Yep,
today is day 1 of my 26 week of pregnancy. I am well and feeling pretty darn
good! Nesting and cleaning is my focus right now. I am excited how the house is
coming along. Rick has been a real trooper too! He, not only is still working
full-time, schooling full-time, completing his share of parent and household
tasks, but also helping with all these random and not so random projects around
the house. Thanks hun!! J
Throughout
pregnancy, I’m continuing to work full-time and keep up with home responsibilities;
I have to remember to go easy on my back because it gets achy. Oh, I will
regret pushing myself too much – ouch! (This is common due to the growing
uterus shifting the center of gravity while stretching out and weakening the
abdominal muscles. Of course this is in conjunction with hormonal changes that
loosen the joints and ligaments.)
My
frequent leg cramps continue, but during routine exams both with my OBGYN and
MDA doctors, I was reassured that extremity cramps are normal for pregnancy and
my frequency and intensity is normal for my disability. Not that I was really
that worried about them I just wanted to fully disclose how I was doing
physically with my doctors so they can track and monitor appropriately.
Though
my carpal tunnel symptoms have not yet returned, my hands and arms have begun
cramping as well. Not as painful as my legs but seems more awkward.
Ok,
enough blah blah boring symptom stuff. Here's the good stuff. The baby is
really active and moving a lot. I described it to Guin as "The baby is
dancing and making mommy's tummy feel funny." So now when I hold my belly
suddenly with a strange expression on my face, Guin either asks or states the
baby is dancing. Ha-ha, so cute :) I've been really open with her and she rubs my
belly and gives the baby zur-burts. We both bust out laughing when she makes it
loud. A little less often she tickles and talks to the baby as well. Recently,
I've invited Guin to feel the baby move. She places her little hand on my bare
skin and waits a few seconds then gently yet quickly pushes on my stomach and
says it moved. Hahahha! Needless to say, she hasn't felt the baby move yet.
Wow 26 weeks already!!! "Pretty dam good" is pretty good :) Considering you both have so much on your plate you guys are doing great!
ReplyDeleteAh nesting; I love nesting, either in pregnancy or in a new home or living space it's great to make something you own.
I was lucky I never had back aches during pregnancy but I have them on occasion now and I can just imagine how uncomfortable it is during pregnancy.
I have suffered with leg cramps for some time now, it's apart of my disability as well. It also includes my hands, but I only suffered from carpal tunnel when I was working and key boarding. 'Ouch' it really is quite painful!
I love the way you are readying Guin for 'eggert' it shows; Guin seems very at ease when referring to mommy's belly :) I would love to see her give your belly zur-burts... I too must touch and your rub your belly and hope to feel 'eggert' move.
Guin has more then once ask me if I had 'babies in my tummies' and I assure her I don't, but really it make me realize from a child's view when they are experiencing mommy having a baby they then think every big belly is a baby! Cute, sweet but sad too, I only wish my tummies had babies in them :(
Well 26 week old 'eggert' keep up the dancing and we'll see you soon... :)