I thought I would take this time to jot down some thoughts, memories and reflections on the past few months. I am officially in my 27th week of pregnancy. It has been just flying by. This means that after this week, I will be starting my third trimester! Scary! I never imagined that this time would go so fast! I am trying to cherish every tired, sick and swollen moment.
I truly feel blessed that while I did have some bouts of morning sickness, I don't think I had it as bad as a lot of women. The only things that really set me off were listening to other people eat and the sight of raw meat. On the other hand, I have been battling with high blood pressure and swollen hands and feet. It has gotten so bad that I actually had to remove my wedding ring, after a five minute soapy battle. This has helped some but I feel so bare without my ring! I also don't feel like I am setting such a great example walking around town, huge as can be and without a wedding band. I have gotten some looks...oh well.
I really do love being pregnant. I enjoy the late night cravings of ice cream or honey nut cheerios. The times when a craving hits while I am at work and can't do anything about it...like the time I suddenly starting craving yams! As soon as work was over I made a bee line for the store and bought the biggest can of yams I could find. Let's just say that Zach wasn't too pleased to get home and find that the only thing I had made for dinner was a huge dish of yams with brown sugar and pecans...he really hates yams! I kind of felt bad, but I was really enjoying my yams! I think that was the strongest craving I have had this whole time.
To tell you the truth, I really love maternity pants! They are so comfortable! Too bad all jeans can't be this comfy. I don't like the fact that I had always looked at the maternity clothes with envy before I got pregnant, thinking "why can't they make non-maternity clothes that cute?", and now that it is my turn to shop for them...I am finding nothing cute! I am truly grateful to my mom who has found me some really fun tops, I don't know how she does it, but without her I think I would be walking around in sweats and Zach's over-sized t-shirts! Not exactly appropriate for work.
Now that I am nearing the final months of the pregnancy I am starting to wonder if I have enough time to accomplish everything! We are going to start our childbirth education classes in a week and a half. I am really hoping they are informative and helpful. It is my goal to have a natural birth. I know it will be painful but I think I am more terrified of the epidural needle than I am of the pain of childbirth. So, we are praying that the classes teach us some good focusing techniques and strategies. I am trying to read as much as possible and cram as much information into my brain as I can. I think there is more to learn about pregnancy and childbirth than can be crammed into a nine-month time frame! Oh well, I am doing my best.
At this point, I am planning on going back to work after our little girl is born. I have started looking into childcare and I am really disappointed in what I am finding. I don't think I will ever truly feel comfortable leaving my child in the care of another person that I don't really know. I want to make sure that my baby will be safe and really cared for! It feels strange taking tours of childcare facilities. It brings me back to the years that I spent teaching at one. I feel odd being on the other spectrum of things.
Well, I guess I have been babbling for long enough. I know that God has a plan for everything and it will turn out perfect in the end. I am just anticipating the day that Zach and I get to meet this precious little bundle of joy! Love you all!
I truly feel blessed that while I did have some bouts of morning sickness, I don't think I had it as bad as a lot of women. The only things that really set me off were listening to other people eat and the sight of raw meat. On the other hand, I have been battling with high blood pressure and swollen hands and feet. It has gotten so bad that I actually had to remove my wedding ring, after a five minute soapy battle. This has helped some but I feel so bare without my ring! I also don't feel like I am setting such a great example walking around town, huge as can be and without a wedding band. I have gotten some looks...oh well.
I really do love being pregnant. I enjoy the late night cravings of ice cream or honey nut cheerios. The times when a craving hits while I am at work and can't do anything about it...like the time I suddenly starting craving yams! As soon as work was over I made a bee line for the store and bought the biggest can of yams I could find. Let's just say that Zach wasn't too pleased to get home and find that the only thing I had made for dinner was a huge dish of yams with brown sugar and pecans...he really hates yams! I kind of felt bad, but I was really enjoying my yams! I think that was the strongest craving I have had this whole time.
To tell you the truth, I really love maternity pants! They are so comfortable! Too bad all jeans can't be this comfy. I don't like the fact that I had always looked at the maternity clothes with envy before I got pregnant, thinking "why can't they make non-maternity clothes that cute?", and now that it is my turn to shop for them...I am finding nothing cute! I am truly grateful to my mom who has found me some really fun tops, I don't know how she does it, but without her I think I would be walking around in sweats and Zach's over-sized t-shirts! Not exactly appropriate for work.
Now that I am nearing the final months of the pregnancy I am starting to wonder if I have enough time to accomplish everything! We are going to start our childbirth education classes in a week and a half. I am really hoping they are informative and helpful. It is my goal to have a natural birth. I know it will be painful but I think I am more terrified of the epidural needle than I am of the pain of childbirth. So, we are praying that the classes teach us some good focusing techniques and strategies. I am trying to read as much as possible and cram as much information into my brain as I can. I think there is more to learn about pregnancy and childbirth than can be crammed into a nine-month time frame! Oh well, I am doing my best.
At this point, I am planning on going back to work after our little girl is born. I have started looking into childcare and I am really disappointed in what I am finding. I don't think I will ever truly feel comfortable leaving my child in the care of another person that I don't really know. I want to make sure that my baby will be safe and really cared for! It feels strange taking tours of childcare facilities. It brings me back to the years that I spent teaching at one. I feel odd being on the other spectrum of things.
Well, I guess I have been babbling for long enough. I know that God has a plan for everything and it will turn out perfect in the end. I am just anticipating the day that Zach and I get to meet this precious little bundle of joy! Love you all!
