Pregnancy Reflections, thus Far

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Pregnancy Reflections, thus Far
Nov 5, 2009 at 1:18 PM
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First Trimester was defiantly the hardest. I was so nauseous and tired all the time. Poor Hayley just didn’t understand why Mom couldn’t play ring around the Rosies. But with my midwifes help (and ginger every morning), I made it through the nausea. However the fatigue has hung in even during the second trimester. Yet, I would have to say that is it for my pregnancy downs. True, I do have heart burn and baby is already in my ribs (has been for a couple months now). I can fix the heart burn if I start taking the apple cider vinegar every day. Baby in my ribs is a sign baby is growing and doing well!

I had some issues with back pain and sciatica, yet those were solved with a microfiber mattress topper! I LOVE that thing and have been getting better sleep (thus more energy) ever since. But there the status quo HAD to change. My pregnancy pillow was helping (reduced the sciatica some), but I was still getting cramping in my hips due to pressure points. Joints were never where they were supposed to be, and I couldn’t take it anymore! I struggled with the idea of the buy; they are a lot of money, yet far less than a new bed. I’m so glad we bought it though; Matt and I have both slept better.

I’ve learned SO much from my midwife, and through her excellent care, I have felt more empowered. I’ve also had less swelling (a little in my hands, feet can feel a bit puffy), but my face and ankles remain fantastic! I can only imaging the next 3 months (or so) will bring me more excitement.

This baby really seems to be a mover and a shaker. I’m so excited for birth. Not because I “just ready to have this baby out”. I’m excited for birth because it should be a wonderful enjoyable experience. Even better we will be in our own home. This birth will be so much easier on all of us.

I’m happy to say, I feel good in my pregnant body. I don’t see that changing and I don’t see myself having a miserable last month, because I’m very comfortable with the fact that baby will come when baby is ready.