Baby Update-23 weeks
22 Weeks
I had all the plans in the world to do weekly bump updates, but here I am, over halfway through my pregnancy. To be honest I was enjoying relaxing and not doing much of anything. That quickly changed once I had to get back to work.
So how are things going so far? I'd say I've had a pretty mild pregnancy. Initially I was dealing with a lot of fatigue, but if that was the worst of my problems, I wasn't complaining. Thank goodness I didn't experience the morning sickness that a lot of women do.
Currently, how I feel varies from day to day. I'll have a really good day, do too much (which isn't much at all by my standards), and then be flat out exhausted the next day. Mornings and early in the week are best for me. The physical and more so the mental part of teaching has me fried by the end of the week. It is hard to find the balance of continuing to do everything that I did before as well as take care of myself and baby. I am slowly having to cut things down or out in order to try and feel my best. It's hard...really hard!
Early on in pregnancy I started getting back pains. As time has progressed the back and hip pains on my left side have only increased. I am talking searing pain in my hip. I finally went to see a physical therapist. She said, my hips are off, and a subtle issue I had before pregnancy has now escalated into something worse. She said that side of my body is really angry lol. You don't say! Now, I am doing daily exercises to try and manage it. Thanks to that and the little thyroid issue I have, I am going to be in Tucson pretty much every Friday until baby is born for multiple doctors appointments.
Baby G is doing well so far. Apparently with my little thyroid issue, we need to keep an eye on her size to make sure she is growing at a good rate. With the way my belly is growing, I'd say she is lol. Within the past few weeks it went from feeling little bubbles in my stomach of her moving, to her full on kicking flipping around throughout the day. It's such a surreal and amazing feeling.
With 17 weeks left, the countdown is on. Time feels like it is flying between all the crazy day to day changes with her and my body, and getting ready for her arrival. I finally have the urge to nest and get organized. Regardless of it all, I am trying my best to just take it easy and soak in this special time.