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Monday, October 26, 2009
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Mommy Blogging: 29 Weeks & Endless Tasks
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 [Crescent Beach]
I will continue to blog as long as I can, I just know once little Lydia gets here I will be swamped.
So I am 29 weeks now. Lydia is a wiggling and kicking around in there more, or maybe I can just feel her more.
So far the Gestational Diabetes testing is going well. I haven't really changed my diet and it seems I am fine. 5 tests a day. 5 pricks of the finger a day. Out of the 20+ tests I've done to this point, only a couple have been a few points over what it should be. So I think by Thursday I might be able to show I don't have GD, and only have to do a few test here or there over the rest of the pregnancy to be sure. Thank goodness I have 80% coverage on my prescriptions through medical at work, because the test strips, the pee strips, and the lances cost me $30! That's after the 80% is taken off. Holy cow that is expensive stuff.
 
In other mommy duties, regarding my fur baby Bear Cat, well his swollen gland didn't go away after a week of meds, and I waited a week to see if it would clear on it's own. No dice. BIG BIG thanks to Lisa at RAPS for giving me another week of meds to blast him. It seems to be doing the trick. He sure hates that liquid medicine but I usually sneak it in him as he's laying down. Easier for a prego me to wrangle a 14 pound cat while he is snoozing on the bed. LOL
I am too independent. I assembled the crib all by myself this weekend. Granted it wasn't THAT hard. 5 big pieces to put together with 8 bolts. I used a chair to hold up the bottom in place. LOL I had a little trouble getting back up off the floor though. I must admit.
I ordered the crib mattress and that cute little bedding set from Sears. It arrives November 6th - look forward to pictures. My baby shower is coming up on the 21st.
I am registered at Babies R Us & TJ Kids and Sears. I haven't got to go on the sites and add every thing I might like, but if anyone out there wanted to know. Now you know.
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I notice now how many things are getting awkward. Leaning over the sink to wash my face is near impossible. My belly is in the way. Shopping carts at the supermart are a tad annoying, when I forget my belly and bump into those nasty "don't steal this cart" gadgets that you put your coin into. Who designed that!
I have also realized my car, my cute little sports car, is not practical for the future. I have been attempting to fix the squeal that appears to be an alternator issue, with not much luck. My family mechanic, has been monkeying with it for over a week now. I appreciate all the work my brother has put into it, but I'm frustrated that the squeal is still there.
I want to sell the sucker.
 
[A walk with Jas and the boys @ Crescent Beach.]
I have a hard time getting out of the car, it is very low to the ground. I have a hard time closing the big wide open door when I get in. As I get bigger I'm sure it will be even more a task. gawd forbid someone parks too close to the driver's door. A few times I've barely made it in.
I can't even imagine hauling a baby seat in and out of that tiny little back seat. It is not a car built for child seats. I have read the forums at the web site that is dedicated to my car, the owners there have successfully used the car, with car seats etc. But frankly to me it seems silly.
I am looking at trading it. Getting a 4 door sedan. Oh my.
I'll keep you posted on how that fantastical decision unfolds. I doubt I will be able to do it any time soon though. Time is running out. Plus I'd have to sell my car first to get another one, which leaves me in limbo. UGH. Decisions. Decisions. And you all know how I don't like to rush into my decisions. LOL
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I have decided to work to December 15th. My last pay-cheque. Then I understand it takes a month for the EI to kick in. Great. BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET. Thank goodness I am a wizard at it. Making a little go a long way is my motto.
Working out the details of my leave from work, preparing endless lists of how to do my tasks, and planning to help my boss as much as possible with the whole process.
On top of all that I am losing my mind. I think most people who know me, know I have a very sharp memory, and frankly I'm losing it. I am calling people the wrong names, I am doing things and forgetting what I was doing, today I spent most of the day trying to figure out who had paid a bill on Friday, a piece of paper I couldn't find, until my co-worker found it on top of the copy machine. LOL. Losing it completely.
I think really it is more that my mind is pre-occupied, too much rattling in there, and I am mindlessly going through routines, without recall.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALEXA (my niece) WHO TURNED 10 TODAY.
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pre-written & posted by Barbara Doduk & scheduled to publish @
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aww happy 29 weeks! I'm 31 weeks today! :) Do you feel the baby more squirming and doing full body movements now? I know that is what i feel alot more than just kicks now. I can see my whole belly rolling like waves. It's cute!
When is your baby shower? TJ kids is awesome eh? I didn't register there though. I'm just registered at Babies R Us.
I know I won't blog once the baby comes either. i barely blog now and it is just to update about baby. lol. You should post pictures of your crib? what bedding did you order from Sears?
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The awkward-ness is, well, awkward. I didn't really enjoy it. I know many women say that they miss being pregnant, but I was so glad to be able to bend over again it never even occurred to me.
And good luck with the car thing. That sounds like a tricky decision, for sure.
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Thanks Naomi. Yes she's moving around more. Baby shower is the 21st.
I pick up the bedding on Nov 6th. I'll post a photo after I get it. :)
Amber, You have a great informational web site. Enjoyed your info on Mat Leave. I am really freaked about going on Mat Leave. Money will be WAYYYYY too tight. In the end I may have to just sell my car to afford this kid. LOL
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aww happy 29 weeks! I'm 31 weeks today! :) Do you feel the baby more squirming and doing full body movements now? I know that is what i feel alot more than just kicks now. I can see my whole belly rolling like waves. It's cute!
When is your baby shower? TJ kids is awesome eh? I didn't register there though. I'm just registered at Babies R Us.
I know I won't blog once the baby comes either. i barely blog now and it is just to update about baby. lol. You should post pictures of your crib? what bedding did you order from Sears?