Today marks the official beginning of the second trimester! It feels so good to have made it this far; although I know things can still go wrong, it just feels like I can breathe a little easier. Not a whole lot has changed in the last couple of weeks… still fighting nausea throughout the day, still kneeling at the porcelain throne in the morning, not showing more than “wow, big dinner” and no heartbeat has been heard yet. I’m counting the days until the big ultrasound… 32 to be exact! Then we will find out whether to dream in pink or blue (please don’t take me literally; I’m not a pink-or-blue bunnies and teddy bears kind of mom!) and hopefully find a more accurate due date. I also have a prenatal appointment next Wednesday where I should finally be able to hear the heartbeat (I’ve seen it on u/s already).
One thing I’m getting extremely tired of is the comment everyone seems to think is a great way of making small talk: “So are you hoping for a girl this time?” I’m thinking up an appropriate response, something down the line of, “Well, if it is another boy, I think we’ll just put him up for adoption.” I mean, really… do I care what gender comes forth? After all this is done, I’m gonna be happy if it’s human and healthy.
Wow - congratulations on making it to the second trimester! That's really cool, I'm glad to hear it's all going (mostly) well! :)
ReplyDeleteyay! i am excited for you! I am nearly 10 weeks now, and although this pregnancy is much easier than my first, am looking forward to being past the first trimester. Its just a scarey time, and every little cramp freaks me out.
ReplyDeleteas for "what do you want" type questions, I always say that I want a healthy and happy baby. If they push I say something goofy and change the subject. I know how annoying that can be! (i hate to annoy you, but between you and me I think you are having a girl, and really... me too. I am not sure why, but for whatever it counts for that's my 2cents.)
congrats on surviving the hardest part, and just know that you should be feeling better soon.
taylor
People tend to say the stupidest things to pregnant women. And new mothers. They used to ask my mom if she had to choose between me and my twin brother which child to save, she would glare at them and think: what is wrong with you?? Yeah for progress! Hang in there. I hate nausea, I had it the whole nine last time that throne is no fun at all.
ReplyDeleteYeah !!! for you Margi. Most people are just trying to make small talk...tell 'em you're taking what God sends.
ReplyDeleteHugs, SG