Isn't it funny (or annoying--depends on how you look at it!) how people's perspectives differ?
This weekend, Em and I were perusing the mall, and within 1 hour of each other (not much developing could have taken place) 2 people made mention of my protruberant abdomen. Wanna know what they said?
1: "When are you due?" "In about 8 weeks." "Really--you are so small for being that far along. When I was 32 weeks, I looked like a blimpy." [I am assuming that was a compliment?]
2: "WOW! When are you due?" "I have about 8 weeks to go...." "Seriously? It looks like you may have that thang before New Year's.... Good luck." [Thanks.]
Isn't it funny.
Monday, December 31, 2007
Friday, December 28, 2007
31 Week Blahs
After feeling great for many, many weeks, I have recently hit a wall. The return of "morning sickness" has occurred, and I can now say that I feel uncomfortable most of the time.
Over the weekend, I noticed that by mid-morning I was feeling nausea, and continued to feel that way after eating each meal. At first I thought I was getting sick or fighting off a bug, but quickly realized that it was occurring in a pattern. It has happened for several days now, and I have just become accustomed to it, but pray that my next 7-8 weeks will not be like this. Maybe God was just sending me a blessing in disguise so that I would not overeat for the holidays, as I am very conscious about gaining the weight!
Also, I can honestly say that I feel pregnant now. My center of gravity is off, I feel clumsy, have back pain after walking the mall, and may have even grunted while putting on my socks and lace-up boots the other day..... Did I mention how difficult it has become to carry my 25-pound almost-two-year-old?
As I have entered my 32nd week, I pray that these annoyances will subside. In the meantime, for the first time this pregnancy, there is no denying the fact that in 2 mos, another bundle is on it's way!
Over the weekend, I noticed that by mid-morning I was feeling nausea, and continued to feel that way after eating each meal. At first I thought I was getting sick or fighting off a bug, but quickly realized that it was occurring in a pattern. It has happened for several days now, and I have just become accustomed to it, but pray that my next 7-8 weeks will not be like this. Maybe God was just sending me a blessing in disguise so that I would not overeat for the holidays, as I am very conscious about gaining the weight!
Also, I can honestly say that I feel pregnant now. My center of gravity is off, I feel clumsy, have back pain after walking the mall, and may have even grunted while putting on my socks and lace-up boots the other day..... Did I mention how difficult it has become to carry my 25-pound almost-two-year-old?
As I have entered my 32nd week, I pray that these annoyances will subside. In the meantime, for the first time this pregnancy, there is no denying the fact that in 2 mos, another bundle is on it's way!
Friday, December 21, 2007
30 Week Check-Up
I had my 30 Weeker this past week, and all was well.
BP: 108/78
Fetal Heartrate: 150's
Fetal Fundal Height: Measuring 30 weeks exactly
Weight Gain: 3 pounds in 4 weeks :)
Intense cramping in lower abdomen coupled with contractions for the past week: Deemed perfectly normal in a second pregnancy in a Momma who doesn't know what it means to take it easy...
Next appt: January 14, 2008, where we will make sure this Peanut is head down, and begin weekly digital exams--HOORAY!
BP: 108/78
Fetal Heartrate: 150's
Fetal Fundal Height: Measuring 30 weeks exactly
Weight Gain: 3 pounds in 4 weeks :)
Intense cramping in lower abdomen coupled with contractions for the past week: Deemed perfectly normal in a second pregnancy in a Momma who doesn't know what it means to take it easy...
Next appt: January 14, 2008, where we will make sure this Peanut is head down, and begin weekly digital exams--HOORAY!
Friday, December 14, 2007
Ready...Or Not
I have been experiencing some internal conflict throughout this pregnancy, and it all relates back to whether or not I am ready to have another baby yet, or not. Truth be told, it is too late to be having these thoughts considering that in 10 weeks another one is on it's way, but I am sure that it is perfectly normal to have these thoughts.
Anyways, I have become the "pregnant woman and baby specialist" in the chiropractic clinic that I work in, so I get anywhere from 3-6 of this special population a week. Usually, when I am adjusting a prego patient, I am like, "Geez, sucks to be them, they have the tightest piriformis muscle I have felt all week," and then I am like, "Oh wait, I am pregnant too, and my back is killing me." I coach them on coming to see me OFTEN to assure a healthy pregnancy, delivery, and ultimately baby. And then I remember to go schedule MY appt. Then, I get the little babies, and I think, "Wow, I am SO HAPPY to be past that baby stage." And then it hits me--in a few weeks, I have to start all over again. Whatever. It is a weird vicious cycle. However, the other day, I was blessed with a feeling of being at ease..... and ready.
I had two munchkins right in a row--one was a few weeks old, and the other a few months. I was going about my business, walking around the room with them in hand to "make friends" with them first, and then adjust them. I was overwhelmed with the feeling of, "I can do this again," and then "I am ready." One of my interns that assisted me asked me afterwards if I was okay, and I just replied with a smile. :)
What a great way to start my countdown of "T minus 10 weeks and counting." Ready or not, here it comes! And thank God, I AM READY!
Anyways, I have become the "pregnant woman and baby specialist" in the chiropractic clinic that I work in, so I get anywhere from 3-6 of this special population a week. Usually, when I am adjusting a prego patient, I am like, "Geez, sucks to be them, they have the tightest piriformis muscle I have felt all week," and then I am like, "Oh wait, I am pregnant too, and my back is killing me." I coach them on coming to see me OFTEN to assure a healthy pregnancy, delivery, and ultimately baby. And then I remember to go schedule MY appt. Then, I get the little babies, and I think, "Wow, I am SO HAPPY to be past that baby stage." And then it hits me--in a few weeks, I have to start all over again. Whatever. It is a weird vicious cycle. However, the other day, I was blessed with a feeling of being at ease..... and ready.
I had two munchkins right in a row--one was a few weeks old, and the other a few months. I was going about my business, walking around the room with them in hand to "make friends" with them first, and then adjust them. I was overwhelmed with the feeling of, "I can do this again," and then "I am ready." One of my interns that assisted me asked me afterwards if I was okay, and I just replied with a smile. :)
What a great way to start my countdown of "T minus 10 weeks and counting." Ready or not, here it comes! And thank God, I AM READY!
Friday, December 7, 2007
Time is of the Essence
I received word last week that my research project that I have been working on for the last few months has been chosen for presentation at the Association of Chiropractic Colleges--Research Agenda Conference in Washington, DC in March 2008. I feel very honored and fortunate to be blessed with this experience to take my professional career to the next level.
The only problem? It is a mere 2 weeks after I am due to give birth. If you remember correctly, Emma was 10 days late.
Besides being nervous about presenting in front of hundreds of prestigious people, I am nervous about the timing of the birth of Peanut. I am determined to be there, no matter what it takes, because this is a "once in a lifetime experience." Josh will accompany me in DC with the baby, and Emma will have some Grandma and Grandpa time in WI. My doctor has already said that if the words "induce" come to my mind at any point to make my dreams come true, that he will do whatever it takes, but I have decided to give the timing to God. His Time will suffice in the birth of our child, and the opportunity of a lifetime in DC for this DC.
The only problem? It is a mere 2 weeks after I am due to give birth. If you remember correctly, Emma was 10 days late.
Besides being nervous about presenting in front of hundreds of prestigious people, I am nervous about the timing of the birth of Peanut. I am determined to be there, no matter what it takes, because this is a "once in a lifetime experience." Josh will accompany me in DC with the baby, and Emma will have some Grandma and Grandpa time in WI. My doctor has already said that if the words "induce" come to my mind at any point to make my dreams come true, that he will do whatever it takes, but I have decided to give the timing to God. His Time will suffice in the birth of our child, and the opportunity of a lifetime in DC for this DC.
Not A Whole Lot....
.....Going on, that is. I am nearly 29 weeks now, and there isn't a whole lot to report. I have been making an effort to ingest more iron, as to ward off the anemia. I still feel tired, but this process can take a while to alleviate.
I had a scary experience the other day, that has mentally reminded me to slow down. I clearly "overdid" and had some rough contractions for about 20 minutes. You would think this would freak me out and slow me down, but here is my philosophy instead: I am a chiropractor, which means my job is very physical. While I do have 9 interns to help me get through my patient visits, I do spend a lot of time in that compromising position to rid people's bodies from subluxation. We usually see about 30 patients in a three-hour period, so there is a lot of stress on my body. If my work-day is physical, then my body is used to the physical stress, and therefore I shouldn't have to "take it easy" at any point, right? I have decided that if it happens again, I may have to tone it down a bit, but until then, we will call that contraction frenzy a coincidence.
My Mom is coming for the weekend, so we have some fun "girl stuff"planned, complete with the Christmas Baking Marathon! I love spending time with my Mom, and Emma has been ecstatic about her arrival, as well!
Only 18 days until Christmas!
I had a scary experience the other day, that has mentally reminded me to slow down. I clearly "overdid" and had some rough contractions for about 20 minutes. You would think this would freak me out and slow me down, but here is my philosophy instead: I am a chiropractor, which means my job is very physical. While I do have 9 interns to help me get through my patient visits, I do spend a lot of time in that compromising position to rid people's bodies from subluxation. We usually see about 30 patients in a three-hour period, so there is a lot of stress on my body. If my work-day is physical, then my body is used to the physical stress, and therefore I shouldn't have to "take it easy" at any point, right? I have decided that if it happens again, I may have to tone it down a bit, but until then, we will call that contraction frenzy a coincidence.
My Mom is coming for the weekend, so we have some fun "girl stuff"planned, complete with the Christmas Baking Marathon! I love spending time with my Mom, and Emma has been ecstatic about her arrival, as well!
Only 18 days until Christmas!
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