Getting Close

So, we're getting close to the due date now and my friend Tina had her baby on Sunday! Good thing we did her pregnancy photos on Friday!  Anyhow, this made me think that I only have one more pregnant friend after her, due in August, and then it's my turn.

The newest development is that instead of feeling Johnny and holding my hand on my belly to wait for it again, I can actually feel AND SEE body parts moving (an arm, a leg, a rump, an elbow). It's the most AMAZING feeling ever!

The due date getting close, plus feeling him so well now has got me a little sad. I know this might seem silly, but I've enjoyed being pregnant, learning, feeling him grow and now it's almost over. I know it will be amazing when he gets here, but I'm a little sad for this part to be over too. Is that ridiculous?! Did you go through that?

I know, I know....I may feel REAL different when I'm 2 weeks from my due date and he's kicking me in the ribs and I can't get comfy at night.

Things are about to change, DRASTICALLY! I'm getting a little nervous about all that is to come: labor, how to care for a new baby, how not to break him, etc.

Question & A Quick Pic

So...reading my pregnancy books about week 16, they tell me to start sleeping on my side now. Apparently, sleeping or resting for too long on your back adds pressure from the uterus on the vena cava and aorta decreasing circulation to the baby. WHAT!??? I never knew that! Did you? Did you sleep on your back when you were pregnant?

And...I found this pic the other day of my mom, the day we found out we were pregnant. I told her in a card and she has me holding up the conception wheel estimating my due date. She was only off by 5 days. She may actually be glowing more than I am! Way to get excited Mom!!

My Questions During Pregnancy

So as our journey continues, my mind floods with questions. They are spaced out a little farther now then in the beginning but I have many questions none the less. Please don't hesitate to answer my questions based on your own experience or professional knowledge. Here are some of my questions or responses to my findings so far.


1. I've heard that I shouldn't have artificial sweetner. Does this mean that I shouldn't have things made with artificial sweetner either?


2. I can't have lunch meat unless it's heated? Maybe I should avoid processed meats all together.


3. Can I continue to work out as hard as I did before? Should my HR really not get above 140? Not sure that it ever did, but...

4. Can I continue to lift heavy things, if necessary, as I did before? Not sure when I lift heavy stuff, but thought I should check. You never know when I may need to lift a car off a trapped person or something.

5. Can I sleep on my stomach? Silly, I know. Hello, first time!

6. Can I continue to take supplements? I have NanoGreens protein shakes at least once a week. Should I stop?

7. What is the difference between prenatal vitamins? I can't tell except for price.

8. How much calcium am I supposed to have? 1000 mg/day? What if I don't drink milk? Do I need to take calcium pills?

9. The books say no hot tubs or super hot baths. Does it matter how hot my shower is? I like it pretty hot.

10. I'm slowly switching to decaf coffee, but I've read research that decaf is processed with more chemicals than regular coffee. Could this be worse for the baby?

11. I haven't felt any cramping or pulling for a few days. How do I know the baby is still growing?

12. If I wear a bra 24 hours a day will it help my breasts to feel less like an over used punching bag?

13. OMG! Spotting is scary. How do I know when to be worried?


14. Our bathroom needs to be painted. Can I still do that? Or do I need to use the pregnancy as a excuse reason to wait?


15. Can I still bleach my teeth? Or could the peroxide get to baby and come out glowing?


16. WHEN WILL I START SHOWING???!!