Life lately…
-This week marks the 29th week of pregnancy. I’m starting to get aches and pains — familiar ones — and I am taken back to 2 years ago when I was pregnant with Logan. One thing this pregnancy though — varicose veins. I only have a couple but oh my goodness I’ve never had to deal with them before! They’re a little sore, and I just try to ignore them. Apparently, walking around to get circulation going is key. That and definitely sleeping on my left side. Otherwise, pregnancy has been uneventful. Passed my glucose test a couple of weeks ago and was told I’m borderline anemic (same as when I was pregnant with Logan). I’ve also been getting Braxton Hicks contractions, something that I don’t think I ever got last time. When my midwife was checking to see where the baby’s head was, my belly got really hard! I have them randomly but she assured me that it’s normal, as long as they don’t become frequent and painful, much like real contractions.
-Our Hawaii vacation was WONDERFUL. We loved every minute of it. Logan loved the water, and the sand, and just being with Mama and Daddy all day everyday. Unfortunately, the trip was overshadowed by chicken pox! The week after we got back, I noticed that Logan had some blistery bumps and I just knew. Got her checked by a pediatrician just to make sure and, yup, chicken pox. We spent the next week making sure she is comfy and keeping her home. She went back to daycare last week and has been doing wonderful. Her spots are mostly gone. It was so horrible to see her miserable though — uncomfortable, itchy, tired, etc etc. I am so happy to be over that.
-Currently trying to figure out her 2nd birthday party details. Wow. I don’t think it’ll be as big as last time but I definitely want a celebration. I’ll be about 38 weeks along for her party so I know I can’t do the same thing I did last year. But wow — 2 years! I love this age but I am constantly negotiating and preempting her thoughts and actions. It is exhausting! But she is wonderful and I’m trying to enjoy the last weeks of her being my only child.
-Preparing for baby girl #2 has been nonexistent. It’s funny how that works. But I have all the clothes, and all the things, and all the love, so what else could she really need? I have a quasi-registry started but that’s just for my reference (it’s actually just a wishlist on Amazon) so when I think of something we may need, I just add it real quick (like gas drops, newborn disposables, etc). I’m so excited but CANNOT even imagine life with 2 right now. I know things will work out though — they always do. And 2 should be easy — all of my neighbors have 3-4 kids and they are surviving! :)
So, yes, it’s been a busy few weeks but I’m glad that things are getting back to normal!
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25 weeks this week!
This weekend we are leaving for our week-long Hawaii trip and I am so looking forward to it. I plan on eating shave ice everyday and reading at least one book, hopefully 2. I’m looking forward to getting away from all the spring pollen and having a better night’s sleep. This is our last big trip before the new little girl comes in just 15 or so weeks! Seriously, where has the time gone?
Do the thing you are most dreading. And do it now. — Alberto Rodríguez (via mariathne)
— That moment when you tumble across a quote by your late husband on someone’s blog. And not just any quote. The one that comes with his voice and Cuban accent. And still gives you goosies. THAT. (via whiteelephantintheroom)
(Source: mapsandpassports, via whiteelephantintheroom)
To be frank, childbirth gives a woman a giant set of balls. The high you get as you realize it’s all over, and that you didn’t actually die, can last the rest of your life. Off their faces with euphoria and bucked by how brave they are, new mothers finally tell the in-laws to back off, dye their hair red, get driving lessons, become self-employed, learn to use a drill, experiment with Thai condiments, make cheerful jokes about incontinence, and stop being afraid of the dark.
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even the month I was born in is paradoxical
I love these days. Braved it today with bare legs :)
(Source: prettie-sweet)
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Please sign this White House Petition to mandate paid maternity leave. The deadline is tomorrow. I’d write all sorts of reasons why this is important, but the above graphic says it better than I could.