I don't know if I had forgotten these things because my children are so spaced out or because so many things about the end of a pregnancy get filed in the "please forget" bin but I surely had forgotten!
I had forgotten:
1. How hard it is to trim my toenails!
2. No matter how hard I work on my posture someone is going to criticize it, and it is usually a man!
3. It hurts my feelings to have people comment on how huge I am, but it also hurts when they say they can't tell that I am pregnant.
4. Just because pants fit one hour doesn't mean they will fit the next hour, it all depends on where that baby has decided to wiggle over to.
5. It doesn't matter how good a position feels on my aching muscles, if the baby doesn't like it, it isn't happening!
6. The belly makes a nice shelf to assist with carrying light objects.
7. How funny I look using aforementioned shelf!
8. Suddenly my back and lower legs itch all the time, and I swear it is because I can't reach them well anymore!
9. I wear more of my food than I eat... there is a long way for the food to ride on the fork when there is a baby belly to deal with!
10. EVERYONE expects me to be so tired of being pregnant that I want this baby here right now, when I don't mind having him to myself for a while and I love knowing that I am providing everything he needs as long as he is residing in my womb.
I am sure there are more, but right now... those are the things I can remember not remembering!
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Tunneling through
Many years ago I tried to get hired at a factory. Factories, I soon learned, require one big thing when they are hiring. You have to "pass" a carpal tunnel test. They shoot little jolts of electricity into your wrists and then measure the reaction time, or at least that was my understanding of it. Anyway, I "failed." In effect they said that were I to have a job with repetitive motions I would end up with carpal tunnel. Consequently, the factory didn't want me. Like I said, that was many years ago. Over the years I have had very little evidence of carpal tunnel issues. "Haha- shows what they know" I would think to myself when ever the memory of that almost job came to mind.
But, alas, it did not last. About a month ago I noticed that my hands would go numb when I was driving. I just blamed the car. I thought it must be vibrating somehow and I just wasn't really noticing it. Then I noticed that my hands and arms would kind of go to sleep every once in a while, more than normal but still they awoke easily so no big deal. Then last week- something changed. Suddenly I would go from my hands feeling fine to having no sense of feeling whatsoever in them. Sometimes it actually affected my entire arms. I can control my hands but no longer can I rely on the sense of touch to guide my hands because any touch is outweighed by the constant stream of pain that attacks my hands. And it is more hours than not. Honestly, since it really kicked in I have had maybe 2 to 3 hours a day where my right hand isn't in that obnoxious pain. My left hand doesn't hurt as much or as bad but that right hand hurts enough that I find myself waking up in tears.
And it annoys me! Yep, that is the kind of woman I am. I am not mentioning it because I want any pity or anything like that. I simply need to vent. This stupid pain annoys me! I mean, seriously, I have things to get done! I have a blanket left to crochet. I have laundry to do every day. I have errands to run. I have a little boy to take care of and teach to read and write. This pain is getting on my nerves! (No pun intended)
I spoke to my doctor about it and he is pretty sure that it is just carpal tunnel. My research has taught me that somewhere between 10 and 25% of pregnant women (depending on the source) suffer from some sort of carpal tunnel during pregnancy. Most sites say that after Will is born I won't have this annoyance in my hands anymore (though one site only used the word may and that kind of worried me.) Until then the doctor told me to get some braces for my hands. I am hoping that they help.
Speaking of the braces, I just have to relay this because it tickles me. The day that the doctor told me to get braces I went to the local pharmacy/drug store and looked at all the braces that claimed to help alleviate carpal tunnel pain. There were 3 different types so I picked one and away I went. Today, Hubby and I went grocery shopping. While there Hubby started looking at something in the grocery store pharmacy so I peaked at the braces. Would you believe that not only did the grocery store offer more types of braces, the braces were priced better at the grocery store as well? What the....? How crazy is that?
Anyway, I have to go now and put on the brace that Hubby bought me at the grocery store. It's a night time brace, made to be slept in. We shall see how I do sleeping with my hands turned into stubs! Haha!
But, alas, it did not last. About a month ago I noticed that my hands would go numb when I was driving. I just blamed the car. I thought it must be vibrating somehow and I just wasn't really noticing it. Then I noticed that my hands and arms would kind of go to sleep every once in a while, more than normal but still they awoke easily so no big deal. Then last week- something changed. Suddenly I would go from my hands feeling fine to having no sense of feeling whatsoever in them. Sometimes it actually affected my entire arms. I can control my hands but no longer can I rely on the sense of touch to guide my hands because any touch is outweighed by the constant stream of pain that attacks my hands. And it is more hours than not. Honestly, since it really kicked in I have had maybe 2 to 3 hours a day where my right hand isn't in that obnoxious pain. My left hand doesn't hurt as much or as bad but that right hand hurts enough that I find myself waking up in tears.
And it annoys me! Yep, that is the kind of woman I am. I am not mentioning it because I want any pity or anything like that. I simply need to vent. This stupid pain annoys me! I mean, seriously, I have things to get done! I have a blanket left to crochet. I have laundry to do every day. I have errands to run. I have a little boy to take care of and teach to read and write. This pain is getting on my nerves! (No pun intended)
I spoke to my doctor about it and he is pretty sure that it is just carpal tunnel. My research has taught me that somewhere between 10 and 25% of pregnant women (depending on the source) suffer from some sort of carpal tunnel during pregnancy. Most sites say that after Will is born I won't have this annoyance in my hands anymore (though one site only used the word may and that kind of worried me.) Until then the doctor told me to get some braces for my hands. I am hoping that they help.
Speaking of the braces, I just have to relay this because it tickles me. The day that the doctor told me to get braces I went to the local pharmacy/drug store and looked at all the braces that claimed to help alleviate carpal tunnel pain. There were 3 different types so I picked one and away I went. Today, Hubby and I went grocery shopping. While there Hubby started looking at something in the grocery store pharmacy so I peaked at the braces. Would you believe that not only did the grocery store offer more types of braces, the braces were priced better at the grocery store as well? What the....? How crazy is that?
Anyway, I have to go now and put on the brace that Hubby bought me at the grocery store. It's a night time brace, made to be slept in. We shall see how I do sleeping with my hands turned into stubs! Haha!
Monday, March 21, 2011
Some days just make me smile!
Today was an awesome day, I think. We planted roses, a bunch of flowers, spread weed and feed, etc. Since I can't exactly bend very well for the gardening the kids did a lot of the planting. They seemed to enjoy it (especially spraying off the dirt at the end) plus they really got their energy out. We got to be together and get things done. We had ice cream for dinner (it doesn't hurt every once in a while!) and then the kids hit the hay early.
And then- then I got things done. Now I know this is going to sound odd but despite all the other things we got done today I am most excited about the two things I accomplished after the kids went to bed! Haha! And one of them would seem like nothing to most people.
First of all, I prepared all the fabric for making the crib skirt this week. That required washing it, drying it (to preshrink it) and then- ironing it. All 6 to 7 yards of it. I HATE IRONING! I have no problems doing laundry, dusting, scrubbing or any of the other things that people often admit to hating but I hate ironing! Don't know why, just do. But I got it all done tonight.
And getting that done meant that I could finish another task... making the crib mobile. I seriously think this is the cutest craft I have ever made! I adore it and, honestly, I never say that about things I made. Other people will oooh and ahhh over them but I always seem a crooked place or a wrinkle or a missed stitch or something like that... but this is just too cute! I love it to pieces! It is simple and adorable at the same time, and totally perfect for the room!
Anyway, just wanted to share a great day... no lottery winnings or trips to Disney World, but a great day just the same!
And then- then I got things done. Now I know this is going to sound odd but despite all the other things we got done today I am most excited about the two things I accomplished after the kids went to bed! Haha! And one of them would seem like nothing to most people.
First of all, I prepared all the fabric for making the crib skirt this week. That required washing it, drying it (to preshrink it) and then- ironing it. All 6 to 7 yards of it. I HATE IRONING! I have no problems doing laundry, dusting, scrubbing or any of the other things that people often admit to hating but I hate ironing! Don't know why, just do. But I got it all done tonight.
And getting that done meant that I could finish another task... making the crib mobile. I seriously think this is the cutest craft I have ever made! I adore it and, honestly, I never say that about things I made. Other people will oooh and ahhh over them but I always seem a crooked place or a wrinkle or a missed stitch or something like that... but this is just too cute! I love it to pieces! It is simple and adorable at the same time, and totally perfect for the room!
Anyway, just wanted to share a great day... no lottery winnings or trips to Disney World, but a great day just the same!
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
The big countdown!
Today marked the start of our big countdown. We have just one month before this baby is scheduled to be in my arms. In one month our lives will change, again! That means that we also have one month to finish our to-do list.
We have been working really hard at this list, and yet it isn't done. We are sitting at 84 out of 113. And tomorrow somehow it will probably change- to 84 out of 114. Ha ha! Some things aren't things that can be accomplished in an instant (like train the kitties to stay off the baby stuff) and some things are only missing pieces before they can be crossed off. Other things- well, I am starting to worry they won't be done. I mean, I can't control how fast stuff sells on craigslist. But I need it all sold before I can cross that off the list, or I need to decide to keep it for a while or give it away or something. Anyway, I know I should focus on how much has been done and how wonderful it will be to have Will in my arms. I am really going to try to focus on those and not let the fact that I have to accomplish at least one thing a day to complete the tasks by our due date make my skin itch. You all might have to help me with that though! :P
We have been working really hard at this list, and yet it isn't done. We are sitting at 84 out of 113. And tomorrow somehow it will probably change- to 84 out of 114. Ha ha! Some things aren't things that can be accomplished in an instant (like train the kitties to stay off the baby stuff) and some things are only missing pieces before they can be crossed off. Other things- well, I am starting to worry they won't be done. I mean, I can't control how fast stuff sells on craigslist. But I need it all sold before I can cross that off the list, or I need to decide to keep it for a while or give it away or something. Anyway, I know I should focus on how much has been done and how wonderful it will be to have Will in my arms. I am really going to try to focus on those and not let the fact that I have to accomplish at least one thing a day to complete the tasks by our due date make my skin itch. You all might have to help me with that though! :P
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Somebody's Eyes are Watching
Have you ever felt like someone or something was watching you? You instinctively know that there are eyes trained upon you. You just know- Somebody's eyes are watching. Well, I do know. Why? Because those eyes belong to one of our beloved felines.
Her name is Pattycake and she is Boogie's cat. She is his because she is the kitty that loves the attention of little hands and a loud voice. She doesn't mind that he gives as many hugs and kisses on her face as he does bits of petting. She doesn't even mind being wrapped up in his arms for a rather lengthy period of time. She is just a great cat for a little boy.
And so you ask- then why do I think she is watching me? Well, simply put- she is. She has been really affected by this pregnancy. Once I left the first trimester behind her behavior changed drastically. She is still super sweet to Boogie. She still chooses his loving over anyone else's, but she has also picked up the habit of watching me. Really, she guards me.
When she is allowed in my room at night she sleeps between me and the door. When she isn't supposed to be in my room at night she attempts to hide beneath the bed, between me and the door. If her attempts to hide fail, she sits outside my door ever vigilant. She sits near me during the day, always on watch for something coming to harm me. When I am overexerting myself she positions herself at my feet and meows at me, herding me back to a place to rest. When I am alone in the house she stays near me except when making rounds to check that all is safe. I don't know if it is me she is guarding or if she is protecting this baby but she is definitely guarding us.
I don't know what a darling little cat can do to protect me should harm come my way, but somehow she reassures me that I always have someone with me in this pregnancy. I always have a little protection around me, even when I can't see it. It's nice, it's sweet and I adore her for it. And I thank God for my little reminder in the form of a darling cat.
Her name is Pattycake and she is Boogie's cat. She is his because she is the kitty that loves the attention of little hands and a loud voice. She doesn't mind that he gives as many hugs and kisses on her face as he does bits of petting. She doesn't even mind being wrapped up in his arms for a rather lengthy period of time. She is just a great cat for a little boy.
And so you ask- then why do I think she is watching me? Well, simply put- she is. She has been really affected by this pregnancy. Once I left the first trimester behind her behavior changed drastically. She is still super sweet to Boogie. She still chooses his loving over anyone else's, but she has also picked up the habit of watching me. Really, she guards me.
When she is allowed in my room at night she sleeps between me and the door. When she isn't supposed to be in my room at night she attempts to hide beneath the bed, between me and the door. If her attempts to hide fail, she sits outside my door ever vigilant. She sits near me during the day, always on watch for something coming to harm me. When I am overexerting myself she positions herself at my feet and meows at me, herding me back to a place to rest. When I am alone in the house she stays near me except when making rounds to check that all is safe. I don't know if it is me she is guarding or if she is protecting this baby but she is definitely guarding us.
I don't know what a darling little cat can do to protect me should harm come my way, but somehow she reassures me that I always have someone with me in this pregnancy. I always have a little protection around me, even when I can't see it. It's nice, it's sweet and I adore her for it. And I thank God for my little reminder in the form of a darling cat.
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