasound next week. Blood tests and other tests were today (including the above mentioned thrice stuck blood test for me. Here's hoping my cholesterol and other random things are still good).
Amber is tired more this week. But we have no real plans this weekend aside from hanging out with some friends and relaxing.
I bought some books today to read to Amber and Sprout. Some Young Adult fiction stuff that I hope they both will like. I had started reading Grimm's Fairy Tales, but it was 1. hard to read and 2. just not very interesting. Perhaps Aesop at some point? Or maybe we'll stick with more recent stuff. I'll post small reviews I'm sure.
Still having a hard time trying to nail down a drawing of the sprout. Though I did come up with a rough sketch of Amber the other night. We'll see if that manages to get posted on the Intertubes.
-alex.
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