So here is the quick update to be followed by some belly pictures. My HUGE belly!
Everything is all good with Mr.Max (aka The little bugger which will inevitably evolve to Bug - I can see it now). He is kicking all the time now - hard enough for Nick to actually feel it and for anyone looking to see my stomach jump whenever he kicks nice and hard. Of course, he spends most of his time shamelessly kicking my bladder - so no one gets to enjoy that but me! It is easily one of the weirdest feelings ever.
On the not-so-fun side, I have to go in for my second gestational diabetes test as I was high on the first one. According to the doctor, about 40% of women fail that first time - but the idea that there may be something wrong never makes me feel good. Nick and I have often talked aobut he fact that almost everytime we have an appointment, I come back worried about some test result. Medical fear mongering. It is definitely stressful. I am never quite sure what I will have to worry about next - not that just having a baby and being a parent doesn't worry me enough. Hopefully the results will come in saying there is nothing wrong and we will move on from there. If not, it is off to the nutritionist for me. Admitedly, the worst part for me at the moment is the fasting. How can I not eat for 12 hours now. IT IS KILLING ME. I'm secretly now looking forward to the DISGUSTING orange soda I will get to drink tomorrow morning.
Other than that, Nick has been working really hard to get the apartment ready for Max. We had a run around town checking out everything on our registry and are getting ready to start putting in the orders. We actually have some space to put everything in now. Max has his very own dresser packed full of adorable clothing thanks to all the family making sure he well dressed (and if we haven't said it already - let me just say a huge thank you for everything everyone has sent/bought us! We can't wait to get him all dressed up. So many blog updates!)!
Pre-natal classes will start at the end of October where I get to hear all the joys of labor and the week after we will learn all about caring for a newborn and infant CPR. Yikes! So much to learn! It is still surreal to think we will have a baby in this apartment - our baby - in just a few months. Sometimes the reality of that sets in and other times it feels like at any point someone is going to jump out holding a camera and tell us we are on some twisted episode of candid camera. Of course, then my back aches and my feet swell and baby brain takes over and I forget everything I should remember and Max dances on my bladder and I quickly realize that he is indeed in there and growing fast!
I'm finally done with the travelling. Last weeks' trip was the last for me. The Virgin staff took exceptional care of me..bringing me bowls of fruit and bottles of water. But I have had enough plane rides to last me a lifetime and I'm ready to take it easy. Doctor's appointments are getting closer together too. 3 weeks until the next one...then I move to the every two week appointments. We have about 3 months to go until Max arrives. That is both an eternity and the shortest amount of time ever.
So that is pretty much the big update. Nothing really exciting other than the nesting beginning...lots of kicking.....and a huge belly. Ok....no more waiting...here they are....the belly photos (no comments on how big I am...as of yet the doctor has NOT told me to stop stuffing my face!)
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Here is photo number one - with lovely SF/Marin in the background.
Get ready - here is the belly - in all it's pale Canadian glory! I try to keep it covered so I don't blind people when the sun is out :)
I am a constant source of heat which makes me the most attractive pillow for our roomates. If I am lying down..sititng on the couch...anyhwere within reach..I am an automatic attraction. I am now better than lying in the sun. As long as they are near the oven I call the baby belly - they are happy. Max likes the purring I think. He kicks whenever one of them lies on my tummy and purrs.
And last, but most definitely not least - we received a lovely present from Nick's aunt - the delightful Eira - who drew us a piece of original art celebrating our engagement. We just wanted to post it here and send out a big thanks for that!
That's it for us! I promise I will update soon with news. As soon as he starts kicking hard enough for real movement to show - we may even take a video to share so you can all see the alien living in there!
5 comments:
Honestly- you look GORGEOUS! Keep up the growing work! I know it's tough on the back and the bladder and the sleeping arrangements, but you can do it!
About the glucose test- I failed the first one and did better than fine on the seccond one. If it turns out you do have gestational diabetes, don't fret too much, it's easily controlled through diet. And: medical fear mongering is right- good term! That's pretty much why I hate doctors!
Anyhoodle, enjoy the last three months as just the 2 of you. You are right, it is an eternity, but when Max is here you will hardly be able to remember what life was like without him.
I'm glad the apartment is getting ready for baby! If you have any questions about what you might need, let me know!!
Take it easy, and can't wait for another update!
Mother of GOD, I'm not certain I used enough exclamation marks in my comment!! So here's a few more! I guess I'm excited for you guys!
that is a gorgeous belly!!! they grow up so fast, don't they???
I am very excited for you and know you are going to be a great Mom!!! That kid is going to have A LOT of toys to play with and great comics to read one day :) !!!
Good luck with everything... i know many women who have had the glucose test twice and didn't have to worry about the second one. I always say, it's better to be cautious--- that way if there is an issue it can be caught and treated earlier. That's why I do like doctors! Of course, I am coming from a decade of experience in children's hospitals... so caution is almost my middle name by now!!! As long as it doesn't evolve to paranoia, I think you're ok :) ..... and you seem ok to me!!!
thank you for finally posting some pics (I only asked like 45,000 times).
you do look amazing. Nothing that brings a tear to the eye faster than the miracle of life I tell ya.
I'm glad to see all is going well and the little bugger is as strong as an ox and has good aim while he's at it.
Don't know much about those glucose tests, but looks like Cara and Amy gave some good advice. They're good like that ya know.
I am sad that I'm missing all the good stuff, but we WILL come see you soon (possibly in 2009, when Max is causing a rucus outside your belly)
You look amazing! I can't wait to see the baby pictures. Anyways, someone told me once that pregancy was the easiest parenting you will ever do, and it's true. So don't rush the last 3 months. :) Enjoy!
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