Busy weeks (09/20/13)

I can’t believe it has been over two weeks since I have posted.  What a busy couple of weeks.  We had a visit from an old friend of Deb’s the weekend after we got back from Camping.  We had thought they were staying with us for the week leading up to as well, however with some slight confusion with their grandma they decided to stay with her.  We got a good visit in on the weekend though before they headed back to Ontario area.  They left on a very early flight, so Deb took the Sunday to head back to Golden to pick up the RV which has now been fixed.  I stayed home as I didn’t think my feet could take another long trip, they were just starting to be able to wear normal shoes again, although crocks are very comfy, not exactly office attire.  Deb’s mom was heading to visit Deb’s brother in the interior of BC so on the way through they dropped Deb off in Golden. 

The weekend following was a visit from my old friend from Fernie MJ and co.  She had two little ones at 3 months and 2.5 yr.  It was a good introduction to kids for me.  They arrived on Saturday and heading on for their Journey on Tuesday.  Monday night we did some babysitting so they could head to a concert on a date night.

The Tuesday they left was my birthday.  It was a lovely day.  My boss took me for lunch for Vietnamese food.  After work Deb and I went for a cheap buffet at a casino and played a few slots.  The food was good, the company was excellent, and it was a nice evening, even though we didn’t win. 

That brings us to today.  This weekend, we are shopping for a replacement hot tub.  Last year we bought a lemon, but in the times we used it, we really liked it.  So we have decided to do our homework this time and get a refurbished one.  Deb’s knees are really looking forward to the hot tub again.  I am too.  And I know I am not supposed to use a hot tub, but I have done some homework.  Most people keep their hot tub around 103-104 f.  And being pregnant you can’t have your body temperature reach 102 in fear of hurting the baby.  We usually keep the hot tub around 99-100f.  So I figure I should be ok to soak for 10-15 minutes at a time without raising my temperature too much.  My usual body temp is closer to 97.8 than the average 98.6.   I will confirm with the OB on Monday though, just to be on the safe side. 

Here are the two most recent pictures for side by side.

  

I’m beginning to wonder if taking these pictures will be worth it.   (Week 25 still needs to be taken.) There is minimal difference from the week 4 picture

 (Week 4 refresher)

In the past month or so, my head has been in a weird space.  Wondering if I will like being a mom.  Wondering if I will get a few weeks in and want to quit. Wondering if I will have the bond you’re supposed to have.  In the end I think things will be fine, but it has been a bit of a stress in my head.  For now I’m getting past that and starting to get excited.  Feeling him kick is nice, sometimes annoying but nice most of the time.  His size is affecting my ribcage.  I was very happy to see my chiropractor last week.  We have changed from going once a month two three weeks now.  Hopefully I won’t be as crooked next time. 

My blood pressure seems to be creeping up, but then again I can’t seem to sit for a period of time before taking my BP otherwise my machine won’t register.  Hopefully it is good still on Monday.  Next week I see my OB again, and then on Friday we get to see the baby again on an ultrasound.