Having Contractions Already!

So I think Craig jinxed me yesterday morning. I told him I had an appointment at 10 and he jokingly said he'd see me at the regular time. Turns out, Dr. Raby DID have another delivery and I finally got to see her at 2, after I dropped Craig off.
I had been having contractions all morning but not the kind that women in my prenatal class describe. Their's wrap around their belly and mine were just in my uterus. Dr. Raby ended up doing an internal exam to check my cervix. It was still really thick and closed, just like it's supposed to be.
She is sending me for a urine test for a bladdar infection and for the routine blood tests. The blood test is an hour long because I have to drink a sugary drink, sit around, then have my blood drawn and hour later. I guess it's to see how well my body processes the sugar. Maybe I'll do that tomorrow.

Cancelled Appointment

So much for seeing Dr. Raby this week. Every time I had another appointment scheduled she had to leave to do a delivery. Tuesday - 11 AM, Thursday - 10:15, 11:30, Friday - 10AM. Now I have another one for Monday at 10:15. There's no way another woman will be delivering. As it was, I was surprised that 3 of her patients delivered this week (the 4th was an on-call delivery).
Today was our first of 2 days of prenatal classes. Just like we thought, I didn't learn too much but I know that Craig did. We figured that the classes would help hom more that me. After seeing him in action supporting me when I wasn't even in labour, just faking, I know he'll be a terrific support. I predict we'll use a lot of "in your face" supporting and focusing. I just know I'll be fine as long as he's calm. If Craig doesn't freak out, I won't. We'll see... 12 weeks to go.

Stupid Parents!!

This morning was another appointment with Dr. Raby. Craig got to come this time because it was a bit later in the morning than usual - 11 AM. When we got there the waiting room was completely full so I knew she was behind. There was this moron of a woman in there with a child who was at least 2 1/2. Probably closer to 3. The child was whining and complaining the whole time. The mom kept giving threats but never followed through on even one of them and she would get into yes-no battles over everything. It's mind boggling to me that a parent as spineless and retarded as she was would choose to have another child. The most frustrating for me was that this child was named Faith. I would assume by that name that the parents just spoil her rotten.

Poor Craig was getting so frustrated just listening to them go at it, we ended up waiting in the hallway outside the office.

By the time I finally got weighed (I was 175) and into the examination room we had waited 45 minutes and then Dr. Raby got called to deliver a baby so we had to leave and reschedule. It was a really frustrating morning.

So my next appointment is for this Thursday at 10:15. Hopefully she's not behind that early in the day... let's hope.
I've been using the Terbinafine cream on my face since Friday morning. Actually, maybe Thursday - anyway, it seems to be working well. I called Dr. McKinnon to make an appointment to get a refil but since I haven't had my initial consultation with him yet, they're just going to call in the prescription. Works for me.

Oh, I almost forgot: we should get the crib and change table this weekend. YAY! And Grandma, Ciocia, Helen and Natasha are all coming to the shower. DOUBLE YAY!!

27 Weeks

I haven't had another dizzy spell since that one in Home Depot. Hopefully I won't get anymore. Probably wishful thinking.
It's Friday of the May long weekend. The weather is supposed to be gorgeous for all day Saturday and Sunday. Monday will be a bit cool and cloudy but 2 out of 3 days isn't bad.
You've been extremely active for the past 3 days or so, baby. You must be taking advantage of the space you have to move around. It won't be this way for much longer.
Everything I read says you weigh about 2 lbs and are 14 inches long. Amazing that just 6 months ago you were the size of a poppy seed and smaller! In just a few months you'll be 7 lbs and just busting out of me.
The prenatal classes start next weekend on Saturday and continue for the first Saturday in June. I'm anxious to get them over with. I hope they don't scare me! Grandma and Grandpa Jambor are coming tomorrow for dinner. They're going to a wedding in Hamilton first and will be here around 4 or so. It'll be nice to see them... and show them how much you've grown!

The Room is Done!

Finally, your room is finished! Daddy and I did the very last of the painting this afternoon and it looks terrific! Slowly I'm beginning to picture you in here... your crib, the way it will smell (good most of the time I hope!). The idea that in 3 months we'll be daddy and momma is starting to sink in.
We were at Home Depot today picking up some wall outlets and faceplates and I got another dizzy spell; just out of nowhere. It was a bad one too. It lasted about 5 minutes. Again, I have no idea what triggered it. All I can thikn of is that my pants (the first ones I bought from Thyme) were too tight or the smell from the aisle we were in (we were looking for baseboard). Other than that, I'm stumped. Hopefully though the distance between spells lengthens. It's been 3 1/2 weeks since my last one.

Friday The 13th

Ooohhh, it's Friday the 13th. I'll have to make a trip to the cemetary and... gimmie a break. All this spooky Friday the 13th stuff is garbage. What a joke and a waste of time!
I never mentioned - Craig called Dr. McKinnon last week and asked the receptionist if the Dr. would take you and me on as new patients. She called back a day later and said that was fine. So now I finally have a real family doctor here in Kitchener. He seems pretty cool, too. Craig really likes him. So I have an initial visit with him on June 1 to go over some paperwork and sign consent forms so he can get all my records faxed over from Dr. Hawthorne. You know, it hurts a bit that I'm not going to be able to continue seeing her. She's been my doctor since moving to London. I have a lot of history with her. Oh well. I'll be seeing plenty of Dr. McKinnon and I guess I can make a history with him.
Aaron from across the hall was talking to Craig yesterday and mentioned that they have a baby swing for us. We're giving them the futon frame so it's more than a fair trade. I'll have to see the swing before accepting it, of course, but they seem to have pretty nice stuff so it'll probably be a good one. I seem to remember Melissa saying that Alexander hated the swing. Maybe they're counting on baby #2 hating it also. Whatever the reason, they don't want it.
I've been feeling pretty good these past few days. Very tired and achy but remember I've been painting too. Tonight I hope to finish all the painting - closet, trim and hopefully the ceiling. Once that's all done the room can be put back together. It looks so cozy in there at night when the hockey night light is on. It's going to be a great room.
Grandma and Grandpa Jambor are hoping to come before the end of May to pick up the matress and boxspring and then Auntie Sheri will bring your crib and change table. That's all your room needs besides a toy box and that can come a little later anyway. Everyone's doing so much just for you... not that you don't deserve it!!

Another Dr. Appointment

I've decided to leave this book in plain sight so hopefully I'll write in it more frequently. It seems to be working so far.
I had another appointment with Dr. Raby today. My weight was up 4 pounds from my last appointment. It was 171. That's okay. I just have to remain conscious of what I'm putting in my mouth and decide if it's the best choice I could make, or not. My blood pressure was normal, as it has been throughout the pregnancy and my belly measured 25cm, right on target. (It's 1cm per week we can expect it to grow.) Dr. Raby showed me the results from the bloodwork and echocardiogram. The echo was normal, as she expected. Bloodwork was also normal except for my thyroid. She said I'm on the very low end of normal for thyroid (whatever that means). She said we'll keep an eye on it. As far as the dizzy spells, I haven't had one in over 2 weeks but Dr. Raby said that if they change (frequency, I pass out, etc.) or if they start to really worry, to come to her right away. You know, she's a no nonsence doctor but she's growing on me.

25 Weeks

So here I am, 6 months pregnant, feeling absolutely huge but enjoying this time with you more than I ever thought. Yesterday I went for the echocardiogram. It was amazing to watch my heart pumping and see the blood flowing through the valves and vessels. God truly created wonderful things. It's so surprising that people can see stuff like that and still believe in evolution; like everything has come about by chance.
The condo corporation is having a huge yard sale tomorrow and we've also rented a great big bin for larger items like beds, furniture, BBQs, etc. It'll be nice to clean out the basement finally. I'll have ot go through the house tonight and see if there's anything worth selling tomorrow or if it's all going in the dumpster.
Mother's Day is on Sunday. Lisa, Donna and Grandma Irma are coming for lasagna. Hopefully it's good!