Saturday, 10/17/15: 19 weeks and 5 days
On Thursday after work we attended a
Breastfeeding Class to learn more about that option. Just like with the Baptism class, Adam and I
were the only parents in attendance so it was nice having the teacher all to
ourselves! The two hours were packed
full of interesting information and knowledge I hadn’t considered before and
we’re curious yet open to see how everything will turn out in a few months.
Last night, before bed, I also shared the news via text with
my best friend from high school and with one of my former roommates in
York. Meredith responded by saying she
had had a dream about a month ago that we were expecting!! How funny!
I am excited about this morning’s plan to have pictures
taken with the pups and Adam on campus amidst the changing leaves. One of my former students, who did terrific
work on a photo/video project for our department last year, is taking the photos
so it will be fun to see her reaction when she realizes why we’re taking these
photos. Hehe!
Here are some of my favorites from this morning. Thanks again Cheryl!!
Tuesday, 10/20/15: 20 weeks and 1 day
A colleague in the Pscyhology Department shared she is using one of the ultrasound pictures I sent her of the baby in her
class as they talk about prenatal development. I love this idea!! How fun it is to think of our little boy or girl having an impact on today's college students through serving as the image in a college lecure and already making a difference in the world in his or her own unique way!! This was also the week we broke the news on a Marathon Monday via Facebook to extended family/friends and also at work to my students. The news spread like wildfire on campus it seemed with former students coming by my office to express their congratulations and current students smiling from ear to ear as I made the announcement in each of the four classes. This link will show you the pictures (at the bottom of the page) I used to announce the news to my students in their classes yesterday. Adam and I were blown away by the love and best wishes that were sent our way upon our big "reveal" of the baby news in person and online alike. We're so blessed to be surrounded by those who care for us and love the baby already so much virtually and in person!!
Fri., 10/23/15: 20 weeks 4 days
I’m feeling good in spite of
cramping a lot these days and had a little spotting yesterday for the first
time but the folks at the doctor appt. this afternoon didn’t seem too concerned
so I’m not worrying too much about it.
It was a smidge disappointing not getting my belly measured as planned
since I apparently don’t have a belly yet even though I feel much bigger than my normal size. LOL! I
go back to the hospital on a Tuesday in early Nov. for a specialist appt. to
get a look at the baby’s spinal cord since he/she was too active last time then
I have the glucose testing on Nov. 18th at our regular doctor. I thought I would be seeing the baby today
but they didn’t do the kind of ultrasound I thought they would do and instead
*only* heard the heartbeat but everything seemed to check out fine so that’s
good!
It’s been overwhelming since
announcing our news at the start of the week to say the least. Posting it on facebook
just before going to work on Monday and then telling all four classes on Monday
made for a CrAzY week on top of advising and meetings. People are looking at me differently and it’s
weird having students ask me random pregnancy/body-related questions but I guess that is what
happens when you share life-changing news such as this! : D
Thursday,
10/29: 21 weeks 3 days
Saying this was a rough week is quite the understatement but sweet words from my dear friend, Lauren, back in York helped. I also started wearing some of my maternity clothing I had picked up on consignment this week and received loads of compliments on a striped dress I wore for the first time. I think I may wear it to Christmas Day mass if it still fits by then. A colleague also sent me an email saying how much she enjoys pregnant women and how they are full of beauty. It is hearing words like these that help in getting me away from looking inward with a critical eye and instead, looking outside myself with a broader appreciation for and larger perspective of the miracle that is truly unfolding and growing before our eyes! Today, I'm thankful for all the moral support and cheerleaders we have in our corner who help during the rough patches...not only during pregnancy but throughout life in general.
Sunday, 11/01: 21 weeks 6 days
I started writing this post from the car somewhere on the turnpike in Pennsylvania and admittedly was in a grumpy mood. We had a MUCH later than anticipated start back
to Ohio this afternoon and were extremely tired of being in the car...but, overall, the trip back was
uneventful and we finally made it back to our cozy little home which lifted my spirits. After this hectic jam-packed weekend of Halloween festivities back home (you can read more about this fun time away with family and Monika that includes some pictures in the Day 1 and Day 2 section of this blog posting), I'm learning that my usual constant
go-go pace is not mixing well w/ pregnancy and need to learn to slow down...the
late nights of grading and the mornings of going in to work early followed by a
non-stop weekend took its toll physically and emotionally later on in the week.
While my new goal is
to try to slow down this week, as we approach our 22nd week, it seems the baby as of late is in super active
mode especially today when he or she was doing what felt like all kinds of twists
& flips. As of this past week, the flutters have turned into all out spasms or pokes it feels
like! Perhaps the little bambino or bambina is trying to keep up with us and our hectic crazy pace? ; ) Seriously though...I'm thankful that
nothing much is going on outside work this week as I seek to find a new
work/life balance as we prepare for the little one with the upcoming busy holiday season just around the corner! As I write this, I realize that is more important than ever to find a balance since it's not just about me...or about Adam..but about a new little one who will be joining us in just a little over four months!! He or she is the priority now and we must do everything we can to put the needs of him or her above ours. What a treasured gift and honor!!
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