Sunday, July 19, 2009

Martha Has Possessed Me Again


I have been creating again. This is my latest effort. I made 2 identical taggies blankets - cats on one side, pattern on other (in case one was lost or ruined). I think they turned out well. Not that hard either, I may make more (if I get motivated again). Also made a baby wrap for carrying the baby, though it will take some practice to get used to putting the baby in the wrap (I nearly strangled the teddy who got used for the model! hehe).

30 Weeks

Wiggly should be renamed Tickly or sometimes Stretchy. I continue to be tickled from the inside, sometimes when Wiggly moves it feels like when you loose your stomach after coming over a hill in a car. Kind of weird for a second until it settles :) Have been feeling REALLY thirsty, rotating juice, water and of course milk (think I am going through between 4-6L a week). I generally feel really uncomfortably full after I drink though. I have been sick this week (AGAIN!!! - cruel to pregnant, can't take anything, then get sick more often), starting to feel better though. I think my body is starting to say 'Hang on a second here, you are getting too heavy'. My back is aching now if I walk too far, I tried to garden yesterday (bad idea - thx Rob for the massage), tried to do the shopping and that tired me out too! I am going to have to accept that I can't do what I used to (at least for 10 weeks). When I lean forward if sitting my back still hurts, if I lean back my lungs are squashed and can't breathe. At least our couch is comfy and I can generally find a position in bed reasonably comfortable. Baths are good too (get rid of gravity I say - send me to the moon for 10 weeks!).
Have been practicing my Hypnosis for the birth, really enjoying taking 1/2hr a day to focus on relaxation so its a winner already!
I forgot to mention that when we were at Mum's place we were watching a movie in bed and I was watching my tummy more and saw a bump, went to feel it and it was a rock solid little baby bottom sticking out. I made Rob feel it too, it was really strange - really brought home the whole 'different human being living in my tummy' thing. Haven't felt it since though.
Also going to the toilet about 5 times a night at present and last night the 4:15am effort woke Wiggly up enough that it decided to have vigorous play for 15 minutes preventing me from going back to sleep. I think it will take after Rob, felt like swimming with tumbleturns and with the constant feet movement... definately Rob!
Weight: 57.3kg. Cravings: Milk, OJ & fresh pineapple.

29 Weeks



Midwife came for her visit today. Confirmed baby is upsidedown with head in bladder, bum up and legs to the side which explains the occasional pains I get on my right side just below my ribs, where the baby seems to have decided to stretch (particularly in the middle of the night!) Weight: 57.3kg. Cravings: MILK & OJ (alternating)

28 Weeks

(no picture - forgot to take one!)

Well I think I have made up for the no weight gain for a while, I seem to be putting on a bit at the moment. I am strating to get breathless just climbing the stairs at home. Still lots of wiggling and have started consuming milk by the truck load! Weight: 56.8kg. Cravings: MILK!!!!!

27 Weeks



Had been feeling stressed because of 2 Uni exams coming up and 3 assignments to be finished before the end of semester. Then after my last exam I CRIED!! (yes like a pregnant lady), fortunately it was in the car and only Rob was around to witness the bizarre outpouring. I was sad to be leaving Uni because I love learning and although I know I will be back, not everything seems to follow logic when hormones are involved (especially a pregnancy sized amount of hormones). Lucky I finished my exams reasonably quickly, good old Wiggly had me needing the toilet as soon as I finished! Weight: 56.5kg.

26 Weeks

Wiggly is kicking heaps, have developed heartburn (but not major or anything). Have had it several nights in a row, can't figure out what it is related to? I have also started having leg cramps in the night, will take magnesium to see if that helps. I think I am definately pregnant now walking around Uni is making me tired and my legs nearly gave way the other day on the library steps! Weight: 56.1kg. Cravings: still loving OJ.