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Why is it that people ALWAYS feel the urge to say whatever is on their mind to pregnant women? No matter how harsh or how insensitive, people have NO problem saying whatever they want. I've had it all said to me from... "Wow! You're nose has really spread!"  to  "Why are you still pregnant?! Aren't you going to give birth already?"  to "Boy you've gotten HUGE all the sudden!"

I just can't grasp why it is when women are emotionally vulnerable and creating a new life, others seem to attack them? Is pregnancy an open door for arrogance and meanness? Can somebody explain?!

And yes...I'm still pregnant. Guess she's just not ready! :)

Sassy Pants

My daughter was THE cutest thing as a baby and toddler. Her blonde ringlets bounced across her head and her smile was contagious. She was always so sweet and kind. Then she turned 9. I really don't know what happened at that point. Does anyone else out there feel like their daughter woke up on the wrong side of the bed from 9 on?

I used to wonder if I somehow "screwed up" being that I was young and inexperienced, but I am starting to believe that it's really not me! I was talking to a woman (a stranger) and she mentioned she had two daughters; one 9, one 6. She went on to tell me how she was so confused by the sassiness she received on a daily basis from her 9-year-old. I laughed, of course. She told me of the 45-minute showers and the never-ending battles over EVERYTHING and nothing all at the same time. It's like a switch goes off in their head around that time-- it tells them to be as confrontational, mean and nasty as possible and do EXACTLY the opposite of whatever you tell her (your daughter).

We shared stories and laughed together for sometime. It was such a relief to meet her and know I wasn't alone!

Peanut

Just back from the sono/ biophysical profile.  Dj is now 5lbs 11 ozs! She has FINALLY grown. Sadly that keeps her in the 19th percentile. At least she's not under 5 anymore.

Countdown is on... 9 more days. The doctor advised that I don't go past that date since she's not a vigorous grower. We'll have to wait and see. I was 1cm on Monday, with many crampy episodes since then so I'm sure I've progressed nicely.

Ty is SO excited! He talks to her all the time; makes my hormonally challenged self cry every time. lol. He is going to be SUCH a big help. Speaking of help.. Ty is doing SO well in school. His teacher (whom I adore!) moved him to his own desk, rather then the round kindergarten tables they usually acquire at 5.  He has finally been able to focus and do his work! It really helps the ADHD child and the ADHD child's mom keep their sanity. He's a good kid, just scatterbrained and flighty.

Off to run errands before dinner.

You win some, you lose some

My daughter's fastpitch softball team (which I still coach at 9 months preggers) had their first game yesterday. Unfortunately, we lost :/

I hate when "my girls" lose-- they get so down on themselves! They did play to the best of their abilities which is what matters most since they are in a recreational league, but try telling them that! I definitely need to find a way to get them pumped for the game and keep it up-- especially on days where they have to be at the field at 8:20 in the morning (which means leaving the house on a Saturday morning before 7:45).

I am still so proud of them, but being at that tween age I don't know if they really "know" that! We'll get 'em next time!

Belly Bound

15 days to go and I am so excited. I have that "I must clean everything in sight" feeling again so I'm going with it... just wish my energy level would stay up (how long does it take for all these supplements to work?!)

I've started to contemplate belly binding post baby. Has anyone tried it? Any suggestions? I'll stick with my yoga and pilates post baby. But I don't want to strain my muscles! I think it'll help keep my back and core strong... besides, I do have a wedding  to be in (Matron of Honor) on June 19th!

Downhill

This pregnancy has been SO easy, I sometimes "forget" that I am pregnant... well not really since there IS an extra 20 pound basketball shoved in my shirt! I have gained very little. I'm carrying "well."
I haven't suffered any side-effects... it's been smooth sailing, for the most part...

So how is it that suddenly I am plummeting downhill? It's like my body just said "That's it! I give up!" I went to the doctor a few weeks ago to find out why I am beyond exhausted (this puts first trimester fatigue to shame). After some serious poking and prodding and a full CBC, I have found out that I have anemia, my Vitamin D levels are extremely low, my t4 numbers are low (hypothyroidism here I come?), and my liver is starting to act up! To top it off I am showing signs of pre-eclampsia and gestational diabetes.... I mean seriously, what in the world is going on? I only have a few weeks to go.

I hope everything balances back out...and SOON!