Broccoli is no longer my friend

I have never had a problem with broccoli, it has always agreed with me and is one of my absolute favorite vegetables. Well, that has changed! Last night we had broccoli for dinner and within the hour I had major gas pains. I slept awful. All night I was up and my tummy just hurt. I was tossing and turning all night and was up like every hour. Chris and I even met at 3am on the stairs, I scared him. Think I am going to have to lay off the broccoli for awhile or eat it in small/limited amounts. A friend of mine used to tell me she couldn't eat it while breastfeeding, because it was way to gassy for the baby. Guess Baby Fuffs isn't ready for it either.

Who is this Charlie and WHY are he and his horses in my bedroom?

Seriously what is with the charlie horses? The last few nights I have woken up with at least 4 per night. Boy are they painful! Some people say to eat bananas for potassium, but then you have to worry about being backed up.

Today I had a doctor's appointment and had to meet with a new doctor as I make my rounds before delivery. The doctor said everything looks good. I am measuring right on schedule. The heartbeat is fast, 146, which the doctor indicated could mean a girl. But I don't know if I believe the fast heartbeat myth. I did lose a pound in the last month, but he didn't seem concerned. In fact, he didn't bring it up, I did. Starting now I go every two weeks. At my next appointment they are also going to do an additional sonogram and check the babies growth. So I am really excited about seeing the baby again!

Also we registered for Child Prep classes (Lamaze) starting on Thursday for the next 4 weeks! We are also going to take classes at the hospital on Breast feeding & Child care. It is all coming together!

We talked...

The other night I got up to go to the bathroom (what else is new) and I couldn't fall back to sleep. It was 3:30 in the morning and so I was laying there with my hand on tummy and started having a conversation with the baby. The baby was definitely listening and started kicking and moving around for me. It was a nice little chat we had, the baby is doing well and nice & comfy where it is. She/he knows how much she is loved by mommy & daddy and everyone else. I love these special little moments. I thought the amazement of feeling the baby kick and move would die down, but it truly hasn't. Every time I feel it I get such a rush!

Everything else is going well. Half way through my 28th week and nothing really new. Still waking up a few times during the night to go to the bathroom. I also have been getting some bad charlie horses in the middle of the night which cause me to jump straight out of bed. Chris is one hell of a sleeper, he never hears me. We signed up for Lamaze classes which will start next Thursday, that is pretty exciting. The hospital also offers Breastfeeding and Baby Care classes which we are taking in September.

I passed!!

Just a quick update...I called Dr. L's office this morning and they called to get the results of my GD test. Everything is fine! I passed, which is good because the last thing I wanted to do was take the 3 hour test. They did say I was anemic and needed to start taking 3 iron pills a day. HOWEVER, when I reminded them I had thalassemia minor, they looked at it again and said I was fine and didn't need to take the iron. The doctors always seem to forget this, but I am used to it because when my blood comes back I always appear to be anemic.

Third trimester

So I am officially in my third trimester now; I am 27 weeks. It is definitely an exciting time. Jaime & Melissa came down on Monday and they helped me complete our baby registry. We had a lot of fun, but of course it was too short. Another thing to check of the To Do List.

I feel huge, although most people say I don't look this far along. I am beginning to feel more pressure in my belly and think it is stretching. I feel a bit crampy and uncomfortable. Mom says it is going to only get worse as I am in the last leg of the journey. Sleep is becoming more and more of a challenge. I just can't get comfortable. I have a pillow between my legs, one under my tummy, and one wedged behind my back. Pretty soon Chris is worried there won't be room for him. Last night I woke up at least 4 times, with what turns out to be gas pains. But it is all worth it. The baby is pretty active these days and kicking alot. Last night I actually saw and felt my belly move, it wasn't a kick, it was more like an entire arm pushing on my belly. I was just lying there when it happened and it was so cool. Unfortunately, Chris missed out because he instantly falls asleep.

Still waiting for the results of the GD test from last Friday. Not sure what is taking so long, but I guess no news is good news. I called and there wasn't a Dr in the office today, so I have to call back tomorrow.

So that is all for now. Mommy, daddy, and baby are all doing well!

Making progress!

All is well here on Ridge Lane. Baby is doing well and pretty active! Yesterday I woke up and had my arm draped across my stomach and there was the baby saying 'good morning'. I laid there for like 5 mins feeling he/she kick. It is such a cool thing. In fact, yesterday there was movement & kicking all day long, even my dad got to feel it.

On Friday I had my glucose tolerance test which checks for gestational diabities. The test was gross, lol. I had to drink this warm orange drink (tasted like flat orange soda, very syrupy) in 5 mins. I felt so sick afterwards. I knew there was a good chance I could/would get sick from the drink being it was so sugary. But good news is I didn't. After an hour they took blood, the technician sucked and just started poking all over, she had to use both arms, after she made one of the veins collapse. Anyway it is over & hopefully I passed.

Last week we asked 'Uncle Brian' to be the godfather of Baby Fuffs. We gave him a godfather frame with the following poem:
To my Godfather,
Uncle Brian

I may not know too much right now,
I still am kind of new,
But I know Godfathers are special,
'Cause Mom and Dad chose you.

To be a large part of my life
is what they hope of you.
They saw something quite special,
I would have picked you too.

Love, Baby Fuffs

I think he was surprised, but excited and of course said yes. Yesterday, we officially asked my sister 'Aunt Brianne' to be the godmother with a similiar poem. We are confident our baby will be well loved & cared for by our choices of godparents. Already we love this baby so much and couldn't be happier.

Saturday we also ordered the furniture for the nursery from Behr's. We decided on the Munire' Majestic collection in Walnut. It should take about 6-10 weeks. In the meantime, we have to get painting & replace the carpet, and some other things to prep the room. But we are making some progress on getting ready for our little one.

25 Weeks already!

Friday I went for my monthly check up with Dr. L. Everything looks good. She said I am measuring perfectly (whatever that means exactly). I gained 5 lbs, which she was glad to hear, I am up 13 lbs total. Now I have to start seeing the other doctors in her practice, so that I meet them all (any one of them can deliver the baby). So next month I am going to the Mineola office to see Dr. L (a guy - my first male ob/gyn, although not that it matters because all they do is listen to the heartbeat, weigh you, check your blood pressure & urine). At my next appt I have to have my Rhogam shot which I pick up at the pharmacy. In two weeks I have to go to the lab for my 1 hour Gastrointestinal Diabetes test, oh fun.

I am feeling great. Having some trouble sleeping at night (tossing & turning and waking up to pee multiple times) so I am a bit tired during the day. But no complaints really. I am 25 weeks along right now. We are really excited and can't believe we only have 3 months to go, time to start getting some stuff done around here and getting prepared. The baby is constantly moving and every time I am amazed by the kicks, movements & flutterings. I love the feeling.

We had a very busy weekend, but finally made some progress on the baby end. We went to Behr's and looked at furniture for the nursery. I am happy to say that Chris and I were able to agree on the type of crib we like and narrowed it down to 3 sets. The only question is the stain, I want a dark cherry and Chris likes more the walnut/chestnut colors.. The set we are leaning towards is Munire Majestic. They show it in the color chestnut color, which Chris prefers http://www.munirefurniture.com/majestic_01.htm. I can't find the other two sets online, they are by Creations. Both manufacturers got very high ratings in Baby Bargains. We looked at some sets at BRU, but the quality just wasn't the same and the price difference wasn't really that much. Not to mention that they received D ratings from Baby Bargains and Consumer Reports.