Things are great! Life is chugging along. Ed is doing fantastic, and is actually being released early! Early as in, tomorrow! As always, I have to add in the caveat that he still has a long road in front of him, but it's amazing to see him do something as simple as put his ankle on top of his opposite knee while seated. I'm sure you wouldn't think anything of doing that as you're reading this, but it's huge for Ed. For him it means being able to merely put on his socks and shoes. He will be continuing treatment and rehab via an outpatient set up. I can't wait to have him home. He hasn't been home since August 7th. He hasn't had a haircut or a good night's sleep in his own bed or a cuddle with the cats or simply unsupervised time since August 7th. Blows my mind when I think about it. His birthday is this Saturday and we are attempting to plan an evening out to celebrate. Haven't had one of those since... July? Before he left for China? So, goes without saying, we're both very excited.
I've started packing up the apartment and I allllllmost forgot how unfun packing can be. Especially now, I can hardly lift anything. I don't necessarily believe I can't lift because I'm pregnant, but I am suffering from some terrible hang up in my spine that makes it really difficult to do much. I'm fantasizing about decorating our new place, conveniently ignoring the whole having to actually move-in part that comes first. The therapists asked Ed what I was up to a couple days ago and he said I was, 'probably visualizing packing.' He may or may not have been correct... :)
Life is appointment after appointment lately! I can't complain too much because they are mostly for lovely things like prenatal yoga, prenatal massages, seeing the Dr. to check on the baby, etc. But it is a little overwhelming how everything is so scheduled all of a sudden. Maybe it's training for future school days and playing taxi for the kids? Today I'm checking out a chiropractor, and after Ed comes home tomorrow we'll be adding in his schedule of treatments and rehab. We're also meeting with some doulas and a midwife and looking into childbirth prep classes. Life is really picking up and I am completely ready for a new routine that involves Ed feeling better and no more hospitals or in-patient rehabs!
So to recap, things are really good and there will be more and more to talk about from this point on - hopefully continuing on this whole 'good' streak!
How far along? 20 Weeks... halfway already?! Where did the first half of this adventure go?
How Big Is Baby? A bananaI've started packing up the apartment and I allllllmost forgot how unfun packing can be. Especially now, I can hardly lift anything. I don't necessarily believe I can't lift because I'm pregnant, but I am suffering from some terrible hang up in my spine that makes it really difficult to do much. I'm fantasizing about decorating our new place, conveniently ignoring the whole having to actually move-in part that comes first. The therapists asked Ed what I was up to a couple days ago and he said I was, 'probably visualizing packing.' He may or may not have been correct... :)
Life is appointment after appointment lately! I can't complain too much because they are mostly for lovely things like prenatal yoga, prenatal massages, seeing the Dr. to check on the baby, etc. But it is a little overwhelming how everything is so scheduled all of a sudden. Maybe it's training for future school days and playing taxi for the kids? Today I'm checking out a chiropractor, and after Ed comes home tomorrow we'll be adding in his schedule of treatments and rehab. We're also meeting with some doulas and a midwife and looking into childbirth prep classes. Life is really picking up and I am completely ready for a new routine that involves Ed feeling better and no more hospitals or in-patient rehabs!
So to recap, things are really good and there will be more and more to talk about from this point on - hopefully continuing on this whole 'good' streak!
How far along? 20 Weeks... halfway already?! Where did the first half of this adventure go?
Sleep: Been very nice lately. I've been 'back of my mind' worrying about the move, and mostly focused on the excitement of Ed coming home. That definitely helps me sleep easier. Plus the evenings are getting colder and everyone knows how I love the cold. I even broke out my flannel sheets!
Best moment this week: Finding out Ed would be coming home early.
Movement: Fluttering? Maybe? It's pretty hard to tell. Nothing that makes me feel comforted so I'm still being a worrywart in this area.
Symptoms: My body is liking nothing I eat. At all. It all tastes good and then it all goes to hell. I won't go into specifics but it runs the gamut and it's REALLY annoying. I wouldn't say I had a stomach of steel before, in fact, Ed would probably say I've always been a sensitive eater... but this is ridiculous.
Food cravings/aversions: Sweets. But also, craving food that makes my body happy. I don't know what that is yet, but I'm looking. Weight wise, I think I'm finally on track so I can start to eat like a normal human again. Adding in some fish again. I can't believe I was eating it once a week before the baby and now I haven't had much of anything in months.
Gender: tbd
Belly Button in or out? In and maintaining it's state of flatness. It's kinda weird, this is the flattest that part of my stomach has ever been!
What I miss: Being able to just 'do' things. Whether it's lifting boxes, running, eating whatever the hell I want, etc. Lately, I've missed lacing up and going for a run. I'm trying to find the motivation to go walk, but it's so much less exhilarating than running... even if my pace is about equal for both :-P
What I am looking forward to: Looking more and more pregnant and hopefully feeling this little alien punch and kick it's way into my awareness. I know everyone ends up complaining about it at the end of the pregnancy but, I'm pretty excited to get there.
Funny moment of the week: This is two part...
1. Realizing I'm already making grunting noises when I try to move myself around. I've had some rough back pain so that makes my movements much slower and stiffer even though I'm not all that big yet. I sound much further along than I am... poor Ed, little does he know how hard sleeping will be with my laborious turning from side to side.
2. Most of the nurses know I'm expecting and have started calling the baby 'their little rehab baby.' This past weekend one of them came by with extra cartons of milk to 'feed the baby.' It's very sweet. One nurse missed the memo though and after a recent overnight stay with Ed at rehab (they set up a cot next to his bed), she went up and asked him if I was pregnant. He said, 'yes.' She seemed surprised and asked, 'But she stayed here last night?' And Ed replied, 'Well, it didn't happen last night I swear!' She laughed and said 'well, I know that!' :) They're all very lovely people and have made for some very interesting times.
1. Realizing I'm already making grunting noises when I try to move myself around. I've had some rough back pain so that makes my movements much slower and stiffer even though I'm not all that big yet. I sound much further along than I am... poor Ed, little does he know how hard sleeping will be with my laborious turning from side to side.
2. Most of the nurses know I'm expecting and have started calling the baby 'their little rehab baby.' This past weekend one of them came by with extra cartons of milk to 'feed the baby.' It's very sweet. One nurse missed the memo though and after a recent overnight stay with Ed at rehab (they set up a cot next to his bed), she went up and asked him if I was pregnant. He said, 'yes.' She seemed surprised and asked, 'But she stayed here last night?' And Ed replied, 'Well, it didn't happen last night I swear!' She laughed and said 'well, I know that!' :) They're all very lovely people and have made for some very interesting times.
Labor Signs: Ha.
Weekly Wisdom: Take the good things when they come, even when it may be a lot or quick or what have you... just enjoy the good things.
Milestones: This surreal halfway point and Ed coming home!!!! So exciting :)
No comments:
Post a Comment