I am 25 weeks!
15 weeks to go!
Nearing my third trimester!
Checked off the "To-Do List":
Matt and I have been very busy. We have pre-registered for the hospital and signed up for classes. We will be taking Birth Class, Breastfeeding, and Daddy Boot Camp all in March.
Since I am a planner, I am starting to set the date for baby showers, and I have been staying late after school to plan the rest of the school year out so I can prepare for the long-term substitute.
Matt has been remodeling our entry hallway, which includes installing an energy-efficient door, new door trims, spackling, and painting. I hate how home projects make the house look worse before it starts to look better. I am glad he is joining in on the "nesting" though.
Baby Micah:
He has been moving more often! Matt gets to feel him "dance" most nights as we cuddle up for bed. Anytime now I will feel the infamous hiccups since his vocal cords are now developed.
At the last doctor's visit they informed me I have a fibroid, which is a small nonmalignant growth in my uterus. It will not effect my pregnancy as long as it stays small. He says not to worry, but of course, I worry. I also have something called Group B Strep, which is a virus in my vagina. They will give me special antibiotics in the hospital to ensure that it does not pick up the virus as it passes through during labor. I just thank God for technology and the ability to be proactive about potential dangers. Next time at the doctor's they will be testing for Gestational Diabetes. I am not looking forward to drinking the orange goop before hand.
My favorite book to look up all these new and scary things the doctor tells me about is What to Expect When You're Expecting. I just like the index where I can look up these words and be informed. Matt always asks why I don't use the internet, but just like recipes, I want a resource that someone recommends so I know I can trust it instead of a endless amount of information and not knowing which one is "the best".
New Side Effects:
-Leg Cramps in the middle of the night
-Very tired and emotional
-Waddling, which equals back pain since my sense of balance is changing it puts strain on my back.
What I am Learning:
I have been enjoying the many free magazines that are given out when you register at stores, register at hospitals, and register for a doctor.
My favorite magazines so far:
-Becoming Us- by Toys R Us and Babies R Us
Another important website is the AAP - which are all the guidelines and laws set in place to keep infants safe.
As I read these magazines I will be buzzing by to tell you about particular articles I found helpful. Next time I promise a belly picture too :) Micah seems to be growing every day!
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