Sleep

Well I haven't felt the need for afternoon nanna naps, but my night sleeps are becoming longer. Seems like 8 or so hours just isn't enough. I turn my alarm off, aiming to lie in for another 15 minutes or so, but before I know it, its been another hour an a half! I am waking in the middle of the night for a trip to the loo, and not falling asleep easily afterwards, perhaps that's the problem.

In the mean time, I am enjoying the belly movements. It's still an amazing feeling ~ one that I never thought I would ever comprehend; the feeling of something alive, something we made, inside me. Totally amazing. Wish Hubby was here to experience it too, but he will be very soon. But I can see how it can keep you up at night especially down the track when baby is much bigger. At the moment its keeping me up cos I want to feel it!

Sex

To find out or not to find out, that is the debate.

Most people we have asked have lent towards not finding out.

"There aren't many suprises in life."

"What does it matter finding out?"

"It's exciting to find out on the day."

All true.

No, it doesn't matter what sex the baby is, I'm/we're just bloody curious! Would make shopping easier!

Anyway, doing some keyboard surfing I have found that sometimes, at 20 weeks, the baby isn't very co-operative, or shy, to let on what sex it is, with its legs tucked up firmly around them.

We have a few more days to discuss anyhow, but I think we're leaning towards not finding out.

*sigh*

But we're going to do the 3D/4D thing if the baby, again, is co-operative and not ultrasound shy. I'm sure it will look just like a baby, but its our baby. Again, I'm just so curious.

19 weeks

Its like the green flag has been waved. The somersaulting and kicking has, er, kicked in! Its quite the novelty at the moment, but Hubby has missed out on the action (he left last night on business) and my attempts to let him feel the kicking yesterday were futile. Ah well, I'm sure Cheezel will be well and truely active by the time he gets back.

So, a small cantaloupe is what I have now. Apparently my uterus will be growing a centimetre a week now, so I'd better go have some breakfast! And keep eating more!

Movement

Ok, so after a few days of pondering, I think its the baby kicking that I'm feeling. Particularly on the lower right side, well I've only ever felt it on that side, so I am presuming the head is on the left side. I don't think gut movements should bounce against your palm, at least it hasn't in the past 37 years, so it must be what I think it is. Plus it isn't accompanied by gurgling.

Now to try and let Hubby have a feel before he jets off for a couple of weeks tomorrow.

Good moves, better eating

My pilates instructor has her thinking cap on for allaying my ligament stretching issues. We did do a few exercises last session, and she gave me a couple ones for at home. So now I am more prepared for the challenges ahead! She will seek out more exercises for next session.

Today we had a naughty brunch at the Pancake Parlour (yes, lovely it was!). But to make up for it, we took the dog for a brisk walk in the evening with ominous clouds overhead. Drizzle dampened the outing and we headed home only after 20 minutes; still, better than nothing for the little pooch.

For dinner we had roast veggies and I experimented with a huge portobello mushroom roasted with bacon and onion and a bit of cheese. Hubby turned his nose up at it (not a huge mushy fan) but after a taste, he approved. I had that with a fresh salad with home made dressing using fresh lemon.

So I think that cancels out the naughty pancakes with ice-cream and maple syrup!

18 weeks

Weird? Perhaps.

I've started to read Alice in Wonderland to Cheezel. I've read that the fetus can hear your voice (albeit muffled) but its a nice way to bond I think. It helps me fall asleep too.

Spoke to the midwife at my OB and she said I could come in so we can check the baby's heartbeat to make sure everything is ok.

So we did just that (might as well get my money's worth, its costing enough!).

The heartbeat was strong and regular, and we could hear the kicking too, it was like a thumping sound. Still can't feel anything though.

Well my muscle tone is good so its not abdominal weakness. She said to use a not too hot wheatie and take panadeine if the pain is too much to bare. But I think I will just toughen up a bit.

The main thing is that its all normal, and the baby is not stressed. And I'm not stressed either, albeit in a bit of discomfort.

Good god

The ligament pain is just excruciating.

Feels like someone is sticking a fork in my left groin and twisting it!

To go to the doc or not? Not sure what relief I can get from this.

Feeling pregnant today

All that ligament stretching etc.

So apparently the fetus is the size of a large mango.

Mmm... mango...

Pity mango season has ended.

Rub a dub dub

I think Cheezel received a lot of static love today from all the belly rubbing. Teehee. Wait til he/she arrives in person!

Bumpity bump

Doing pilates today and I could feel the melon in my belly. Not uncomfortable, but just, weird. And hugging Hubby there is a little lump in the way, where it used to be soft and squishy. Its not even that big and its already getting in the way!

I was wondering why my chiropractor offered me the special pregnant ladies bench when I was last there. I was like "why would I need it already?". But now it becomes clear how quickly the melon that is my uterus starts to run out of room for it to "go" anyway when you lie on top of it. Its not fist sized and squishy any more, it has something in it, and it is quite solid!

Such a weird feeling this whole baby carrying thing, and to think I thought I'd never experience it.

Bump2

Even though my bump is only little, now when I roll over on my tummy, I can feel something there. Not too uncomfortable, but enough to remind me that Cheezel the fetus is there in my melon sized uterus.

17 weeks

I'm working my way through the fresh fruit and veg department here. Sweet potato fetus.

The time has come to invest in some larger sized clothing. My boobs are getting huge and my belly is well and truly developing. Things are just that much more tighter and getting uncomfortable. *sigh*

Bump

We went to a wedding yesterday. I wore a jersey (read: stretchy) dress that made it easy to expand in the mid region after the main meal!

My bump is getting a little obvious now, and most people there knew I'm pregnant.

But it was the first time that someone (who wasn't family or a close friend) stroked my belly.

OMG it was weird!

You just don't expect it, as in any other circumstance, a male friend of your husbands would not put their hands on you!

It took me a little by surprise, yet not a total shock at the same time. Mind you, I think he had already partaken in quite a few brews so was feeling rather uninhibited.

Anyway, I guess its something I may have to get used to, or at least expect and deflect if need be!

Ahh the perils!

Time has come

No more ab work, well, crunches, at pilates from now on. And no more exercises on my belly.

Hmmm

... I have a turnip growing inside me now.

Wait list woes

We attended the maternity ward tour of my preferred hospital this evening. A very nice ward with great facilities, and newly refurbished private rooms.

But alas, we are still on the waiting list. Spoke to the midwife and she wasn't very positive about my chances of getting a spot. We should have heard already if there was an opening for me, but she said we could stay on the list and they can give us a call if our luck changes.

But she did suggest we book elsewhere in case, which we have.

*sigh*

I really did have my heart set on it, but I knew our chances were slim. Oh well, we can only hope for a spot later on. You can't always get what you want (shut up Mick!).

16.5 weeks

Gawd I look tired!

Fibre

I've turned to the psyllium husks.

Stay tuned...

I'm not feelin' it

I thought this 2nd trimester thing was supposed to be good?

Snotty nose, constipation, gas... still waiting...

Backed up.

Woke up with severe constipation pains. Yes, lovely I know.

The belly pain was quite bad and just on the left side. Like it was having trouble getting past my uterus. It was so painful, that I almost contemplated going to the doctor. But I knew it was just a digestive thing and not a uterine/womb thing.

The pain passed after I did some hula moves to help the obstruction get past whatever it was.

My belly was a bit tender from the process.

I got the odd spasm throughout the day, but was able to have a little toast and a cuppa, and lunch later on. No pains in the late afternoon, just a bit of tenderness.

Have had a lovely dinner, and still no movement in the bowel department. No gas either. My belly looks HUGE, like I'm 6 months pregnant! But hopefully I have a successful sit down session, I will be back to my 15 week proportions.

A good poo will brighten up my day right now! The simple pleasures.

Just skulled 3/4 a cup of prune juice ~ awful stuff! Better bloody work!