Thursday, August 27, 2015

22 weeks- Gender Reveal!

How far along:
22 weeks

Gender: 
Baby Boy!


What's the protocol:
The great coffee debate. Oh yes, I do still have coffee. Usually when on roadtrips I'll get a small or have some from Tom's cup. Today I was eating at the window (staring at the pedestrians outside) at Pret and this guy walks by with a huge beautiful iced coffee. I told Tom I missed coffee. We went to Dunkin' Donuts and I debated asking for something else because I knew people would stare and judge the pregnant lady with a cup of coffee.


Forget that it could possibly be decaf, but whatever.

I'm just getting fed up (already?) with people telling me to not eat this, be careful of high blood sugar, high blood pressure and falling down. I guess if someone ever approaches me and 'just wants me to know' that I shouldn't have any caffeine, I can 'just let them know' that there is such a thing as decaf coffee.

I'm also not against having a sandwich from the deli if it's all that is available for lunch and I will probably oversee and do most of the nursery painting (with many breaks and proper ventilation).

Sleep: 
Amazing! I went to the chiropractor and after he fixed 28 years of bad habits, I am sleeping like a rock and able to bend all the way over without shooting pain. And here I thought the only reason people went to the chiropractor was if they were in an accident or got whiplash.

Best moment this week: 
SLEEP! And finding out the gender, of course!!

Worst moment this week:
Um, loosing control. I had a weekend away set up for the entire family to learn the gender of our baby, and everything went wrong with scheduling. I felt like the weekend I set up was hijacked, and got grumpy. Guess it also has something to do with missing my mom and only being in town about 16 hours to see her, versus the 2-3 days as originally planned. And, I am a control freak who will need to get over that. But, it was a great weekend away and worked out perfectly. So, the worry was really for nothing.

Miss anything: 
I miss slender ankles. I never had those beautiful svelt ankles that look amazing, but well, they are monsters and holding water like crazy. I have imprints from all my shoes at the end of the day, even flip flops. Since I got the massive swelling from being burned 3 weeks ago, I assume my body thought "well, lets just keep those. She's going to have them swell up later in the pregnancy anyway, it'll save us some paperwork'. Pft.
Movement: 
I've been shocked at how drastic (?) the movements are suddenly becoming. And how I can predict when baby is going to move. It feels like baby is putting his feet on my left side and, as though pushing off the side of an Olympic size pool. He then pushes off to swims to the center of my belly in a big powerful (?) motion. I told Tom that baby was winding up to move, and he didn't believe me. And it ended up being the most intense baby movement we felt yet. And, oddly enough, I've never felt baby or heard baby's heartbeat on my right side- always the left and the center. Guess that's where the placenta is located, like a big airbag absorbing the impact or something.

Cravings: 
Pineapple, and strawberry rhubarb pie!

Medicine:
Lovenox injections nightly at 0.40mL and morning prenatal vitamins.

Remember how I was 'coaching' Tom to give me the shots? Well, I've forgotten and need to get back on that again. My injections are migrating north as I grow, and to get them back towards the lower side of my bump, I will soon need his help.

Any suggestions on how I get over this? How do I hand the needle over to another person? When I get bigger, will it be necessary for help?
Queasy or sick: 
Toothpaste. Well, I should be honest and say toothbrush here. The gag reflex is horrible!

Looking forward to: 
More movement! And getting the nursery painted and starting to work on getting the house organized (so we don't have to worry about it in the last trimester.)



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19 comments:

  1. I just stumbled across your blog and I'm in love! What a cute way to reveal the gender and don't care about the judgement. There are people who do far worse, and even if people so wish to judge, that is on THEM. You in no shape or form affect their lives immediately and so what you choose to do or not do doesn't and shouldn't matter. As Taylor Swift wisely put it, "Haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate hate." Congrats on your little blessing. Daniel is a wonderful name and in fact the name my mom would have chose had I been a boy :)

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    1. It was so much fun, and everyone got to spray us (even those who weren't interested in being sprayed!) I've learned long ago that everything you say can and will be challenged. But thankfully, I'm older and wiser than I was in years past, and know that a pregnant body is suddenly everyone else's concern. Thanks for the encouragement!

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  2. As a mom, I can say that the judging and unwelcome opinions is just beginning, but you have the right idea, don't let it steal your joy. You have to focus on being the mom you're supposed to be. No one is perfect. We're all making decisions everyday with loving our children first.

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    1. I'm sure women have always had their privacy and choices questioned, but I feel like the culture today really allows people to intrude. Blame it on oversharing, social media, (blogs?) and whatnot. Either way, its annoying, but I'm adjusting. Thanks for stopping by Jennifer!

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  3. Oh Farin I'm so happy for you!!! Most of the little ones I nanny are boys and boys are SO fun!! Congratulations!

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    1. I'm still trying to think through the 'little boy'ness of my baby, since we've so few little boys in my family! My brother, who is.... 35(?) was the last. Needless to say, it was quite a shocker to everyone (including my husband and I- we for some reason thought it would be a girl). Thanks!

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  4. I love gender reveal parties. It is just a fun time. Daniel is one of my favorite names. You look beautiful!

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    1. We loved assembling my husbands family and mine together and throwing a party! It felt like there was so much more excitement to share with everyone :)

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  5. What a fun gender reveal party!! Congratulations are on your baby boy! I love the name Daniel. :)

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    1. Thanks Kelsey- it's always such fun to share the excitement with others- that's for sure!

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  6. So exciting and congrats! (I will be having my first grandson in a few months) and I have two girls! so.... this should be interesting!

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    1. I bet your family is as excited as mine was! First boy in.... 30 years? About time :)

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  7. How exciting for you and your hubby, Farin.....I keep praying for your successful pregnancy!

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  8. if somebody is judging, that is their loss...

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  9. YAY!!! A BOY!!!! What a great time for me to stop by and catch up and see how you are doing!! I'm so glad you are sleeping well, and feeling pretty darn good considering!!

    You reminded me of all the insecurity I had with people giving their opinions about EVERYTHING... and I was just so broken up about the pressure, especially with my first! People are amazingly relentless and you are doing JUST FINE mama! Drink that coffee, paint that nursery, have that sandwich...

    And enjoy every beautiful miraculous moment of Daniel growing inside of you!

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    1. I know it's normal, but I appreciate everyone saying that they went through it as well! Thanks for the support Chris!!

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