So here we are in the 30's finally! I don't know about anyone else but I'm starting my countdown to this baby coming out! I am officially TIRED of being pregnant now and can't wait to see my son. Around 29 weeks the tides started to turn and happy pregnant Tasha went far away and was replaced by grumpy, moody Tasha. I really thought some women overexaggerated some of the big third trimester symptoms but now I know differently. I feel and look like a fat moo cow and my doctor even said I'm pretty large. I'm now in a constant state of swelling and my feet and hands look like there is no bones in them. I can't even describe how frustrating it is to be stuck on the couch or in bed because standing seems like way more effort than its worth. I think part of my grumpy attitude comes from the fact that I'm so used to doing everything myself and now I need Jay to help me with everything, its so frustrating. I don't enjoy being this helpless AT ALL! And I have to give Jay alot of credit because he is so patient with me and SO supportive. He helps me laugh through the tense moments. He seems so relaxed about everything but that could be due to the fact that he can just pour himself a drink whenever he wants. Unfortunately, I can't do that so I usually go on cleaning sprees to relax. Jay get so frustrated when he comes home and I look like a swollen tomato from scrubbing things all day. But I'm proud to say that I've pretty much reoraganized all of our things including the cabinets and closets! YAY!
In baby news, baby seems to be growing very large now. He even seems to have a stubborn personality to me. Baby Gerken usually likes punch and kick and roll in my belly all night long waking his momma up every hour. When I finally decide to get up in the morning he goes right to sleep for like five hours! Then he wakes back up in the afternoon around 1pm and stays awake. While I clean or check my emails, he just goes into his happy world just rolling around in there over and over again. Like right now, his hand keeps poking out and sliding around directly above my belly button. I say he is stubborn because he seems to have found a nook in my right side that he never leaves and he is still breach. At night when he is really active and sticking far out of my belly I can put my hands on my side and he cradles his back into them. Now that he is so big, its really hard NOT to feel him when he moves. The other night Jay was able to feel one of his little spaz episodes when he starts throwing his arms and legs out all over the place. He does that alot at night. I'm starting to think that the baby doesn't like it when he cant hear me or jay or when I'm just lying still because thats when he really goes crazy. He only sleeps well when I'm sitting talking to Jay or when I'm walking around.
I will post new belly picture in week or two. I look pretty much the same as last week so not much of a difference right now. =)
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Friday, March 6, 2009
28 week ultrasound
Ok everyone! So we had another ultrasound today to check how the baby is developing (and to look at that whole thing with the kidneys) and the doctor and the ultrasound technician said he is looking GREAT! I think the ultrasound technician said our son looked great about ten times. I am so damn happy he is doing wonderful!!! He sure is moving around like he is a healthy, growing baby. Especially right now, his fist keeps jutting out the front of my stomach with a crazy amount of strength! So they said the baby weighs 2lbs. 12 oz. which is right on track for his gestational age. So I guess it turns out that I AM the one getting big and fat and not the baby. Teeheehee =)
But we might have an explanation for that.....I have to have a three-hour glucose screening test done for gestational diabetes. Jay and I went for the one hour test three weeks ago and by Dr. Visintine's standards my levels were a little elevated. But he says that my actual doctor, Dr. Pollock, might have different standards and levels that he follows which may mean that I'm fine. Either way gestational diabetes can cause excessive weight gain in pregnant women no matter how good they are eating. I honestly dont think I eat more than any other person but my 40+ pound weight gain says otherwise. I average about 4lbs. gained every month. But the good news is, if I do get gestational diabetes it can be very well controlled all the way up until the baby is delivered (after delivery everything is normal again) and I'm totally ready to change my habits to make sure our son is born as healthy as can be. So I may be saying bye-bye! to all sweets pretty soon!
So more about the baby...so at the ultrasound we were able to see how big he has become and it was so amazing as always! His face is so round and chubby, and his cheeks holy cow!!! His cheeks make him look like a hamster storing food in his mouth, they're huge!! I guess he didn't like it when the camera was rolling all over my belly because the ultrasound girl's hand kept flying up from him kicking her. It seemed for a while that the baby had hibernated in my belly because he had turned around backwards and I couldn't feel his kicks as much. But then about three or four days ago he finally rolled over and man was he soooooo much stronger than before! Jay and I actually watched his shoulder and arm rise up from my belly when he rolled and ever since then we see him all the time. I noticed that he loves to grab onto my ribs which is so annoying when I'm trying to put on make-up or I'm eating. He also likes to push with all his strength towards the front side of my belly which is an indescribable sensation. Sometimes he just completely freaks out and starts kicking and punching all at once like a madman! I see sports in his future for sure.
Well, we have another appointment on Monday, and our 36 week ultrasound on May 1st. At the next ultrasound the doctor will check the baby's position and start discussing birthing options! I can't believe how time is flying! I'll post new pictures soon, possibly tomorrow.
But we might have an explanation for that.....I have to have a three-hour glucose screening test done for gestational diabetes. Jay and I went for the one hour test three weeks ago and by Dr. Visintine's standards my levels were a little elevated. But he says that my actual doctor, Dr. Pollock, might have different standards and levels that he follows which may mean that I'm fine. Either way gestational diabetes can cause excessive weight gain in pregnant women no matter how good they are eating. I honestly dont think I eat more than any other person but my 40+ pound weight gain says otherwise. I average about 4lbs. gained every month. But the good news is, if I do get gestational diabetes it can be very well controlled all the way up until the baby is delivered (after delivery everything is normal again) and I'm totally ready to change my habits to make sure our son is born as healthy as can be. So I may be saying bye-bye! to all sweets pretty soon!
So more about the baby...so at the ultrasound we were able to see how big he has become and it was so amazing as always! His face is so round and chubby, and his cheeks holy cow!!! His cheeks make him look like a hamster storing food in his mouth, they're huge!! I guess he didn't like it when the camera was rolling all over my belly because the ultrasound girl's hand kept flying up from him kicking her. It seemed for a while that the baby had hibernated in my belly because he had turned around backwards and I couldn't feel his kicks as much. But then about three or four days ago he finally rolled over and man was he soooooo much stronger than before! Jay and I actually watched his shoulder and arm rise up from my belly when he rolled and ever since then we see him all the time. I noticed that he loves to grab onto my ribs which is so annoying when I'm trying to put on make-up or I'm eating. He also likes to push with all his strength towards the front side of my belly which is an indescribable sensation. Sometimes he just completely freaks out and starts kicking and punching all at once like a madman! I see sports in his future for sure.
Well, we have another appointment on Monday, and our 36 week ultrasound on May 1st. At the next ultrasound the doctor will check the baby's position and start discussing birthing options! I can't believe how time is flying! I'll post new pictures soon, possibly tomorrow.
Monday, March 2, 2009
Update on baby registry...by Jay
Yes...i have finally decided to sit down at the computer to write an update...well...with some "encouragement" from Tasha!
The Babies R Us registry has the names under Natasha Gerken and Jason Gerken. No...we are not married yet. We just figured it would be easier since the baby will have the last name Gerken. Sorry for the typo in the shower cards.
We have another ultrasound coming up this Friday so keep an eye out for more pictures and an update on the little man and his development.
I have realized the hardest part of this entire process (for me) is naming my future son. I know no matter what we name him that kids will find a way to make fun of his name regardless of what it might be.
This is a very exciting time for the two of us and it makes me very happy to have the kind of support that everyone has been showing us. I want to say thank you to everyone and i hope this new addition to the family doesn't break too much stuff when he comes to visit.
The Babies R Us registry has the names under Natasha Gerken and Jason Gerken. No...we are not married yet. We just figured it would be easier since the baby will have the last name Gerken. Sorry for the typo in the shower cards.
We have another ultrasound coming up this Friday so keep an eye out for more pictures and an update on the little man and his development.
I have realized the hardest part of this entire process (for me) is naming my future son. I know no matter what we name him that kids will find a way to make fun of his name regardless of what it might be.
This is a very exciting time for the two of us and it makes me very happy to have the kind of support that everyone has been showing us. I want to say thank you to everyone and i hope this new addition to the family doesn't break too much stuff when he comes to visit.
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