Tuesday, July 29, 2008
35 weeks
I’m not posting a picture because I’m not really in the mood… if you read the previous entry you will understand. Anyway, I said I would update on the Dr. appointment today. My appointment went well except for gaining another 4 lbs but my doctor has no problems with my weight. I really don’t think I am eating bad things or too much but I still seem to gain every time. My doctor had a hard time determining the baby’s position but she is pretty sure the baby is head down. The most exciting news for me was that I have had no progress so it should be a while. I did give Judson a bit of a heart attack. I called him after my visit and said it would be any day now. He didn’t think that was as funny as I did but his coworkers had a good laugh at his reaction. I know we will never totally be ready for this transition but I would love for the house to be a little more put together before she arrives and my mom can’t come until a few days before my due date so we are all hoping for a due date arrival.
I do own a mirror!
I don’t really like the idea of getting on the blog just to rant about life but I’m going to blame this exception on the pregnancy hormones…
Who really wants to hear the phrase “you look miserable”? Why do people feel the need to tell HUGE pregnant women that? Would it be okay for me to say the same thing to them? I know I am HUGE but I feel fine. Today 3 different people told me that I looked miserable. I thought I kinda looked cute (as cute as I can look at this size). It should have been obvious that I made an effort to iron my clothes, put on makeup, do my hair and wear heels (which is also one of those things that should be my decision and no one’s business) so why would someone think it is a good idea to tell me I look miserable.
I feel like I have been very blessed with my pregnancy because I have felt fine 95% of the time. I really don’t even mind people telling me I look huge (even though I really don’t need people to point that out to me since I’m the one that has to get dressed every morning, I see the numbers on my scale that my husband has never seen, and attempt to get in and out of the car). I just don’t understand why people like to point out all of the negatives. I have a coworker that seems to feel the need to give me an update on what my ankles are doing. Have I ever complained that I have problems with my ankles? Have I ever mentioned that my doctor is concerned about what is happening to my ankles? NO
I could go on for a while but I will just end with an encouragement to people to try to be more positive. If you think I look miserable just don’t say anything. If you don’t like your own children and think they drain you don’t tell me how hard it is going to be to have kids (I know this isn’t going to be the easiest thing in the world but it is supposed to be a gift and enjoyable so that is what we have planned). If I don’t ask for the specific nasty details of when you delivered your baby maybe I don’t need to hear them.
Monday, July 28, 2008
Still here
Things have been very busy around here. We have been crazy busy getting ready for this baby. Here are a few highlights from the past couple of weeks:
- Judson’s cycling team hosted a race at the fire training center in Edmond. I was able to stay out all day helping at the registration table; the one time in the year my uptight accountant personality comes in handy for cycling. The day went well but we were all tired when it was all over.
- Judson’s mom’s friends hosted a shower for us in Tulsa. It was good to see everyone and we got some really great gifts. In the invitation they asked people to sign a book instead of a card so we are filling up the book shelf quickly. Most of the pictures were taken on Judson’s Dad’s camera so I don’t have any to post.
- Judson turned 29!!!! He wasn’t really into making a big deal so we didn’t really have a party or anything. We did end up driving to Dallas for an Ikea day trip. We bought new light fixtures and finally bought a bed & side tables for us. We have been married for 6 years and we finally have a “real” bed. A few years ago we bought a good mattress with the intentions of getting a platform bed but never really got around to it. We were able to fit a queen size bed, 2 side tables, 6 light fixtures & a few other misc items all in the Golf… who needs a truck.
- OC hosted a shower for us in Judson’s office. His office went in together and got the swing off of our registry. We have been really blessed with all of the people that come to showers to support us.
Now we are staying busy trying to get our house put together. The nursery is getting closer but not quite done yet hopefully next week. Tomorrow (Tuesday) marks 35 weeks so I plan to post about that after my Dr. appointment and maybe some pictures.
Wednesday, July 09, 2008
I just have to laugh!
I must say I have felt pretty good so far this pregnancy. I am starting to feel a little more uncomfortable but mostly just at night. Anyway, apparently I look a lot worse than I feel because 3 times today I had strangers make comments about me going into labor. The first two comments were at a client; they couldn’t believe my work would let me travel an hour away from the City when I was “about to pop”. I explained that my due date wasn’t until September so one of the guys asked if I was having a litter. The other comment happened at a restaurant; the waitress told me she would get me whatever I wanted as long as I didn’t go into labor while I was there.