Hello again. So I am now 23 weeks. I had my doctors appointment last Thursday. It went well. We heard the heartbeat, he said it was nice and strong. I love hearing the heartbeat and I wish I could just sit there all night long listening to it. Dr. B. said that I gained too much weight, and that I have to start watching what I eat. I gained 10 lbs in one month...YIKES! I have been on a candy kick lately, so now I need to eat healthy. He also said I need to walk more, so I am starting to try to do that. Another area of concern he talked about was my blood type and the blood type of the baby, so the next time I go in I have to get more blood work done to make sure my body isn't attacking the babies blood. That sounded scary, but is fixed with a shot, and apparently it is not that uncommon. I had just never heard of it before. Also my immunity to measles and rubella is low so I cannot be near anyone with a fever/rash. Which may be a challenge because I work with 21 6 years old 1st graders. So please pray for that. I can't believe that our baby bear will be here in 4 months. Derek and I are so ready for this baby to enter our lives. Benjamin is moving a lot now and we can see him kicking. It cracks us up! In church today he was kicking and kicking and Derek and I could not stop laughing. It was fun.
I have been feeling lazy lately and our house is a mess and laundry needs to be done. I feel bad and like I am a bad wife and going to be a bad mommy, but I feel so busy and cleaning is the last thing I want to do when I have an hour between student teaching and work. I have decided to dedicate my next day off to some serious deep cleaning. I can deal with the mess for a while, but then it just gets to me. Usually Derek does most of the cleaning, but he has been so busy with getting the house together, that it is my turn to clean. I just need to get it done!!! Or, maybe I should just hire a maid until school gets out. Ya think Derek will go for that???
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Maybe you could find a high school or college student to help you around the house. I don't think anyone who knows your schedule would think you are lazy. I mean, come on, teaching, going to school and doing homework is huge. May I also suggest your grandma could help with some stuff and would be glad to do it.
So, I'm going to back up the doc...get out and walk. When you go somewhere park far from where you are going, things like that. The healthier you are the easier labor is. Plus it will be a while before you can concentrate on your own health once Benji Bear gets here. Love you and want the best for you and you little fam.
Love you
FYI- At my 24 wk appt, I gained 10 lbs too. My doctor didn't say anything. The boys go through a huge growth spurt around that time. Judging by your tummy, it looks like he's grown a lot in the past few weeks. So don't be too worried! I try to walk and eat heatlhy too but don't let it get to you :)
And don't worry about cleaning. You don't wanna tire yourself too much, it's not good for Ben! Just do what you can
I like this Jenna "girl". She's practical. Tell D I want some pics of you two like hers. I know he wants to hear stuff like that from his MIL. You and Jenna seem to be on the same track so it must be fun to have someone like her to share with.
It is. Yeah, she is far enough ahead of me (I think about 4 weeks) that I can ask her questions and she is able to give me the indide scoop :)
Hi Mary...You are so cute and adorable pregnant. Sounds to me like you have a full time job teaching and going to school. Be good to yourself and take time for you and Derek. Your lives will never be the same after Benji Bear gets hear:-)Get plenty of rest, walk and eat healthy. I'll bet you get a spurt of energy right before he arrives, then you can clean!!!!
I hear ya on the candy kick. I craved Mentos of all things when I was pregnant. Mentos, Wheat Thins, and Marie Calendar's pies. All those carbs, ugh, I'm still wearing some of it. Do yourself a favor and eat right. Not that you are in big danger of blimping. You look great. Keep up the good work tending the baby. :)
I too am craving Marie Calendar's pies. Which is weird because I think I have only had a pie from there once... How funny!!
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