29 Weeks

And I am tired. It doesn't help that I think I broke my toe this weekend....the combination of the pregnancy and the pain makes getting through the day even harder. I realized that when I was pregnant with Miles I wasn't working at this stage, I was home and could take naps whenever I wanted. I think this is why I don't remember being this tired.

Honestly I feel pretty good overall. At my last appointment I had to do my glucose test and even though it made me feel totally crappy I cam through just fine and do not appear to be having any problems with my sugar levels. I am however slightly anemic, which is contributing to my tiredness. I am now on an iron supplment and I am hoping it will help me feel a bit more energetic.

I am in a bit of shock that the clock is counting down so quickly. In 11 weeks is my due date and baby could really come anytime within a couple of weeks on either side. I suppose its possible he could come even earlier, but I don't find that acceptable, he needs to stay put until he is done cooking. Although I am getting anxious to meet this little one. I told Miles that the other say and he said, "yeah, I thought you were going to squeeze that baby out" - where do they get these things from?

Overall we are ready. I don't have everything we need for the little guy but we have the majority of the basic staples - as in a place to sleep and some clothes. We do need a car seat, but other than that anythign else could come later if needed. We would get by. The crib is set up and I have the closet cleaned out so there is room. I have made a list of what we do need and registered at target and on wishpot.

The biggest "issue" we have is a name. Mitch and I just can't seem to agree on anything. We do have one name that we both like, but are still looking to see what else is out there. Everytime I find a name I really like he doesn't like it, and everytime he suggests one I don't like it. I know the right name will come along but its still very frustrating, I really just want my husband to agree with me and let me name him. And no, it probably will not be an M name.

So as long as I can make it the next 11 weeks without falling asleep somewhere I should be just fine. The anxiety about birth is hovering near the edges.......I am just trying to hold it at bay.

A better update

2009 has definitely been a year. As outlined in my previous posts I have had a heck of a lot of crap happen in my life and to my family. Fortunately in the past several months since my last post things have taken a turn for the better.

In late July I found out that I was pregnant. This was not only planned but long overdue. Mitch and I had originally held to the idea that we only wanted one child, but then we changed our minds and decided to let “nature decide” earlier this year……My first trimester was uneventful and somewhat typical pregnancy, not much actual vomiting but nausea as far as the eye could see. The thing I could not abide was sweets, this baby liked fresh fruit, vegetables and water. Nothing sweet whatsoever. This passed fairly quickly after 14 weeks or so and now my sweet tooth is back with a vengeance.

The second trimester has been good, more muscle and joint pain then I had with Miles, but overall I feel great and healthy. We found out in early November that we are having another little boy. Miles will be a wonderful big brother and I can’t wait to meet this new little boy. At first Miles was very disappointed that he wasn’t getting a baby sister, but I think he is starting to get used to the idea. One of his little buddies just had a little sister join his family and he wanted a little brother – his suggestion was that he and Miles trade. Three and four years olds have such great logic. The ultrasound showed a healthy baby with all the right parts in the right places. I am now at 25 weeks and I can feel where I am starting to slow down as I get closer to the third trimester. Little Boy is due April 6^th, but I have a good feeling about the 3^rd…..we’ll see.

In early August some very good friends of ours made a move from Portland down to Salem. This has been great, Now all three of us have someone down here to hang out with. They have a three year old (the same one mentioned above) and he and Miles play together quite well. They also just had a baby girl who is amazing and gorgeous, So, I get to have my baby girl fix. Mitch also now has an playmate for audio, the two guys have been doing a lot of film audio together and working on plans. And I get to have one of my girls close by where we can spend some time together. It is especially nice since we will again have babies very close together.

In late August I finally had enough with the evil air museum and quit my job. I had an interview set up already with a company I used to work for, but I was at a point where I needed to leave regardless of whether I had a new job or not. Luckily I got the job and now I am back working for a company that values it employees and has a mission they stand by and believe in. Life has gotten much better since this change, I had three weeks off in between and it was heaven. Now I work a fairly normal schedule and have full weekends together with my family.

This is also a year for babies, not only am I having one as well as my friend here in town but I also have my good friend in Vegas who is due a month before me as well as one of Mitch’s cousins who is due the 4^th of April. Yay babies!! Two friends had babies in the summer and fall as well. They are everywhere.

The new year has begun and so far so good. I am so glad it is here.