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charlz_lynn) wrote2009-10-16 09:29 am
charlz_lynn) wrote2009-10-16 09:29 am
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I haven't written on here in depth about my pregnancy or the baby in far too long. So, here's an update.
Oliver is super active. Pretty much any time I sit down he's thumping around and I can see him moving in there. His little butt pushes my belly out. It's pretty much the most wonderful thing I've ever seen or felt. I'm almost at 34 weeks. My belly button is really shallow, and if I press around it, it pops out. Creepy! I can push it out so I can see where all the skin meets. I like showing people because it grosses them out.
So, physically, this has gotten really uncomfortable. It's hard to fall asleep, and once I do I wake up all the time. I think it's hormonal, the waking up. Like my body is saying "Better get used to this, mama." I feel incredibly grateful that I can just sleep as much as I need to, and I don't have to go to work or anything (though it would be great to be working, too...). So I don't have to be stressed about waking up. I have no idea where any more room is going to be made. How are these stretch marks not going to rip open? How could my organs get smushed any more? Well, I guess we'll find out.
I think I am going to push for the second ultrasound because of the shingles. I have an appointment with my midwives on Wednesday, the day after I get back. I'm looking forward to checking in because of the shingles, and I might possibly have UTI, and I'm getting tested (maybe not this time...?) for group b streptococcus. I'm going to try and set up a pediatrician, and talk at length with them about vaccinations and other post-natal stuff.
Well. That's all I got right now. I'm getting really excited about meeting my son. And really excited about the birthing process. And about thanksgiving. And my baby shower. Oh yeah, I'm working on setting up a paypal. Actually, Joey set it up for me because she's an angel (thanks Joey!). I just gotta figure out the bank thing... It feels like there's a lot to do when I get home. I just have to work on doing a little tiny bit every day. One step at a time.
Hope everyone's having a good day.
xo
Oliver is super active. Pretty much any time I sit down he's thumping around and I can see him moving in there. His little butt pushes my belly out. It's pretty much the most wonderful thing I've ever seen or felt. I'm almost at 34 weeks. My belly button is really shallow, and if I press around it, it pops out. Creepy! I can push it out so I can see where all the skin meets. I like showing people because it grosses them out.
So, physically, this has gotten really uncomfortable. It's hard to fall asleep, and once I do I wake up all the time. I think it's hormonal, the waking up. Like my body is saying "Better get used to this, mama." I feel incredibly grateful that I can just sleep as much as I need to, and I don't have to go to work or anything (though it would be great to be working, too...). So I don't have to be stressed about waking up. I have no idea where any more room is going to be made. How are these stretch marks not going to rip open? How could my organs get smushed any more? Well, I guess we'll find out.
I think I am going to push for the second ultrasound because of the shingles. I have an appointment with my midwives on Wednesday, the day after I get back. I'm looking forward to checking in because of the shingles, and I might possibly have UTI, and I'm getting tested (maybe not this time...?) for group b streptococcus. I'm going to try and set up a pediatrician, and talk at length with them about vaccinations and other post-natal stuff.
Well. That's all I got right now. I'm getting really excited about meeting my son. And really excited about the birthing process. And about thanksgiving. And my baby shower. Oh yeah, I'm working on setting up a paypal. Actually, Joey set it up for me because she's an angel (thanks Joey!). I just gotta figure out the bank thing... It feels like there's a lot to do when I get home. I just have to work on doing a little tiny bit every day. One step at a time.
Hope everyone's having a good day.
xo
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If you have any questions upon discussing this stuff with your midwife, feel free to write or call (647-668-3953).
My instinct, especially since you're looking to save money, would be to skip the ultrasound unless you're worried about the position of your placenta or some other non-shingles issue. If the baby is growing (which you can tell by the fact that your uterus is growing and from a manual exam) and moving (duh! wiggles!) then there isn't anything that an ultrasound can tell you with regards to shingles affecting the baby.
Oh, I wish we could have a cup of tea and I could feel your belly and we could chat!
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I really wish we could have tea, too. Mesha sent me a box of pregnancy tea with the date and I've been really enjoying that.
Thanks for the input about the ultrasound. I think I agree with you (though my insurance would cover it...) that it's not worth it. I guess I am just getting to a point in the pregnancy where I'm nervous about things going wrong. Like, what if something's wrong and I could catch it in time to do something if only I just... But I know that's such a Western med take on things and I need to just calm down. Breathe, charlz, breathe.
The GBS, though. That test is just a swab, right? And I'm definitely going for it. I think I have a tendency toward bacterial infections, and checking it out isn't invasive to Oliver. It may mean antibiotics during labor, which is invasive to me... but I would much rather do that than have Oliver spend the first week of his life in western med hell.
Sigh. So many decisions. I guess this is something I have to look forward to from now on! Thanks for all your thoughts and advice. I appreciate it so much!