Every time I sit down to write something, nothing really comes to my mind. I hate to always post about pregnancy or whatever, but honestly that’s all I’m doing right now.
In the next couple of weeks, I hope to be able to make it to Premier and pick out the fabric for the bedding. I already know that there will be WAY too many options for me to choose from and I hope I stick with my color scheme. At times I really want to get the nursery all set up and done, but other times I’m just not ready yet. Don’t ask me why. I think mainly due to if I start on it, I’m going to have a hard time waiting to see what we get as gifts and not run out and buy everything.
I’m trying really hard not to buy too much right now. I have bought a few clothing items that have been on sale for later on next year. Speaking of which, I do believe smocked dresses will be my weakness. I bought 3 today from Zulily. Aren’t they cute!! They are all for Zoey after 6 months. I’m in love with Bishop dresses! I really need to learn to smock myself or get my Mom and Sister busy making me some.
Source: zulily.com via Leah on Pinterest
On the pregnancy front, I’m now 21 weeks. Over halfway there; crazy. It seems like time is crawling by. Some months it feels like it is going quickly while others not so much. As far as I can tell, I have not felt her kick yet. It is amazing how many people think this is horrible that you haven’t felt it yet. I guess some do not realize that not everyone does feel the baby kick or it might be later for some.
Speaking of things that are now getting annoying to hear, I do have a list now. Yes, I realize that these things won’t stop until after I am no longer pregnant, but hey, I get to vent.
1. Anytime someone asks, “When are you due?” and I respond December 27th; “Oh! A Christmas baby!” I’m sorry but if I hear that one more time, I think I might scream!! Yes, people I realize this you don’t have to tell me.
2. When people find out I’m 5 months along and say “Oh, you’re not showing much at all. You really need to eat more.” Thank you for your friendly advice, but I am eating; I’m just not being gluttonous. I eat when I’m hungry and stop when I’m full. I even eat things that I “crave”. Dr. Hudson says my weight looks great, so there. (On that note, I’m still the same; no gain since losing the weight in the first few months.) I know that come the next few months I will gain some. So what if I don’t gain 40+ pounds like many people do. Don’t most know you are suppose to gain the max of 30 pounds depending on what you weigh before getting pregnant.
3. “Have you felt her kick yet? No. What? Are you sure?” Sigh. As far as I can tell no, I have not felt any kicking yet. No, I haven’t felt anything that felt like “gas” either so I’m not thinking that it’s just that either.
4. When people come up and touch my stomach. I am trying really hard to avoid this from happening. I typically back away when someone attempts to or if they are a good friend I just tell them I don’t like it. I’m sorry, but it freaks me out. I just now (like literal yesterday) allow Brian to touch it. If I won’t let my own husband do it, you can’t either random person.
5. “Have you had any weird cravings? No. Really?” I didn’t realize that it was a must to have some crazy, odd cravings. When I want something, I typically do eat it. But nothing odd.
Other than that, things are good. Only thing I wish would change is sleep. I am so used to sleeping through the night and not moving at all. Brian always is amazed that I go to sleep and just sleep. Most nights I would wake up in the same position I went to sleep (on my back). Lately though, not so much. I just cannot get comfortable, at all. For a funny post that is not identical to my nights, but VERY similar read Sage’s post. It really sucks not being able to get comfortable. I would be ok with waking up here and there if that was the case. Most of the time when I wake up I cannot go back to sleep so I toss and turn. Then I see Brian sleeping soundly (for him, he is a light sleeper) and really have a hard time not waking him up. I think that if I have to suffer, he should too. But alas, I’m a good wife and let him sleep.
3 comments:
Couple of things: I didn't realize our due dates were so close. 7 days apart. Awesome. "That's right before my birthday. Or my aunt's wedding anniversary." Do you get that comment? Ugh. I did not care. I agree with all the comments people should not say. Except I was around high school girls, so I had to get used to the touching. Oh and I got this maternity body pillow that totally helped me get comfortable and sleep. Just a suggestion. So excited for you!
I knew we were close, but could not remember exactly when you were due.
I could handle the whole "That's my right before my birthday, or that's my second cousin-twice-removed's anniversary", but "Oh, a Christmas baby" is just wearing on me.
I have thought about one of those body pillows, but didn't know if they would help. My knees are what bothers me more than anything, they just ache. It's almost like restless leg syndrome, but not really.
Love reading about your pregnancy. So funny that random people want to touch your belly! Glad you are enjoying it :)
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