My hips are killin' me! I've always had pain in my hips when I've been sitting too long, and lately it's getting pretty horrible. Mitch did some research for me and found that hip pain is common, especially among women of Scandinavian decent. Yup, got that from my Dad. Man this sucks....it feels almost exactly like the sciatica I had a run in with when I was about 20. I've been stretching and using the heating pad. I'm gonna ask the doctor next visit if there are any other remedies, or if I should go get massages (you know, because it would then be doctor recommended and not just a pampering thing!) maybe?
I've been a bit down on myself for not being as active as I should be. I decided to start walking more, either home from work (only about 2 miles), or at least around the neighborhood or something. The weather has turned and it has been beautiful lately. So, that same day I stuck to my guns and headed to CVS. I was halfway there and I got what felt like a side stitch, but lower in my abdomen. Not horribly painful, but worrisome nonetheless. CVS is only 3 or 4 blocks from my house. What a slacker I've become. Less than a year ago I was hiking 8-15 miles consistently! I'm going to ask the doctor about this too. I'm a little concerned since I have the Previa going on and the last thing I need is to get myself on bed rest for the last two months. So, I'm disappointed but gonna take it real easy for a bit. Better safe than sorry I guess.
I'll also take a moment to gloat about how wonderful Mitch has been. In the beginning when I was going through absolute exhaustion he was pretty much doing everything for me; cooking, cleaning, laundry. I mean, he would get up and get me a refill during dinner just so I didn't have to get up. I've taken back some household chores, but he is still such a huge help to me. He is going to be a great Dad! He gets into baby stuff, like hearing about how big little bean is getting (half a gallon of milk right now!), or laying with me to feel him kick. He is reading the Daddy book I got him, but he also flips through my What to Expect book, as well as this awesome infant encyclopedia sort of book that my Aunt's friend got for me. He's pretty super!
Lastly, a big thank you to my Aunt Natalie and Uncle Dean. My little cousin Jack is 7 months right now and I got the first of many donations they are planning to make to my needy family! No really though, tons of baby clothes and other baby necessities. She helped me sit down and create my registry list, something I really was putting off. I'm so thrifty that I don't feel like I really need any of it. She helped me think of the things I do need and what is a waste. My Aunt Coleen and Uncle Dave are also letting me borrow their crib and dresser - another huge item I can cross off! Thank you all so much...love you bunches!
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Saturday, March 13, 2010
24 Weeks - Phatty Lootz!
Things are still going well. I've had bursts of energy these past few weeks, like the second semester crack kicked in late or something. Could this be the beginning of 'nesting'? Hmm, what else? I've also been noticing some heartburn, which is very different for me. I think I can count on my two hands how many times I've had heartburn in my life. Its probably the same amount so far within the last couple of weeks. A lot of people notice getting it after eating too much or a certain kind of food. I've been getting it when I've got an empty stomach and I'm hungry.
Work is still going great. I just got my first review. It went really well, like really really well. That makes me feel more secure about taking time off to have the baby. I still feel bad having gotten pregnant so soon after starting my new job, like that is the nightmare every boss tries to avoid. Which is really horrible that we have that view in America and our maternity benefits are the worst of almost every other country...but that is a discussion for another time! So I try really hard to do my best and often go above and beyond with everything I do, and it is a great feeling of validation to really be appreciated and acknowledged for it. I feel lucky about that. A lot of people feel under appreciated in their job, which often then de-motivates them. I know I've been there. It really speaks a lot of my boss too for giving me credit and acknowledging me for all I do.
The other day we went over to Mitch's moms house picked up three bags of baby clothes...CUTE stuff too! I looked at it, but haven't sorted yet. Okay, this isn't just my OCD coming out. I'm only going to be in the apartment for three months with the baby (its 1 bedroom and will be too small very soon), so I want to have out what I need (0-6 months?) and keep packed up the extras.
Sigh...it was a good week!
Work is still going great. I just got my first review. It went really well, like really really well. That makes me feel more secure about taking time off to have the baby. I still feel bad having gotten pregnant so soon after starting my new job, like that is the nightmare every boss tries to avoid. Which is really horrible that we have that view in America and our maternity benefits are the worst of almost every other country...but that is a discussion for another time! So I try really hard to do my best and often go above and beyond with everything I do, and it is a great feeling of validation to really be appreciated and acknowledged for it. I feel lucky about that. A lot of people feel under appreciated in their job, which often then de-motivates them. I know I've been there. It really speaks a lot of my boss too for giving me credit and acknowledging me for all I do.
The other day we went over to Mitch's moms house picked up three bags of baby clothes...CUTE stuff too! I looked at it, but haven't sorted yet. Okay, this isn't just my OCD coming out. I'm only going to be in the apartment for three months with the baby (its 1 bedroom and will be too small very soon), so I want to have out what I need (0-6 months?) and keep packed up the extras.
Sigh...it was a good week!
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