First, in case someone is waiting for the results of my first ultrasound, it is next Tuesday, not this past Tuesday - sorry for any confusion. We're really looking forward to it. As time goes by, one needs more and more confirmation that this pregnancy is really happening. The batteries on my digital pregnancy test stick have died, so I can't stare at the "yes" for reassurance anymore. My sore boobs are a great reminder, especially after one hour naps in the afternoon, but I'm ready to see this little one thriving. He or she has the genes of a 2 time Iron Man so I have no doubt about hearing that little heart!
My lap top is sitting on my brand new Belly Armour Blanket. It is a special blanket that blocks computer and cell phone radiation to the baby. With me being on my cell phone all day and then working on my lap top on actually on my lap in the car EVERY day, I had to get one. Look it up if you're interested....and it makes a unique gift. Gals in Canada - tack on another $30.00 for shipping. www.bellyarmor.com
AND....ummmm....I can't get the italic off right now...OK...where was I.....right! so excited!! I get my very own Doula when the baby is born. Turns out my massage therapist is a Doula (if you're wondering what that is, it's like a midwife without the delivery part - the doctors still play their role, and still at the hospital). She will take care of Stef and I...probably more Stef....during the birth, with two visits to the home before and after the the birth. She will massage, feed, work through contractions, ect. I love it! when she told me her price, I almost feel down. I feel she would deserve twice as much for a service like that. I'm so happy we had that conversation and that I will have that kind of support during the delivery.
Friday will be week 6 and all is well for far. Question for those of you who would have wanted or needed one....any advice on a pregnancy journal? I've looked at a few at Chapter's but none that I rushed to the check out stand with. I can make my own with a scrap book, but though maybe you've seen really cool ones. Thanks!
A pregnancy journal... what a cool idea! I'm sure that would be a great way to document the next 8+ months. I'm so glad everything is going smoothly and that you are excited about your doula. The belly armor blanket sounds like a great idea, too. I can't wait until your ultrasound... it is truly a miraculous day! : )
ReplyDeleteHey Iveta...my pg journal was my blog ;). And a doula!! Great idea...she sounds incredible!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea - the belly armour blanket - I need to check that out. I am on my laptop constantly. I always use this tray thing and also make sure to have a pillow beneath the tray, but this sounds so much better! I may have to look into it.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait for your u/s! So happy you get a Doula! I agree with Lisa - my blog is my journal (planning to print it out one day).
ReplyDeleteIVeta - comments aren't open on your new post, just FYI.
ReplyDeleteI was going to say that (1) the date discrepancy is totally normal within a few days. Since you know the actual date thanks to ART, I'd go with that, but that's just me. Same thing happened to me with my IUI date, and I told my doc I didn't care, I was going with the IUI date. :)
(2) Check the ingredients on your soft cheeses - I've found that nearly every soft cheese I was eating is actually made with pasteurized cheese in the US, so it's safe to eat. Whohoo!
Have you seen the Belly Book? It encourages you to take pictures weekly so that you can see your body 'morph'. It's my go-to gift for anyone I know who's just gotten pregnant.
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