Ignorance is bliss, or so they say. Frankly, I'm inclined to believe there's a whole heck of a lot of truth in the statement. When I was pregnant with Morenna it seemed that my OB implied first-time mommas were the biggest worrywarts. Oh, contrare.Perhaps it's the been-there-done-that factor that makes second pregnancies much more worrisome, at least for me. I compare every twitch, every movement, every ache and pain to what I experienced with Morenna. And when they aren't the same, I wonder what might be wrong. Sheesh.
On a non-hormonal note, everything in Baby Roo's world is in tip-top shape. :-) I'm cherishing these last two weeks of my second trimester (already nearly to my third! where did the time go?) and am attempting to harness my energy wisely. Sadly, I'm already noticing my stamina patterning that of our booming economy. (Yeah, about that...)
Thus far, Baby Roo has been MUCH more active than I ever remember Morenna being. Matt and I are quite entertained most nights watching her acrobatic skills shift my belly this way and that. In that regard, I'll be glad when her growth starts limiting movement a bit. Many. Sleepless. Nights.
Thankfully, I returned to the pregnancy chiropractor I used with Morenna and it's made a huge difference with the aches and pains of physical changes. The special table my doctor uses is designed for pregnant tummies, so it's definitely an added benefit to lay around on my stomach for at least five minutes each week. If the office isn't too busy, I shamelessly ask to lay around "for just five more minutes?".
On another note, Big Sister Morenna most likely doesn't understand why my lap has disappeared, but she has picked up on the fact that I rub my belly a lot. She'll prance around with hers stuck out like a little Budda, rubbing it and jabbering on about Baby GiGi, as she calls her.
(Oh my word, did I just drop a hint as to what baby's name might be? But definitely don't be thinking in the French Poodle department...).
My brother has a baby girl that they named Georgiana Rose; they call her Gigi...
ReplyDeleteButton is SO much more active than Pip, and he's nutty! Piper never used my bladder as a trampoline; this kid? ALL the time! And he swims laps, from one side of my tummy to the other! Pete's input: "Well, you wanted a boy..."
And do I ever KNOW about that burden of knowledge. I'm more freaked out about this labor than I was over Piper's! After having done it already too!
Hoping for more sleep for ya!
Remember what I said about the comparison thing -- it applies to the labor AND the pregnancy in general. ;-) It's pretty much impossible not to compare, but don't worry if it's not the same. Especially with your due date... certain second-borns sometimes decide they want to be born 10 days late instead of 1 day late like their sisters... ugh.
ReplyDeleteAlso, the "getting bigger makes the baby slow down" thing is a myth... they move just as much, just can't perform flips and things like they used to. :-p Both my girls were very active (especially Lucy), but thankfully usually left me alone at nights.
Wow, don't I sound like the bringer of bad news! Seems to me a good plan, though, is to prepare for the worst, and if the best happens, you'll be pleasantly surprised! :-D