Scott took a job selling Living Scriptures videos this summer. He really likes the work, but it is in Ogden (a 90 minute drive away). So after much deliberation, we decided it was best for him to stay in Ogden during the week in an apartment with the other guys who are selling Living Scriptures. It makes the most sense in the long run for a lot of reasons but I'll spare you the minutes from the family council. :-) That has been the living situation for 3 weeks now. He comes home late Saturday night and leaves early Monday morning, and also comes to all my doctor's appointments with me. It stinks, but it has to work for now.
I am finding it difficult to be in charge of everything else though! Keeping the whole house clean, doing the laundry, planning the menu, doing the shopping and cooking and dishes, mowing the lawn, watering the lawn and flowers (go figure our automatic sprinklers aren't working right now), any projects that can't be done on a Sunday, plus working 40 hours a weeks with a 30 minute commute each way. And I'm trying so hard to make sure I exercise, drink plenty of water, and eat well-rounded meals every day (which requires the motivation to cook) to take care of myself and the baby. But my pregnant body doesn't have as much energy as it used to, and it's getting hot so my poor feet swell up if I am standing and working for too long. I really like to get everything done when Scott is up in Ogden though, because I want to relax and enjoy his presence during the precious little time we get to spend together.
We had a little scare a few days ago with our little one, as a result of me pushing myself too hard, not getting enough sleep, and having instant breakfast or frozen burritos for too many meals. I realized on Wednesday mid-day that I hadn't felt the baby move for over 6 hours and that is VERY abnormal for him. Scott came down from Ogden and took me home from work (so I could leave my car for the carpool). After a million kick counts and trying to figure out if everything is normal but worrying myself sick, we finally called the doctor's office Thursday morning. It's a difficult thing for me because I'm the type of person who has to be practically on my death bed before I call a doctor, but I'm trying to acknowledge that not everything problem/ailment can be fixed with a positive mental attitude and a long nap now that I'm pregnant. The nurse told us to go down to Labor & Delivery to be monitored since we were still concerned that things weren't normal.
Well, it turns out baby is fine. Thank goodness. The trick will be to keep it that way while going to work 5 days a week instead of just 3. And I'm kind of glad we got to go through the L&D drill to be better prepared for it when I go into labor. The L&D staff and the unit as a whole are very nice. I was glad that the rooms have big windows with a great view and a bathtub with jets. I just hope we don't have to go back for at least 13 more weeks!
Scott will move back after work ends on August 15th and I can't wait. One of the things I have allowed to slip down the to-do list for now is the hardcore baby prep. So I need the baby to cook long enough to give Scott time to finish painting and putting together our nursery furniture (we got everything used and got great deals but we want it to match!), and setting everything up and help me shop for baby stuff. Oh, and I have no idea how we're going to work in childbirthing classes. The hospital has a 4 week course that is one evening a week for 2 hours, but we won't have 4 weeks after Scott comes back. And not ideal, but they also offer a 6-hour cram course held on a Saturday (which costs just as much as the 4 week course) which we could do after Scott moves back, assuming the baby goes to 37 weeks 1 day at least. Or I could go by myself and take good notes. I don't know.
But my little guy has been putting on a circus inside of me all morning to let me know he is okay, so what more can I ask for right now?
November Rain - Guns N' Roses
6 years ago
2 comments:
Make sure your hubby goes to the prenatal classes...it really is good info. and helps him be more confident about taking care of the baby after you deliver.
Sorry you are living alone, that is so hard. I did that for the first 4 months I was prego with Sammy...not fun! I also moved into our new house alone at that time...not fun.
I am glad that your little guy is okay. Being pregnant is so wonderufl, but terribly scary too...I was always worried something was wrong. I think when it concerns you and the baby...it is better to be safe than sorry.
You look great!
I totally agree with Emily- the hubby at the prenatal class is just as important for him as it is for you!
We did the cram session class and it was just fine. Actually, ours was a couple hours friday night and then a long day on Saturday. We did it just a couple weeks before Melody was born (at 38 weeks) and that was good because we didn't forget too much :-)
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