7 months
Ok, so I'm getting really lackidasical about documenting this pregnancy. I'll try harder for the next 12 weeks. I had my 28 week appointment yesterday. My doc was there when I came in but had to leave for a delivery. The nurse practioner saw me instead. I drank the horribly sweet fruit punch needed to check for gestational diabetes. The scale and I did not get along at the doctor's office. I have officially gained 20 pounds and outweigh my husband. I can't even imagine how much more I'll put on before this process is complete. I had to wait around for another hour to have my blood drawn. I feel asleep on one of the couches in the waiting room.
Other maternity related events of the last month include the constant buying of maternity clothes. I refuse to buy anymore. These few outfits will have to last me until November. I have also started dipping into Tony's side of the closet. It might not be the cutest look, but I love wearing his shirts. All this maternity garb is made out of the cheapest fabrics, so his 100% cotton button ups feel wonderful in comparison. I bought 7 pairs of pants and 9 shirts in plain colors so that they can all be mixed and matched. I still wear a few of my old shirts and Tony's shirts to have a little more variety.
During the month of August we flew to Washington D.C., home to Alabama and Boston. We have a few more trips planned in September and possibly into October. I will be grounded sometime in October. Hopefully, I'll get a few more trips in. The baby seems to be more active when we're in flight. I wonder if she feels the pressure difference.
As far as preparing for the baby's arrival, we are way behind. We have bought a small amount of clothes. The poor child has not one stick of furniture. We painted her room lavender and mint green, but we haven't done the touchups yet. I am mid way through sewing a Christening gown for her. I have the bodice and skirt complete. I just need to attach the sleeves and collar. The gown has been in this state for several weeks. It would only take a few hours to finish, but I just haven't felt like it. We have registered for baby stuff at Target and Babies R Us. I intend to reigster at Walmart as well. I think we'll really get into baby prep mode after I stop flying. It's hard to get anything done when you're gone every weeekend.
This month has not provided many strange cravings. I still enjoy my grapes and Tabasco sauce. Mostly I just want food of all kinds all the time. I guess that explains the 20 pounds I've gained. I really am trying to practice some constraint, but it seems to get harder every day. I have developed a distaste for several foods that I used to like. The sight, smell and taste of bananas completely disgust me. While I will always prefer the form of barbecue that I grew up with, Texas barbecue has become one of the nastiest things in my mind. I can still eat pulled pork with plenty of yellowy barebecue sauce (my favorite from Chuck's at home), but brisket, sausage and that dark red sauce that is popular here are vile and not to be eaten.
Other maternity related events of the last month include the constant buying of maternity clothes. I refuse to buy anymore. These few outfits will have to last me until November. I have also started dipping into Tony's side of the closet. It might not be the cutest look, but I love wearing his shirts. All this maternity garb is made out of the cheapest fabrics, so his 100% cotton button ups feel wonderful in comparison. I bought 7 pairs of pants and 9 shirts in plain colors so that they can all be mixed and matched. I still wear a few of my old shirts and Tony's shirts to have a little more variety.
During the month of August we flew to Washington D.C., home to Alabama and Boston. We have a few more trips planned in September and possibly into October. I will be grounded sometime in October. Hopefully, I'll get a few more trips in. The baby seems to be more active when we're in flight. I wonder if she feels the pressure difference.
As far as preparing for the baby's arrival, we are way behind. We have bought a small amount of clothes. The poor child has not one stick of furniture. We painted her room lavender and mint green, but we haven't done the touchups yet. I am mid way through sewing a Christening gown for her. I have the bodice and skirt complete. I just need to attach the sleeves and collar. The gown has been in this state for several weeks. It would only take a few hours to finish, but I just haven't felt like it. We have registered for baby stuff at Target and Babies R Us. I intend to reigster at Walmart as well. I think we'll really get into baby prep mode after I stop flying. It's hard to get anything done when you're gone every weeekend.
This month has not provided many strange cravings. I still enjoy my grapes and Tabasco sauce. Mostly I just want food of all kinds all the time. I guess that explains the 20 pounds I've gained. I really am trying to practice some constraint, but it seems to get harder every day. I have developed a distaste for several foods that I used to like. The sight, smell and taste of bananas completely disgust me. While I will always prefer the form of barbecue that I grew up with, Texas barbecue has become one of the nastiest things in my mind. I can still eat pulled pork with plenty of yellowy barebecue sauce (my favorite from Chuck's at home), but brisket, sausage and that dark red sauce that is popular here are vile and not to be eaten.
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