Ok, we already KNEW that. But yesterday I spent 3 hours at the O.B., had 2 ultrasounds, and learned a lot of new info about this pregnancy- but I am most excited that It's A GIRL! For some reason- yesterday it became REAL to me. And I got really excited for another daughter! More ballet, more baking, more tutus, more butterfly kisses.
Unfortunately, JT could not go with me- and with Pregnancy Brain I have forgotten half of the stuff they explained to me! (Natalie- maybe you can help!) It turns out that the umbilical chord is not attached right, or well, or something. (darn that brain!) so I "get" to go back every four weeks for ultrasounds to measure that she is still growing on track. (but so far so good) It also turns out that the placenta is really low down by the cervix. But they think that will resolve itself, but it is another reason for monthly ultrasounds. The funny part of all of this is that JT could not be there, and when Dr Channell was explaining this all to me- she pointed out that I can't WORK OUT anymore, and no more You-Know-What for You-Know-Who!! :) I started laughing and told Dr Channell that JT would never believe me! He would say "yeah right, the ONE time you go to the doctor alone you come home saying you can't have _______ anymore?!" ha ha ha ha! And that is exactly what he said!!
So, no more working out... I can swim, or walk, that is it. I am a little bit concerned facing the Holidays pregnant and NOT being able to go to the gym for a good Post-Turkey Day workout! I know everyone says that it is OK to gain more weight when you are pregnant- but they never talk about LOSING that weight! And I really felt that being in really good shape with Blake helped the delivery and recovery! Is it weird that my biggest concern is losing this weight? Not the loss of _____, or the worry about the growth of the baby, or possible C-section? I guess I can only worry about what I can control- and usually- that is my weight.
SO sorry to hear about the H1N1 crud your family has been having. And just ask Crystal, you can survive the no You-Know-What! What a good husband you have to go to all your appointments. Jeremiah hasn't been to a single one with thie pregnancy. Oh and where do you normally work out? I need to start doing water aerobics or something and have a membership at 24 Fitness.
ReplyDeleteI work out at LA Fitness- they have water aerobics there. Although Dr Channell said even that was too much- so now pregnant ladies and grandmas will be able to kick my butt!
ReplyDeleteThat must be so stressful. Working out did seem to help me with Grey, and when I am pregnant I really want you know what! Really I mean about the baby though. Is everything else okay with the babies developement? Talk about brave girl you have a lot on your plate!
ReplyDeleteI know what an awesome runner you are, so it will probably be so hard to transition to being a "walker" for the next several months. But my Dad is also a runner and underwent back surgery last year so was forced to become a walker and actually LOST WEIGHT doing it. He walked several miles a day and just mixing up his routine did it! Your body may respond well to the change of pace...and if you ever need a walking buddy - call me!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! Another girl will be so fun! =)
ReplyDeleteI love Dr. Channel. She is my ob too. I had tons of ultrasounds with cameron. And she is so funny when she talks about "you-know-what." She makes me laugh. Hooray for a girl! I hope everything works itself out!
ReplyDeleteI love reading your stories, looking at your pictures and imagining what my future holds! And then I smile reminiscing about the past, where we've come from and how we got to where we are. I could have never imagined for myself half of what I've done in my life! It's crazy amazing and only getting better!
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