I know it's been forever since my last post. I've been feeling much better. The nausea actually stopped shortly after my last post, which is nice. My appetite has returned but now I can't eat more than a quarter of a plate before I'm stuffed. The baby seems to be taking up all kinds of room in there. Occasionally, I feel the belly stretching pains. Those are pretty bad sometimes. The other day I got up from the couch and I suppose I got up too fast because the pain in my stomach was painful enough that I started to blackout a bit. All of a sudden my vision started to tunnel. It was scary and only lasted for a few seconds. I sat back down immediately but I have to keep reminding myself to take things slower. Well, if I don't remind myself my body sure will.
I bought my first maternity clothes last week. A couple of tops and a pair of capris and shorts from Kohl's. They are all super cute and comfy. I don't plan on buying a lot of clothes but I don't know of too many people that still have their maternity wear and the stuff on Craig's list looks yucky. I do notice that I think it's time to upgrade the bras soon. I've already out grown one and the other is uncomfortable. Especially to sleep in. I don't normally wear bras to bed but they feel better lately if they've been wrangled in for the night. The next thing to buy is a bathing suit. It's time to upgrade to a one piece or a tankini. I'm not ashamed of my belly but I heard it's bad to sun the belly because the skin doesn't bounce back as well later.
Well the real reason for the post besides a quick update on my overall well being is.... I felt my first kicks! Yesterday I was vacuuming and my back started hurting so I sat on the couch to rest and suddenly I felt a "flick" on my lower belly, toward my left side. Then about 5 or 10 seconds later I felt it again! Same spot. I laid down on the couch to see if he/she would keep it up but that's all I've felt so far. Either way it's exciting.
FYI: It will probably be a few more weeks before we can find out the sex. I've heard the doctors usually do it at 20 weeks.
You were six months old and full of fun, With a blink of an eye, you suddenly were 1.. There were many things we were going to do, But I turned my head and you turned two... At two, you were very dependent on me, But independence took over when you were three... Your third birthday, another year I tried to ignore, But when I lit the candles there weren't 3, but four... Four was the year that you really thrived, Why, look at you now, you're already five... Now you are ready for books and rules, This is the year that you go to school... The big day came; you were anxious to go, We walked to the bus, going oh so slow... As you climbed aboard and waved goodbye, I felt a lump in my throat and a tears stung my eyes... Time goes so fast, its hard to believe, That yesterday you were home here with me... And tomorrow when the bus brings you home & you jump to the ground You'll be wearing your cap and graduation gown... So I'm holding on to these moments as hard as I can, Because the next time I look, I'll be seeing a woman!
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About Me
- Liz Robitaille
- I'm a stay at home mommy to Emily, also known as the most gorgeous girl in the world! Married to the most worderful man who also happens to be my best-friend.
Thanks for the baby belly update...now get us some belly picks!!!!
ReplyDeleteIsn't it amazing to feel those little kicks? Wait until you lay down and he or she does somersaults and you see your whole belly contort-awesome! :o)
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