Ahh, in a few short days I will be hitting week 38, crazy!!!! Drew was just home for the holiday weekend and surely he could tell that the fatigue was finally setting in, along with swollen feet and hands! I swear, every week I read the "side effects" in pregnancy, it's like a check list for me. Fatigue- check. Blurred vision- check. Increase in swollen feet/hands/ankles- check. I just took off my wedding ring and bought a sterling silver band with a message engraved "Love Life"--such a perfect ring for me. :) Kmart had some great options! A few others side effects I have experienced that I won't mention, but check check check. LOL. I even found out that I have developed gingivits due to pregnancy AND carpultunnel/arthritis in my hands and wrists as well. Apparently, all are VERY common side effects to pregnancy. My trip to the dentist was a trip in a half! Seriously. The dental hygentist kept saying "wow, we are really concerned. did your past dentist not warn you or do anything about this." I kept telling her this wasn't an issue or a concern 8 months ago, but now all of a sudden- to her- seemed extremely serious. Other dentist comments were as follows: 1. we have to do a deep clean under the gums...and we might hear you screaming in the other room. 2. wow, the baby is kicking---they can tell when a mother is in distress. 3. I love doing this. It might be very painful for you, but I love seeing results. 4. this might be so painful that we have to break it up into two sessions for you. Finally, I wrap this gingivitis conversation by telling you that they were using GAWS to constantly apply pressure to the bleeding gums. It was a very positive experience. I love my new dentist! LOL.
Drew was here this past weekend "nesting"- cleaning the garage and doing several different household projects---he's in final prep mode as well. Everything is finally coming together...now if we can just get Drew home! I can see the light though...June 9 is coming quickly. YAY. Finally, he will be home. One day before our 5th wedding anniversary---I can't wait. I have a few little surprises up my sleeve and we have reservations at a local fav, The Melting Pot. Hard to believe 5 years ago we were getting married and now are having a baby. Happy Anniversary huh? Man, I am dying to meet this little guy who is kicking the heck out of my belly. He's so so so active in there. My skin hurts!
I can't say I am not extremely nervous, but all this anticipation just has me chanting "let's get this party started already!" I am constantly praying and asking God for the strength, patience and grace to be a mommy, and of course to calm my fears leading up to the new challenge---which he does daily. I am grateful for my faith at this time in my life, because Drew and I have had a rough year- or should I say a challenging year. Not just with the coming baby and that new challenge, but our jobs, travel, being apart from eachother a lot, not knowing where we will end up after this baby...so I am thankful for the peace I have found through my faith.
Drew and I are elated for Lanz to arrive. Knowing, no matter what, he will be here before we greet another month- is WILD.
xoxo Wendy
Man, my gums bled like crazy too! I guess for next time you'll postpone your dentist appt! Good grief, I would have been stressed too! I actually go tomorrow morning for a cleaning, hopefully it's an uneventful day. You are strong and you will be a wonderful parent! Chin up honey, you are in the home stretch!
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