I am on the last day of week 12 now. I cant believe the first trimester is finally coming to a close. I am so excited to get it over with! I don't know how women manage to have more pregnancies after this. I don't think I can handle another 3 months of grade-A nightmare. It's the sickness, the worry, the sickness, the sleeplessness,the sickness, the skin, the sickness. I just don't think I will forget and think its a grand idea to do it again, but I have been assured that I will.
I met my midwife on Wednesday. She was really nice. I was a little nervous because there is a weird vibe to the whole "midwife" thing in the US. I always think of patchouli wearing overdue for a bath hippies when I think midwife. But in Sweden, its your only option. And I didn't smell any patchouli, she looked clean, and she was really professional and up to date.
I have started thinking about birthing options, and it turns out, you don't really have any in Sweden. I wanted a water birth but because of a large number of deaths, they don't do them in Sweden. Makes me wonder why they still do it in the US. I never even heard that your baby can die during one. That's very scary. So in light of all the dangers of not doing it in a hospital, it looks like I will be going full on hospital style. Yay.
I'm still not sure about the epidural. I know it hurts like a mofo, but I just feel unsure still. I guess we will see in about 6 months when I am in agony and screaming for anything to dull the pain!!
I have decided that since I have been feeling minutely better, I am gonna start doing this prenatal yoga dvd I got. Its been SO hard for me to get up and do anything. I suppose it wont hurt more than an extra throw up session to just try it. And it may even help.
I read that the uterus is the size of a peach and the baby is the size of a walnut now. That's so weird. I have been totally excited since getting the ultrasound picture where it really looks like a baby! The last one, it still looked like a blob.
I guess I better stop now. Body needs nap. Again.
3 comments:
Oh my, Nolie! Your baby looks just like you! JK! Seriously though, it looks as if the baby is rubbing its eye or waving to the camera! You've got a superstar on your hands already! So cute! You must be having a boy... I was way sicker with Liam than I was with Catherine. It is the worst and I totally sympathize! You should be feeling much better in the next few weeks, I hope! So glad to hear that you're happy with your midwife and that she's clean! Bummer on the water birth! I mean, if it's unsafe then obviously there's no question. The yoga sounds like a great idea. Staying as active as you can during your term will definately increase your energy, help you sleep better at night and help you bounce back into shape after having little bambino! So, I wanted to say "Hi Marcus!" We've heard great things about you and look forward to the day we get to meet! To bad y'all live half a world away! Oh well, our opportunity will come someday! Are you super stoked that you're gonna be a daddy? You're in for the best part of your life! Take care of your sweet wife and take full advantage of catering to her every need.. because it's the sweetest thing you can do during this time and it will never be forgotten! Well, I'm off for now! Loved the update! Love u, Vila
Hello! Sounds like your growing weirry. That happens, but take advantage of all the rest and relaxation now because you won't be getting much soon:] And take it from me. You do forget! Sometimes it takes a little while, but before you know it you'll be having baby blues. That little face tends to change our minds too. So precious! Congradultions. Can't wait to see some pregnant belly pictures.
Hello! Hope your week is off to a fabulous start! The weather here in Montana is gorgeeeeeeeous! It has been in the late 60's to low 70's the last few days, but... we're supposed to wake up Wednesday morning with snow in our driveway! What of the weather there? I talked with Kerbs last week, she's been reading your post and wants to send comments, just so you know. Once she has a google account underway, she'll be sending you some, I'm sure your dad too! O.K., so I read on your my space that you're addicted to the weather channel... that is so funny, cuz so is your dad... big time! Anyway, have a wonderful week. We hope you're feeling well. Any flutters yet? Loves, Vila
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