I think that would describe how I feel these days pretty well. I'm like an emotional yo-yo.
One minute I'm thinking about how amazing it will be to have a baby, and then next minute I'm thinking about how I'm not ready to have the baby yet because my Tupperware drawer is so disorganized (Seriously, I really thought that, twice).
One minute I'm thinking about how amazing my husband is, and the next minute I'm crying because he still hasn't put the crib together yet (yes, the crib that won't get slept in for about 6 months, that crib).
One minute I'm certain that we will be the best parents ever, and the next minute I'm shocked that someone would let us take this baby home when I don't even know if a baby sleeps on its back or stomach, uses a blanket, or if a bumper will kill it or not (will a bumper kill it, really?)
One minute I'm so thrilled to think about my perfect little baby sleeping in my arms, and then I'm convinced that it's going to come out screaming, never stop, and drive me to drink (I guess that could happen, lol).
In all seriousness, I'm sure what I'm feeling is normal. I hope! I know many women start to freak out in the third trimester...looks like I'm one of them.
We went for our 28 week appointment today and it was fantastic. The baby measured 2lbs 8oz. It's a bit large for it's age. It's head alone measured 2 weeks ahead. They talked to me about an elective c-section since we don't know how my body is going to work with the baby so far over to the right. I hadn't seen this doctor before and when she had me lay down and palpated my uterus she actually laughed. "You weren't kidding about it being on your right hip!" She looked very amused.
I got the P17, H1N1, and Rhogam injections all this afternoon. I haven't exploded yet and the baby is dancing away so it does not appear to be any worse for the wear.
Okay, back to thin mints and working on my research paper...... :D)
Monday, November 2, 2009
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mmm thin mints...
Woot woot for 28 weeks!!
i think that's right about the time i started washing walls...and cleaning all the baseboards with q-tips as part of my weekly cleaning :)
congrats on 28 weeks. I so hear you on the crazy thoughts, I swing between joy and fear on a regular basis.
I have to have an elective c-section, don't know why they call it elective when my doctor has told me it is happening!
At 25 weeks I was barking out the marching orders!! Yes feeling crazy is normal, and it doesn't go away so just get comfy in your new insanity!
As for the baby, it's all just minor details! They sleep on their backs, fuss when their hungry and sleep way more than you want them to when their little and not enough the older they get! Just keep that bottle of scotch close!! They tell you that the baby could shimmy over to the sides of the crib, bury it's face in the bumper and suffocate. Same reason for not having toys and blankets and the like. We use blankets but we didn't to do a bumper, mostly because I'm lazy and don't see the need to add to the laundry. I figure the bars won't hurt them once they start to move around. I bought sleep sacks because I was all about safety till I saw them bundled in blankets in the NICU and figure that if was safe there it was safe at home and that I had been HAD with some of these safety precautions!!
If you want two sleep sacks send me your address!! Yellow and pink-but free!
And yes I plan on bleeding mother dry!! Hopefully the she-devil won't come but you're right, the silence will be golden MWHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Hey at least you have your crib and your nursery is ready for it, you're ahead of me!
Ah, you'll figure it out, but maybe keep a little liquor on hand just in case ;)
Well I am only 14 weeks and some of these thoughts have recently been passing around in my head. So I must be really crazy!! lol
Seems like you have a lot done already and I'm sure you will be fine.
I'm sure those thoughts will start occurring to me soon.
From what I've seen (though I'm no OB/Gyn), the only reason to not go for a vaginal birth is if the baby is breech, which I think is more likely to happen in your case because of having just the one side to the uterus. Otherwise, your cervix ought to behave normally, I'd think. (Or do you have two smaller cervixes? Weird question, hope I don't offend!) And there's only one way out.
I'd say all your thoughts are normal!
Yay for 28 weeks!
Oh yes - quite normal. In fact, I remember having the same thought about my utensil drawer one day. Hubby came home and found me on the floor of the kitchen surrounded by every utensil we own, half in tears. Ah yes, nesting... er, kinda. I called it freaking out, but whatever. :) It's normal! YAY for being in the 3T this week - and for a big baby! :) :) :)
I think you're totally normal. Some of us (well, me) feel totally unglued since about week 10! So I have no 3rd-trimester excuse. :)
Well, based on the other comments you sound completely normal. That must be such a crazy time!! I am so excited your at (or almost at?) the 3rd trimester.
BTW, I was 2 lbs. 5 oz. when I was born, so your baby is already bigger than I was. :)
I think you're totally normal....and honest. You give me the courage to admit my lack of knowledge.
I think more exciting part of this blog is the widget in the corner: 85 days! Geeee-sus. By the end of the week, you'll be in the 70s. That's like 11 weeks. Where the heck is the time going?
PS. Erica - take lotsa photos of the baby shower. I want full details on Sunday! Have a great time.
What a great baby shower today. And Mary you are beautiful.I will post pictures on facebook tonight....
I hope your research paper is going well, just popped by to say I gave you an award today. I'm usually totally slack and forget to tell people so today I'm forcing myself to make sure I've told!
Pregnancy can make you crazy. . .so will motherhood. I don't think I will be sane again. I'm glad to hear things are going well for you. You should post another belly pic soon.
I sway back and forth too :) And bumpers? How can something so cute alledgedly be so lethal?
Yay for 28 weeks (almost 29...woot woot!!)
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