My 28 Week Appointment; Travis; Insurance.

Things went really well! I had to drink that nasty orange glucose stuff for the gestational diabetes test, which I'm so glad turned out negative since diabetes runs in my family, but that drink! It actually didn't taste all that horrible, but it made me sick for about 2 hours afterwards, to the point I thought I might throw up or pass out. It was weird, and kinda scary. My Mom took off work that day to go with me since I figured I'd be at the hospital for most of the day, which I was really glad she was there. I got to the lab about 9am, and by 9:30am I was back getting my blood drawn for the glucose test, and for my Rhogam shot. I had to wait a couple hours before getting the shot, so we went shopping and got breakfast (which I couldn't hardly eat from feeling sick). We went to Toys R Us and I got a Fisher Price Rainforest Crib sheet as an extra, and then we went to Old Navy where I was treated to two maternity shirts from my Mom, and I indulged in two pairs of flip flops.

We went back to the hospital and I went to get my shot. I really dreaded it, since I was told before that it would sting. The nurse asked me if I wanted it in my hip or arm, and I said neither! It was sort of funny. But it didn't hurt or sting at all, surprisingly.

Next was my actual dr.'s appointment...after all that poking and prodding, I was ready to get it over with and go home! The baby is growing right on schedule. She measured me, but didn't tell me what it was, but his heartbeat was a strong 151. I am on my every two week visits now, but since I'm a week late in posting this, I go back next Monday. It is really nerve racking hearing the dr. say, now you come back every two weeks. I guess now it's inevitable that the baby will be coming soon. Lately, I've been having feelings about the birth of our son that I really didn't expect. For as long as I can remember I have been scared to death at the thought of giving birth. Even people I knew from my late teens to early twenties said to me how they didn't think I wanted kids. But of course, I always knew I would, and wanted them too, I was just so afraid. But now that I know it's getting so close I find myself thinking more about the first time I see him than I do about how much it's going to hurt. I still do think about the pain, and it freaks me out, but I just have to keep reminding myself that women have done this since the beginning of time, and do it everyday still. I still imagine myself having a panic attack on the way to the hospital, but I'm relieved knowing that it will all be for a good cause. It's just strange to me how my maternal instincts and feelings are starting to kick in. I'm just glad to know they're there! I have been really worried also about after he's born and how I'll do taking care of this new little person. Part of me is still detached from the idea that there is actually a baby growing inside my belly, so I wonder how I'll feel about him when he's finally here. Then the other part of me is so excited and knows that I'll love him so much and won't let anything bad happen to him. It's like this constant emotional roller coaster I'm on, it's exhausting! I'm not even sure I'm making any sense at this point.

The baby has been interacting with me and Travis lately too. It is the most amazing thing. He will move around and we will rub my belly there and he will kick back! It has really helped us start to bond with him in a different way. He also likes when we play his Rainforest Soother in his crib and read to him. He moves around like crazy. It's so exciting!

In other news, Travis started summer quarter this past week. He's taking 3 classes instead of the usual 4 because as always, summer sessions are jam packed with info in a shorter timeframe. He is taking Process Control, which he says is like learning how to work in a power plant's control room with all the buttons (I'd have fun just pushing different colored ones :-)) He's also taking Technical Writing, which is his last writing class! And the hardest by far is Global Issues. It's really hard for him because for one he hates politics, but two, it talks alot about the war in Iraq which he has major issues with. I was helping him over the weekend do 4 analysis questions, which ended up being a 5 page word document! And he has a 2 page reaction paper that's due on Wednesday, not to mention his other classes! I feel bad for him, plus it's really boring for me when he's doing homework.

He also replaced our front porch roof because it leaked so badly, and had our electric service changed over and moved our breaker box to the inside of the house. This was all in an effort to get better homeowners insurance, which ended up going in our favor with one little glitch. I had called my soon to be former insurance agent to come do a home inspection. I asked when a good time would be because I was willing to work around her schedule, but she said whatever time I set, they'd be there. Well, no they weren't! She didn't even have the decency to call, and I still haven't heard from her 2 business days later! I figured if we are going to pay her hundreds of dollars a year and have 5 insurance policies through that agency, and my business isn't that important, then I'll take my money else where. I contacted another agent that afternoon and they said they would call me the next day to schedule an inspection. Well, the inspector's son had a ball game at the park that night and she did it that same evening! I was impressed. So considering the great service I've gotten so far, not to mention a far better price quote, I'm transferring all my insurance to them. Hey, I'm all for competition!

Well, now that I've wrote a book, I'll quit typing for now. :-) Have a great Monday!

It's finished!;27 Weeks

Here's a picture of me at 27 weeks and some nursery pictures-

Travis & Mom putting up the border

The finished product...looks good!

Travis putting together the crib

The crib with the bedding

The only thing I still need to actually complete the room is a dresser. I'm really happy with how the paint color turned out and how it matches the bedding and border. I'm glad I picked this theme over all the other choices. Travis and I go in there sometimes and just sit in the rocking chair and almost fall asleep, it's so relaxing in there. Thanks to Travis for doing pretty much everything, and to my Mom for helping with the border.

I have alot to write about, but really don't have the time right now since Travis promised to spend the evening with me and here I am now while he's waiting. :-( Hopefully I'll get the time within the next day or so.

Also, congratulations to Travis for getting straight A's again for Spring quarter. I'm extremely proud of you! Keep up the great work!

My Surprise Last Night
Last night my Eastern Star friends threw me and another girl who is also pregnant, due in August, a surprise baby shower! I was totally tricked by them all into thinking the surprise shower was just for the other girl, Erin. Well, after the meeting we all went into the dining area, where I knew everything would be set up for Erin. Then I saw there were two sets of gifts and I glanced at the cake and it said "Welcome Babies". I whispered to Mom, "I thought this was just for Erin." I was and still am blown away. I got alot of really nice gifts. It's nice to know they all care so much about each other to do something this nice for us. Here's some pictures...(Please excuse the background, nursery renovations are taking place)

The tables were decorated with these...it was adorable!

My Balloons :-)

I got quite a few newborn and 0-3 months outfits, a laundry hamper, blankets, washcloths, diapers, and baby toys. I'm sure baby will love everything!

Alittle Freaked Out...

I just got home from my monthly doctor's checkup. Everything is going well still, his heartbeat was 135, she measured my belly for the first time, and it was in good range also. Then at the end of the appointment she said that now instead of coming every four weeks, next time I come back in three and after that every two. I didn't think it was quite time for all that yet so it is freaking me out alittle that things are moving so quickly. I was thinking that I was approaching my sixth month (even though you don't go by months, I know) but she said it was more like my seventh and that in a week and a half I'd be in my third trimester! I knew I'm due in September, but still, it's like I lost a month of preparation here!

At my next appointment I'll be up there all day. I have to drink a nasty orange sugar drink so they can test my blood for gestational diabetes, and also they are going to test my blood for antibodies. If the antibody test comes back negative, I'll have to go that evening for a Rogam shot, which I need since my blood type is a negative and Travis' is a positive, that way there won't be a problem with the baby's blood and mine mixing if they are not the same type. I think that's how it goes anyways.

We got started on the nursery finally. It's all cleaned out where our junk was in there from the time we moved in. And we, meaning Travis ;-), tore down all the wallpaper. Now it needs some drywall putty in some places, and then painted. The crib should be here this week. And I ordered the Happy Tails bedding collection, it should be here next week. I think that the room will look great when we're finally finished with it.

Here's the crib we ordered...

And as promised, here's some of my ultrasound pictures that I haven't gotten around to posting.