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One just popped up on my middle finger knuckle on my left hand. It's so strange, and slightly annoying.
I was in the shower just now, washing my hair and my finger had a sudden "ouch" moment. I look down and see this bulging pulsing blue vein that wasn't visible before the shower. Honestly, I've never had this before in any of my other pregnancies... VV in my finger that is. So weird! | |
Friday, May 11, 2012
Varicose Veins in weird places!
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Saved for later... Diaper Bag stocked up with...
Extra clothes... seriously 2-3 extra outfits/onesies
Diapers, usually around 8-10 at any given time. I'd rather have overkill on this. Diapers rip too, and that's a headache if you don't have back ups for the back ups. (we use disposable in the diaper bag)
Blanket/changing pad that you can put down anywhere to change the baby on.
(usually around 6 mo) Bibs, also disposable for the diaper bag. Think "Bibsters"
(usually around 6 mo) Table covers, again, disposable. These are great, especially when the baby starts eating cheerios, etc. when you're out and about. The highchairs and table tops at restaurants... ewwww. This made me feel better about the kid eating right off the table.
Bottles. If breastfeeding, it's still not a bad idea to have these. Put the breastmilk in a cooler in the diaper bag, pour as needed. Toss whatever's left when you get home and re-set the next time.
And if not breastfeeding, aka using formula, a nice trick we picked up was pre-measuring the formula powder in the bottle, and loading those in the bag. Then having a few extra baggies also preloaded with the powder. All you'd have to do is add the water, shake and serve. But didn't have to worry about spoilage. Use when you need kind of thing.
If you want to cover up while BF in public, then toss one of those in the bag too. (I personally didn't bother with the cover. I found it to be more of a pain to use then to just do what I needed to do)
Wipes! You can NEVER have too many wipes. Seriously. Mouth, nose, tushy, etc. They're wonderful.
Paci's if you'll use them. Extras are nice to have.
Empty gallon size ziplocks. Usually about 10 each time. They hold used diapers, soiled clothes, used bottles, etc. They're wonderful.
Hand sanitizer (more for you), lip balm, nipple cream, and hand lotion.
Some small toys (rattles, teething rings, etc).
baby carrier - Beco, Ergo, Moby Wrap, Bjorn... what ever one you're using, nice to have in the bag for when baby needs to be worn.
first aid/medications like baby tylenol, and band-aids. You never know and can't be too prepared.
rubber bands. Yes, rubber bands. They come in handy when you need to quickly baby proof an area and they don't take up too much space.
Diapers, usually around 8-10 at any given time. I'd rather have overkill on this. Diapers rip too, and that's a headache if you don't have back ups for the back ups. (we use disposable in the diaper bag)
Blanket/changing pad that you can put down anywhere to change the baby on.
(usually around 6 mo) Bibs, also disposable for the diaper bag. Think "Bibsters"
(usually around 6 mo) Table covers, again, disposable. These are great, especially when the baby starts eating cheerios, etc. when you're out and about. The highchairs and table tops at restaurants... ewwww. This made me feel better about the kid eating right off the table.
Bottles. If breastfeeding, it's still not a bad idea to have these. Put the breastmilk in a cooler in the diaper bag, pour as needed. Toss whatever's left when you get home and re-set the next time.
And if not breastfeeding, aka using formula, a nice trick we picked up was pre-measuring the formula powder in the bottle, and loading those in the bag. Then having a few extra baggies also preloaded with the powder. All you'd have to do is add the water, shake and serve. But didn't have to worry about spoilage. Use when you need kind of thing.
If you want to cover up while BF in public, then toss one of those in the bag too. (I personally didn't bother with the cover. I found it to be more of a pain to use then to just do what I needed to do)
Wipes! You can NEVER have too many wipes. Seriously. Mouth, nose, tushy, etc. They're wonderful.
Paci's if you'll use them. Extras are nice to have.
Empty gallon size ziplocks. Usually about 10 each time. They hold used diapers, soiled clothes, used bottles, etc. They're wonderful.
Hand sanitizer (more for you), lip balm, nipple cream, and hand lotion.
Some small toys (rattles, teething rings, etc).
baby carrier - Beco, Ergo, Moby Wrap, Bjorn... what ever one you're using, nice to have in the bag for when baby needs to be worn.
first aid/medications like baby tylenol, and band-aids. You never know and can't be too prepared.
rubber bands. Yes, rubber bands. They come in handy when you need to quickly baby proof an area and they don't take up too much space.
My Kid, My Name Choice!
My mother keeps pressing me to reveal the name we
chose for the baby. I got tired of her asking so told her we've narrowed the field
but not officially chosen it yet.
She then asked whom I was naming him after? I told him he was getting a Hebrew middle name to honor the memory of DH's aunt, and his English middle name is the same as DH's and FIL. A passed down family name. And that the first name was just a name we both liked that went well with DD's.
She got really upset that I wouldn't use the first name to honor a dead relative and then she really pushed hard I should name the baby after her Uncle Abe.
Uncle Abe had two granddaughters. One is already married with one child and the other will also probably get married soon and begin to have kids. They are both much younger than me and have many years ahead of them to have more kids. He was their grandfather. I'm sure his name will be carried on through them.
This didn't make her feel better and she actually cried and said I wasn't being reasonable.
Excuse me... this is MY child. Give me a break.
So that's the reason I'm just keeping this name to myself until he's born. I can't handle all this "guilt tripping" to sway my decision. Because honestly, it is MY decision (not my mothers!!)
I'm over all the "grand-mama drama", you know??
She then asked whom I was naming him after? I told him he was getting a Hebrew middle name to honor the memory of DH's aunt, and his English middle name is the same as DH's and FIL. A passed down family name. And that the first name was just a name we both liked that went well with DD's.
She got really upset that I wouldn't use the first name to honor a dead relative and then she really pushed hard I should name the baby after her Uncle Abe.
Uncle Abe had two granddaughters. One is already married with one child and the other will also probably get married soon and begin to have kids. They are both much younger than me and have many years ahead of them to have more kids. He was their grandfather. I'm sure his name will be carried on through them.
This didn't make her feel better and she actually cried and said I wasn't being reasonable.
Excuse me... this is MY child. Give me a break.
So that's the reason I'm just keeping this name to myself until he's born. I can't handle all this "guilt tripping" to sway my decision. Because honestly, it is MY decision (not my mothers!!)
I'm over all the "grand-mama drama", you know??
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Siblings!
Siblings! Side by Side, and wow these two look alike!
Natalya at 1 day old, (39w), and Hiccup at 29w6d
Cried and Cried last night...
I'm getting quite overwhelmed these days. DH has moved out of our bed at nights cause my pregnancy pillows have taken over. Sure I'm sleeping slightly better, but I miss him.
I had to ask my father for financial aid to help with this baby's daycare costs coming up, and I lost it. The reality of DH still being out of work with $0 income is setting in. Our savings is just about gone, and soon I'm going to be on unpaid maternity leave.
We don't even know how we're going to make the rent! AND just found out the rent is going up $25 a month this July! I'm too PG to move right now, so we're having to stay put. I just don't know what we're going to do?
I'm getting WIC now and just filled out an application for food stamps! How did I get to this place? I have a degree, and DH has an MBA! We have skills! Why can't we get income?
I've been the rock for most of this pregnancy holding DH's hand and telling him it's all going to work out. He's lowered his expectations and is now even applying for retail jobs just to get something. But day after day rejection after rejection.
I'm terrified we're going to end up homeless and in a shelter. This is all madness and I don't know how to cope.
And then... crap.... baby is coming too! I just don't know what we're going to do, and honestly I'm terrified. With no family nearby, I feel so alone right now.
I know, no solutions here, just needed a place to vent I guess. Thanks if you read this far.
Maybe the next opportunity is a day away and this will all still work itself out. (Putting my rose colored glasses back on now...)
I had to ask my father for financial aid to help with this baby's daycare costs coming up, and I lost it. The reality of DH still being out of work with $0 income is setting in. Our savings is just about gone, and soon I'm going to be on unpaid maternity leave.
We don't even know how we're going to make the rent! AND just found out the rent is going up $25 a month this July! I'm too PG to move right now, so we're having to stay put. I just don't know what we're going to do?
I'm getting WIC now and just filled out an application for food stamps! How did I get to this place? I have a degree, and DH has an MBA! We have skills! Why can't we get income?
I've been the rock for most of this pregnancy holding DH's hand and telling him it's all going to work out. He's lowered his expectations and is now even applying for retail jobs just to get something. But day after day rejection after rejection.
I'm terrified we're going to end up homeless and in a shelter. This is all madness and I don't know how to cope.
And then... crap.... baby is coming too! I just don't know what we're going to do, and honestly I'm terrified. With no family nearby, I feel so alone right now.
I know, no solutions here, just needed a place to vent I guess. Thanks if you read this far.
Maybe the next opportunity is a day away and this will all still work itself out. (Putting my rose colored glasses back on now...)
My Body This Coming Week
My Body This Coming Week
Most women have gained about 19 pounds by this point in pregnancy. The weight gain is made up of the baby, the placenta and the amniotic fluid as well as enlarged breasts, an increase in blood volume, water storage, fat and protein.
You feel your baby moving about regularly and this may cause you to feel bonded with him. You don't need to worry though if you do not already feel bonded with your baby. For some women, the baby still seems abstract when it is inside. You may bond rapidly or gradually after the birth.
Fatigue will probably continue and you may feel breathless after physical activity.
Colostrum may be leaking from your breasts. However, this does not occur for all women and in no way indicates that there will be a problem breastfeeding if colostrum is not present before birth.
You may have trouble sleeping for various reasons: it may be difficult to find a comfortable position, you may have to urinate frequently during the night, baby's activity can prevent you from sleeping and you may be feeling anxious.
Your back probably aches since the muscles and ligaments that support it have begun to relax and loosen in preparation for labor.
You may have also developed some varicose veins.
My Baby This Coming Week
Your baby now weighs about 3.5 lbs (1600g) and measures about 18 inches (40cm) in total and about 11.2 inches (28cm) from crown to rump.
Your baby's increasing size means that she has less room to move around in your uterus.
Your baby could already be moving into the head-down position.
Your baby's lungs are maturing and their lining, which prevents air sacs from collapsing, is growing. This lung development means that your baby would have a much greater chance of survival if he were born prematurely.
About 16 fluid ounces of blood are flowing through the wall of your uterus to the site of the placenta, though your blood never mixes with your baby's blood. It is separated by the placental barrier which is a very thin wall. Water, nutrients and waste are exchanged across this barrier at a rate of 0.3 fluid ounces per second.
Your baby swallows amniotic fluid and urinates.
Your baby's ears are sufficiently developed to hear and recognize your voice, the voices of other family members as well as familiar musical tunes.
Most women have gained about 19 pounds by this point in pregnancy. The weight gain is made up of the baby, the placenta and the amniotic fluid as well as enlarged breasts, an increase in blood volume, water storage, fat and protein.
You feel your baby moving about regularly and this may cause you to feel bonded with him. You don't need to worry though if you do not already feel bonded with your baby. For some women, the baby still seems abstract when it is inside. You may bond rapidly or gradually after the birth.
Fatigue will probably continue and you may feel breathless after physical activity.
Colostrum may be leaking from your breasts. However, this does not occur for all women and in no way indicates that there will be a problem breastfeeding if colostrum is not present before birth.
You may have trouble sleeping for various reasons: it may be difficult to find a comfortable position, you may have to urinate frequently during the night, baby's activity can prevent you from sleeping and you may be feeling anxious.
Your back probably aches since the muscles and ligaments that support it have begun to relax and loosen in preparation for labor.
You may have also developed some varicose veins.
My Baby This Coming Week
Your baby now weighs about 3.5 lbs (1600g) and measures about 18 inches (40cm) in total and about 11.2 inches (28cm) from crown to rump.
Your baby's increasing size means that she has less room to move around in your uterus.
Your baby could already be moving into the head-down position.
Your baby's lungs are maturing and their lining, which prevents air sacs from collapsing, is growing. This lung development means that your baby would have a much greater chance of survival if he were born prematurely.
About 16 fluid ounces of blood are flowing through the wall of your uterus to the site of the placenta, though your blood never mixes with your baby's blood. It is separated by the placental barrier which is a very thin wall. Water, nutrients and waste are exchanged across this barrier at a rate of 0.3 fluid ounces per second.
Your baby swallows amniotic fluid and urinates.
Your baby's ears are sufficiently developed to hear and recognize your voice, the voices of other family members as well as familiar musical tunes.
Monday, May 7, 2012
Sharing 3D Scan pics
Back from my 3D/4D scan. Not exactly what I was hoping for, but still
overall a cool experience. I personally think the pics were more blurry
than they should have been, but what can you do?
Anyway, here are some of the better ones. He was very cute and moving like crazy. Maybe that's why they were blurry, kid wouldn't hold still!
ETA: Apparently the blur is my fault. I wasn't hydrated enough, and apparently (just found out after the fact) that one needs to be crazy hydrated for clearer pics. I've been crazy dehydrated and can't get ahead of it. Damn. All my fault then. Boo. Cause they're not re-doing these for us. And I can't afford to do again. Oh well. At least he's cute. Blurry, but cute.
ETA: I sent a note to the 3D place to see if a re-do could happen for no
extra charge. Not holding my breath, but figure if I don't ask, I won't
get. Can't afford to pay for another session.
It is what it is, and yeah, he totally looks like Natalya!
Guess I'll just have to wait 9 more weeks to meet him. In person is always better then a scan anyway.
UPDATE: Scanning place is looking into a possible re-scan this week. She (owner) needs to see pics first and will be getting back to me. FX we'll get a second shot!
It is what it is, and yeah, he totally looks like Natalya!
Guess I'll just have to wait 9 more weeks to meet him. In person is always better then a scan anyway.
UPDATE: Scanning place is looking into a possible re-scan this week. She (owner) needs to see pics first and will be getting back to me. FX we'll get a second shot!
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