I have been busy though, how's that for an excuse?
For the past few weeks I have been working full time to earn enough hours for maternity leave, and it has been a big change. I've done quite well, making it through the day is not a problem--which would surprise anyone that knows me well! I have caught up on a lot of work, which is great, and Montana is enjoying spending time at the babysitter's house after school, playing with her friends. At night, however, I am dog-tired. I have been going to bed 2-3 hours earlier than usual, which is good for the baby and myself, but it's a change in my routine, so it's weird.
SD2 has been visiting weekly, which is amazing, and I couldn't be happier! So far it hasn't muddled anything, and I don't think it will. He is wonderful, and I am so glad I still get to see him throughout the pregnancy.
Baby has a new nickname, we call him/her Nemo! I think it's perfect because s/he is always swimming like a fish, and Montana tries to "find" him/her! She got sick of calling the baby "it," so now we call him/her Nemo! Who, by the way, I think is a girl. I am not getting any boy vibes or feelings at all, which is how my pregnancy with Montana was, so we'll see! Either way I'll be thrilled, of course.
As I said above, Nemo is moving now--so much! This is a very active baby, I have been feeling the flips and kicks for about four weeks now, it's so amazing. Montana finally felt a kick a few days ago, which made me so happy!
Next week I go for an ultrasound, and I am very excited. We haven't seen Nemo for two months, so it'll be great to get a profile of the cute little face!
I went to the doctor a couple weeks ago, everything is great although Dr. J. told me I've gained too much weight--six pounds in the whole pregnancy. I ignored that. The heart rate was 152 beats per minute, which is exactly what it was at the previous appointment. I can't wait to see if it changes at the ultrasound.
I think that is all, whew! I'm very excited that I have made it halfway. Bring on the next 20 weeks!
Symptoms:
- More energy
- Tired easily
- Increased sex drive
- Baby movement
- Acne (ugh when will it end?!)
- Feelings of frustration
- Sore breasts/nipples
- Darkened/enlarged areolas
- Leaking nipples
- Headaches
- Sore belly
- Salt and vinegar chips
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