Well here I am sick as a dog...really though what does that expression REALLY mean anyway? Any who...its about 5 in the morning and I can't sleep. I have a horrible cold and I have to wake up and work an 8 hour shift today and I can't hear, breath, or feel my stomach from coughing anymore. I guess I'll just suck it up and float through day with the picture of my bed in the head. Anyway, this pregnancy thing is quite something. Throughout the day I am so sleepy at times and I can't wait for bedtime. Then comes the middle of the night and I have to tinkle so bad and I just about run to the bathroom and I tinkle for about umm maybe a millisecond and I'm wide awake for the next 2 hours counting sheep (really I do that), thinking of the sex of the baby, or how grumpy I'm going to be because I know I have been awake all night. Everyone tells me that it prepares a pre-mother for the constant waking up with the baby. Okay well first, I don't have a child that is outside of me to take care of right now so I need my sleep to be able to take care of this child once it does come and be well rested for it. And my other concern on this matter is why isn't Brian waking up and peeing every 2 hours? He's going to have to share the waking up process with this child! Maybe every time I wake up to use the bathroom and I can't fall back to sleep, I'll wake him up to chat....boy I'd bet he'd like that! :)
Brian and I are doing some crazy pre-baby things. I just got a job at Uno to serve 3 times a week. I am getting anxious knowing about all the things that we still need and I really want to be all done buying all baby's big purchase items now so I figured if I got a job then I can get them sooner! Also, Erika and I are planning a shopping trip to Jeffersonville once I find out what I am having-I need money for that! :) We also need to get somethings fixed on Brian's car. That will become my car once we have the baby and I can actually drive a manual. Learning to drive a manual is the most frustrating thing I think I have ever tried! Also advice for those who haven't learned to drive one and will soon....DON'T HAVE YOUR SPOUSE TEACH YOU! I will be having Erika come help me out in the coming weeks. Brian is also getting a part time job. He has orientation for Fed Ex tomorrow morning. This way we can get our cars and student loans paid quicker and not have financial debt on our mind once Baby Carroll comes around. Its funny how this little thing that comes into your life changes EVERYTHING you think about and do!
Well although I complained earlier about the not so fun things about pregnancy I have been so blessed. I am still doing really well. I think I am pretty much over the morning sickness stage so I am happy to say I never got morning sickness! We went to the doctor last week and heard the heartbeat again and it was so loud! Dr. Friday said that it was a nice strong heartbeat and I was so proud! I gained 2 pounds and I'm hoping I continue on that slow pace of weight gaining! We go back to the doctor on September 8 for another checkup and then 2 weeks later finally have an ultrasound! I can't wait to actually see our baby! I mean trust me I love hearing and I haven't yet felt it but seeing it will make this all real. I am showing a little (at least to me). Some of my shirts I have just given up on wearing. All my pants I can still fit for the time being. This is just a fun time in our life right now!
Well I thought this would help me get sleepy but it hasn't worked so far. I guess I will try to go read my last few chapters of Stephanie Meyer's Eclipse.
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Yah, I totally don't buy the "well, it prepares you for when the baby comes" thing. If I'm sleep deprived for the next 5 1/2 months, how am I going to have the energy to be up all night with the baby? I'm excited to find out if you guys are having a boy or a girl! :-)
I remember all those sleepless nights. By the end of my pregnancy with Ember I was sleeping sitting up. I completely understand! and being sick while your pregnant is not fun either. It usually enhances your symptoms. I was in & out of the E.R all winter while pregnant with Ember with asthma attacks,remember?
I am so happy for you though & know how much you have looked forward to this. You & Brian will feel so close after holding your child for the first time. It is one of the best moments in life. The whole experience is! I am totally jealous and miss being pregnant already!
Are you having a shower? Let me know once you have registered. I would love to help with anything I can!
I love your blog... I am a big fan of Britni's. I'd love to add you to my blog list if you are okay with that? And how did you get that awesome background... I totally love it! I'll keep checking in. I miss being pregnant too, it all goes by way too fast. Hang in there!!
haha my brother is going to take pictures of the whole "outfit" tonight so i can post it on my blog and, more importantly, show it to the baby someday and say "hey, this is what mom went through for you" lol
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