Some days, I wish I didn't spread myself so thin between homelife and volunteering for the March of Dimes. Other days, like today, I get to talk to Moms and Dads in the NICU and share stories from the "other side"-- life after the NICU/NPCU. I feel useful, even for a little bit.
I am also trying hard to exceed our fundraising goal from last year for the March of Dimes Walk in April. I have a few new members this year to our team and am hoping it can boost our total, as I am usually the sole fundraiser.
In other news, I was sick with the strangest symptoms last week. They included: Headache, body aches, nausea, low-fever, exhaustion, swollen glands and later changed into painful fingertips and feet; strange bruising and blistering on my heels, toes and fingers; rashes that appeared over most of my body, both when hot (from the shower) and at various times during the day. I still have no idea what it is/was. It has almost resolved itself now, just over a week after it began. I hope it isn't something that will flare up occasionally during the rest of the pregnancy.
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| Yep, Baby is this big. |
Current stats:
Weight Gain:
I had lost about 5 lbs during my "flu/bizarre" sickness episodes" but then we went to "Red Robin" to celebrate out Birthday's and I think I may have gained it all back. All together, since FET, about 6 lbs.
Weight Gain:
I had lost about 5 lbs during my "flu/bizarre" sickness episodes" but then we went to "Red Robin" to celebrate out Birthday's and I think I may have gained it all back. All together, since FET, about 6 lbs.
Cravings:
Lots of juices and water. I've found some new fruit juices that contain fresh veggies and fruit juice that I drink in high volume. For food, I am craving some boxed Annie's creamy deluxe Mac 'N Cheese today, but typically, I'm not very hungry and end up eating a lot of popsicles, fruit cups and veggie wraps.
Nauseous:
During my strange sickly period last week and I it on and off, but I am hoping it has run its course, especially since I had my last PIO injection Saturday! Horray! Now acne, clear up and clear out!
Belly touches:
DH, the boys, a fellow MoM friend of mine rubbed it (after asking) when we meet up for dinner about two weeks ago.
Feeling:
In a great mood today! It's 55 degrees and sunny today! I even cracked the patio door to let some fresh air in :) That coupled with daylight savings and volunteer stuff today made for a great day so far. I needed this, desperately. The boys slept until 8:15am!
Boy or girl:
We miiiiight find out this Thursday. We have another perinatologist appointment with ultrasound. At 16 weeks, there is a chance, especially if it is a boy, that we may find out. Or at least gets darn good initial guess.
Emotional state:
Today being a "good day" and the weather temporarily being more Spring-like has improved my mood for the time being. Winter-blues/depression, whatever you want to call it, effects me quite a bit. In addition, if I can make it to March 28th without losing my mind, I'll have a few days to spend in Arizona visiting my Grandparents without the kiddos. Giving me a temporary break. Then, I arrive home in Early April and only have one more week until DH's Spring Break from teaching begins! Before I know it, it'll be May!
Movement:
Not likely. But it won't be long from now.
Not likely. But it won't be long from now.
Maternity clothes:
Wearing maternity jeans and/or stretchy pants almost full-time now. Shirts are still non-maternity, but since it's chilly I can wear a lot of sweaters when I go out and tanks at home.
Wearing maternity jeans and/or stretchy pants almost full-time now. Shirts are still non-maternity, but since it's chilly I can wear a lot of sweaters when I go out and tanks at home.
Baby purchases:
I haven't bought anything. I'm trying to wait to hear what the gender is. That way, if it's a girl, I can buy a few fun "baby girl" items. If its a boy, I will go through what we already have from the twins and see if there is much I need to purchase. It is so hard to find 'gender neutral' things.
Nesting:
Once the warm weather hits, I'm going to have a "Spring cleaning" fiesta! I own a few obsessive cleaning books for weirdoes like me, that I like to make a checklist out of. The real nursery work will begin once gender is known and Spring Break arrives in mid-April.