Short Sentences

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I would like to teach my child: to play the piano
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13 weeks, 3 days

Dueling blogs. I have to admit I put more effort into my other one, but it's not nearly as fun as I want it to be. That's what this one should be for, but I swear that everything feels like a huge chore lately. EVERYTHING. Thinking included. That's not too far of a stretch either. Pregnant women's brain cells reportedly shrink during pregnancy. Oh don't worry, they'll come back after baby comes, but meanwhile, please speak in short sentences.

I am amazed I am already working on week 14. A lot has happened since the last post. We had our first prenatal appointment. We heard a strong heartbeat for a good 10-15 seconds before I started hysterically laughing and couldn't stop. We had an early ultrasound a few days later which revealed I had some fluid behind the placenta which the doctor isn't too concerned about because it usually goes away by week 20, at which point we will be having another ultrasound. I'm not supposed to do anything jarring, but I'm not on bedrest either. The ultrasound pictures were amazing. Saw fingers, feet, pulsing umbilical cord, beating heart. The baby was spinning and barrel-rolling, none of which I could feel yet. S/he was having a grand time in the spacious environs of the amniotic sac. It will no doubt become much less spacious shortly.

I also found out my blood type is Rh negative. Not a major deal, but I did end up getting a RhoGam shot early because of the fluid in my uterus. I'll probably be getting another one around week 28 or so.

My uterus is making its presence known now. I am feeling it protrude more and more above my pelvic bone. I am excited for it to finally fill in the bloat I've been experiencing since day one. I'm essentially in maternity clothes now, nothing else fits right.

Sleeping is an adventure now. I don't remember the last time I didn't wake up to pee. It's also much less comfortable. I'm a left-side sleeper, which is what doctors recommend as the healthiest for mom and baby (circulation-wise). But, I'm used to being able to turn and shift positions. As I'm increasing in girth, that becomes a difficult thing to accomplish in the middle of the night. And staying in one position all night makes me very achy and stiff, with numb legs. Poor Nick. He wakes up to my shenanigans but somehow manages to get sleep, thankfully. I'm contemplating buying this huge 'back and belly' pillow. It's horseshoe shaped, and big. It will make the queen feel like a twin probably. Again, poor Nick.