Post Baby Shower Thoughts and Medical Updates

Today is Wednesday. The shower on Saturday was wonderful and I saw family that I haven't seen in years. People were very generous and we received many things we needed. 


We had carrot cake instead of lemon. Carrot was my first choice so I was happy. I had been craving it for months. I am also craving a dirty martini but that will have to wait. The event was also bitter sweet as I knew it would be the last time I saw one of my best friends for a year or so. She is moving with her husband and two babies over to South Korea where her husband will be teaching english. We have downloaded Skype, however, and are ready to video-chat. 


The dog is officially 4 weeks post knee surgery and will be able to go for short walks now. www.tightropecclsurgeryfordogs.blogspot.com


As far as my health goes, my Primary has put me on Levothyroxine. My TSH levels are at around 5 and 1-2 is preferable during pregnancy. Sub-clinical Hypothyroidism is the diagnosis. As I am new to the meds, we will check levels again in 8 weeks. I only have 5 weeks left of pregnancy and apparently the levels will go a little hay-wire postpartum, so it will be checked quite often until we find the correct level of meds to take. 


My blood pressure is getting high as well. At the primary it was 130/80. My norm is 90/60 to 110/70 so that is quite high for me. I have an OBGYN apt on Tuesday so I will find out if I need to do anything about it. My hubby is scheduled to head out to Reno for work that week, but is holding off until we hear from the doctor. I will be going over my birth plan with the doctor as well. I wasn't sure I was going to create one, but when I asked myself if it was okay if the hospital did whatever they wanted, I quickly realized that I had preferences. I also want to hear if the baby is head down or not. Last time they weren't sure. Scary as it is a little late to "turn".


I am nervous about hubby not being here if I go into labor early. Luckily my mother has her bag packed and will be here in 40 minutes or less if I need her. Hopefully, Reno will be hubby's last trip to a destination over 5 hours away. 


As far as my stamina goes, I am just kind of dragging along. I clean, fuss, and stare. I am interested to see if this medication I'm on will increase my energy levels at all. That would be a miracle at this point in pregnancy.


Here are pictures of the shower and the nursery. I have finally finished shopping for all the essentials. If he were to come home tomorrow, we would be ready.

Nursery

Consumed and The Beginning of Documentation

I figure that if you feel like you are living in the shadows, it's because A: you are facing the sun and B: there is some very large special something in your future that's providing the shade. 


For months now I've felt like I am hovering and moving towards something. My spirit has been completely consumed by my pregnancy and my body follows an internal timer. The bun is in the oven. Six or so weeks to go. 


My dear husband works out of town most days of the week. I am not working at all. My daughter, eleven, is back in school and my dog just had knee surgery. My fish does nothing. I have more time to analyze, plan, and worry than any person should be allowed. I have plenty of time to paint, draw, craft, and write music yet I can't seem to really focus enough to create something that I know my whole heart went into. I would have killed for this kind of personal time a year ago. Now that I'm sharing myself, literally, with a little baby boy I'm just not all put together.


I have been able to structure some written thoughts and this is why I need this space to type in. I need this little text box. Tomorrow I will re-read todays thoughts and hopefully see more clearly. 


Tonight, I prepare for a Baby Shower being held at my place tomorrow afternoon. I chose navy and cream colors to match the nursery theme. The cake will be lemon with buttercream frosting. There will be mimosas and sparkling cider. The favors are bracelets and hair pins that I have made. I have yet to make one for myself although I do like them bunches. I am excited to have people celebrate the baby with me. I always love a well hosted party and the women in my family are great hosts. Sure will miss the champagne.

Favors

Navy