16w2d -- while I'm embracing this pregnancy 100%, there are still moments when I wonder if I imagined this all. I'm so very thankful for this "avocado" (according to BabyCenter) in my belly and am very excited for my family's future. Yesterday, had my monthly dr's appointment. Unfortunately, my doctor had to reschedule me twice (because of her sched), so rather than wait any longer to get in, I agreed to see the NP, who is a long-haired, long-skirted, naturally grey-haired hippie. She was super-cool and gave me an opportunity to ask all the questions I had (all the answers to which I already knew, but it's good to get affirmation).
My back rash is still annoying, but at this point, not totally intolerable. Her solutions for my issues (like headache) weren't very aggressive... like aloe vera for rash and ice for my headache... so I'll try to gut it up and see how things go before I ask for anything more powerful. Also still coughing and peeing. Boo.
Also this past weekend, I saw an awesome prenatal massage person. She has a cushion with depressions for your boobs and belly, so you can still lay on your belly. Side massages aren't the same... And then for the face-up position, she has a back cushion that props you up about 45 degrees. My ob/gyn says that it's okay to be on my back for up to 20 weeks tho. When I'm sleeping, I try to favor my left side (not my default sleeping position), but I also do my right and back still.
My belly is definitely increasing in size, but the feeling is as if I'd just hit some sort of all-you-can-eat buffet. Apparently, the movement is supposed to happen soon... can't wait. Maternity pants are a bit big still and my old pants need to be worn w/ a belly band (which I don't love because stuff rides around). My favorite is elastic sweat pants and PJ pants. Wish I could wear those to work (we do have PJ days here and there, but it's hardly a regular event).
To address my post title -- I've totally been craving fruit, fruit juice, frozen yogurt and sorbet. My coworker is convinced that this means I'm having a girl (I did crave hamburgers with DS). And after eating like a hog and said hamburgers during first trimester, I'm no longer having hog-like, hamburger urges. My 20 week ultrasound (will find out sex!!) is on March 19... woohoo!
Okay, grocery shopping awaits. Fruit, fruit juice and fruit popsicles are on the list.
I hear you on the PJ pants, those are the only ones that fit me too. I find out on March 20th, only one day after you. I can't wait!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad to hear everything is going well. A girl would be awesome, they are so fun to dress! Either way, I'm sure you'll be thrilled.
ReplyDelete