Here we are..... 3 months to go, 12 weeks to go, 84 days to go!!! Not that I am counting down or anything ;) Actually I have made it a point not to wish the days away with this pregnancy, which, to be honest, it getting harder not to do. I previously posted how I can feel my body slowing down with the third trimester looming in front of me. I could give you a run down of all the ailments and complaints, but I will choose to focus on the positives instead.
My baby boy is one active little dude. He is constantly moving, kicking, and stretching. So absolutely fascinating to watch my belly jump about as I watch him exercise his muscles. Lately he has had bouts of hiccups almost everyday. I have to agree with Isaac when he said, "sure wish we had a window so we could see what the baby is doing all the time" Julia still thinks she can look through my belly button and get a sneak a peak at her little brother. By the way, she is still holding out hope that maybe the Doc was wrong and there is in fact a little sister on the way instead of a little brother. No matter how hard I try to correct her, she still refers to the baby as a "her" and a "she". Maybe it is just pronoun confusion!!!
Thankfully, for the most part, I have been sleeping well at night. The one thing that does keep me awake most often is the never ending list of things I am forever behind on around here sitting heavily on my mind. Sometimes I just can't shut my brain off for the night. I have spent a few nights on the couch simply because I get tired of sleeping on my side and am more comfortable propped up on the couch. Thankful for the sleep no matter where I get it, knowing my days of a full nights sleep are soon to be over for awhile.
Ok - on to my soapbox!!! Let me just say this.... if you know me personally and see me out and about PLEASE DO NOT say these words, "You are so BIG! Are you sure your due date is right?!" With each and every pregnancy I have had my fair share of not so pleasing comments like these....
"Not so skinny anymore are you?!!"
"Don't worry I was huge when I was pregnant too"
"You look farther along than you actually are"
"Wow! You are so BIG"
"You still have 3 months to go? You look like you could deliver tomorrow"
"Are you sure you aren't having twins?" (said to me by a friend while she was pregnant at the same time)
"I can't believe you are still going to get bigger than that" (said by a wide eyed teenager that has no clue - I forgive her!!)
All of these comments (excluding the last) were said to me by fellow mothers who have been through pregnancies and who (you would think) know better. Little bit of advice.....no matter what the pregnant woman looks like, flatter her with "you are beautiful" and "you look great". I think this is one instance where lying is okay and actually preferable to the blatant truth!!! Whew - got that off my chest!
By the way, I don't think I am "BIG" or "HUGE" by any means. In fact it throws me off a bit when I hear comments like that. I am big in the belly, but I haven't gained the weight all over. If you must know (which you don't but I am going to tell you anyway) I have only gained 20 pounds so far. I am carrying this baby much the same as I carried Julia. All out in the front. I jokingly called my belly then, my torpedo belly. Just imagine.... that's what my belly looks like now!!
I don't have an update from the doctor yet. I will not go in until Monday, so check my twitter (left sidebar) for any worthy updates. I did have my glucose test done a few weeks ago (glad to get that test behind me - I have a high dislike for orange soda now!!) My glucose levels were good but the same blood test showed that my iron levels were low. My doctor prescribed an iron supplement. I have never had to take iron before and my experience with it so far is that it is NASTY!! Makes my already annoying heartburn go up a few notches with a horrible taste. I have jokingly described that it is like burping up cow poop. Too much information for ya?!! Sorry - but it is NASTY! Have I mentioned that already?!! One more time...IT IS NASTY!!!!! The low iron issues have caused some extreme fatigue and horrible headaches. Some days I just can't snap out of the fatigue. Frustrating!! I was laying down the other day (Tuesday to be precise - not a good day) and was thinking how grateful I am not to be on bed rest. I don't know how I would handle that. Stir crazy for sure!!! So there is a bright side to every gloomy side. At least I am not stuck in a bed all day, every day.
Here is a picture of my new nemesis.... BLAH!
I would say that this next item is my new best friend, but the word on the iron supplements is not to take antacids with it. Thus not helping a whole lot with the terrible heartburn that follows. However, other times during the day you can often find this sweet little bottle by my side!!
Anyone tired of reading this post yet. I am definitely rambling today! Stop now and you will miss the all important fruit comparison!! (which I forgot to add to my post last month) So here are both.Weeks 21-24
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