. . . I have a freckle at the very bottom of my belly button. Isn't that strange? Who knew? It has completely popped now and is cutely sitting there inside out. It's not as gross as I thought it would be.
In other news . . . oh. There is no other news. Just another day so far. The weather has held up and been wonderful for several days. Today is the last on the spring/ summer agenda. Soon we will get into the 40's/ 50's and some rain. It was nice while it lasted though.
Aaannnnd that's about it. More to come soon I hope.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Single Digit Countdown
Wow. Weird to see the little countdown over there get so low. 6 days as of today! Crazy! Leo and I are wondering what will happen if BT isn't here by the 14th - does the counter go into negative numbers? I hope we don't have to find out!
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Heavenly Sleep
FINALLY I was able to sleep through the night. It was amazing! Today has been good. The first day in a several weeks I feel more like myself. (Well, my pregnant self. I don't know if I'll ever feel like my pre-pregnant, non-mom self. Weird.) Leo and I slept in, enjoyed a leisurely breakfast of fresh fruit, eggs and pancakes ("Guess what? I like pancakes". . . inside joke . . .) and even went for a short walk around the block to enjoy the fresh air, sun and 75 degree weather. It's downright hot today! But beautiful.
I have to give credit to many factors - my massage lady Cheryl, my doctor who gave me the drugs, time, my Mom for bringing me food, my hero Leo and my family & friends who have kept me and BT in their thoughts. Without all this who knows how I would be feeling today?! Thank you!!!
Today we got a package in the mail too. My Nanni made one of her gorgeous afgans, a cute little one - perfect for swaddling, and a large handmade quilt. I saw the beginning of it at my NY shower and it showed up completed today. It's gorgeous and I can't wait for BT to see it too! Pictures to follow soon.
I have to give credit to many factors - my massage lady Cheryl, my doctor who gave me the drugs, time, my Mom for bringing me food, my hero Leo and my family & friends who have kept me and BT in their thoughts. Without all this who knows how I would be feeling today?! Thank you!!!
Today we got a package in the mail too. My Nanni made one of her gorgeous afgans, a cute little one - perfect for swaddling, and a large handmade quilt. I saw the beginning of it at my NY shower and it showed up completed today. It's gorgeous and I can't wait for BT to see it too! Pictures to follow soon.
Friday, March 6, 2009
On the mend . . .
A quick update for you. (No, no baby.)
Last night was a pretty miserable night. I was up around 2am with more pain in my side. No matter what position I tried it was horrendous and I was losing my mind completely. After some time I did finally find a position close to sunrise and got a little sleep but was getting worried something else was going on - where could this pain be coming from!? I called the dr and they took me in. Leo and I were worried they could say and do little to help. But they made the trip worth it when I was handed a blessed little piece of paper that held a perscription for drugs. Hooray!!!
Long story short, I am sitting on the couch enjoying the effects of a little less pain and a lot of sleepiness. The pain is from the lingering muscle stuff - no gall bladder, appendix or other organ issues that my frantic mind made up stories about all night. And so it is just a matter of time before it goes away. I can live with that. I also asked if this will affect labor should it start sooner than later. Dr said it should be ok - after dealing with this all week labor may not be so bad. And as long as I get those drugs I will not have a problem. So perhaps a little practice pain will have been worth it?!
Thanks again for all your thoughts and concerns. It's nice to know you are all out there reading and waiting!
Last night was a pretty miserable night. I was up around 2am with more pain in my side. No matter what position I tried it was horrendous and I was losing my mind completely. After some time I did finally find a position close to sunrise and got a little sleep but was getting worried something else was going on - where could this pain be coming from!? I called the dr and they took me in. Leo and I were worried they could say and do little to help. But they made the trip worth it when I was handed a blessed little piece of paper that held a perscription for drugs. Hooray!!!
Long story short, I am sitting on the couch enjoying the effects of a little less pain and a lot of sleepiness. The pain is from the lingering muscle stuff - no gall bladder, appendix or other organ issues that my frantic mind made up stories about all night. And so it is just a matter of time before it goes away. I can live with that. I also asked if this will affect labor should it start sooner than later. Dr said it should be ok - after dealing with this all week labor may not be so bad. And as long as I get those drugs I will not have a problem. So perhaps a little practice pain will have been worth it?!
Thanks again for all your thoughts and concerns. It's nice to know you are all out there reading and waiting!
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Another day, another pain
I know my Press Secretary, um I mean husband, Leo, has been directing you to the blog for an update lately so I had better keep up. You have all been so nice to call or write to check in on me. Well, maybe it's all about the baby already but you still have me to deal with so reports on me is what you will get.
Yesterday the pain I was feeling turned out not to be regular old muscle pain or even rib pain like I started to suspect. It's a little more involved than that and involved getting my massage therapist over here to work on my "trigger points." I won't try to explain it, that's what Google is for. But it does have to do with certain muscle tissues towards my back that were too tight and weren't getting enough oxygen when I was coughing to much from the cold and were causing pain in other area such as around my sides and my stomach (or something like that). In any event, it sucks. My massage lady came and worked on me for over an hour and a half. She is quite an angel for doing so. If she is the saint of all saints I can't yet say. She said it would take 24 hours or so to feel the full effects. I'm counting down. . .
Last night was more of the same - it was an event to do whatever it was I wanted to do. You know, like sit down and enjoy a great episode of Lost. Yeah, that's right I said sit. I ended up standing and swaying partway through because it was more comfortable. I was terrified of going to bed. And I had every right to be as that experience brought on tears of frustration. Thank God for Leo. He is my hero.
After a little wait we tried again and I got into bed on one side knowing that moving an inch wasn't possible without major consideration. I'm glad I was so exhausted because I fell right asleep. A few hours later turning was a painful chore but I managed it then and several times after. Again, if I wasn't so tired today I would jumping off the roof (ha! as if I could even climb the stairs!) meaning although I am unhappy and in pain I did sleep for several hours so I'm not the cranky hag I might have been otherwise.
And so we wait. This time for the pain to subside a bit. If it doesn't I'm not sure what I'll do but I'm fairly positive I can't go through this for another day. Unless of course there is a wonderful cocktail of narcotics I'm allowed to take. That seems unlikely but an upside to going into labor in my state - at least drugs will be nearby in a hospital.
More updates later as I brave my way through the day.
Yesterday the pain I was feeling turned out not to be regular old muscle pain or even rib pain like I started to suspect. It's a little more involved than that and involved getting my massage therapist over here to work on my "trigger points." I won't try to explain it, that's what Google is for. But it does have to do with certain muscle tissues towards my back that were too tight and weren't getting enough oxygen when I was coughing to much from the cold and were causing pain in other area such as around my sides and my stomach (or something like that). In any event, it sucks. My massage lady came and worked on me for over an hour and a half. She is quite an angel for doing so. If she is the saint of all saints I can't yet say. She said it would take 24 hours or so to feel the full effects. I'm counting down. . .
Last night was more of the same - it was an event to do whatever it was I wanted to do. You know, like sit down and enjoy a great episode of Lost. Yeah, that's right I said sit. I ended up standing and swaying partway through because it was more comfortable. I was terrified of going to bed. And I had every right to be as that experience brought on tears of frustration. Thank God for Leo. He is my hero.
After a little wait we tried again and I got into bed on one side knowing that moving an inch wasn't possible without major consideration. I'm glad I was so exhausted because I fell right asleep. A few hours later turning was a painful chore but I managed it then and several times after. Again, if I wasn't so tired today I would jumping off the roof (ha! as if I could even climb the stairs!) meaning although I am unhappy and in pain I did sleep for several hours so I'm not the cranky hag I might have been otherwise.
And so we wait. This time for the pain to subside a bit. If it doesn't I'm not sure what I'll do but I'm fairly positive I can't go through this for another day. Unless of course there is a wonderful cocktail of narcotics I'm allowed to take. That seems unlikely but an upside to going into labor in my state - at least drugs will be nearby in a hospital.
More updates later as I brave my way through the day.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Tender Tummy
Well the coughing has subsided thank god! But because it was so violent at the time, my stomach muscles are in much pain. I'm pretty sure I pulled them on both sides - although I haven't used them in so long maybe I just forget what they feel like. In any event I'm in much pain and moving even slower. Every position hurts expect maybe laying down. And then turning over - forget it! I have to hold me breath and move as fast as I can (which doesn't really look fast) to get it over with. I was hoping today it would feel better but this morning I am not comfy. And so as much as I would love to introduce BT to the world sooner than later, I have to hope he waits until mommy's sides are feeling better. I can't imagine contractions on top of this discomfort. Wish me luck as I tend to my tender tummy!
Monday, March 2, 2009
Persistent Cough
Once again we enter another week without much excitement. It did snow overnight which is always welcomed by me. And although I usually love to watch the white stuff fall, I didn't really need to be awake to watch it from 1am to somewhere around 4am. Alas, I had another rough night dealing with this little sickness that hit me last week. I was sure we were going to get away with no germies in the house this winter. So close . . . ! I am feeling better since this started last Tuesday, but I have this persistent cough that the doctor told me I can expect to have for another "week or so." Gee, thanks doc. Hopefully that's not the case. Leo will most certainly make me start sleeping in the new "guest suite" upstairs. Or he will have to move his butt up there himself. Either way, I don't think I can take this for another week, let alone another day. My stomach muscles are so sore now and I'm sure even BT is getting tired of the constant disruption and I could have sworn I cracked a rib for a while. The doc assures me though that it's not hurting him and that time will heal all that ales me.
As for Leo he is healthy and the most wonderful partner I could ask for right now. He helped with cleaning this weekend, has done an extra trip or two to the store to get any allowed drugs I can get my hands on, and has been super supportive during my midnight breakdowns. He wears the daddy-to-be hat proudly and he does an excellent job of supporting us and making us comfy and healthy already. I've said it before and I'll say it again - I am so darn lucky!
Tonight we expect cold weather (around 16 degrees!) so the snow should stick around at least another day or so before we rise to 70+ by the weekend. We figure by then my cold will be long gone as well and we can open the windows and doors and welcome the change. (Hint, hint, BT - you hear me? Warm weather this weekend! Wanna come out and play?!)
By the way . . . anyone have a good home remedy for a cough?
As for Leo he is healthy and the most wonderful partner I could ask for right now. He helped with cleaning this weekend, has done an extra trip or two to the store to get any allowed drugs I can get my hands on, and has been super supportive during my midnight breakdowns. He wears the daddy-to-be hat proudly and he does an excellent job of supporting us and making us comfy and healthy already. I've said it before and I'll say it again - I am so darn lucky!
Tonight we expect cold weather (around 16 degrees!) so the snow should stick around at least another day or so before we rise to 70+ by the weekend. We figure by then my cold will be long gone as well and we can open the windows and doors and welcome the change. (Hint, hint, BT - you hear me? Warm weather this weekend! Wanna come out and play?!)
By the way . . . anyone have a good home remedy for a cough?
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