This week has been spent mostly trying to figure out my birth plan. I thought I was going to just give birth at a hospital - but I was having second thoughts. Unfortunately I haven't been able to discuss this thoroughly with Mr. Bassett since he has been gone all week. But I'm pretty set on a birthing center. I'm going to schedule an appointment to take a tour of the birthing center I like best sometime before my next appointment with my OB/GYN. Hoping to come to a conclusion before then so I can talk to my doctor about a back-up plan (if needed). Also this birthing center does not take insurance, so I thought maybe I would still see my OB/GYN so she could still be familiar with my pregnancy in case I did need to use her as a back-up. I have already paid for her care along with my insurance, so I may as well utilize. Besides, I really do like her, and if my only choice was to give birth at a hospital I would be extremely grateful to have her as my doctor. She is amazing!
I also really want to thank everyone who was so kind in sharing their birth stories. It really helped me come to some conclusions, and help me decide what I want and what is out of the question. Nothing is set in stone yet, but it has helped me out a lot. So THANK YOU!
(I had to take the pic by myself this week)
How big is the baby: About the size of a peach!
Baby's Gender: We will find out on February 7th!
Baby's Name: Not sure yet, have plenty of ideas for girls. None for boys.
Weight Gained: Our scale needs a new battery so I'm not positive. But around 9 lbs!!! (WOW!)
Clothes: My clothes fit fine. Some of my tighter skinny jeans aren't very comfortable. I just try to wear really long, long sleeve shirts. Love thermals. The second I get home from work I put on leggings and long socks. Stylish.
How are you feeling: I've felt really good this week. No symptoms really besides feeling like I have to pee all of the time. Key word: feeling.
What do you miss: This week I only miss Tim. He has been engineering and doing stage production/management for clubs for the Sundance Film Festival. I have seen him for about 3 hours in the last 6 days. Slept alone every night. But if we are talking about the pregnancy (which I think we are), then I don't really miss anything... as of this past week anyway.
Symptoms: Feeling like I have to pee all of the time. Mild heartburn - but only when I eat spicy foods (given, right?)
Cravings: Water! For the first time in my entire life I actually like just plain old water. It's a miracle. I also have been craving bread, and room temperature, ready to eat foods. Nothing warm or cold sounds good at all. I'm barely hungry, but I can tell the baby disagrees - so I eat anyway.
How are you sleeping: I have been waking up in the night almost every night, but it's probably due to the fact that I am sleeping alone. Last night I went to bed at 8:30 PM, woke up at 10:30 PM - then back to sleep until 5 AM.
Movement: The occasional flutter!
2 comments:
Guess it's good that you didn't come with any boys names since you're having a girl! Congrats! We have our anatomical ultrasound on March 2nd (21 weeks) but we won't be finding out the gender.
We have our anatomical ultrasound on March 6th (21 weeks)! I can't believe how close we are! They told me yesterday though that she is measuring about 5 days bigger so my due date is actually probably sooner than we thought, but they will tell me for sure at my appt.
Are you guys just wanting the gender to be a surprise?! I think that would be really fun! But I'm so impatient, I had to know. I thought it would be another way to be able to bond, just to know everything I could know about who the baby was!
EXCITED for you guys!
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