Random thoughts

There are a ton of differences in my pregnancies! The most noticeable one is the red, blotchy dry skin patches on my left side. I started noticing them about 3 weeks ago on my leg. Since then, they've spread up my side. They don't itch, per se, but they are really gross looking. I mentioned it to my DR and he said it was hormones. UGH. I asked if it would go away and he said "maybe not until the baby is born". Ha, ha, that's funny.....no, not really.

I'm carrying a little higher than I did with Bret. I don't sleep as well this time around and I'm not as hungry with this pregnancy as I was with Bret. So strange!! I am convinced that it's a girl. I was right with Bret so we'll see if I'm right with this one.

Jason has to take unpaid time off again - 1 week per quarter for the rest of the year. That equals almost an 8% pay cut for '09. I've decided to start thinking about my next career move after this baby is born. I'm pretty sure what I want to do, but I don't think I'm going to do anything until this baby is sleeping through the night. I don't want to say anything now but I will some time soon. It's got me excited about taking classes again, learning something new AND a profession that's pretty flexible depending upon where I work.

I went on a shopping spree for Bret to get ready for summer/Charleston trip. He got a whole summer wardrobe - thanks to my awesome Old N@vy coupon and the great sale they were having last week. He also got a new squirt pool, sunglasses, 3 swim diapers, sandals and a sun tent. I love buying stuff for Bret!! I think he's got more clothes than I do!!

I've decided on names for the baby. Now I just have to run them by Jason and see which ones we agree on. Yes, we are going to find out what we're having but I think we're not going to tell people this time. We'll see :)

Maternity swim suit

I need help finding a swim suit. I've looked at Motherhood Maternity and A Pea in the Pod; I don't like anything I've seen so far. I even checked out Gap and Old Navy.

Has anyone had luck finding a decent maternity swim suit?

No belly pics

I'm way too self-conscious about my saggy-skinned, stretch-marked belly. I'll show you before and after pics when I get my tummy tuck.

Prenatal appointment #2

The appointment started off on a high note - as in my blood pressure. The nurse told me it was 138 / 63. She said she's going to give me a few minutes to relax and recheck it. Second time around it was MUCH better (and more like me) - 114 / 62. I gained 3 lbs during the first trimester which is about how much I gained with Bret (I think). The DR checked for the heartbeat and it was faint. He said that was totally normal at 13 weeks. At least I heard it!!

I asked him about some red, blotchy, dry spots of skin that I got about 2 weeks ago on my left side and leg. They don't itch unless I start to scratch them. He said it's because of hormones just like the disgusting break-out on my face. UGH :) I'm glad because I kind of was scared he was going to tell me I had psoriasis or something. Pretty soon I'm going to start meeting with a dietician/diabetic consultant again just to make sure I'm on track. Hopefully I'll do as well as I did with Bret. No diabetes but I need to be careful.

Other than that, I'm feeling much better. The bout of nausea is gone!!! Now it's time to kick my workout into gear. No more inhaling crackers with cheese and chips/salsa late at night. I don't have any excuses any more!! LOL

Bret and I have colds. Jason seems to be unaffected. I can't wait 'til summer. Other than that, things are great. That's pretty much all I want to say.