I think that title should be enough warning that this is a completely baby related post.
The reality is that this has become a pregnancy hijacked site. While I still see myself as infertile, and am not ready to go play with the other side, I am surprised anyone still reads this site, it has become such a boring, one topic site.
Anyway, a very good friend of mine reminded me today that as I am in my last trimester, it is only natural that I would be baby focused (or obsessed). While I am not sure how that explains the last 6.5 months, I am prepared to go with it.
At my last doctors visit on Tuesday, I had gained another 5 lbs, bringing my total gain to 15 lbs now. You have seen my picture so you are aware that it looks like much more, but right now the OB thinks that my weight is right where he likes it.
Unfortunately my little trick of gaining more weight by eating ice cream is over. I failed the glucose screening test. I have to go for the gestational diabetes test (just a longer and more concentrated version of the screening) next week. He warned me to stay away from junk food as failing this test would not be good. HO HUM. Totally avoiding that topic, am too afraid of that diagnosis to even google to find out what I could do to minimize any problems.
I went for a 3D ultrasound on Wednesday but little boy refused to cooperate. At first he was turned towards my spine and would only show his little bum (very cute of course) and then he turned around but is breech and he kept his little face tightly pushed into my placenta (ahh the advantages to an anterior placenta - what a great hiding place). Because he is breech and because the uterus is narrower on top, he was able to hide quite successfully. They gave us the option to not proceed and reschedule for another day. I took her up on that offer and we go back in 2 weeks, hopefully he will be head down that day. I know he moves around and changes positions quite frequently at this point.
Despite the fact that I still find it hard to believe that a real live baby might live in this house, I am preparing for the possibility. I have picked out baby furniture. This crib (which converts into a toddler bed and then a double):
And this bureau/side board which will double as a changing center for the first while:
I have not brought myself to purchase these items yet. After all... I don't really need them until after he gets here (I plan to have him in a bassinet in my room for easy feeding for the first couple of months). But I have picked them out. That is a good start right?
The one thing I haven't picked out yet but plan to buy immediately is a recliner/rocker armchair for the room. I plan to buy it immediately because already there are nights when I don't sleep for more than a few hours because my hips are in agony. I have convinced myself that if I buy the recliner now, I may sleep in it more than a couple times in the upcoming 2 months. If anyone else has remedies for very sore hips please provide all advice/assvice.
I have also chosen a theme for his room. It will be Noah's Ark. I had really wanted to call him Noah but ultimately we decided against it. I probably would not have been corny enough to have a Noah's Ark theme if his name was Noah but you never know. My mom is making this quilt for his crib:
I am painting his room the golden yellow colour in the rainbow block border. My mom is also making a window covering in the navy blue.
I figure I will get a nice bright red blanket to go over the chair in his room and his room will be filled with nice bright primary colours. Not too dark but definitely boyish!
So that is what I have been up to. I have been avoiding posting lately because with all the very sad news in blogland (and especially with my blog/real life friend Reality) it just seemed wrong to focus on my good fortune. And trust me friends I am very aware of how fortunate I am. Very aware that all that stands between me and still trying is plain old luck. Which is a very scary thought given how much trying we did.
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I think its good this has become a boring baby related blog, it means the pregnancy is un-eventful and that's what we want :)
I lurrve the furniture, very tasteful, I chose everything white for LaLa, big mistake! Picking them out is good, not buying them sounds like me, which obviously I think is good too :) I was and am too superstitious to ever buy anything in advance, except the hospital baby bag with nappies and sleepsuits, etc, which I bought all in neutral white anyway, even though I knew I was having a girl, I really hate tempting fate :).
and you are sooo right, it is all a question of luck, thanks for reminding me of that :).
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I love your stuff, it's beautiful. As for the hip pain, I used chiropractic and massage a lot while pregnant. It was a godsend for my pregnacy sciatica. I don't know where you are exactly, but I have the name of a good chiro who takes care of pregnant women in downtown TO if you like.
Regardless enjoy your pregnancy. You've gone through a lot for it. I'll be thinking lots of lovely thoughts for you.
I love the furniture and the Noah's Ark theme. I think it will be perfect.
I am lucky to have you in my life. Thank you for being there through all of this shit we are going through right now. Don't be afraid to post on YOUR blog. I want to see more posting from you, because I want to be able to celebrate some of the good that happens in life. Like the little miracle growing in your belly.
Love the furniture. It's going to look great. So exciting that you are finally in your last trimester!
I love the Noah's Ark theme ~ it's always been one of my faves. The furniture is really nice too. We looked at those types of cribs that grow with the child but just couldn't afford them so we went with a plain ole crib and will deal with beds later. :)
I can commiserate about the hip pain. I think that recliner sleeping would really help because whatever side I sleep on is the side that hurts (mind you I have trouble getting in and out of the recliner!). They don't hurt me during the day usually, just a sleep thing. I'm getting to the point where my shoulders ache and my elbows even because with my carpel tunnel I tend to sleep with my arms extended. I'm just a roving network of bodily aches. :)
i love seeing ('hearing') your cautious optimism grow and grow...and although i am in a very different place right now, i continue to be thrilled for you and your husband...bring on the 'boring' blog!
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The furniture is great! I've been looking for something decent, but really struggling to find something I like. I may need some direction to your source if things still look dicey in a couple of months.
As for the hip pain, I had the same thing in my first pregnancy, and it's rearing it's ugly head now. A body pillow has been my only relief. Put it in front of you and between your legs, and you can lean a little forward (to support the tummy) and not put all of your weight squarely on the hip. Put it behind you (but still between the legs) and you can lean back a little bit without having to deal with getting dizzy from being on your back. For now, it seems to be working.
Don't worry too much about the GD. I went through it with Son, and while it was a pain at times, it is survivable. While the doc may say to lay off the junk, it won't change your three hour results. Either you have it or you don't. For now, add in more protein, and try to balance it with any carbs. Lay off of highly processed and go with anything that might be more whole grain. I only was re-evaluated when I was almost passing out from my sugars spiking after meals. If you aren't feeling strange, and you fail the the three hour, you should be able to handle it with diet alone. Anything is better than more needles!
I love the furniture...I can't wait to see the final room. I hope the next 3d appointment will be better and you will get a better picture of the little guy!
vrbfjhat a lovely nursery it will be! Very tasteful.
I failed my 1 hour test too but passed the 3 hour. Very common, from what I understand. The baby furniture is too cute. I love the Noah's ark theme!
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