Week 25....
It's strange even tying that. I can't believe I'm considered 7 months pregnant. It's been about 5 weeks since I last posted, and I'm not even sure where the time has gone. As I told my Dr. the last time I saw her, the weeks are really flying by. Not too much has happened, but I'll bullet a few things going on.
--A week or so after we found out baby was a She, we did our baby registry. I was really excited, but it turns out, it's really just overwhelming. I can't believe how much stuff one needs for a little person. I know most is just for convenience, but still. And the choices?! Holy cow, how many types of bottles/pacifiers/strollers are out there! As we navigated our way through Babies R Us and Target, we tried our best to figure out what we really needed, and just kind of wanted. If we forgot something...oh well.
--Around week 22 I started feeling little movements. At first I just thought it was digestion, but as the weeks have passed, they have definitely gotten stronger. I can feel Lorena more and more with each passing day. I have to say, the first time I sat still, and watched my stomach actually move when she was jumping around, I about died. I knew that it would happen eventually, but to actually see it. Crazy! The first thing I thought of was the movie "Alien". In that movie, it's a bad sign watching things move inside you...lol.
--I know that I am getting larger, but with me seeing myself everyday, I don't see it like others do, but I sure can feel it! I'm up to 2 body pillows when I sleep, which has almost pushed Bandit out of her spot. She still tries to squeeze in though. Also, sleeping itself has become a struggle. Some nights I'm out, but others, I just toss and turn most of the night. There have been also a few times where I have needed EW to help me get up. Sad, I know. The funny thing is, that I'm going to continue to get bigger, and I'm not sure how that's going to work...ha.
--Lorena is doing well. I go to the Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists at the hospital every 4 weeks for an ultrasound, in addition to seeing my OB. Apparently I'm classified as High Risk, with the Gestational Diabetes, and the high blood pressure/meds. Rena is measuring a bit small (1 week behind), so they really want to keep an eye on her growth. That's fine with me, since I get to see her every month. With GD, usually babies are bigger than normal, but with my BP meds, it's known for making smaller babies. The Dr. at MFM told me don't be surprised if they have me go over my due date. Hmm, not sure how I feel about that. I want the best for my baby, but I've read how hard it gets in the last few weeks.
--We don't have a nursery just yet, but I'm trying to figure out a rough plan for when we are able to set everything up. I know the walls will be pale yellow with accents of gray, but not sure how else everything will come together. Sometimes I have minor freak-out moments, wondering how we are going to get everything done, but I remember that Rena will be a newborn baby. She won't care if everything isn't the way Mommy wants it.
--Our next appointments are for the week of June 10th. I'm hoping for good growth, awesome BP, and hoping my sugars stay in range.
--At the end of June, Baby Showers will be here! Stay tuned for the fun :)
*Brina
