Wednesday, December 3, 2008

twenty-seven

I can literally get stuck for 20 minutes trying to think of a title, and today it's not so creative--but I'm beyond thankful to be able to use it.

27 weeks today. The big milestone according to the baby growth sites is: Ron can now blink his eyes. One site says I am in the third trimester today, but most of the others say it's next week...either way: holy crap.

Not too much to report--just wanted to check in and post some things for the record.

  • We went to our 3rd baby/child class last night--it's not the best thing in the world-but I can tell it's helped Mook (and probably the other gentleman too) understand a bit more about the birthing process. There are 2 women in the class that are the "needy" ones...I mean, I consider myself needy when I want questions answered about what is going on with Ron..but these two are over the top--they are always making us go over the class time (which is already 2 hours) and for some reason they just annoy the crap out of me. Ehh, blame it on hormones. I still have this itch to ask the teacher to talk about fertility treatments, because I just have this feeling that some of the other couples in the class have been through IF as well.
  • Our Turkey Day holiday was nice--not as overwhelming as I thought it might be. We were in the car quite a bit, so that meant frequent pit-stops. The down-side to the holiday's for us was having my whole family, plus some extended family get incredibly sick Saturday afternoon/evening--Mook and I made the decision to Lysol everything, get in the car and go home--I hated leaving like that, but it came on so fast, and so fierce that I was scared to not be near my doctor if need be. I'm still praying we stay healthy.
  • December 9th is approaching...I've been anxious about this appt for 10 weeks! I just wish I could force the worry out...but it's hard. Sometimes I find myself saying "OK, well if I still have the previa, I can schedule the c-section, and not worry about going through labor." I know that may sound strange to some--but because I am such a CONTROL freak-the whole "what if I am in labor?" and the act of laboring makes me nuts--because I have no control over it. But of course on the other hand, I want so much for the previa not to be an issue for many reasons. My diabetes test is also that day, so I'm really praying I don't get socked with multiple whammies.
  • Work: after next week's appointment, I'm really going to have to buckle down and figure out what I am going to do. It's really starting to weigh on me when my boss and coworker are planning for me to be a major part of an event in late March...ummm, hello. I know I need to be very careful about my decision and plans, especially with the economy and having the blessing of a job at all right now. But I also don't want to make the wrong decisions based on financial fear.
  • And a few things the pregnancy books don't tell you: how to properly get out of bed. I have the hardest time at night during my hourly bathroom visits--I've laughed at myself a few times. And why can't the books diagnosis every cramp/twinge I have? All it makes me think is: pre-term labor-gasp! And lastly, please tell me why my bra straps keep falling off--I have not had to increase in cup size yet, but have gotten those bra extender thingys--but even with those, I am constantly tugging up my straps all day long. It seriously might drive me insane.
  • If one more person tells me: "Oh, you shouldn't be cold this time of year--you're pregnant!" I will burst. Well I AM COLD! I have such a hard time getting warm (partly due to my low blood pressure) and I'm miserable when I'm so cold. Those nightly showers and milkshakes are becoming a must, not an option (ok, I promise I dont have a milkshake every night) Please pardon the whining...just don't mess with me when I'm cold!
Hmm, I sound kinda sassy in this post--must be because I'm cold=) I'll check in after next week's appointment--I continue to think MOVING thoughts for the previa!

39 comments:

  1. And I too will think moving thoughts for the previa. I can't believe you're 27 weeks already. How time flies!!

    I will certainly be thinking of you during your appointment and hope all goes well. Big hugs from Scotland. xx

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  2. Just wanted to say I was thinking of you and I hope your appointment on the 9th goes well.

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  3. 27!!!! Oh that is so so kick ass!
    That appointment is right around the corner & I will be willing for all to be well.
    Cracked up about getting out bed issues! I have one of those full body pillows and when I try to get up I feel like a beached whale stuck in the sand. heh
    xo

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  4. WOW 27 weeks. Sooooo awesome!!!

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  5. Thinking moving thoughts!

    I'm so glad that things are going well so far. And I agree with you...why don't they tell you how to get out of bed??

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  6. I've missed you! WOW! 27 weeks already? Time is just flying by--before you know it Ron will be here. It's so exciting! :)

    I am so with you on hating the "needy" people. I often want to throw things at people that ask stupid questions that are prolonging my stay in a meeting or class. And the sad part is, I'm a teacher saying this. I'm supposed to LOVE inquisitive minds. But really, they are mostly just annoying! :P

    I am thinking LOTS of positive thoughts for your appointment on the 9th! ((HUGS))

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  7. Adding my moving thoughts to yours!
    And I'm with you on the bra-strap annoyance - mine have been driving me crazy all week! Maybe cuz I'm on the reverse side of things?
    I'm hoping you don't get sick!

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  8. I'm definitely sending your placenta moving thoughts!

    I go back and forth on how I feel if I have to have a c-section. On the one hand, it's kind of nice to know when things will happen and how it will happen but on the other hand the recovery is more difficult.

    Can't believe you are 27 weeks!

    Our childbirth prep class kind of sucked, too, although not because of the other couples. We had a bad instructor. We ended up borrowing a childbirth prep DVD from the library that was much, much better. So much better in fact, we bought a copy of it so we can watch it as many time as we want.

    Fingers crossed for a great appointment on the 9th!

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  9. Move over, Mr. Previa! Glad to see you're still doing so well. Gosh, I can't believe you're 27 weeks along already!!! Your munchkin will be here before you know it- I'm so excited for you! Saying some prayers for all good results at your big appointment.

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  10. 27 weeks is great! Congrats on doing such a good job. I hope things go well on the 9th.

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  11. Congrats on week 27! Fabuloso!!! Oh and you are allowed to be sassy!

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  12. 27 weeks...wow! The last tri went so fast for me.

    I'll be thinking move along thoughts for that nasty previa and hoping your appt goes well

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  13. Yay for 27 weeks!!! Why is there always at least one of "those people" in every class you ever take in life? I hear ya on the getting out of bed thing. We got a memory foam mattress pad that we put on top of a pillow top mattress and I completely sink into a crater when I'm on the bed. It is impossible to get out!

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  14. I read your previous post earlier today...love your fantab prego body! It is so good to see you with your belly all big...and growing!
    I used to roll out of bed on my elbow. About 8 times a night!

    Hope previa is better and no GD!!

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  15. Maybe you should write a pregnancy book describing every twinge. I would buy it. Good luck at your appointment.

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  16. Woo-hoo! 27 weeks!

    I'm continuing to think "moving" thoughts for the previa.

    Go, Ron!

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  17. Oh C'mon Be Sassy!

    I hope you do not get it ..it SUCKS

    assvice here: ignore if annoying - I know that you have restrainst place on you from work, but you do not have to make any major decision that you aren't comfortable making.

    I think I am going to email you instead

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  18. You are going to be in the home stretch soon!!!
    Bra straps falling down is a huuuuuuge pet peeve of mine; drives me nuts to the point of wanting to rip the bra off and throw it in the trash...but I'm too cheap to actually do it!!
    I wish you all the best with your work situation; it is a scary thing to have to think about even slightly rocking the boat in this economy but, as I have found out, your heart will lead you in the right direction, whatever that may be!!!
    And, yes, very cute belly pic in previous post :)

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  19. Congrats to 27 weeks! I'm so happy to see you here... not much longer now! :)

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  20. Yay for 27 weeks!

    Socks and long sleeves. When I am freezing I find that if I can keep my feet and arms warm, the rest of me doesn't solidify. ;o) The fuzzier and softer the socks the better too...and to be totally cozy, dh must rub your feet with a good lotion and apply the socks to your feet for you. It's a pregnancy law and the consequence of breaking it is a flea infestation, and he does NOT want that.

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  21. It will have moved! It will have!!

    Cannot believe how far along you are aleaady - it seems like just yesterday I was jumping round for joy at hearing your BFP :)

    xxx

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  22. Its unbelievable how fast your pregnancy is zipping by! Are you sure it's 27 weeks already ;)

    xxx

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  23. You know, I really hope for your sake the previa HAS moved. But I get the whole fear of labor thing... I had it my 1st and some of the 2nd tri, but then once I read books on it, and felt educated, my fears went away. I think as an IFer we also feel our bodies let us down so much, that we're not sure labor would work right for us anyway. Does that make sense?

    As far as the book to diagnose every cramp and symptom? Send it may way!!! I don't feel like that anymore, mostly because I'm 33 weeks, don't have weird symptoms anymore, and even if the baby came this early I feel she'd have a great chance at survival. But the 20-29 week points were SO scary!

    Anyway, stay warm and keep updating us on little "ron"!

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  24. Sending move-previa thoughts your way.

    I'm cold too. I'm always cold in the winter, but I feel especially so this year. People told me it would be great to be pregnant in the winter because I wouldn't even want to wear a coat or at least not zip it up. Not so much. Now I'm just cold with a coat that doesn't really zip and I'm not happy. Plus I feel like my bones ache and that's worsened by the coldness too. Hmmm, how about a little cheese for my whine. :)

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  25. Moving thoughts coming your way! I can't believe that you're already 27 weeks! I'll be praying that all goes well at your appt on the 9th.

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  26. Holy shit. 27 weeks?! I truly can't believe it!

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  27. 27 weeks already? Wow - that went fast. So glad to hear things are going well - try not to freak out over things too much...all that matters is that you get Ron at the end! My little PJ fan will be waiting for him on the other side! :)

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  28. Sending move thoughts.

    As for getting out of bed I think it was about that stage that S started joking about setting up a winch over the bed.

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  29. Yay! 27 weeks!

    I had a girl like that in my class, too. Actually she wasn't in my birthing class, she was in a child development class, breast feeding class and the hospital tour with us. Everytime I saw her I wanted to scream!!

    Getting out of bed and getting into bed was a major issue for me. We have a super high bed that under normal circumstances requires a step stool to make it easier. I eventually had M take the box spring out and replace it with a piece of plywood so it wasn't quite as tall. Sometimes I do miss being pregnant, but I don't miss being pregnant during bedtime!

    Good luck at your next appointment-I'm thinking of you always!

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  30. oh man i remember how hard it was to get out of bed! you come up w/creative ways to get out of bed and to sleep once the 3rd trimester comes around! so happy to see all is going well and can't wait to see a pic of ron when he's born. i'm hoping you get good results dec 10th..you have been through too much already...

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  31. Wow - 27 weeks already? ;) How exciting! I think you did the right thing about Thanksgiving being sick now would just be so worrying!

    Fingers crossed for you on the 9th!!! xoxo

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  32. 27 weeks--sigh of serious relief. Your appointments are going to go fine, I just know it. Will be praying for you, think positively!
    The getting out of bed thing is hilarious and so true... and the multiple bathroom trips per night is just getting flat out exhausting. And have you waited too long to pee yet? Oh my God, it hurts so darn bad!! I have had a re-onset of lots of weird cramps and twinges this past week, so I am with you. 2nd trimester bliss is leaving us behind...
    *hugs*

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  33. Childbirth classes can be annoying. I was in a class with a bunch of people who acted like they didn't even know where the baby came out, you know? I wanted to tell them, "It's ok to read that copy of 'what to expect' that's on your nightstand."

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  34. Congrats on 27 weeks! I hope your appt goes well and brings good news. You're allowed to complain a little, it's all relative and it doesn't mean you're not thankful every day for where you are right now!

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  35. "I like to Move it, move it..." Yep, I am havin' faith that the previa is enjoyin' the ride out da door!

    And might I just say WOOOOOOOT to the 27 wks! I am SO happy for you!

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  36. Congratulations on such great progress! I will definitely be sending positive thoughts for your upcoming appointment. :)

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  37. 27 weeks! I can't believe it...I'm so happy you've gotten to this huge milestone...congrats! Good luck with your appt on the 9th!

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  38. ah, third trimester right around the corner. it is a great feeling!!!

    for what it's worth, i'm cold, too. the only time i'm not is when i'm sleeping. so BOO to everyone saying you should be too warm.

    good luck at your appt!!!

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