16 Weeks!

16 Week Update

How am I feeling? In a word, exhausted. I think more than any other pregnancy, this one has just wiped my energy out. Every day, I feel like I've chugged a bottle of Ambien, and I fight to keep my eyes open during the day. I am resting a normal amount - just something about this pregnancy is taking all the energy from my body! It might have something to do with chasing around an almost 2 year old and a four year old. Ya think?

Doctor’s Appointment?

I had a check-up with Dr. K on Thursday. He did a detailed ultrasound, and everything looks really good. The Subchorionic Hemmorage is gone completely, which is so wonderful! The baby is measuring about a week ahead according to the ultrasound. So, she will most likely be another big girl! That's right- she is still a she! Dr. K and the tech both noticed that right away!

The appointment went great - everyone in the office is so nice to me. We were chatting and visiting, and what do you know, everyone forgot that I was supposed to get my blood drawn for the AFP test. I remembered just as I was pulling into my driveway, and right about that time, I got a call from the doc's office.

So, Friday morning, I had to go back to the office for the blood draw. Because of Memorial Day weekend traffic, it took me an hour and a half to get to the office, and over an hour to get home. All for a five minute blood draw. But it had to be done!

Here is an ultrasound picture from Thursday's visit. Isn't she cute?



Weight Gain?

I have gained 11 pounds, which is pretty good for me, actually. I am still fighting quite a bit of nausea, and the only thing that helps me is Taco Bell bean burritos and 7 layer burritos. I have been drinking a lot of Iced Tea, too- the caffeine is keeping me somewhat awake during the day. ;-) My cravings are mostly for protein, especially beans and cheese!


What Else?

We had planned on going on a big trip to Maine and Indiana for a few weeks, since Mr. Mustard is off work right now. I talked to Dr. K about it, and he said that he would rather me stay home.

I went back and forth agonizing...should we stay or should we go (because I really wanted to go) - but truthfully, I just don't think I have the energy to go anywhere right now. Sad, but true! Travelling with a 2 year old and a 4 year old isn't easy even when you're not pregnant, but when you are...it's just a whole different ballgame!

I still have a lot of anxiety around pregnancy - definitely not as much as I had with Ginger's pregnancy, but I still worry a lot. And if anything were to happen while we were travelling, I would always wonder what if. What if I'd stayed home and hadn't subjected myself and my body to the extra stress? Even if something bad happend unrelated to travelling, I would just always wonder and blame myself. I know me...because even though I know it wasn't my fault with Vivian and Annemarie, I still have a lot of what ifs and moments that I blame myself from their pregnancy (I am working on letting that go!)

Anyhoo- so I just decided to stay home and be a lazy bum rather than be a jet-setter for the time being. ;-) I know it will be a disappointment to our families - but ultimately, I've gotta do what's best for Pavenzia and hopefully people will understand.

Baby Preparations?

None yet. I have started thinking about Ginger and Paprika sharing a room (our house is 3 bedrooms). That's a long way off, though, because Pavenzia will probably sleep in our room for the first year or so. Plus, Ginger and Paprika both sleep so well in their own rooms, I really don't want to mess that up!