28 weeks!

I'm now officially in my third trimester.
Everything continues to go very well. The baby is healthy, all my tests come back great. I feel great. I've gained about 7 pounds now. I actually lost about 3 pounds between my last visit and this past one. I guess nobody is too concerned, since I eat well and the baby seems to be doing 'swimmingly!". I eat like a champ, but I get a lot of exercise these days! It's not like I was a waif coming into this pregnancy, so with any luck weight has been shifted (I have a no return policy okay?!) from my butt to my belly!
I'm going to the doctor's every 2 weeks now. That has really made it set in, that this is going to happen sooner rather than later!

Little Bean likes to move around a lot. I'm fascinated that he/she will respond with movement to my pokes, light, my laugh or even loud sounds.

The kids at work have been giving me advice to no end. It's sooo cute. Understand, that I haven't said too much to them about being pregnant. They know I am, and that the baby is coming in December ("You should name it Jesus if it's a boy" was one offer). I took them out for a walk the other day and one of the girls randomly said, "Don't worry Ms. Sassy, when you walk it will put the baby to sleep, and it won't kick you as much." Her mom just had a baby so she seems to be more in tune to certain things. In fact, it was the first day of school and she knew right away that I was pregnant. The others didn't. Another boy likes to tell me all the "disgusting" stuff his new baby brother does. "Ms. Sassy, get ready for this: my little brother didn't go to the bathroom for 3 days and then he farted and poo came flying out the sides and the top of his diaper. It went on the floor too...like a volcano!!" I just laugh. I love it.
Other kids have decided that they love my belly. They are always hugging me and touching my belly. I guess they see their parents randomly come up and touch me *sigh*.
All is good these days...except for some swollen feet from standing too long at our open house the other day. I believe the term is "cankles?!" Yay.

Belly Pics!

As requested - I have some belly pics. I'm now about 6 and a half months pregnant. I looked at the pictures from 5 months and then these ones, and was surprised at how much bigger I am. I still haven't even gained 10 pounds yet (I'm hovering around 7 lbs these days), but I seem to have popped! I love my round belly! I love sitting on the couch and watching it move around as Bean rolls and kicks.The time is going by so quickly. It's shocking to think I only have about 3.5 months until I get to meet little Bean!


I said before I was ever pregnant, that if I was visibly pregnant over Halloween I'd do 2 things:
1. Paint my belly like a jack-0-lantern.
2. Dress up like a nun for school (remember I teach in a Catholic school - and the thought of a 'pregnant nun' kills me. I know I need to grow up!).

I will do both! I have started looking for a decent nun costume already!

p.s. don't forget to vote!!

New doctor...

I went to meet the new doctor last week. She comes with an incredible high recommendation from both patients and medical staff. My aunt works pretty 'high' up in administration and asked around for the name of the "best," both in terms of actual medical practice and bedside manner. It seems this particular doctor is very well respected amongst medical professionals too. I knew going to meet with her, that my gut feeling was going to determine my own feelings. Besides, she has to get my sense of humour or all bets are off. I doubt I'll have much of a sense of humour in about 3 months time, but in the small off chance I do: she better get it!
I really liked her. And she got the few subtle jokes I made in passing. She took the time to go over my chart so far and do a thorough job in getting up to speed on my pregnancy thus far. She took time to answer all my questions and send me off with information I need to read. I left the office knowing I'm in great hands.
It's just a little weird for me to be in the care of a female doctor! I've only ever had males. It doesn't make a lick of difference, and maybe it's better knowing she has the same parts I do, and has recently had her own kids. Minor detail. The important thing is that me and Bean are well taken care of and I feel comfortable with my doctors right? Great.

** Ohhhh! Check out the poll on the side. Vote. Is Bean a boy or a girl?!

Today, a random stranger asked me when I was due. You have no idea how happy that made me! Sure, I like the attention, but it must mean that I look pregnant and not just like I've been eating A LOT! Then, on my way through the checkout, the "bag-boy" (man) asked me if I wanted help carrying out my groceries. When I politely declined he said that I shouldn't be lifting the heavy items if I'm expecting. Maybe I should start taking advantage of people's generosity!

Half way there!

Well little Bean, you made it though a wedding! I'm completely exhausted from dancing all night (even with frequent breaks whether I liked it or not!). The dress I wore hid you well, but you made your presence known. I could feel you moving around all night with me.
Today was my 'last' visit with my family doctor. He's retired from delivering babies, so I'm off to be under the care of another doctor that comes highly recommended. I'm sure we'll be in good hands. Your heartbeat was so loud and clear today..like a little mustang racing along!
It's hard to believe I'm half way through this pregnancy. I love being pregnant!

Here's a picture of the bassinet we got. We finally decided on some crib bedding too. Now we can paint! I'll make sure to post pictures when it's done...although maybe I should get on finding some furniture for that room?! Meh..all in good time.

Oh baby look at you now!

I went for my ultrasound yesterday. Almost 19 weeks now :)

I've been feeling little Bean move around a lot these last few days. I've been feeling it for awhile but wasn't 100% sure if I was feeling movement or not. Now I'm certain! What an awesome feeling. However, this 10:00 at night party time has to stop. That's when I feel Bean the most. I wonder what Bean is up to in there! Hmmm, better 10:00 than 3am I guess!

Watching little Bean on the ultrasound monitor was so great. The technician took extra time to go over every part of the baby (except the area that could reveal the sex!) several times so we could get a good look. I nearly died when we got a couple good looks at Bean's little feet and hands waving around. Precious. Baby is about 17cm now!

Here's the picture:

Bean is face down, butt in the air. No comments from the peanut gallery (A.K.A Exile). The head is on the left. You can see the spine and if you follow it down and around Bean's cute little bum, you can see the leg bones (legs all tucked up) and if you look really close you can see the feet! The arms are curled up against Bean's chest.

Hippychic: You asked about colour of the room. I think it will be green. I'll post pictures when it's all finished of course!

Bean's a growing!

Here's what's going on with bean these days:

Head to bottom, your baby is approximately 5 1/2 inches long (about the length of a large sweet potato..Sweet potato?! So much for "Bean"...although "My Little Sweet Potato" doesn't have the same ring to it.) and she weighs almost 7 ounces. She's busy flexing her arms and legs — movements that you'll likely start noticing more and more (not yet :( ). Her blood vessels are visible through her thin skin and her ears are now in position and stand out from her head (should I stop swearing so much?). Myelin (a protective covering) is beginning to form around her nerves, a process that will continue for a year after she's born. If you're having a girl, her uterus and Fallopian tubes are formed and in place. If your baby is a boy, his genitals are noticeable, though he may hide them from you during an ultrasound.

I have my next ultrasound next Wednesday!!