UGHH! We've reached 36 weeks...just one more month and my body will be vacated!! This last few weeks has been going soooo slow. I have had such an easy and laid back pregnancy, but now Im finding all of the "fun" things that is having me ask myself WHY?!?!?! I honestly feel like in the last few weeks my pregnancy has been a whole different one, its been so weird. I dont know if some of these things are just me and I have issues, or if pregnancy is just really weird. But Im ready to be done! Let me share a few of the new prego things that Ive been batteling with as of lately:
ICE: I can not get enough of Sonic Ice. I usually can not stand the thought of someone chewing ice, it usually makes me get goose bumps and my teeth start hurting. But now, I can eat cups a day. I dont know if my iron being low has anything to do with this, or if its just so hot my body needs to find ways to cool down. Either way..thank you Sonic for having the best ice maker in the world
CRAMPS: Before I got pregnant, I didnt think you would get the same cramping sensation like you do when you are on your period, if you had a baby growing inside of you and your body didnt have to put up with the crap that it usually does when theres nothing there. Boy was I wrong! I dont know if I mentioned in an earlier post but Ive been having braxton hicks contractions since my last appointment. YAY! Those just felt like strong muscle cramps. Now..almost every night, and probly 2-3 times during the day, I get to experience the lovely pain of menstrual cramping that I used to..except now its ten times worse cuz my uterus contracts while its happening. Not fun. Baths have become my best friend once again.
SMELLS: I havent had any weird cravings during my pregnancy..a lot of not knowing what I want but knowing that I have to eat to keep me and baby healthy. But as of lately, I have been craving smells. And weird ones at that. Lets see..car fumes, the smell of autozone, new purses in the mall, modge podge, home depot, cleaning supplies....weird! I cant even explain what it does to me to smell these smells. Driving my a gas station, my mouth almost starts to water when I can smell the gas fumes..it makes me the happiest I ever am. And yes I know, these things obviously arent the best to be inhaling while Im pregnant..but I just cant help it! Again, Im wondering if this has anything to do with my iron deficiency, since that can most often lead to PICA..but for right now, I just feel like a freak
ITCHY: THIS IS THE MOST FRUSTRATING ONE OF ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My belly itches sooooo freaking bad, all the time! I cant sleep at night because I wake up itching. I have tried everything...baths, cold compresses, lotions, anti-itch cream. Nothing works! I have been trying so hard not to itch, because Ive heard they make stretch marks pretty bad, but its almost impossible. I feel ten times more itchy when I did when I had chicken pox! Its so lame!
SPONGES: This is probly the weirdest of them all, and I am hoping that it does have something to do with my pregnancy so I dont have mental issues. For some reason, I LOVE the feeling of sponges. I have a most prized possessed bath sponge that I crave to use all the time. For one, it just feels so good to rub over my itchy belly..but even just holding it in my hands ringing the water out..gives me so much satisfaction. And I crave touching more. Cleaning sponges, especially car washing sponges. I saw a commerical the other day where a person was washing his car with a sponge, and I yearned for it! I just wanted to touch it so bad! It is the weirdest thing, but I just love how they feel and ahhhh
There have been other things going on, but thats definitely the top picks right now. Pregnancy is just a weird process, Im convinced of it. But now the count down is on and Im starting to feel stressed. We had Hallie's baby shower last week, and are pretty much set on everything she needs (especially clothes, please dont make me hang up anymore!). And now we just play the waiting game..except for two things. Were moving..yet again! Long story short, were not happy with the apartment we just moved into, with Tyler getting his car broken into and then them finding out where we live it just hasnt been good and we got a real good offer on a house so were taking it! So we move the middle of July, hopefully Hallie can wait till we get settled in. And of course the big elephant in the room that I dont like talking about..Tyler is supposed to be leaving for two weeks with the army in the middle of July. And hes going to be in Colorado. We tried to get permission for him to stay home, but it doesnt look like it will work out. So, I think were going to talk to the doctor this coming Monday on the possibilities of me being induced, and Tyler will be sent back for it. Then we'll just pray Hallie doesnt choose to come before then. I cant imagine having Tyler miss out on this. I dont even let myself think about it, because I need him there with me so bad. He's the one person who can calm me down and make me feel safe. I NEED that pushing a baby out! And I know he doesnt want to miss his little girl at all. So everyone please cross your fingers that everything will work out! That Hallie will wait until we move into the house, will come when Tylers here, and wont make me wait till August :) not so much to ask for after all that Im going through right now right?!
Friday, June 24, 2011
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Home away from Home
A few weeks ago, my boss from Camp (who also got Ty his job at UPS) asked Tyler if he would be able to come up for a week because they were short handed on guy counselors. He actually was able to get it off work and we planned on coming up! And of course I just had to come with. For one, I kinda like being around my husband a lot, and two, I LOVE camp! So my mom took the puppies (thanks mom!) and weve been in Show Low since Friday! Despite the rapid fire burning all around us and the smoke being enough to give my baby lung cancer..its been so great being back and seeing old friends! Tyler and I feel so at home here, add our girls and it would be perfect!
It's been weird for me not being a counselor this summer. Especially being up here now. I constantly have been having to slow myself down and reminding myself that Im 8 months pregnant and I cant do some of the things I was able to do. So its been tough for me, I feel so odd sitting back and watching other people do what I love doing. Tyler was thrown into this week with a blind eye and I could not be more proud of him. It may be hard sitting back and not being able to help, but it has given me a whole new perspective of my husband. He is so good with these people, which makes my heart grow more than you know. I am so glad he has been so happy being here. I think its definitly going to be something that brings us closer and helps us grow. He amazes me every day and I love him so much
Were heading back home tomorrow to pick up the girls and get some MUCH NEEDED rest. Then Tyler has drill Saturday and Sunday (hes gonna die), but luckily he gets to come home at night. Monday morning Tyler has off so were going to get Lacey fixed finally. After two heat cycles, Im done. But I know Im gonna be feeling sad for her when shes laying around the house pathetically. Monday afternoon I have a doctors appointment to check on little Hallie. Hopefully we'll get some good news that the end is in sight cuz I sure am ready to be DONE!! Then Monday night were gonna be meeting with my dad to check out a house for rent. Yes..I know, we JUST moved into another apartment. Buut, we havent signed our lease yet (a sign in my opinion), nothings out of boxes, and the house would be cheaper and is much more practical for us. So we shall see..I know my poor husband will hate to move again, but I know he'll do whatever it takes to make me happy. Plus, with his car being broke into and getting his stereo, ipod, gps, and registration stolen..I think he's pretty fed up with where we are living also.
Tyler was given another whole week off work (making me nervous...) so after Monday he's gonna come back up to camp to work again cuz we need the money and I dont think he wants to leave. I am so jealous because its going to be one of my favorite weeks, but with Lacey getting fixed I cant just leave her with someone so I'll be missing my husband. I hate that he's so easy to miss.
Its time for some much needed sleep. The altitude and walking around has been killing me this week, I sleep so good at night besides getting up a billion times to pee. We'll see how tonight goes though, cuz Im sleeping without Tyler. Good thing he left me some MASH, cuz that puts me at ease when he's not here. Night!
It's been weird for me not being a counselor this summer. Especially being up here now. I constantly have been having to slow myself down and reminding myself that Im 8 months pregnant and I cant do some of the things I was able to do. So its been tough for me, I feel so odd sitting back and watching other people do what I love doing. Tyler was thrown into this week with a blind eye and I could not be more proud of him. It may be hard sitting back and not being able to help, but it has given me a whole new perspective of my husband. He is so good with these people, which makes my heart grow more than you know. I am so glad he has been so happy being here. I think its definitly going to be something that brings us closer and helps us grow. He amazes me every day and I love him so much
Were heading back home tomorrow to pick up the girls and get some MUCH NEEDED rest. Then Tyler has drill Saturday and Sunday (hes gonna die), but luckily he gets to come home at night. Monday morning Tyler has off so were going to get Lacey fixed finally. After two heat cycles, Im done. But I know Im gonna be feeling sad for her when shes laying around the house pathetically. Monday afternoon I have a doctors appointment to check on little Hallie. Hopefully we'll get some good news that the end is in sight cuz I sure am ready to be DONE!! Then Monday night were gonna be meeting with my dad to check out a house for rent. Yes..I know, we JUST moved into another apartment. Buut, we havent signed our lease yet (a sign in my opinion), nothings out of boxes, and the house would be cheaper and is much more practical for us. So we shall see..I know my poor husband will hate to move again, but I know he'll do whatever it takes to make me happy. Plus, with his car being broke into and getting his stereo, ipod, gps, and registration stolen..I think he's pretty fed up with where we are living also.
Tyler was given another whole week off work (making me nervous...) so after Monday he's gonna come back up to camp to work again cuz we need the money and I dont think he wants to leave. I am so jealous because its going to be one of my favorite weeks, but with Lacey getting fixed I cant just leave her with someone so I'll be missing my husband. I hate that he's so easy to miss.
Its time for some much needed sleep. The altitude and walking around has been killing me this week, I sleep so good at night besides getting up a billion times to pee. We'll see how tonight goes though, cuz Im sleeping without Tyler. Good thing he left me some MASH, cuz that puts me at ease when he's not here. Night!
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