We Wish You A Merry Christmas

Happy Holidays! I am going into week 23. Things have been changing this week. The baby has been moving around A LOT...most of the day and night...doing somersaults and kicking and having a grand ol' time. It hasn't always been fun for me...my back has been hurting more and I think I started getting Braxton Hicks contractions a couple of days ago. Yesterday David and I were on our normal hike to the beach and I got a huge uncomfortable cramp. Walking up the hill was easier than walking down, but when I got to the car I was not doing do well...lots of pain. The baby was kicking through it all so I am not sure what it was. He seemed to be sitting really low, but David put his hand were it hurt and within 5 minutes it was gone. I think the baby recognized his daddy's hand! I spent most of the night last night lying on my left side which seemed to be most comfortable. I've been okay today...a couple of aches and pains every now and again, but I am making sure to keep hydrated especially since it is so hot and muggy here! I have been getting cramps in my right foot and calf muscle. I am looking forward to my doctor's appointment in a couple of weeks to see what all this is about. Also, I start aquafitness classes in a little over a week so I am keen to see if that helps my back. Just trying to take it easy :)

Insane In The Membrane

Sorry for the crap picture...I got a new computer and was testing out the inbuilt webcam and couldn't be bothered getting out the real camera...
I am 21 weeks and 2 days today. My belly seemed to grow overnight two nights ago and I yet again am scrounging for clothes...this time tops. I had my first appointment at the birthing centre which was really exciting! They said my due date was the 13th April (instead of the 27th), but I think they were smoking something because I know I haven't forgotten 2 weeks... according to my 12 week scan I should be due on the 23rd...so maybe she just got her numbers mixed up.
Baby is doing fine. I am doing fine... I signed up for Aquafitness classes starting 5 January to help with my lower back pain. My next appointment is on the 13th and I have an ultrasound scheduled for the 14th so it will be a fun week!
I am enjoying setting up the nursery. My office closes for 3 weeks over Christmas so I hope to get most of it done then. Jessica has agreed to do a mural for the room and I'll decorate off of whatever she does.
Latest cravings: anything antipasto...mmmmmmmmmmm I ordered some goodies from USAfoods.com and I expect them today or tomorrow. Once they arrive I will be restocked up on Poptarts, and have the capabilities to make pumpkin pie!

Arriving Somewhere But Not Here

I went for a checkup today and to get the official results from the scan I had 3 weeks ago. Apparently because the baby wasn't in a good position at that scan, they couldn't see all they needed to see (i.e. fetal spine stuff) and I am scheduled for a rescan in Jan. He said it was nothing to worry about...very routine and everything else looked really good. I also made my first appointment with the birthing centre and obstetrician at the John Hunter Hospital...booked in for 2 weeks from yesterday. I have gained exactly 5 kilos during this pregnancy so far. They say you are supposed to gain between 12 - 15 kilos...so I'm on target. AND my fundal height measurement is at 21 weeks...don't know what that means exactly, but it sounds like a good fun fact. He's kicking around a lot and is decidedly active when David plays him Porcupine Tree.

All's good here. Congratulations to my friends Peter and Sam on their new little addition, Christian, born a couple of days ago.