Tuesday was heavily anticipated – finding out the gender and tracking the progress of the baby. I thought it was a boy, Dan thought it was s boy, friends family, and co-workers all thought the same. To our surprise, a little girl! Really, we would take either so we are happy either way. The ultrasound technician checked three times and she said she is rarely wrong. Wow. I guess knowing is really good, but it is also really starting to sink in. I had my first panic dream last night. I dreamt that I went in for my 21 week check up and they decided to go ahead and induce me. That’s one of my fears, to be induced. I’ve heard horror stories about the pitocin causing hemorrhaging because it makes contractions a thousand times worse. I mean, aren’t they bad enough? But I am planning a natural birth and when the pitocin puts a woman on the verge of hemorrhage, that sounds like my worst nightmare. So I dreamt that they were making me have the baby, but Dan and I don’t have anything in order. We have zero supplies right now, no registry, no pediatrician, no co-sleeper, no diapers, no stroller, no car seat, no NOTHING. Women at work are acting like they are absolutely appalled that I don’t have anything. Ok, I lied. I have two pairs of newborn socks, one pink, one blue. I have a pair of British flag leg warmers and one small teddy bear.
I didn’t realize how much people are so quick to comment. I welcome advice, I welcome discussions, but geesh. I was talking to my boss the other day and she was complimenting me on not looking pregnant (how weird is that?) and then she added in the fact that she was surprised though, because of the way I have been eating. What the? I am not really eating much different. In the first trimester I wanted ice cream a lot and also some sweets, but it wasn’t every day. Plus I always bring my lunch, never eat out, take vitamins, drink tons of water. I was wondering where that comment was coming from. Then there are the women that feel the need to question what you are eating. I was having sausage the other day and a woman said that we shouldn’t eat sausage when pregnant. Then I was having a subway sandwich, which they bought for us at work, and someone said I should bring my own lunch to be safe since deli meats are unsafe. Ok yes, I have heard that before, but come on! A girl’s gotta eat. I’ve heated a few meats during my pregnancy, but my online research has told me just be safe. Then I was having a chocolate candy after lunch at my desk and a woman walked by and said “do you really think you should be eating that?” I almost punched her in the face. I think baby should be exposed to everything – ok minus anything raw which is really bad – or the baby will come out allergic to everything.
Then there’s the people that look directly at your stomach while talking to you or walking by – every time. Even men, well the men that know you are pregnant. I don’t mind that much, I think it’s cute. However right now, I am wondering if they are thinking when I’m actually going to look pregnant. I always ask Dan “do I look pregnant or fat?” Tough question for a husband of a pregnant woman with mood swings! LOL
The Dr. gave us the paperwork to register with the hospital yesterday and also the glucose drink for the diabetes test. It’s getting so real now. We also need to choose a doula, a pediatrician, child care, baby classes, hospital tours, breast feeding classes. Geesh! I am just not feeling too motivated for all of that right now. I’m going to take it one step at a time since right now, it seems all so overwhelming and not so fun.
On the good side, baby is growing great. She is about five days larger than average at this time, which is totally fine. I told the Dr. I am Poilish so of course I'm growing a nice size child in there! My blood pressure is still looking good and my weight gain is spot on. I am proud of myself. When I first got pregnant I had a fear that I would immediately become a giant blimp, with vericose veins, cellulite and flab. Well, I am slowing turning into that at this rate! Ha! No just kidding. I am feeling really good. I know the third trimester is when most of the weight is gained. As long as I keep eating healthy and exercising, I am not worried about it. It's all about perception anyway.
Climbing this Tree of Life, one step at a time with my little tadpole,
La Siren
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Congrats on the girl!!! As for not having the stuff, I suggest that you register and register for someplace that anyone can order online. We went through Target and Sears (there are more registry options now) and we received stuff in the mail for a while. Also register for clothes and other items that fit for up to a year and for the correct season. That way you dont get a lot of 0-3 month stuff that they outgrow and then you have nothing. We had many cute outfits that he wore once and then grew out of it before he could wear again. Also I was really caught up on having everything new. After the first year I caught on to how many total wardrobe changes he went through and got things at thrift stores, consignment stores and I also bought "lots" of clothes for him on ebay. We saved a bundle and he got some really cute stuff. I was recently in a new Salvation Army store near my house and was surprised at how new all the baby stuff looked and they had more girl clothes than anything else. They also had a lot of woman's clothes that looked new that I really liked. The fun has just begun!
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