Pregnancy Update - 22 Weeks

I had my monthly check up this morning. I am now 22 weeks, and everything is still looking good. The 2nd screening for downs, etc. came back negative, my blood pressure is still low (sometimes super low 80/50), and my weight gain was 4 pounds, for a total of 7. I now weigh what I did when I got pregnant with Brighton. Hunger has kicked in though, and I'm starving every 2 hours no matter what, so I'm really trying to make healthy choices.

I did have a high level of blood in my urine sample, so they're sending that in for some tests... but I had that almost every time with B, and it was never anything. My back pain only comes when I let myself get really hungry, so that's nice to have figured out. However, my pelvic discomfort is already making me waddle. Things could get scary by the time this baby is full term. I might have to put myself on bed rest!


Our pack n play came too, and of course I had to immediately set it up. Brighton wanted "up" right away, and thought it was the best toy ever. She was pretty upset when I wouldn't let her play in it anymore.


AND, my stroller came today! I am so excited, I want to start using it tomorrow ;)

5

It's been 5 awesome years.

I'm so glad I get to keep him forever.

Huge Tears Every Time

More, More!

Little Miss Brighton can sure eat. It is very rare that she doesn't want a meal, and that she doesn't finish what I give her and ask for more.

Tonight I gave her two scrambled eggs, and a cup of blueberries. Of course she asked for more. "Mo, mo, mo!?"



So I gave her a 1/2 of a large pita pocket. She polished that off and luckily said, "Ah Done." And none of it was on the floor.



Today was also a big day. I gave B her first hair cut. I was going to take her somewhere, but just never seemed to get around to it. So today after her bath, I set her on the counter, asked her to show me her toes (so she would look down), and snip, snip, snipped away. I don't think it's 1/2 bad! I just need to go back and get that wispy bottom layer.

Ramblings of a Pregnant Woman

I've made a goal to have everything, and I mean everything done for this baby by my 30 week mark.

Some things have been decided:

1. Pack n' Play for $89! This is an awesome deal, in case you are not aware. It has the top bassinet, complete with changing table, 2 speed vibration, lullabies and nature sounds. Although it is pink, and I'm all about getting gender neutral, I just can't pass up this good deal. I'm hoping I can recover the pink parts (anyone have a clue about this?)



2. The stroller. Graco Quattro Tour Duo Stroller is the winner. Although on the heavy side, it fits in my trunk with ease, and has all the accessories and pockets that I need/want. I could not believe how many strollers didn't even come with cup holders!

Now which color to get. My carrier is brown so...


3. A swing and bouncer have been purchased. $100 for both, and they are in mint condition. Thank you Craigs List.


Some things to do:

1. Decorate! Poor Brighton, although I guess she really doesn't care, has never had a cute bedroom. I have had the best intentions to finish projects I started months ago. But until I found out baby #2 was a girl, I really had no motivation. Now that I can go all out girly, I've actually finished a few things.






2. Have any of you seen the ceiling in the Cerritos Mall two story Forever 21? On the 2nd floor, by the registers, there is a section where they have pink tulle and ribbon bunched and hung from the ceiling. Like a tutu. It is so stinkin' cute. I have to copy it.


Some things I'm not enjoying:

1. Heart burn. Why has this started already? Seriously. I get it almost every night, and have been from about 15 weeks.

2. Cramping. Again, almost everyday, usually in the early afternoon, my stomach and back cramp so bad. This poor baby has had more Tylenol in the womb than Bright has had her entire life. I don't know if it's contractions or just weak muscles or what. I barely have a bump, so things could get ridiculous real quick.

Some things to worry about:

1. I know all of you know the debate going on in my head about being induced. Well, something just dawned on me last night. If I'm not induced, there is a very good chance that Braden would miss his child being born! DUH. I don't know why I hadn't thought of that. It would probably take him over an hour to get to the hospital from work, and that just won't fly if my labor is the same this time. So the pendulum has now sung towards the scheduled induction side.

However, if it swings back to chancing it, I'll be asking for my friends to sign up to babysit me. ;) That way I'm with someone at all times that could take me to the hospital. That's a good plan right?

Well, that concludes this session of rambling. Rambling comments are welcome :)

Oh Chick

You might remember this post, or perhaps this one, where I pay tribute to my dear Chick-Fil-A. Well, they've gone and exceeded my expectations again!

During the rain storms last week, I headed to my local Chick (by the Cerritos Mall) to grab some lunch with Stacy. It was of course wonderful. Wonderful service, wonderful drinks, wonderful sauces, etc. But just when I thought it couldn't get more wonderful, as I head to the door to leave, an employee grabs a chick-fil-a umbrella and offers to escort me to my car! How wonderful is that? I was actually just parked right outside of the front entrance, and it was barely sprinkling, so I declined the offer, but vowed to pay yet another tribute to one of my favorite establishments.

So here's to you Chick! (Diet Dr. Pepper raised in the air). I love you.

Your Baby Can Read

Brighton loves her books.

She also loves to sing her ABC's, but I'm having a hard time getting her to perform for the camera.