This month's appointment felt very forward moving. We talked about hospital tours, birthing classes, glucose tests and the 3rd trimester schedule. But most of it was actually spent with me getting lectured on not eating enough protein. Even before I was pregnant hot crowded subway rides were never my thing. If I didn't eat breakfast and had to stand the whole time I would always feel light headed and weak. But since I've been pregnant it doesn't matter if I eat I still get light headed. And lately sitting doesn't help either. This week I got faint and almost passed out twice on the train. The 1st time I was on the way to yoga class and the 2nd time on my way to work. Both times I was sitting down after having stood in a hot crowd for a bit of time. So at her office this week my midwife was not pleased when she asked me to go over my diet and give specifics on what I had to eat both days. The baby is fine and healthy and looks strong but she said that I didn't look so hot and needed to understand that Dash will take what Dash needs and leave me with nothing. So if I'm not taking care of myself I will pass out on a crowded subway train. It's not enough that the baby is doing fine I need to watch how I am feeling and take care of myself. So net-net I need to eat better, get more sleep and relax. Stress is another big no-no and I am full of it.
One interesting thing we learned this week was our due date was modified. I had a feeling I was going to have this baby late and officially I am! Based on my last ultrasound they pushed our due date almost a week later then it was before. This is actually really awesome news because it means I may actually be able to see the last Harry Potter movie when it comes out. For anyone that really knows me this is great news. I am such a huge fan that when I first got pregnant and did the math in my head I actually paused for a moment and said "dammit I may miss Harry Potter". Granted it is for an unbelievably awesome reason... but still. So with my new due date the chances of seeing the very last Potter film have increased tremendously. Yes I know, priorities.
So here we are back to 25 weeks. Heartbeat is strong. Baby Dash moves around A LOT. I will get off my arse this week and finish my registry. So things are moving along. And speaking of moving along, as I type this I just saw something moving under my shirt. That makes me smile.
Sleep. Nourishment. Relaxation. All interrelated, even interdependent. If you fulfill one of those three, the other two may come easier. Is the yoga not relaxing you? Breathing exercises done on their own, which you can do anywhere, might dissipate stress. Overall it sounds like everything is on track for goodness!
ReplyDeleteHey darling!
ReplyDeleteDon't let work stress you out. I know work is important but to be honest it's not that important...you and your baby are the priority right now. So, relax, take it easy and do things at your own pace even if that means doing them much slower than usual.
Love you.