Tomorrow is ANOTHER PNA appt. Not sure if you'd call this my 3rd or 4th, because it's my 3rd scheduled PNA, but my 4th visit to the doctor (since we did the little surprise surprise visit and got the 13 week u/s photo of the little squirt). On my mind to ask the doctor is 1) if we're allowed to bring in a recording device to our next u/s appt. on July 7th (which is a little scary for me b/c the last time we brought in a recording device, my camera, was the u/s where we found out we had had a 2nd MC....BUT, we're not thinking negative, ONLY POSITIVE!). And I swear, I had a #2 question but I cannot remember what it is at this time.... Am I nervous, I'm not sure? I guess a part of me is nervous and I doubt I'll ever be super confident at these things (you know, the whole finding out you're baby is dead at one of your prior appts does that to a gal), but I'm feeling fairly good and am confident things will go just swell (and nifty....gee willikers).
The latest on my baby brain -- having a gender reveal party or BBQ to share the gender of our baby with friends and family after our July 7th appt. We're going to ask doc to put the baby's gender (and hopefully a photo showing the "specific part") into an enevelope which we will open while amongst friends and family (if any want to come). It'll be fun to see what everyone's guesses will be right before hand. DH and I have no preferences for this pregnancy, we just want a happy, healthy baby. At first I thought we were having a girl, then I thought we were having a boy, and now I'm confused because I have no idea. I think I still think we're having a girl, but part of me thinks I secretly want a boy (b/c I think DH would be sooo cute with a boy, and even a girl)....who knows!?? Where we're going to have the party? I have no idea...maybe our place? but it's been so beautiful out, so maybe at the beach.....hmm, gonna go with the flow on this one....
Also on the baby brain, figuring out what kinds of stuff we'll need to get the baby - the latest has been car seats and strollers. We haven't really went out to look at these things yet b/c money isn't quite flowing right now (we're going to sell our house sometime soon and in this market, it may mean a loss, but we're praying for a profit and I know God answers prayers!!), and I think we'll *hopefully* get some hand-me-downs from my very fertile friends and family as well as some great shower gifts, but I'm reading up on what's good and what's not. I'm hearing good things about the Graco brand for baby car seats and strollers and the like. I've also heard a good book to help in making these decisions is Baby Bargains, but part of me is being too cheap and doesn't want to spend the $20 it'll cost me to buy the book, so I've been waiting to borrow it from the library (I'm #8 on the request line). I figure, we'll get down to serious buying business in month 6, but I want to plan now, so that should the need ever arise (or the money just fall into our laps), I'll know what to buy.
As for pregnancy symptoms, they're few and pretty good. I see why people call the 2nd trimester the easiest. Though, I must admit, 1st trimester was easy for me too (and these tiny pimples!?? gag me!!!) I've got no nausea, and my urge to pee has subsided. No more waking up in the middle of the night for me! Yippee! My eating is still pretty hefty, so I'm a little nervous to step on that scale at the doctor's office (at my last visit at 13weeks, I was up about 5 lbs since prepregnancy, so imagine how high I'll be two weeks later!!) According to one website, I'm supposed to have gained only about 5lbs as of right now, but I doubt I lost weight the last two weeks, so the number tomorrow will be a doozy! I really meant to be a good girl this weekend and work out so that I could trick the doctor's office scale into thinking I had gained the proper amount of weight, but ah well, that didn't happen, so I guess I'll just have to suffer the consequences of seeing that stupid sliding weight thingy go way way way down to the right side of the scale. ugh...But I'm not complaining, I'm loving this pregnancy....promise. My co-worker also pointed out that I've probably gained the most in my boobies, which I admit, is probably true....these suckers have a mind of their own. I've always complained about being "smallish" but man-oh-man, I miss being small. This puppies are getting in the way!
Without further adieu, here's the latest belly photo (completely with me showing my buttocks off for you all in my bathing suit...sorry for you sensitive stomach readers, avert your eyes if you're easily offended.)
Yeah 15 weeks! I have started thinking about things we need to buy, but haven't gotten anything yet!
ReplyDeletegald that you are doing so well B!!
ReplyDeleteYour belly is so cute. I love the slide show. (all baby...no fat) wink
ReplyDeleteOkay first of all.. You are definately starting to look pregnant! In fact, I am reading your entry and Gabs glanced over the screen and said is that lady pregnant? So to my 12 year old, you look pregnant. :) Not like you just ate a bunch of Krispy Kreems.. Yay for the baby bump! Secondly, a gender reveal party sounds so fun. But come on now, won't you be tempted to look in the envelope before hand? I would be dying to know!!! As far as baby stuff you need, talk to all friends and family who have had kids. I promise a lot of what is out there, is really fluff stuff that first time parents buy cause it's in the baby section, but it really isn't necessary. And, we have a Graco travel system. I love it. The price was reasonable and they have a great reputation when it comes to customer satisfaction. In fact, my sister had a graco travel system with my nephew, that after only a couple weeks had the front axle of the strolle come apart. She contacted Customer Service and they advised her they would send out a replacement and repair kit for the axle. Well they overnited the package and when she opened it, it wasn't the repair kit, it was a entirely new stroller.
ReplyDeleteAs for forgetting your second question for the doctor, I just have to say.. Welcome to Prego brain!! Sadly, :) this turns into Moomy brain after baby arrives.
So glad to hear things are still going good with your little one!! Have a great week.
You look great (from what I can see in the photo!). What a good idea to have a party to reveal the baby's gender. Hugs to you.
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