We are week 27 this week. It's a big week for a lot of reasons...first it is the last week of the second trimester (and boy can I tell it about now...more on that in a minute). Second we are going for our doctor's appointment tomorrow and we are going to have a 4D ultrasound so we can see little man!! Yayyy! Third, Thursday will be my 32nd birthday. Fourth, Jay & I are going to Mt. Magazine (a gorgeous resort north of Little Rock) for the weekend in celebration of our 2nd year anniversary, which will be next Tuesday, February 10th. So that's a start to why this is a big week anyway- wouldn't you agree???
I guess it would be logical to discuss these "big deals" in order I listed them. Yep- it's week 27 and the last week in the second trimester which means we are about 13 weeks out from meeting our precious little man, live and in person. This is the same precious little man I'd like to add that has been either sitting, lying or standing on my bladder for the last 24hrs and it sucks! It's a constant urge to urinate- and unlike when you have a UTI (urinary tract infection)- you do have to go and it isn't painful, just annoying. I'll take a step back and say that pregnancy, mine- has been great and I have not had anything to complain about. I know things could be much worse but I would like to spend a little less time traveling to and from the bathroom is all.
In addition to that- how can one small baby be on your bladder and pushing on your diaphragm at the same time? I picture Hudson standing with arms outstretched as if the roof is about to fall in on him- that is how it feels to me anyway!! I have been extremely short of breath in the last week or so, especially after I eat. I feel like the very tall and very large comedian who was on Last Comic Standing a season ago. He was breathing really hard and someone asked him "Lavelle, why are you breathing like that?" and his reply was classic...." To LIVE" he said! That is still one of Jay's & my favorite things to laugh about.
Our 4D ultrasound is indeed in the morning. I may not sleep too soundly tonight (not just cause I'll be getting up to use the restroom either)- in anticipation. We will get to "see" our little man like never before and not again till he is born- so it is a pretty big deal to us. These ultrasounds are not harmful to the baby- other than the inconvenience of the wand mashing down on them. For those unfamiliar with the 4D- or 3D- I'm told that these terms as sometimes used interchangebly. The difference I was told is that 3D are still pictures and 4D sometimes/usually includes video clips of movement. I guess I'll find out tomorrow which one it is we are having- either way we will get to see him move on the screen! I'm sure there will be more to say on that topic tomorrow...
My 32nd birthday is Thursday. I tried for a couple years to tell myself that I didn't have to worry with birthdays (mine) anymore since I was getting older- but it didn't work very well. Fact is, next to Christmas, my birthday is my favorite day of the year- birthdays of those I love and care about are a big deal as a whole to me. Not that I want a fanfare to announce my arrival everywhere I go- because I don't really like attention on me- but I do like to be remembered. My parents- Mom especially, always made it a big day for us and she would give us all kinds of little treats to make it special. I might be a note in your lunch, cooking whatever dinner you wanted and making your "favorite" birthday cake- but you felt like it was all about you. Thanks Mom! Poor Jay's got big shoes to fill (expectation wise)- but I know his little feet are up for it! Jay buys the best presents ever- it's true so I don't mind bragging on him, in fact I do it as much as possible.
I am taking Friday off of work. Just that in itself will be a treat. I love "breaking" routine. Don't get me wrong- structure is functional- but every now and then it is great to break that and feel for a minute what life is really about and that you can separate yourself from the rat race if you want to- have to. We are however also going to Mount Magazine (remember Jay buys good presents and plans good vacations/trips)- for the weekend. We will head up there sometime Friday morning and be back on Sunday afternoon. I am looking forward to some quality outdoor time, appreciating Jay and nature both. The rooms in the lodge aren't too shabby either. They have cabins but we opted to stay in the lodge- king sized bed, huge jacuzzi tub and restaurant quality food in the lodge. Mostly we will have nothing planned and just relax...everyone take a deep cleansing breath with me and say it... "Relax".
I guess that's the latest update in a very large nutshell. I could afford to make it a little longer though since I didn't write last week. Ya'll take care and be in touch soon.
Oh- just one thing- Jay & I are now on Facebook- so if we haven't already pinged you to be "a friend" please send us a message so we can add each other. Thanks in advance.
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