[Mrs.Paradise]

WOW!!! I cant believe I missed soooooooooooo much! first off Jordan is sooooooooooooooo STINKIN CUTE!!! and I just LOVE that you are feeling him move all the time now!!! I CANT WAIT for that!!! and YAY for being over half way done!!! I hear you on wishing my hubby would be more interactive with the baby... but I think he will be too once he can start to feel the baby too! and I know my hubby will be an AMAZING FATHER!!!

[DaniM0820]

Originally Posted by junie22

I look at you, almost 21 weeks, and me at 24+ weeks, and I just don't know where the time has gone! Can you believe we're more than halfway there!

It is pretty surreal... I feel like I just got my BFP yesterday! I thought time would go slow but that hasn't been the case at all!

[Mrs.Paradise]

I feel the same way! its just FLOWN BY!!! its CRAZY!!!

[blueeyes25s]

I'm sorry I haven't checked in in a while! I love the u/s pics. I'm sorry for the pains you are having, if they are not completely gone I hope they go away soon!

[DaniM0820]

21 weeks, 1 day


Yeah, not much going on at all! I'm stuck at work all day today, which sucks, but I have a lot to do and the morning has already flown by! I'm just hoping traffic isn't too bad by the time I leave. I think DH and I will go out to dinner tonight. We were planning on having breakfast for dinner :drool: but I think I'd rather have something else. Maybe I'll have him make breakfast tomorrow morning

Here's something fun! My best friend is having a "slumber" party (which is code for sex toy party ) tomorrow night. It'll be fun to hang out with everyone and have a laugh over some of the crazy stuff they sell, but I don't plan on buying anything. Doesn't help that my sex drive just isn't what it used to be... but I'm really excited to see my BFF!

Nothing really planned for the rest of the weekend. DH and I just need to go food shopping, but I'm really looking forward to some much-needed relaxation time hanging out at home

As for Jordan, I'm still feeling him move around daily. Still not on the outside though... every time I put my hand where he is, he seems to stop, the little bugger! I know it will come soon though

[junie22]

Originally Posted by DaniM0820

21 weeks, 1 day
Doesn't help that my sex drive just isn't what it used to be... but I'm really excited to see my BFF!

I had a ton of sex dreams up until about 20 weeks, but I wasn't much feeling like sex. I wasn't totally neglecting DH or anything, but with all the bloating and sore BBs and heartburn and constipation and queasiness and everything else, sexy time just wasn't that sexy.

However, now that I'm approaching the third trimester, I'm much more orgasmic. All that blood flow to our uterus (and the surrounding areas) really helps in that department. Hope in a few weeks, your sex drive will liven up again. Maybe you'll find something at the "slumber party" after all.

[DaniM0820]

21 weeks, 5 days

Well Saturday was pretty fun, and I ended up spending a good bit of dough I didn't realize it was more than just the toys... However, some of the things I bought I need to make sure are safe for pregnancy. The consultant was not very informative about that, which was ashame, and I will be totally bummed if I can't use anything until after Jordan is here.

The rest of the weekend was nice too but I feel like it's always way too short. I wish we could do 4 longer work days and always have a 3-day weekend. Oh well!

Jordan has been moving up a STORM all day! This morning he was kicking/punching me for at least a good 30 minutes, I felt him periodically after that, and then he started up again at noon for a while Still can't catch him from the outside but I'm trying! Maybe he will still be active after I get home and I can try and feel him.

Happy Tuesday everyone!

[DaniM0820]

21 weeks, 6 days

So my bladder is either a squeeze toy or a trampoline Normally I wake up once in the middle of the night to pee. Last night I woke up at 1:30, 3:30, and then when my alarm woke me at 5:15, and my bladder seemed full EVERY time! I guess I should have known the once-a-night wake up wouldn't last forever

Before bed, Jordan was kicking some more, so I had my hand over top of where I felt the kicks for a while. There was a really strong one and I *think* I felt it on my hand, too, but I'm not entirely sure. It was just the one time and I couldn't tell if I could feel it from my hand or if I just knew it was there because I felt it from the inside, lol. I guess the only way to know for sure would be to have DH keep his hand there and see if he feels anything... but I REALLY wanted to feel Jordan from the outside before anyone else did! Is that selfish?? Maybe so, but DH isn't the one carrying him

Nothing else going on today. Scattered t-storms are in the forecast, and then the rest of the week should be clear and it's supposed to be in the 70s for this weekend I hope the weird late-season cold weather stays far, far away now!

[junie22]

I think I was around 21-22 weeks when my nightly bathroom routine switched to 3-4 times per night. In the last week, there have been times when I actually feel Jackson pushing into my bladder. It kind of hurts a little and I can't find a bathroom soon enough!

I don't think you're selfish for wanting to feel the kicks for yourself first. When I felt mine from the outside for the first time, I immediately tried to get DH to feel it. It took a couple of times before he could because Jack would go into stealth mode when DH would place his hand on my belly. You should experience it first, and then DH can join in the fun!

[DaniM0820]

22 weeks, 1 day

TGIF!!! I don't think I've ever been more excited for a Friday! We don't even have anything going on this weekend, this week just took FOREVER to finish up! I'm sooo glad I'm only stuck at the office for 5 hours today I can't wait to go home! I think I'll take care of my food shopping and cleaning the house this afternoon so I can be lazy the rest of the weekend

So Jordan is most definitely playing with my bladder. This morning while driving to work I felt him kicking (or punching) away, and every time he did I had to pee just a little bit more Not the best feeling but at least I'm feeling him, right?? Still waiting to feel him from the outside. I have noticed that he is getting stronger by the day, so it should be a matter of time!

That's all with me! Like I said, no plans this weekend, although I DO need to get my mom something for mother's day. I've been waiting for her to tell me what she wants but she won't answer, so I think I'm going to get a bunch of grandma-related things. I'm sure I'll be able to find something really cute

Happy Friday everyone! I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

[junie22]

Grandma-related things for Mother's Day seems to be the way to go. My mom will never hint at anything she wants either. It drives me crazy. All of the grandparents are getting grandparent-related things for Mother's Day and Father's Day. And they better like it!

[DaniM0820]

22 weeks, 4 days

So much for relaxing all weekend.. I think I may have overdone it. Friday I did my food shopping. I didn't need much but by the time I got home my feet were KILLING me from walking around the store. I have to remember to wear more comfortable shoes next time...
And since my feet hurt so bad, I just sat on the couch for the afternoon instead of cleaning. DH surprised me by getting out of work early, so we went to the mall and bought my mom a really cute I heart Grandma picture frame and a book about "Grandma and Me" that she and Jordan can fill out together. It's going to be a while before they can use it but it was too stinkin' cute to pass up! I also got her some flowers and of course the cards She liked all of the gifts so that's what matters.

Saturday DH left the house early because he said he'd help my dad out with a patio project. I got up shortly after he left and grabbed a shower. When I got out of the shower I spontaneously decided to scrub the tiles in the bathroom. They looked disgusting and I had been wanting to clean them for a while, so I finally did. After that I proceeded to clean the sink, toilet, and tub as well.
Sooo when the bathroom was done, I started laundry, then vacuummed and dusted the entire house. After that I did all of the dishes. It took about 3 hours to get everything done. I sat on the couch for maybe 45 minutes before I ordered some lunch to surprise DH while he was working at my parents' house. Went over there for a little while, went back home to feed the dogs and sit on the couch for a couple hours, and THEN went back to my parents' to make DH, my dad, and my brother dinner since they were all working on the patio. All in all, it was a looong Saturday.

Sunday I had every intention of sitting on the couch all day. Instead, DH and I spent about 7 hours going through the crap in the second bedroom. We put a ton of stuff in bins, had 3 trashbags full of stuff to throw out, and had 2 boxes of things to donate. I think we made great progress, but when we put everything that we moved out of the way BACK into the 2nd bedroom, it doesn't look like we did anything! I think we just need a couple more hours to put the rest of the stuff in bins and then we will be in great shape
After that funness, we ate some dinner, then DH wanted to go mini golfing. I really did NOT want to, but we went and it was ok. I got tired of bending over to pick the stupid gold ball up, so that became DH's job after about 10 holes of minigolf (we did 2 different courses...). Going yesterday was a pretty bad idea because it made me more sore than I already was between Saturday's and yesterday's tasks. I was soo happy to get home, shower, and watch the finale of one of my shows.

However, this AM I woke up with a sore back and feet, and I have some pretty bad cramping as well. I just feel AWFUL. I think I might leave work early just so I can go home and get some rest. I don't have a ton to do so I won't be feeling like leaving will stress me out or anything, but if I could just park on the couch for a few hours and try to make the pain go away, that would be heavenly!
DH suggested I call the doctor, but I've been feeling Jordan just fine and I can't imagine they'd tell me anything other than get some rest. Also, my next appointment is Wednesday, and I'd hate to go in twice in the same week.


Anywho, I know I wrote a book, but that was my lovely, "relaxing" weekend! DEFINITELY will not be taking on so much in such a short time frame again!

[junie22]

Wow... you are NESTING!

Hope the aches and pains go away with some much-needed rest tonight. I overdid it a couple of weekends ago, but I didn't think anything of it at the time. The following Monday, though, I was miserable. We really can't do all the things we once could when we weren't pregnant.

[DaniM0820]

No we really can't. I realized that early when I tried to lift a box and it HURT! I just hate feeling useless.

I did leave work around 1:30. Laid in bed for an hour and then on the couch and I feel a little better but there's still some pain. I'm hoping I get a good night's sleep and feel even better tomorrow.

[Mrs.Paradise]

WHEW!!! thats quite a lot that you got done!!! just reading it makes me wanna take a nap! lol Im glad you are feeling Jordan move more... and I hope you can REALLY feel him move from the outside soon!!!

[Crystallee]

Sounds like a super duper fun cute stage! You get some well earned rest so you feel all better and enjoy those little Jordan kicks and punches.

[junie22]

Originally Posted by DaniM0820

I just hate feeling useless.

I can empathize, but you are far from useless! You are sustaining another living being inside of you! He takes what he needs to grow big and strong and leaves the leftovers for you.

[DaniM0820]

Originally Posted by junie22

I can empathize, but you are far from useless! You are sustaining another living being inside of you! He takes what he needs to grow big and strong and leaves the leftovers for you.

You know, I've been using the line, "I'm growing a Human, what have you done today???" to my DH, dad, and brothers, but they don't look at it as big deal! lol the buttheads And then DH says that it's not ME doing anything, it's my body doing all the work. I think when Jordan starts with the painful kicks and punches I'll be sure to punch DH at the same time so he can see what by "body" is doing that I'm not a part of


22 weeks, 5 days

After last night's sleep, I do feel sooo much better! I slept like a freaking ROCK and only woke up once at 3:30 to pee When I got up this morning I only had some pain in my butt and legs, but the cramps are gone! I'm really glad because I didn't want it to be an ongoing issue, which means it most definitely was from my super busy weekend, which ALSO means that I will not be having a super busy weekend like that for a looong time! I'll just have to make sure to space out my housework tasks, although fortunately I shouldn't have to scrub the shower for a while and the crap in the second bedroom is mostly put away

Anyway, that's my update! My next doctor's appointment is tomorrow evening. I'm kind of nervous because I'm seeing the only male at the practice. I don't know why but I feel like I associate male OBs with bad things, like I have this feeling he is going to say something stupid because quite frankly he has NO idea what I'm going through. Oh well, I'll try to hold off on judging him before meeting him, but thankfully DH will be there with me in case the guy does say something stupid

[Mrs.Paradise]

I love that your going to make sure you punch your hubby when you get a good kick! LMAO!!! too funny!

I hope the doctor your going to see is going to be a good one... Im ALWAYS worried about getting a good doctor or as my hubby calls them "quack" doctors! lol

[DaniM0820]

Haha thanks Jess! Yeah I think I totally will punch him a few times just to see his reaction