Baby Wilson

I did Crunch's "Yoga Mama" yesterday. I did it several times with Gardner, each time making me feel looser, more relaxed. I actually looked forward to it. This time, however, I felt as if every joint of mine was going to pop out. My back and ribcage hurt excruciatingly when I did the "downward-facing dog" pose. The instructor said it'd give more room for the baby? Ha. Yes, Rainey definitely took advantage of that. I think I felt her foot coming up into my throat! Just another example how every pregnancy is different from another. How the second is so different from the first. I bet personalities will be no different, either. Today, I try "Fit Mama." Can't wait. No, really.

Yesterday, I started on the "renovation" of the nursery to outfit it for a little girl. I finished some tasks left undone (such as painting a 2nd coat of paint on the trim and windows) as well as assisted Ken as he raised the crib mattress back to newborn level. It seems like just yesterday that we were doing that in anticipation of Gardner's arrival! I had forgotten how much prettier a crib looks with a bumper pad in it. I bought some Zantac today to hopefully help with my heartburn. It has gotten so bad that some nights, I'm forced to sleep sitting up in bed, the taste and feel of acid always at the back of my throat. Not fun! But if this is the most of my complaints, I don't have it bad at all, and I realize that full well.

The verdict is in....Rainey is in position, facing head-down! Of course, she still has a slight chance of shifting, but for now, it is just another all-systems-go sign that a VBAC is still a viable option. I went in for my 30-week checkup this morning, and Dr. Hearn took me in for a quick ultrasound. What he thought was her head right next to my left ribcage was actually her rump....and her head was down-facing, her little eyes closed in slumber, her little fist clamped tight, resting on her cheek. Oh, how I wanted to hold her in my arms at that moment! For some reason, the waiting is harder the second time around. I can't wait until she's here! My wonderful friend Suzanne is throwing me a baby shower next Thursday....I didn't expect one, so this is a real treat. Still, I'm going to hold off on opening any packages and ripping off any tags until after my final, big ultrasound in two weeks...just to make sure she's a "she." Still no definite decision ...

My 28-week checkup was yesterday, even though I'm nearly 30 weeks thanks to postponement due to vacation and then a holiday! I have gained up to 22 lbs., and I measure (well, Rainey measures) exactly on target. My blood pressure is still pleasingly low (110/68), and for that, I'm thankful. If it can remain that low with the amount of stress I've been feeling lately, I doubt I have to worry about it at all. I entered this visit with a barrage of questions about a VBAC. Dr. Hearn patiently listened and discussed them with us for at least 30 minutes....how valiant! Especially when I didn't make a separate appointment for this consultation of sorts. All in all, it all comes down to the fact that it's a decision that I (with Ken) am going to have to make. Starting at 34-35 weeks, Dr. Hearn will start to assess the physical probability of whether a VBAC will work (i.e., how big the baby is forecasted to be), and then I can make a more informed decision. Lots to th...

I've had to set aside some of my maternity pants this week....right on schedule, my 1st-2nd trimester pants as well as some of my smaller-sized below-the-belly pants have had to resort to shelf-sitting for the duration of the pregnancy. It seems as if overnight my hips have widened. Maybe Rainey's getting into position....or maybe all of that back pain and hip pain has done its job.....expanded me enough. I can also tell that my body is hoarding the fat that it has stored. I just got on the scales a minute ago, and I have evidently gained about 19 lbs. so far (yikes! That seems like a lot.) It seems like I'm eating less (though I'm probably not) due to less room in my tummy...yet my legs and hips are getting more "curvy" than they used to be. I remember this with my first pregnancy, and I didn't like it one bit. I try to think about the fact that my body needs to do this in order to store up for a long haul of breastfeeding (at least 6 months is my ...

I had my glucola screen done this morning, and I passed with flying colors. Well, by that, I mean I didn't pass out cold this time. We'll see whether I passed the glucose test later next week. Ken went with me and helped me pass the time (you have to wait an hour after drinking a sugary drink). After a reward trip to the Corner Bagel Shop afterwards, I am feeling great....much better than my last experience with the lab. Experiencing some real hip flexor/ligament pain today. My hips aching is what woke me up early this morning. I guess these second trimester jeans will shortly be on the closet shelf, once my hips expand like they did the first time around. This is one of the things I forgot about.....