So, many women have begun asking, "Have you felt it move?" Well, to be honest, I'm not sure. I mean, Baby D is in the same area as the intestines, and it's a little hard to judge... is it movement, or is it gas? (sorry if I'm grossing anyone out.)
But, sitting here on my laptop, watching Top Chef and reading up on some pregnancy forums online, I THINK I finally felt real movement. It's kind of like there's a little fish in there!! Just a teeny little thing, like those cheap rainbow fish that were like 5 cents each and didn't last long in the pet tank.... but I digress. Seriously, movement!!
In other news, I think I finally "popped." Last week, I looked more pregnant after I ate... yesterday and today, I notice that I am big all day long!! It may be time to make the jump to maternity wear over the weekend....
For my colleagues: I have my next doctor's appointment a week from tomorrow (Mar. 6). If no students have figured it out by then (so far, they haven't said a single thing!), then I will break the news the following Monday. Any suggestions for what/how to do it??
And finally, Gram and Pop Knotek are coming to visit for the weekend and apparently they need to rent a U-Haul for the booty they are bringing... I heard the local Babies R Us is closed, awaiting their next shipments to replenish the stocks...
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
What size is baby D-lish this week?
An onion! Stinky! From thebump:"Baby's skeleton is hardening, changing from rubbery cartilage to bone, and fat is finally accumulating around it. The umbilical cord is getting thicker and stronger, and those little fingers and toes are now topped by one-of-a-kind prints."
So, bone-making and finger-printing. And fat. Ew. Not one of the more smile-inducing weeks, but still interesting!
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
I. Am. Ill.
Not the best way to spend a birthday. It started out well - my sister came up for the day on Saturday and we spent the day shopping - pretty nice, except I think that is how my immune system got weakened (it was quite cold and windy).
Sunday was normal, did some errands. When Gian and I got home, we started to clean the house, and I just felt tired. Not pregnant tired (now that I know the difference!). I said to myself, "Uh-oh. This could be bad."
I went to school Monday. It started out fine, regular Monday (the dread and gloom of a five-day week, with no snow in sight to shorten it). Plus, I forgot I had a workshop after school, so I wasn't on the path home until 6:00. On the way home, I was really cold, a little achy, and my head was pounding. I took a shower, and Gian felt my glands - totally swollen. Oh boy. I ate my home-made birthday pizza (thanks honey!) and early to bed. Asleep (not just in bed, but actually passed out) by ten. Figured I would judge a sick day when I woke up.
This morning, I expect the aches, the chills, the swollen glands, the general malaise that tells me to call the subline and stay in bed all day. But I didn't have any of these symptoms!! Yippee, no sick day (I know, I am one of the only teachers who thinks this). Went to work. Well, I was good until lunchtime, when the sore throat kicked in. Then my head started pounding and just wouldn't let up. And then, on the way home again, the chills!! I didn't take my coat off for half an hour!! I put on two sweaters, sat on a heating pad, and wore my winter hat in the house!!
And all I can take is Tylenol. Oh Advil LiquiGels, I miss you. Darn flu-y kids and germs in general.
It has been thus far a tough couple days. We'll see what happens tomorrow. Hope it goes better than this evening.
Sunday was normal, did some errands. When Gian and I got home, we started to clean the house, and I just felt tired. Not pregnant tired (now that I know the difference!). I said to myself, "Uh-oh. This could be bad."
I went to school Monday. It started out fine, regular Monday (the dread and gloom of a five-day week, with no snow in sight to shorten it). Plus, I forgot I had a workshop after school, so I wasn't on the path home until 6:00. On the way home, I was really cold, a little achy, and my head was pounding. I took a shower, and Gian felt my glands - totally swollen. Oh boy. I ate my home-made birthday pizza (thanks honey!) and early to bed. Asleep (not just in bed, but actually passed out) by ten. Figured I would judge a sick day when I woke up.
This morning, I expect the aches, the chills, the swollen glands, the general malaise that tells me to call the subline and stay in bed all day. But I didn't have any of these symptoms!! Yippee, no sick day (I know, I am one of the only teachers who thinks this). Went to work. Well, I was good until lunchtime, when the sore throat kicked in. Then my head started pounding and just wouldn't let up. And then, on the way home again, the chills!! I didn't take my coat off for half an hour!! I put on two sweaters, sat on a heating pad, and wore my winter hat in the house!!
And all I can take is Tylenol. Oh Advil LiquiGels, I miss you. Darn flu-y kids and germs in general.
It has been thus far a tough couple days. We'll see what happens tomorrow. Hope it goes better than this evening.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Another odd comparison
Last night I was reading "Great Expectations"- another pregnancy book- and instead of comparing baby D to a piece of fruit, it said that our darling developing baby was the size of.... a gerbil. I laughed and had to share with Gian, who commented that we are having a gerbil baby now, not an alien (as we had been saying since the last ultrasound).
Just had to share.
Just had to share.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
What size is baby D-lish this week?
According to the Bump, I'm up to week 16:"Watch what you say... tiny bones forming in baby's ears mean the little one can now pick up your voice. Eyebrows, lashes and hair are starting to fill in, and taste buds are forming. And, if you're interested, an ultrasound might be able to determine gender."
We're not finding out the gender.
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Valentine's Day has changed.
What did we do yesterday, for the Hallmark Holiday? Well, we went to Babies R Us. Yes, that's right, supposedly the most romantic day of the year and we headed off to the one store that kills the mood.
It was time to dive right in and start thinking about cribs, bedding, and pack-n-plays. Fun.
Being the savvy shopper that I am, I had picked up a copy of Baby Bargains a couple of weeks ago and brought that in, armed and ready to get a well-priced, safe, wonderful item for Baby D.
It's overwhelming!! There are so many makes and models. The one simple, "Jenny Lind" style crib there did not get good ratings, thus, we had to blanket the whole place and scope out everywhere model that looked half-way decent. There are so many! As of right now, we settled on a Graco model that converts - we had gone in thinking we didn't really need a convertible, but it turned out to be a well-priced, safe, wonderful option.
In the meantime, you can't look at the cribs without looking at bedding, because every crib is done up all perdy-like with a beautiful set of sheets and un-necessities. Like a diaper holder. Why do I need a diaper holder? Isn't the top drawer of the dresser a diaper holder? But I think we found a set that we like. Now, bumpers or no bumpers? The jury is still out on this one - some experts say they cause SIDS, others worry about the baby bumping it's head.
On to the Pack-n-Play - ours will also be doubling as a bassinet for our room, so our options here were (thankfully and immediately) more limited. Graco again won out. That part wasn't so bad - everything was pretty much condensed to one aisle.
We ventured into stroller land, but quickly retreated - we were not prepared to face that!
On the way out, I asked Gian if it was really "that bad." He said no, it wasn't that bad, but it made the baby that much more real - and made him that much more scared. Aw.
On to dinner, which was a bit more romantic than BRU- a more traditional end to the day.
It was time to dive right in and start thinking about cribs, bedding, and pack-n-plays. Fun.
Being the savvy shopper that I am, I had picked up a copy of Baby Bargains a couple of weeks ago and brought that in, armed and ready to get a well-priced, safe, wonderful item for Baby D.
It's overwhelming!! There are so many makes and models. The one simple, "Jenny Lind" style crib there did not get good ratings, thus, we had to blanket the whole place and scope out everywhere model that looked half-way decent. There are so many! As of right now, we settled on a Graco model that converts - we had gone in thinking we didn't really need a convertible, but it turned out to be a well-priced, safe, wonderful option.
In the meantime, you can't look at the cribs without looking at bedding, because every crib is done up all perdy-like with a beautiful set of sheets and un-necessities. Like a diaper holder. Why do I need a diaper holder? Isn't the top drawer of the dresser a diaper holder? But I think we found a set that we like. Now, bumpers or no bumpers? The jury is still out on this one - some experts say they cause SIDS, others worry about the baby bumping it's head.
On to the Pack-n-Play - ours will also be doubling as a bassinet for our room, so our options here were (thankfully and immediately) more limited. Graco again won out. That part wasn't so bad - everything was pretty much condensed to one aisle.
We ventured into stroller land, but quickly retreated - we were not prepared to face that!
On the way out, I asked Gian if it was really "that bad." He said no, it wasn't that bad, but it made the baby that much more real - and made him that much more scared. Aw.
On to dinner, which was a bit more romantic than BRU- a more traditional end to the day.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
What size is baby D-lish this week?
It's an orange! From thebump.com:"Continuing the march towards normal proportions, baby's legs now out-measure the arms. And, finally, all four limbs have functional joints. Your fetus is squirming and wiggling like crazy down in the womb, though you probably still can't feel the movements."
First Presents for Baby D-Lish!
Thanks, Auntie Holly!
The books are: Nibble Nibble and Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown; Dooby Dooby Moo; Edwina the Dinosaur who Didn't Know She Was Extinct; and Wow! City. (The last one is an attempt to brainwash Baby D into believing the city is a wonderful utopia where Aunt Holly lives....)
First onesie. Aw. The other one is a zodiac Leo one.
The books are: Nibble Nibble and Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown; Dooby Dooby Moo; Edwina the Dinosaur who Didn't Know She Was Extinct; and Wow! City. (The last one is an attempt to brainwash Baby D into believing the city is a wonderful utopia where Aunt Holly lives....)
First onesie. Aw. The other one is a zodiac Leo one.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Baby Bump Pics
So, a little belated, but here are a few of my belly bump self-portraits.
at 14 weeks
at thirteen weeks
at twelve weeks.Sonograms, 13.5 weeks
Alien face baby.
Back shot.
These are from the nuchal translucency test I had; it tests the thickness of the baby's neck for Down syndrome. The technician had a hard time getting the baby to roll over so she could see the back of the neck! (These are not nearly as cute as the previous ones, in fact, they are a little alien!)
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Clothes shopping is no longer fun.
Now, we all know I'm a girl who loves to shop. And I rarely pay full price. And I usually enjoy going to a store, grabbing an armful or two of clothes, and trying them on, figuring out which pants are the most flattering, which shirt will work best for work, and so on.
Maternity clothing shopping is not at all the same. Not even the same ballpark.
I'm not huge yet - but pants are tight, shirts are getting shorter, and I need options. First, I had to travel to the Palisades to find a decent selection of clothing all in one place, including Gap, which is a no-brainer for me. Once there, however, I only had enough time to hit the Gap and Destination Maternity.
The Gap Maternity section looked promising at first - secret back room of Baby Gap store, low lighting, beautiful layout - but the room was impossibly tiny, and the selection so minimal - made even more minimal at the fact that my size seems to be most popular and thus unavailable. And trying the stuff on? Ugh, it's like trying to determine which potato sack looks best. Unfortunately, I don't think I'm ready for the matwear just yet. That said, however, I did buy two pairs of pants and a cute-ish sweater.
Destination Maternity seemed to have two options - crazy expensive jeans (and only jeans) in the Pea in the Pod section, and then Wal-Mart-ish, picked over sale racks in the Mimi and Motherhood sections. I had heard great things about Motherhood, so maybe I had my hopes up, or maybe my patience was worn thin after the Gap experience, but I just didn't even see anything worth trying on. I got a black tee - I can always use one of those - and a Belly Band, so I can keep wearing my own pants a little longer.
At checkout, AFTER I've scanned my card and signed my life away, I am told that there is a TEN DAY return policy. TEN DAYS??? What the heck? It takes me more than 10 days to decide if I'm going to keep something... I usually try things on at home, with various outfits, make sure it works... TEN DAYS? Ugh.
But, there is redemption - my favorite pasttime, the Internet. I purchased half the Gap Maternity merchandise, to arrive here in a week, in multiple sizes, and to be returned at my leisure (in 90 days, mind you, but still, not ten!).
Maternity clothing shopping is not at all the same. Not even the same ballpark.
I'm not huge yet - but pants are tight, shirts are getting shorter, and I need options. First, I had to travel to the Palisades to find a decent selection of clothing all in one place, including Gap, which is a no-brainer for me. Once there, however, I only had enough time to hit the Gap and Destination Maternity.
The Gap Maternity section looked promising at first - secret back room of Baby Gap store, low lighting, beautiful layout - but the room was impossibly tiny, and the selection so minimal - made even more minimal at the fact that my size seems to be most popular and thus unavailable. And trying the stuff on? Ugh, it's like trying to determine which potato sack looks best. Unfortunately, I don't think I'm ready for the matwear just yet. That said, however, I did buy two pairs of pants and a cute-ish sweater.
Destination Maternity seemed to have two options - crazy expensive jeans (and only jeans) in the Pea in the Pod section, and then Wal-Mart-ish, picked over sale racks in the Mimi and Motherhood sections. I had heard great things about Motherhood, so maybe I had my hopes up, or maybe my patience was worn thin after the Gap experience, but I just didn't even see anything worth trying on. I got a black tee - I can always use one of those - and a Belly Band, so I can keep wearing my own pants a little longer.
At checkout, AFTER I've scanned my card and signed my life away, I am told that there is a TEN DAY return policy. TEN DAYS??? What the heck? It takes me more than 10 days to decide if I'm going to keep something... I usually try things on at home, with various outfits, make sure it works... TEN DAYS? Ugh.
But, there is redemption - my favorite pasttime, the Internet. I purchased half the Gap Maternity merchandise, to arrive here in a week, in multiple sizes, and to be returned at my leisure (in 90 days, mind you, but still, not ten!).
What size is baby D-lish this week?
For those of you playing along at home...(this is according to theBump.com - I had another website, babycenter.org, which was more interesting - shrimp, figs, kumquats - but they were only accurate for either the baby's length or weight, not both. thebump.com is much better.)
Week 3-4 - Poppyseed
Week 5 - Appleseed
Week 6 - Sweet Pea
Week 7 - Blueberry
Week 8 - Raspberry
Week 9 - Green Olive
Week 10 - Prune
Week 11 - Lime
Week 12 - Plum
Week 13 - Peach
and this week....
Week 14 - Lemon!
"Your adorable little fetus is busy with thumb sucking, toe wiggling, and (not so cute but equally amazing) making urine and breathing amniotic fluid as the liver, kidneys and spleen continue to develop. Lanugo (thin, downy hair) is growing all over the body for warmth."
Friday, February 6, 2009
Officially into the Second Trimester
Yippee! As of my doctor's appointment today, the due date is Aug. 7. I am thirteen weeks and two days pregnant!
It has been pretty exciting so far. Many of you know, we were trying to get pregnant. Around the middle of December, I felt ill, but thought nothing of it because Gian had been really sick, so I just assumed I got what he had. When I went to my in-laws' for Christmas Eve, I could barely eat my favorite Christmas dish, zuppa de pesce (fish stew) and napped in a chair for part of the evening. Then, when we got to my parents' house on Christmas Day, my mom sort of gave me an inquisitive look, which I quickly dismissed - I was just sick! But in the car ride home two days later, I started thinking about it... and lo and behold, we were expecting!!
I have to tell you, my winter vacation from school was the worst. I was nauseous (never threw up, but completely wanting to) for the duration of my time off. It has eased off a bunch since. Now, I just feel very worn out and tired when I get home from work.
I am still exercising - last night, I looked at my reflection, and I am definitely starting to show in my workout gear! I still fit in my regular jeans, but I need to go shopping this weekend for some clothes that fit my midsection.
Very excited to be pregnant - I hope to keep you all updated here.
It has been pretty exciting so far. Many of you know, we were trying to get pregnant. Around the middle of December, I felt ill, but thought nothing of it because Gian had been really sick, so I just assumed I got what he had. When I went to my in-laws' for Christmas Eve, I could barely eat my favorite Christmas dish, zuppa de pesce (fish stew) and napped in a chair for part of the evening. Then, when we got to my parents' house on Christmas Day, my mom sort of gave me an inquisitive look, which I quickly dismissed - I was just sick! But in the car ride home two days later, I started thinking about it... and lo and behold, we were expecting!!
I have to tell you, my winter vacation from school was the worst. I was nauseous (never threw up, but completely wanting to) for the duration of my time off. It has eased off a bunch since. Now, I just feel very worn out and tired when I get home from work.
I am still exercising - last night, I looked at my reflection, and I am definitely starting to show in my workout gear! I still fit in my regular jeans, but I need to go shopping this weekend for some clothes that fit my midsection.
Very excited to be pregnant - I hope to keep you all updated here.
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