It's been awhile since my last post. :/ I just haven't been feeling all that well lately, but it's all good. :)
Today I have been working on my baby registries...it looks like I'll have two main ones - one at Walmart, and one at Target. It is so hard to pick out stuff...I don't know what's best for so many things!! Like a stroller...there are hundreds of options and I just don't know. Even swings are complicated. I wish the stuff would just show up and I'll make whatever I get work lol.
So far my tummy really hasn't changed much, though it is beginning to look like I've eaten a big meal most of the time. Oddly enough it seems to look bigger in the evening, and almost normal in the morning. Huh.
We went to the doctor's for my monthly check up on the 23rd, and at first they couldn't find a heart beat on the Doppler. I wasn't worried because I feel very pregnant :) but the doctor wanted to do an ultrasound just to make sure. Luckily, she was able to do the normal, external ultrasound now that I'm almost 12 weeks. Sure enough, after a little bit of searching, there was baby. It was moving around like crazy...pulling up its little legs and then kicking out. Once it looked like it spun completely around. Very cute to watch. I guess baby must be shy because she had a hard time finding the heartbeat even then and the picture wasn't very clear. Ah well, she said baby looks happy and healthy so all is well.
I am confused on one point though...when does the second trimester start? I have heard 12, 13, and 14 weeks. I asked our doctor, and she said that it's 12 weeks, going into the 13th week. So I guess that means I start my second trimester this Sunday since I'll be 12 weeks then? Or does that mean I enter it next Sunday when I'm officially 13 weeks?
Confusing stuff.
Well I gotta go get some organizing done today while I'm still feeling up to it. Love you all.
<3
Today I have been working on my baby registries...it looks like I'll have two main ones - one at Walmart, and one at Target. It is so hard to pick out stuff...I don't know what's best for so many things!! Like a stroller...there are hundreds of options and I just don't know. Even swings are complicated. I wish the stuff would just show up and I'll make whatever I get work lol.
So far my tummy really hasn't changed much, though it is beginning to look like I've eaten a big meal most of the time. Oddly enough it seems to look bigger in the evening, and almost normal in the morning. Huh.
We went to the doctor's for my monthly check up on the 23rd, and at first they couldn't find a heart beat on the Doppler. I wasn't worried because I feel very pregnant :) but the doctor wanted to do an ultrasound just to make sure. Luckily, she was able to do the normal, external ultrasound now that I'm almost 12 weeks. Sure enough, after a little bit of searching, there was baby. It was moving around like crazy...pulling up its little legs and then kicking out. Once it looked like it spun completely around. Very cute to watch. I guess baby must be shy because she had a hard time finding the heartbeat even then and the picture wasn't very clear. Ah well, she said baby looks happy and healthy so all is well.
I am confused on one point though...when does the second trimester start? I have heard 12, 13, and 14 weeks. I asked our doctor, and she said that it's 12 weeks, going into the 13th week. So I guess that means I start my second trimester this Sunday since I'll be 12 weeks then? Or does that mean I enter it next Sunday when I'm officially 13 weeks?
Confusing stuff.
Well I gotta go get some organizing done today while I'm still feeling up to it. Love you all.
<3
January 26, 2008 at 10:22 AM
Holl,
I understand how overwhelming the options can be!
For car seats, you may want to check out Consumer Reports.They list the best infant car seats for free on their site. A 1-month membership is only like $4 and I believe they also rate strollers and other baby items. I'd suggest it!
I also read Amazon reviews incessantly for opinions. I find them to be pretty much on the mark.
So glad to hear your appointment went well and your spirits are up. Just a little bit longer until you're here. Yay!
January 26, 2008 at 11:58 AM
Glad the baby is well. I agree with Kris, I still check all the consumer reports. Also make sure you check for recalls. If you are interested we have a swing, carseat, baby bath tub, and bassinet if you want to use them. If not that is fine too. Just keep it in mind.:)