Sorry I've been MIA lately! I have no excuses, really, unless laziness is considered one. That is pretty much all it was--laziness. That, and I think I am experiencing that "pregnancy brain" phenomenon. I thought that pb was merely a myth, something men used to describe their pregnant wives when they became hormonal and crazy. (I say crazy because I am having some clear crazy moments over the last few weeks.) I have come to discover that this condition really does exist, and I am afflicted. Couple that with laziness and, well, you get the idea.
My trip to San Diego was a lot of fun but extremely tiring. I think it took about a week to fully recover once I got home. I went with four other ladies from work. They were so much fun and a blast to be around. (That is the best thing about the school that I work at. I am surrounded by wonderful people who I genuinely like and care for!) We went out to eat and saw the town. The only problem was that we had to do a lot of walking. A LOT. I had to continually rest and tell everyone to slow down. This was especially embarrassing because one of the other ladies, Dawn, was 6 and 1/2 months pregnant, and she NEVER complained about anything. Me, on the other hand? I was always telling them I needed to rest, or eat, or pee. Always something. The others took it well and didn't make me feel bad--thankfully--and I think I did pretty well over all.
Since my return, I haven't done very much. I went out to lunch with some friends last week and managed to get the worst sunburn. I don't know how I did it, either. I was sitting in the shade, under an umbrella, and spent no more than 10 minutes in direct sunlight. I was wearing 15 sunblock. Still, I was fried. So much so, that I had huge welts on my arms, neck, and scalp for several days. (Have you ever had your scalp peel? Not pretty, let me assure you!) I was even sick to my stomach that night. Dh was concerned, so he had me check on the babies pretty regularly over the weekend. Neither one seemed to care how miserable their mother was. Both of their heartbeats were steady and strong--Thank Goodness!
Speaking of babies, I have had some interesting experiences since I last posted. First, I made a new pregnancy friend. Her name is round ligament pain. She is quite the delight to have around! Apparently, I had made her acquaintance several weeks before for fleeting moments, but I just didn't know her name. Thanks to my doctor for clearing it up for me. Once we were formally introduced, she wanted to stick around a little more. That led to a few days last week when I was living on Tylenol trying to kill the constant annoyance of her presence. I think she is finally getting the message that I am not wanting to party, because I haven't had too many problems this week. This week, I only feel it when I sneeze or move suddenly. Not too bad anymore. I am keeping my fingers crossed that it doesn't get bad again. (I can dream, right?)
I also think I felt the first baby thump. I have felt it several times. It feels more like someone is flicking me with their fingers from the inside. I probably wouldn't have even noticed it except that it was so consistent over a few days. I used the Doppler, and sure enough, the heartbeat for Ethel was right where the feeling was. It truly was the coolest thing yet and totally makes up for the visit from round ligament pain. I haven't felt Lucy yet (except a brief sciatic pain I had that may have been from Lucy kicking). I think that is because she seems to be further back away from the outside of my belly toward my spine.
I am now 15 weeks. Almost through my fourth month. Probably around four and half months to go until the babies arrive. Wow. It's still surreal. Still checking my undies to see if I have started. Some things die hard!
For those of you interested in a belly shot for 15 weeks, here you go...
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P.S. I have been tagged twice and I haven't forgotten. I will work on both tags over the weekend!
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