I can't believe how much this baby is moving!!! She kicks my bladder all day long. She's up in my rib cage which kinda hurts and she crowds my lungs so it's hard for me to breath. She sits on my stomach and gives me heart burn, which I've never had until being pregnant and wow is it uncomfortable! Up until a couple weeks ago I've been awesome but lately I've been really uncomfortable. It's a lot harder for me to get comfortable enough to actually fall asleep and not being able to breath fully is pretty bad too! But it's so worth it! Being able to feel her move and know that she is growing stronger and bigger is such a great feeling! Last night I was laying on my right side which is when I can feel her the strongest and it's my most comfortable position. And I'm pretty sure I felt both of her knees digging into my skin. She has a habit of that. I feel like I have a bruise on the inside of my stomach on that particular spot because apparently she likes to kick that same spot all day every day. She likes to stick a boney elbow, foot or knee there and keep it as long as she can. She is a feisty one already! We can't wait to meet her and see what she looks like!
It's crazy, this whole time I've been counting up 4,5, now 6 months, but when I thought, wow I only have 3 months left, it hit me! This has gone by very quickly! Maybe it's because we didn't announce that we were pregnant for the first three months, but three months to go is so soon! I'm so excited and also starting to freak out a little. I want to get her nursery started so I can relax. We haven't gotten anything yet furniture wise. Luckily I won $200 from my work so we decided that's going to be her crib money...thank you Uinta! I have a doctor's appointment next week and that begins the twice a month appointments. We still need to go take a tour of the hospital because we decided not to do any of the classes...our doc said not to worry about the classes since I decided to do the epidural! Thank goodness for the epidural option! My mom and sister bought me a pregnancy book that explains each week of the babies growth and my body changes and it also preps you for labor, birth, taking the baby home, breastfeeding, the whole shabang. I feel so clueless! So for you mother's out there, any advice on anything related to going into labor, the whole hospital experience, breastfeeding, anything. Any advice that could be helpful, I'm all ears! I'm going to post about Hawaii soon I just need to get my pictures together so stay tuned!
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So my advice is that labor is not as bad as everyone says it is! I mean really it is the greatest experience EVER.. That was probably the best part. The moment that child comes out and the doctors throw him/her up on you, you know that they just came from God! You are attached! I never took any classes that the hospital provides, and really you dont need it. Your doctor and nurses are there to talk you through everything during labor! The only thing is maybe go to a nursing class, cuz it is quite difficult!. Or maybe talk to a lactation specialist after the birth! For me, nursing did not come very natural, it was complicated! Anyway good luck, this is the sweetest experience, and you only have your first once. Enjoy every moment!!
Wow, I can't believe its coming so soon! I think I will be home in July so we can see your little soccer player. Yeah, birthing classes aren't that necessary especially if you are reading books that explain. And yes, get that darn epidural! After I got mine, I was so relaxed and I really enjoyed the experience. This sounds gross, but the nurse put a mirror down there so I could see what was going on, it was pretty cool, I could see Avery's head poking out. The nurses just walk you right through it, so pray for good nurses. I actually talked to a lactation consultant before I had the baby to prep me, and then they have them in the hospital. Take advantage of them because nursing can be frustrating! But its totally worth it. I sound like an expert but I still don't really know what i'm doing and Avery is 6 months. I'm a good BSer... can't wait!!!
I totally know how you are feeling - I am so uncomfortable and my baby loves to move, play sports, dance, whatever inside of me because he is constantly moving. He used to only be in my rib cage at night when I would sleep in certain positions... but now, its all the time. I have a very short torso so he has no where to go the poor thing - but it is the most WONDERFUL feeling ever to feel them move! Even though it hurts, it doesn't matter because I know is he healthy and strong! Isn't it so fun! I think I'm really going to miss feeling him move inside me after I have him... but having him out will be so much better!!! :) I don't really have any advice yet... I still need advice from people... but once I have the baby - I'll let you know! I only have one more appointment and then I have to start going every week! AHHH!
You're getting to the fun part of pregnancy,heart burn, back aches, sore ribs! JK it's not that bad, Lookin back on having a baby, I loved the whole experience! It's just the coolest thing in the world, you don't have a baby, and then suddenly you do! You'll do great and I think it's good you aren't going to the classes, I went and cried after all of them cause I was so scared! We were going to name our little girl Brynley too, I like that one!
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