...how bizarre. Though, I haven't been sleeping well *at all*, so being at home is a blessing. I did go to the Zoo yesterday and play tourist and chat with some coworkers. It was nice to go home for a nap afterwards :)
I had my 38 week appointment today. Everything is fine. I only gained 1 lb since last week, so that's good. It's all baby! Blood pressure is good, baby movement is good, I'm measuring right on schedule (so Bean hasn't had any more growth spurts), and there's no indication Bean's ready to make his appearance any time soon. I opted not to go for the procedure we talked about last week. I did a lot of reading on it, and asked our Doula her opinion. The Dr.'s like to say it's a procedure that will help ensure you don't go OVER term. But such a high percentage of women go in to labour within 48 hours of this procedure, I think it's more of an easy way to induce labour before the estimated due date. So, I opted out. The Dr. looked quizzical and said at this point most women just want the baby out? - It's not that I don't want Bean out, lord knows I DO!, but when he and my body are ready for him to be out. I'm not going to opt for medical procedures "just because" it'll make the Dr.'s life easier. I've found it's difficult to talk to the Dr.'s if I don't do my research - it's easy to be bowled over with them saying "medically, it's for the best" - when a little bit of reading and asking more questions says it's NOT medically for the best, it's easier for their schedule.
Friday, November 21, 2008
Monday, November 10, 2008
Shmooshy Cheeks and Pouty Lips
Just click on the thumbnail for video of Bean's shmooshy cheeks and pouty lips.
Random Thoughts at 36 weeks
Car seat installed in both cars - check
Chest of drawers put together in Ben's room - check
Clothes all washed and hung up - check
Baby stuff all put together or in storage - check
Sleep -
Sleep -
Sleep -
Who knew hips could hurt this bad? It's not like they're hurting because Ben's in any special "low" position, either. He's most likely still breech (to be confirmed today), with his feet gnashing at my pelvis. No wonder it's bruised. Ahhhh pregnancy is beautiful. :)
I was walking Bosco yesterday, and heard three times - count 'em - THREE times - "wow, 36 weeks and you're still out walking? Good for you! I don't know how you can do it!" - huh? Why exactly couldn't I? I still have 2 perfectly good legs, they just move slower and at a considerably different angle than they did say, a month ago. I still have an 85 pound dog that needs his walks. Hell *I* still need my walks. I'd go insane if all I was doing was sitting at home twidding my thumbs. Get me outdoors!
However. I will say this. Going for an hour+ long walk has its challenges. Actually, really only one big challenge. I have lots of benches to rest on, Bosco likes my newfound "meander" style of walking rather than the "walk with a purpose" style of walking I had a few short months ago. However, the one big challenge is: pee breaks.
When we go for the long walks, I have to take Bosco to our big off leash park bordering the river. A few hundred acres of off-leash and forested area.
Do you realize how hard it is to squat and pee in the bushes, avoid peeing on your shoes and clothes, AND try to fold baby out of the way at the same time while not falling? All the while trying to rush just in the off chance there's finally another soul walking in the exact same place you are? That's tough!!
Hey, I was a girl guide. I can pee in the bushes. I can pee behind safari trucks in the middle of a herd of Zebra, too. THAT was one of the best days of my life.
Signed,
The insane one
Chest of drawers put together in Ben's room - check
Clothes all washed and hung up - check
Baby stuff all put together or in storage - check
Sleep -
Sleep -
Sleep -
Who knew hips could hurt this bad? It's not like they're hurting because Ben's in any special "low" position, either. He's most likely still breech (to be confirmed today), with his feet gnashing at my pelvis. No wonder it's bruised. Ahhhh pregnancy is beautiful. :)
I was walking Bosco yesterday, and heard three times - count 'em - THREE times - "wow, 36 weeks and you're still out walking? Good for you! I don't know how you can do it!" - huh? Why exactly couldn't I? I still have 2 perfectly good legs, they just move slower and at a considerably different angle than they did say, a month ago. I still have an 85 pound dog that needs his walks. Hell *I* still need my walks. I'd go insane if all I was doing was sitting at home twidding my thumbs. Get me outdoors!
However. I will say this. Going for an hour+ long walk has its challenges. Actually, really only one big challenge. I have lots of benches to rest on, Bosco likes my newfound "meander" style of walking rather than the "walk with a purpose" style of walking I had a few short months ago. However, the one big challenge is: pee breaks.
When we go for the long walks, I have to take Bosco to our big off leash park bordering the river. A few hundred acres of off-leash and forested area.
Do you realize how hard it is to squat and pee in the bushes, avoid peeing on your shoes and clothes, AND try to fold baby out of the way at the same time while not falling? All the while trying to rush just in the off chance there's finally another soul walking in the exact same place you are? That's tough!!
Hey, I was a girl guide. I can pee in the bushes. I can pee behind safari trucks in the middle of a herd of Zebra, too. THAT was one of the best days of my life.
Signed,
The insane one
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