I will write at least 1 post a month. I mean that can't be hard right?
And this post will be posted no later than the first weekend of the month.
Ok, now that that has been established I want to update any reader, but mostly myself on my baby bakin' status - you know, for posterity purposes and well, shits and giggles.
#1 - BABY BUMP PROGRESS
To be honest, both pix are just a few days before I was 30 and 33 weeks (I'll be 33 weeks on Feb. 13th) but close enough. I guess it's pretty clear the bump is growing. My pregnant sister (she's 5 weeks behind me) convinced me to take maternity photos next weekend with her. I feel like the bump photos my man are taking are enough, but then I guess I'm a sucker for outside, woodsy photos. We're going to a town called Knights Ferry. Will showcase photos in a future post.
#2 - PREGGY AILMENTS
Still piddling, still dealing with the bloat, but clothes haven't been too bad since I went thrifting! Finding maternity clothes at a thrift stores can be a little challenging BUT I just shopped in the XL or XXL section and found tons of cute stuff (yellow dress in photo above for instance)! Hopefully I'm set for the remainder of this pregnancy.
One thing that hasn't let up is the mid-back pain. Ugh, it's so annoying. I'm trying to avoid buying yet another pregnancy apparatus, but a maternity support belt may be in my future. After watching this video I think this is the one for me. It looks easy to put on and doesn't take up my whole lower half. I tell ya, some belts look super complicated and I wouldn't be able to wear them under clothes. Hopefully by getting one the pressure I feel on my back will lessen. I can barely drive longer than 10 minutes before I'm in agony!
#3 - THE TO DO (WISH) LIST
We've definitely got a lot done (and by we, I mean my future hubs). I'll do a separate post with updates and photos for each room. I mean my due date is coming up and my partner in crime will be working again come next month. The race is on!
#4 - READING
Like all soon-to-be-moms, I've been reading up on pregnancy, birthing, breastfeeding, vaccinating, and eventually parenting. I sure do miss reading fiction. Here's my list thus far:
Although not a pregnancy or post-pregnancy book, The Fellowship of the Ring is one I'm also trying to squeeze in as a source of escapement. Unfortunately my escapement these days is pretty minimal. I believe I'm less than 100 pages in. *Sigh* I'll fit it in some how! I'm currently trying to read The Nursing Mother's Companion, but my attention just ain't like it used to be. I'll try tackling it again this weekend.
So far my favorite has been The Vaccine Book. It's extremely informative and easy to read. Highly recommend. Next on my list will be parenting books. I should probably start researching which ones will best meet my needs; i.e., the ones that promote easy-peasy sleep plans, how your kid will watch TV with you without really watching it, and raising a quiet, super smart child in 1 easy step. Those exist and truly work, right?
#5 - THE STRESS & THE EXCITEMENT
Money is my number one stress. I've had multiple freak outs regarding the financial side of having this kid. See, I switched jobs and although the end game at my new job is way better than my previous, I had to take a pay cut. This was something not factored into my "knocked up plan" but after weighing the pros and cons taking this path makes more sense. Big picture, folks. It's just going to be super tight until next tax season - ha.
Day care was another scramble and money issue. My friend and neighbor was originally going to watch my boy, but she has since decided to go back to work, so there goes that money-saving plan. Well, after numerous projected budgets and a couple day care tours we found a place that meets ours and our future baby's needs. Unfortunately it comes at a hefty price; however with careful budgeting I think we'll be ok. I hope we'll be ok. Jesus, I hate venturing out into the unknown sometimes. *GULP*
I've found the best thing to do is keep positive because at the end of the day I get to snuggle up with my son. I get to watch him grow. I get to experience being a mom and as sappy as all that may be, I'm pretty fucking excited about it.
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