I have not written in a while, so let me give you all of the updates. I am lying to myself and saying that I feel well all of the time. My goal is to remember this miracle of an experience fondly. So, I keep pretending to myself and the world that I am feeling great. The truth? I still have food aversions, nausea, being outside is difficult for me, and my stomach is stretching and often extremely painful. I had no idea a baby so small could have already found my sciatic nerve. I sneeze a lot, and my entire stomach contracts and hurts. The “girls” are amazingly inconvenient. It is like they are everywhere, and I am sure that is going to get worse before, because I am planning on breastfeeding. I have an extremely hard time sleeping. But, I am trying my best to just stay positive, and convince myself and everyone else that I am doing just swell. I am finding a balance between not being lazy, but pacing myself to make sure that I am taking care of myself.
A big call out to having cool and awesome Grandmas! My grandma is setting us up furniture-wise, and Brandon’s Grandma, Nana, bought us our stroller, Boppy, and car seat. Rock on! This is really happening.
We had a doctor’s appointment today. We heard a heartbeat (150 beats per minute) and my belly is the correct size. Everything looks good. We have our 4D ultrasound in two weeks, and should find out the sex at that time. Woo Hoo!
Brandon and I signed up for a childbirth class. I have no idea on whether I will be beneficial or not, but I am at least hoping we may meet some new mommies-to-be. I have also started to find girlfriends up here in Orlando. It is very exciting.
Brandon and I are working on our options for next year. Assuming that Brandon continues with the Religious School principal position next year, we are considering me “Job-Sharing” for next year. Job-Sharing is an opportunity by Osceola County Schools in which two teachers share a contract, and each are part time. I would work 2.75 hours a day (2 periods). It is a big decision, but we are working on our options.
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